Flowers Are you looking to add a little pink to your garden this season? Why not add some pink hollyhocks? These beautiful biennials can quickly brighten up your garden space. In this article, gardening expert Paige Foley examines her favorite pink hollyhock varieties, with names and pictures of each! By Paige Foley Last updated: December 14, 2022 | 5 min read Are you in love with the cottage core gardening style?...

Usually, plants wither after the first touch of chilling winter winds, but there are some plants that don’t mind the harsh cold weather. These are Plants that Stay Green in Winters, and you must plant some of them to keep your garden attractive during winter and early spring. 1. Wintergreen Boxwood (Buxus sinica) Hardiness zones: 4-9 Wintergreen boxwoods can be a great addition to your winter garden as they do not lose leaves in winters and can even survive under the snow blanket....

Keeping plants thriving indoors is a demanding job, and with a few tricks up your sleeve, you can do it easily. Follow our article to know everything about the Indoor Gardening Tips for Big and Healthy Houseplants. Have a look at the best money-saving gardening tips here Indoor Gardening Tips for Big and Healthy Houseplants 1. Don’t End Up Watering the Plants Too Much One of the biggest reasons a houseplant dies is overwatering....

What is Corten Steel? Also called the weathering steel, cor-ten steel is maintenance free. It is developed to eliminate the need for painting. It is a group of steel alloys that form a stable rust-like appearance if exposed to the weather for several years. Read more about corten steel on Wikipedia. “By forming a film of dark brown oxidation over the metal, Cor-Ten successfully resists the corrosive effects of weather conditions such as rain, snow, ice, and fog....

It’s said that sunflowers symbolize adoration. Maybe it’s because these bright yellow flowers are easy to grow, with lovely flowers. They’re great gifts to uplift friends and family alike. But maybe you’d rather stick with flowers that look like sunflowers instead. Table of Contents Whether that means bright yellow flowers and a green flower stem, so many plants resemble sunflowers. Obvious examples include those in the daisy family or the asteraceae family....

Nothing beats the liveliness of floral decorations! How about decking your house with the most stunning Indoor Flowering Curtain Ideas for the upcoming event? Do you know what is a green curtain? Know here Indoor Flowering Curtain Ideas 1. Fragrant Curtain of Jasmine Learn about making garnish curtain in containers here 2. Rosy Wall for the Festive Mood 3. Beautiful Floral Curtain for the Entrance 4. Hanging Curtain of Pink Flowers paradisefound....

If you want to introduce a metallic hue indoors, then you can do so by growing Bronze Leaf Houseplants. They add a subtle touch of shine and look charming. Check out our article on exotic metallic sheen houseplants here Bronze Leaf Houseplants The plants in this list do not have their entire foliage in bronze color. Some have a light tint and hue of that shade, along with other colors....

These 25 plants range from low-profile ground covers to bushes the size of small trees. When spring arrives, why not welcome it with a garden full of blossoms to chase the winter blues away? In this article, you will discover 25 of the best early spring flowering bulbs, perennials, and shrubs to awaken your garden from its winter slumber. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

We have some really amazing Father’s Day Garden Gift Ideas for you to make your dad’s day the best one he had this year! Check out the best gift ideas for gardeners here Father’s Day Garden Gift Ideas 1. Trendy Fire Pit Buy it here A modern fire pit will definitely impress your dad on this father’s day. It is ideal for roasting marshmallows in the backyard. 2. Electric Wood Chipper This electric wood chipper will ease your dad’s task in the garden and will help him in cleaning the yard and form mulch at the same time....

1. Terracotta Pot Holder Pallet Planter With some hose clamps and screws, you can secure your terracotta or plastic pots on the pallet board—an innovative way to upcycle and get more vertical space for your gardening. 2. DIY Kiddie Pool Planter Inexpensive and easy to make, this kiddie pool planter is perfect for growing greens and herbs. Visit the Spruce to learn the process! 3. Modern Outdoor Planter This modern planter idea is useful for small spaces....

