And now, for some true-blue flowers that are sure to delight! There’s no better way to make a garden pop than by introducing a bold splash of blue. Whether your color scheme is pinks and reds, yellows and oranges, or an eclectic mix, the addition of blue – at random or as a focal point – wakes up a garden. The plants listed are all native to the US and do exceptionally well in their appropriate regions....

If you are looking for a natural way to keep blood-sucking pesky insects at bay, then here’s an exclusive list of the best Herbs that Keep Mosquitoes Away. Grow them for surprising results! Learn how to use olive oil and Aloe Vera for mosquito bites here Herbs that Keep Mosquitoes Away Before you grow these Best Mosquito Repellent Herbs, keep the fact in mind that you have to crush their leaves every once in a while to let the fragrance of their oil sway in the air....

Want your indoor plants to sport a bit of color combination? Go with our 12 favorite Houseplants with Red Stripes. Here are some beautiful houseplants with red and green leaves Houseplants with Red Stripes 1. Ruby Red Botanical Name: Fittonia ‘Ruby Red’ This compact fittonia variety features dark green leaves beautifully variegated with deep red veins. Grow it in contrasting shade containers for an exquisite look. Check more beautiful fittonia varieties here 2....

Rain chains are perfect for harvesting rainwater. They not only add a decorative element to the garden but are also easy to make and can be a lot of fun! As getting them installed professionally can be a costly affair, we have some great DIY Rain Chain Ideas for you to do it at a fraction of a cost! Check out our article on rain garden and its benefits here 1....

Keeping your garden spick and span can be a tough thing to achieve, especially if you have a big one with different flowers and trees. However, you can keep it all neat and tidy using these cool DIY Garden Stake Ideas that are great fun to make! Check out our article on some amazing DIY garden craft ideas here Awesome DIY Garden Stake Ideas 1. DIY Garden Sign Small wooden stakes and colorful permanent markers are all you need to make this one!...

Whether you are new to growing bush beans or are an experienced gardener, there should be something to pique your gardening curiosity on this list. Once you’ve decided to add bush beans to your garden, there will likely be no going back. These veggies are so easy to grow, such fun to harvest, and so delicious to eat, it’s likely you’ll want to keep adding new types to your summer garden beds each year....

Is it just me, or does it feel like winter is sneaking up on us again this year? Noooo, I’m not ready yet! I don’t know about you, but I still have a ton of fall yard work and gardening tasks that need to be done before winter arrives… but wait! Does all of this end of season garden care really need to be done before winter? Don’t worry!! I am here to help de-stress your life....

Begonias are hugely popular plants among gardeners. These plants produce tons of colorful flowers and vivid bright green foliage. Wax begonias are stunning as bedding plants or in hanging baskets, these plants can be easy to care for. Table of Contents Named in 1690 for French botanist Michel Bagon, these plants became formal garden fixtures. Different species from different regions were discovered, and the plant genus expanded fast. But at the same time, begonias are rather confusing....

The large and metallic leaves of the Rex Begonia Vine can add a lot of appeal to your home. It is a striking houseplant that you can grow with ease, as long as you know how to maintain it right. Here is all the information on Cissus Discolor Care. Have a look at the most beautiful types of rex begonias here Propagating Rex Begonia Vine The easiest way to propagate this plant is with cuttings....

Why grow carrots in containers There are many reasons to consider growing carrots in containers. First, you can grow them anywhere you have a bit of space and some sunshine. You don’t have to worry about rocky, weedy, or infertile soil as you control the growing medium when planting in pots. And because you’ll be growing them in stone-free soil, the roots can grow straight and fork-free. Because carrots are slender plants, you can also pack quite a few in a single pot!...

Heathers are low maintenance, drought-tolerant and hardy-winter plants. They are easy to grow and features wonderful colorful flowers year-round. Keep reading this article to learn how to grow heathers in pots. Family: Ericaceae USDA Zones: 4 to 9 Bloom Color: White, pink, purple and red Height: 4 inches to 2 feet Growing Heather in Pots? There are 500+ varieties of heather – low growing bushes and shrubs, they differ not only in height but in size and colors of flowers and foliage....

Swiss chard is a nutritional leafy green with many health benefits. Growing it in pots not only saves space but also ensures that you have a fresh supply at hand, whenever required! Its needs are not much different from lettuce, kale, and other leafy greens. Just go through this Growing Swiss Chard in Pots guide for more information! Here are some of the best leafy greens you can grow in containers!...

Question: I want to try and save carrot seeds this season? How do you get a carrot seed? -Tim J. Answer: If you allow a carrot plant to continue growing after the first year, leaving the carrot in the soil, it will come back the second year with a new mission. Instead of developing another root vegetable tuber, the carrot plant will focus its efforts on flowering and then producing seeds....

Growing onions in pots or containers is very similar to growing onions in the ground. You need good soil with sufficient drainage, lots of water and sunlight, and a good fertilizer. Aside from those few essentials, you will need to select a container that provides sufficient space to grow the amount of onions that you want to cultivate. You will need to select a container that is at least 10 inches deep and several feet wide so that you can plant enough onions to make it worth your time....

Best of all, they’re easy to grow at any time of year, so they’re perfect whether you want greens in a hurry or are starved for something homegrown in the cold months. Alfalfa, Medicago sativa, is an open-pollinated heirloom legume also known as “lucerne.” It’s an impressive cover and forage crop, but it’s important to remember that the fall-planted alfalfa that nurtures your soil or provides mulch for the veggie garden is nothing you’d want to eat....

In this guide, we’ll show you everything you need to know to grow your own American holly at home. Ilex opaca When you think of your favorite winter holiday decorations, do you imagine glossy, pointy holly with bright red berries? I know I do. And if you’ve ever wondered if you could grow this festive shrub at home, I’m here to tell you that you absolutely can. American holly, or Ilex opaca, adds a bright pop of color to your yard or garden in the wintertime – and you can take clippings from it to decorate your home for the holidays....

By Erin Marissa Russell and Matt Gibson From the same family as four o’clocks and flowering tobacco, the beautiful blooms of bougainvillea aren’t primarily composed of the flower itself. Instead, much like the poinsettia’s “blooms,” the florid (usually) fuschia branches are made up of three bracts, which are versions of the plant’s regular leaves that change color when in bloom. The flower itself is tiny, tube-shaped, and either white or yellow, and we tend to see it as the center of the larger “flower....

By Jennifer Poindexter Have you ever considered growing your own radishes? They’re delicious, raw, on a salad. However, you can also use them in the place of potatoes in some cooked dishes. Some people even bake them for a tasty snack. Not to mention, radishes grow well in containers and are extremely fast producing. If you need a quick-growing, versatile, container vegetable for your indoor garden, let me help you navigate the growing process....

Whether you fancy heirloom beefsteaks for burger season, bite-sized cherries for snacking, or piquant paste varieties for canning and sauces, they’re all well-adapted to cultivation in pots. Do you have a hankering for the taste of homegrown tomatoes, but lack the real estate for a garden plot? Well, there’s no need for despair. You can have your own tasty crop without the back forty, because technically, a garden isn’t even necessary!...

In this guide, you will learn to manage pests and diseases that are common to the caraway plant by taking preventative measures, recognizing signs of trouble, and controlling an infestation or infection. Caraway, Carum carvi, is an aromatic herb best known for bearing the fruit, or seed, that flavors classic rye bread. Caraway is also easy to grow and is a great addition to the kitchen garden. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....