Information Are the leaves of your poinsettia turning yellow? There are a few reasons this occurs, and some easy fixes to try. In this article, gardening expert Danielle Sherwood explains the most common reasons poinsettia leaves turn yellow, and how you can address the problem. By Danielle Sherwood Last updated: December 23, 2022 | 7 min read No flower says holiday season quite like the poinsettia. They’re the perfect accent plant for festive holiday décor, a popular winter gift, and brighten even the gloomiest of days!...

These types are generally highly fragrant with massive blossoms like old garden roses have, but they also feature repeat blooms in a wide range of colors, as modern ones do. Most people have heard the term “English rose.” No, not the outdated epithet that refers to a fair-skinned, “classic” beauty from the British Isles. We’re talking about the classically beautiful bushes that you can spot just about everywhere, from award-winning gardens to your neighbor’s yard....

If you want an easy-to-care-for houseplant that rewards you with a bold look then Anthurium Besseae is the perfect contender! Learn how to keep this plant happy and healthy. Check out the Fanciest Anthurium Types You Can Grow here Anthurium Besseae Plant Characteristics With velvety, dark-green leaves, this epiphytic plant looks like Anthurium crystallinum. Anthurium Besseae can grow up to 3-5 feet tall indoors and produce red flowers in summer in the right growing conditions....

Succulents are all the rage in recent times. They’re one of the most trending gardening crazes worldwide. And why not? They are easy to plant and propagate, low care and maintenance, thrive in full sun and part sun, don’t require frequent watering. If all these qualities are not enough–They look awesome! One of the major reasons why succulents are hit is you can grow them in a variety of DIY containers....

Fruit Thinking of planting some marigolds with your srtawberries this season, but aren't quite sure if it's a good idea or not? In this article, gardening expert Natalie Leiker examines if marigolds are a decent strawberry companion, or if you should stick to other companion plants. By Natalie Leiker Last updated: August 25, 2022 | 5 min read Marigolds are very heat tolerant, sun-loving plants that make great companion plants for many flowers and vegetables....

The Rutgers tomato (Lycopersicon lycopersicum) is one of the tastiest tomatoes ever. In the words of Lyman Schermerhorn, the breeder credited with developing the variety: Read on to find out why it remains a favorite, almost a century since its introduction. We will also look at everything you need to know about growing this Rutgers tomato in your garden. A Brief History of the Rutgers Tomato There are hundreds of tomato varieties, but few ever become household names....

Dill is a biennial herb but grown best as an annual. It can self-seed and keep growing like a perennial if you grow it in clumps on the ground. It’s an excellent choice for your container herb garden, as well. Dill has feathery green fronds like a fern and has a sweet aroma like licorice and anise seeds. This popular kitchen herb is used both as a spice and herb. Harvest the fresh fronds to prepare salads, vegetables, sauces, meat, seafood, fish and curry dishes and use the seeds to flavor pickles, stews, sauerkraut, rice, and bread....

Summer is coming and with it comes back yard barbeques, cool evenings on the patio, and refreshing beer. This year, why not up the summer experience by growing and making your own beer? You’ll get that satisfying, home-brewed beverage and a beautiful addition to your garden: hops! Table of Contents Hops, a key ingredient in beer, is a tall, ornamental climber. It grows fast and large, making it perfect for pergolas and other screen covers....

People have been growing lavender for centuries. Many are familiar with the use of lavender essential oils for cleaning, relaxation, and bug repellant. Back in Roman times, lavender was used in religious ceremonies. Today, people even enjoy lavender as a culinary accouterment. Table of Contents Possibly the best thing about lavender is how easy it is to grow. Lavender plants thrive in a garden, raised beds, or even indoors. You can grow lavender in pots, making it easy to protect from the cold....

