Cats, being curious, are always around plants, touching and nibbling them, damaging their foliage. If you, too, have a feline at home, then here are some tips on How to Keep Cats Away from Houseplants! Can cats eat rosemary? Find out here How to Keep Cats Away from Houseplants 1. Sprinkle Some Cayenne Pepper Cayenne and crushed pepper annoy most felines, so it’s a good idea to sprinkle some around the pots and keep away the cats from munching your houseplants....

In this guide, you’ll learn how to grow and care for this beautiful and tasty spice. You’ll find helpful information on getting your plants to flourish in the garden, as well as pro tips for success in the kitchen. Here’s the lineup: Carum carvi Do you love to grow your own herbs and spices to provide you with unique flavors for recipes and food creations? Try growing your own caraway!...

Chinese junipers in particular are a worthy opponent for any windy, alkaline, eroded location. If you want a plant that can elegantly address a privacy situation, it’s excellent for that, too. Juniperus chinensis We all have those spots in the garden that defy our attempts to cultivate them. And that’s where junipers come in. These evergreen shrubs are the ones that we perpetually reach for to fill arid, windy, salty, polluted, or eroded spots, where deer wander through like they own the place....

There’s nothing more annoying for a gardener than seeing pests sucking their plants. Chemical pesticides are the best way to get rid of them but they back up cancerous activity and are detrimental to the environment, that is why using natural pesticides for the garden are the safest and best option as they are inexpensive and Eco-friendly. 1. Neem Oil Neem Oil is among the most powerful natural pesticides and insecticides; it covers more than 200 species of chewing and sucking insects....

Choosing Herbs to Grow Gardeners can choose from dozens of cooking herbs to grow in their gardens or on their windowsills. The best ones for you to grow are the ones that thrive in your climate and conditions and that you will use. Herbs are flavorful additions to salads, soups, omelets, and other dishes, especially if you use them when they are fresh. But unless you are growing only a plant or two, you will probably grow more than you can use at any one time....

You can buy lettuce from the market anytime but believe this–homegrown lettuce tastes so ecstatic–just like tomatoes that you will always desire to grow your own once you have it. And the most amazing part is you can grow it in a small space, even indoors, and that too year-round, with the help of the best Ways to Grow Lettuce Indoors. Check out our article on stacked pot ideas for small spaces here Lettuce Plant Information Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa...

Information Do you live in the desert but want to grow lavender? Hot, arid climates can create complicated growing conditions for many different plants. In this article, gardening expert and former organic lavender farmer Logan Hailey walks through her top tips for growing lavender in hot, dry, desert climates! By Logan Hailey Last updated: November 16, 2022 | 7 min read Despite its graceful blossoms and scrumptious aroma, lavender is practically as rugged as a cactus....

This list of indoor gardening gift ideas for houseplant lovers is packed full of wonderful items that any plant person would be absolutely thrilled to receive for any holiday or special occasion. It can be really hard to find gifts for someone who adores indoor plants, especially if you’re not a gardener. But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! If you have a houseplant lover on your gift list, and have no idea what to get them, then this is for you!...

Get most of the space in your loft by taking inspiration from these Attic Rooms with Plants pictures and cultivate a mini interior garden with style. Have a look at the best cute small indoor plants here Stunning Attic Rooms with Plants Pictures 1. Monstera with Other plants and Light Bulbs 2. A White Themed Room with a Potted Plant 3. Hanging Planters at the Corner 4. Plants Inside a Glass Cabinet 5....

Or maybe you’re trying to choose something they’ll love and use often while staying within a strict budget. There are plenty of less expensive holiday remembrances for gardeners to choose from that are thoughtful mementos nonetheless. Are you feeling stressed about holiday shopping? Not sure what to get for the gardeners on your list? We’re here to help! There are so many potential gift items, both large and small, that green thumbs will appreciate – and we mean it when we say you can actually have fun while buying these presents, and maybe even pick out a treat or two for yourself....