In this guide, we take a look at some of the best cucumber varieties to grow in your summer vegetable garden. With so many different varieties of cucumber (Cucumis sativus) available, it can be hard to know which one to pick. Cucumbers are members of the Cucurbitaceae family, and are usually divided into two groups: slicing and pickling. Slicing varieties can grow up to 12 inches long, and are best enjoyed fresh, on sandwiches or salads....

Even though you may long for a courtyard garden like the ones in magazines or on Pinterest, it can be quite daunting to actually design it, especially if you don’t know where to start. Luckily there are many resources online to help you turn that neglected small yard into a beautifully designed courtyard garden. Here are our five garden design ideas to get you started planning your dream courtyard. 1. Use Colours and Repetition to Add Depth When choosing colors, you want to pick ones that will add depth to the garden....

Buying organic fertilizer can be pricey. Did you know that there are ingredients you may be throwing away that can be used to fertilize your garden for free? We’ve put together a list of seven free ingredients that can be taken from the trash and converted to organic soil improvement treasure. Let us know if you’ve tried any of these. Grass Clippings Did you know that if you mow your grass and don’t pick up the clippings you can actually fertilize your lawn?...

Sometimes, it’s a few top tips that can make a major difference in gardening success. The top performers in any field do things a little- or a lot- differently than you and I. That’s why they are at the very top of their game. This is as true of gardening as any other pursuit. Aside from the patience, persistence and consistency that any gardener must possess to bring a crop to fruition, the pros have some lesser-known skills that pay off big time when the harvest rolls around....

Anemone canadensis is native to river margins, river flood plains, and low moist meadows, making it a wonderful flowering ground cover plant for your garden. It’s also known as Canada anemone, meadow anemone or round-leaf anemone. Table of Contents As the name itself suggests, Anemone canadensis is cultivated throughout southern Canada and Northern America. Let’s explore how best to care for this gorgeous and fast-growing ground cover! Great Products For Windflower Care:...

Have you noticed brown spots on the leaves of your houseplants? Maybe you have unsightly brown spots or areas and are wondering what is wrong. Brown spots on houseplant leaves happen for a number of reasons, most of which are preventable and even correctible. In this article, I’ll discuss the most common reasons houseplant leaves get brown spots, and how you can fix them. What Causes Brown Spots On Houseplant Leaves?...

Cascara Tree is a favorite of birds that feed on its purple fruits. It grows up to 15-30 feet tall and looks beautiful in gardens. If you too want to grow it, then here’s a complete guide on Cascara Tree Growing Information. Botanical Name: Rhamnus purshiana Common Names: Sacred Bark, Cascara Sagrada, Chittem Bark USDA Zones: 4-10 Check out our article on growing Guava tree here Cascara Tree Growing Information Cascara Tree is native to the Buckthorn family that comes from western North America from southern British Columbia to central California, Idaho, and Montana....

Why should you care about fungus gnats vs fruit flies? Because you need to understand the difference in order to effectively get rid of them, and keep them from coming back. So in this post, I will show you exactly how to tell which one you have, and give you tips for eliminating them. One of the most common questions I get from readers is “How do I get rid of fruit flies around houseplants“....

Sometimes, it’s those humble hidden gems that become global sensations. Roses are one of the most commonly cultivated and extensively managed plants in the world. There are hundreds of registered hybrids and cultivars already and new ones are coming to the market all the time. Countless unregistered beauties are hanging out in the backyards of passionate rosarians across the world as well, just waiting to be discovered. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

Grown either as a loquat tree or a shrub, this fruiting plant is an interesting one. A relative of the rose, it makes small fruits which taste like a blend of peaches, citrus and mango, and some describe it as having a honey note. Table of Contents But most people have never tasted it and know virtually nothing about this unusual fruit or the lushly-tropical tree it grows on! I’m going to fix that right now, because loquats are delicious, nutritious, and quite fun to grow if you’re in the right climate to do it....