Whether you’re growing your mums as perennials or annuals, they generally need very little input from you to thrive. Chrysanthemums are pretty much effortless to grow. After coddling my fussy old world roses all summer, I’m more than ready for the easy-going late-season color that these reliable beauties provide. As the summer heat starts to fade, they’re just getting started. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

Or, maybe it’s because you enjoy the look of aloe but need something similar that also tolerates lower light and temperatures down to about 40°F. Gonialoe variegata I’ll bet I can guess why you’re interested in growing variegated tiger aloe. Is it because of its distinctive form, with an intricate pattern of stripes, and pretty, colorful blooms to effortlessly turn heads? We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

With the right care, cantaloupe can thrive in a container – even a smallish one – which means anyone, anywhere, in whatever size house or garden, can enjoy its sweet deliciousness. Maybe you have a small yard, or a tiny patio garden that you lovingly tend. Or maybe your garden is already chock-full of green goodness and you don’t have any space for any huge, hungry melons. Whatever the reason, if you think you don’t have the space to grow your own sweet cantaloupe, think again....

Here are all the details you’ll need to grow pretty garden pinks yourself. Dianthus plumarius Garden pinks are an old-fashioned favorite beloved for the sweetly spicy fragrance and charming, frilled flowers in shades of pink, red, and white. With all the appeal of their larger cousin, the carnation, pinks are easily grown, have a full flowering season, and are among the best scented perennials in the garden. And they’re an absolute must-have if you enjoy bouquets of freshly cut flowers!...

By Jennifer Poindexter Have you ever spoken to someone who grows stinging nettle on purpose You may have looked at them like they had three heads, initially. However, many people grow this herb because it has a variety of uses and benefits. Stinging nettle herb (also known as urtica dioica) is used as a home remedy to lower blood pressure, balance blood sugar levels, help fight allergies, and even serve as a natural anti-inflammatory....

Coming up, we’ll help you learn everything there is to know about hosta flowers and how you should handle them when caring for your plants. Quick, when you hear the word “hosta,” what do you think of? I bet it’s not the blossoms, right? These foliage plants are known for their lovely leaves, but many species have big, colorful, highly fragrant flowers. Plus, breeders and enthusiasts are working hard to create hybrids that have even more massive, heavily-scented blossoms in new colors....

Vegetables Leeks are related to onions, garlic and shallots. They have a variety of different uses, and are an excellent plant for beginning gardeners and experienced gardeners alike. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey walks through the best ways to plant, grow, and care for leeks in your garden. By Logan Hailey Last updated: April 14, 2022 | 14 min read While onions, garlic, and chives get all the attention, leeks are one of the most underrated allium vegetables....

by Matt Gibson As a gardener, why should you care about the pH balance of your soil? Well, the pH balance of your soil will let you know which plants you can grow with ease and which plants will be a struggle without amendments. Knowing your soil’s pH is the secret to knowing what nutrients will be in the soil to absorb into the roots of new plants. What does pH stand for?...

by Jennifer Poindexter Have you ever heard of gardeners topping their tomatoes? This has been a long-running discussion in our family about whether this is a good idea or not. My husband comes from a long line of gardeners. They have green thumbs and pride themselves on the gorgeous tomatoes they produce. Yet, this one topic can divide the room in an instant. Over the years, I’ve taken mental notes on all of the reasons why someone should or should not top their tomatoes....

Need a tall privacy screen? They’ve got you covered. Want a ground cover to keep a patch of your yard weed-free? There’s one for that, too. Just looking for a compact shrub with bright, evergreen foliage? Not a problem. I adore Japanese hollies. They’re not fussy about their environment and they maintain their shape without much – if any – pruning. They’re the industrious gardener’s alternative to disease-prone and maintenance-heavy boxwoods....

Table of Contents If you want to add some color to your summer garden but have no idea what to grow (or how to grow it), or if you just want some fresh ideas on flowers for summer…we’ve got you covered. We collected ideas from gardeners around the country and compiled a huge list of flowers that bloom in summer (and beyond). All of these flowers are gorgeous in their own way and most of them are pretty easy to grow....