If you want an ornamental plant that looks the part with succulent foliage and beautiful flowers, then have a look at the Most Popular Types of Euphorbia Varieties that will surely look spectacular in your garden! Here are the most popular Dracaena varieties you can grow Most Popular Types of Euphorbia Varieties 1. Poinsettia Botanical Name: Euphorbia pulcherrima USDA Zones: 10a-11 b This small tree or shrub features upright succulent stems with beautiful blazing red leaves that look like flowers....

Do not let the limited space problem thwart you from growing herbs that can make your food flavorful. Select one of these DIY Hanging Herb Garden Ideas to create more space for planting your favorite herbs and salad greens. Here are the best herbs you can grow in hanging baskets Hanging Herb Garden Ideas 1. Custom Potted Hanging Herb Garden All you need are 1/2″ planks, 24″ long x 5 1/2″ wide, threaded rod coupling, nuts/washers, and a few other tools to make this one for your studio apartment!...

Flowers Thinking of adding some perennial flowers to your garden but aren't sure which ones to pick? Perhaps some pink perennial flowers are just the right addition to your gardening space! In this article, hobby gardener Jason White takes a look at some popular pink perennial plants, with names and pictures of each! By Jason White Last updated: November 2, 2022 | 22 min read Are you on the hunt for some pink perennial flowers, but aren’t sure which ones are going to be perennial in your zone?...

If you love butterflies, there are some wonderful blooming plants that can invite them into your garden. Here’s a list of such pretty Flowers that Attract Butterflies for you to start with! Check out our Tips to Start a Balcony Flower Garden here Flowers that Attract Butterflies The best way to attract butterflies to the garden is to grow warm color flowers like red, yellow, orange, pink, and purple. Also, pick the ones that are flat-topped or clustered and have short flower tubes....

If you are planning to add more plants to your collection then do not forget to read this simple Beginner’s Trick on Keeping New Indoor Plants Alive and Happy. This will guide you on how to keep the plants thriving in good health after you buy them from a nursery. Here are the most prominent signs that indicate your indoor plants need more sun Do You Find It Difficult To Keep Houseplants Alive and Happy?...

By Matt Gibson 7 Best Gardening Tool Sets Whether you’re A) looking for the perfect gift for a friend or family member that loves to garden, B) looking into taking up gardening yourself and want to get a nice starter set to help you get prepared for your first growing season, or C), a seasoned gardener looking into replacing your old, familiar, but rusty garden tools, you have come to the right place....

Highbush Blueberries Most blueberry bushes cultivated in the northern and eastern United States are highbush blueberries. These produce most commercial blueberries you find in stores. They famously grow wild in New England, but thrive in warmer environments also. There are cultivars of highbush blueberry suited to almost every growing region, including maritime, southern, arid and northern climates. Check with a local agricultural or extension resource to choose blueberries suited to your region....

Used as a mulch, fertilizer, compost accelerator, pollinator attractor, and clay soil breaker, the comfrey plant is an invaluable addition to any garden. Table of Contents The first comfrey shoots appear in spring. By June it has grown waist high with a multitude of pretty bell-shaped, pink to purple flowers, each one with a tiny bee’s bottom protruding from the end as they feast on the rich comfrey nectar. I let the bees feast for a few weeks before taking my first harvest....

Culantro or the Mexican coriander is a fragrant herb with a similar flavor as cilantro but on the stronger side. The leaves have a long serrated look like lettuce. Fresh or dried culantro has many culinary and medicinal uses as it has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. By growing culantro, you can enjoy its aromatic leaves for uninterrupted supply all year round! USDA Zones: 7-11 Common Names: Sawroot coriander, Serrated coriander, Recao, Chardon benee, Shado beni, Fitweed, Coulante, and Bhandhania....

Ginger is a powerful, anti-inflammatory herb that has been used in the culinary world since centuries. The ginger plant forms from a rhizome that grows into a dainty, little flowering perennial. If you want to add flavor and beauty to your food garden, growing the ginger plant is an absolute must. Table of Contents Ginger plants have numerous health benefits and have been used as medicinal herbs since the 16th century....