Why Homegrown Lettuce Is Bitter And How To Prevent It Gardener S Path

Us veggie gardeners can also sample any number of seed-grown varieties that aren’t available at any store, or even at the farmer’s market. What do people, pills, and lettuce have in common? When they are bitter, they’re the worst. Maybe that’s a bad joke, but I tell it to remind you to take all the necessary precautions to assure your Lactuca sativa is tender and mild, not bitter, like some grumpy friends I could mention…...

November 15, 2022 · 11 min · 2214 words · Donald Little

11 Romantic Heart Shaped Leaf Plants To Grow Indoors Balcony Garden Web

Have a look at the most lovely Heart shaped Leaf Plants that you can grow in your bedroom to invite romantic vibes indoors! Check out the most charming red heart-shaped leaf plants here Romantic Heart shaped Leaf Plants 1. Devil’s Ivy Botanical Name: Epipremnum aureum Pothos is one of the best low-maintenance vines, usually grown as a houseplant. This beautiful heart-shaped leaf plant can be grown easily in pots. If that’s not the reason enough to grow it, it is in the list of NASA’s air purifying plants and purifies the indoor air by removing toxins such as formaldehyde, xylene, and benzene....

November 14, 2022 · 4 min · 723 words · Richard Haley

13 Top Tips For Growing Peppers Successfully Gardening Channel

by Jennifer Poindexter Are peppers a staple in your summer garden? They are in our garden! We enjoy growing bell peppers, hot peppers, and sweet peppers. They are delicious when pickled, frozen, or used fresh. Whether you’re an expert at raising peppers, and looking to compare notes, or you’re someone who would like to become better at growing peppers, this is the right place for you. I’m going to share some of my top tips on raising peppers....

November 14, 2022 · 6 min · 1226 words · Katharine Muldowney

15 Ways On How To Get Rid Of Drain Flies How To Kill Drain Gnats

Drain flies gather around standing water, showers, and other spots and can live for up to three weeks. With new eggs hatching as quickly as every 48 hours, it could quickly become a huge cause of stress. This article takes you through some easy ways that will let you know How to Get Rid of Drain Flies Annoyed by aphids? Click here to learn some natural ways to get rid of them Why is Getting Rid of Drain Flies Important?...

November 14, 2022 · 6 min · 1260 words · Joshua Crank

17 Beautiful Cactus With Pink Flowers Balcony Garden Web

Cacti are quite popular amongst gardeners, thanks to their low-maintenance nature and unique look and shapes. But not just their appearance, cactus flowers are beautiful too! Check out the best flowering cactus plants here Cactus With Pink Flowers 1. Rosy Pincushion Cactus Botanical Name: Mammillaria zeilmanniana With stunning funnel-shaped pink flowers all around the globular mound, the plant looks really charming in small pots. It can grow upto 5-8 inches tall....

November 14, 2022 · 3 min · 586 words · Yolanda Herrera

19 Tomato Diseases Identification Treatment Prevention Tips

Information Tomato diseases can disrupt any tomato garden. There are many different kinds of disease that can strike tomatoes at different points in the growing season. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey examines the most common diseases that will likely strike your tomatoes, as well as how to identify, treat, and prevent them from striking your tomato plants. By Logan Hailey Last updated: November 1, 2022 | 8 min read You’ve seeded and carefully tended your baby tomato plants, but the leaves have suddenly started to look yellow or fruits are deformed....

November 14, 2022 · 21 min · 4267 words · David Carabajal

21 Companion Plants To Grow With Eggplants

Vegetables Looking for some plants to grow alongside your garden eggplants this season? There are many different options, including herbs, flowers, and other vegetables. In this article, gardening expert Merideth Corhs looks at her favorite plants to pair with eggplants in the garden. By Merideth Cohrs Last updated: August 30, 2022 | 11 min read Eggplant may not be quite as popular as other nightshades in American gardens, but it’s getting there as home cooks experiment with new cuisines....

November 14, 2022 · 18 min · 3655 words · Reinaldo Pittman

21 Ways To Reuse Kitchen Items For Indoor Gardening

Have unused items in your kitchen? How about using them to grow plants? Here are 21 DIYs that will teach you to reuse kitchen items for indoor gardening. Check out some Colorful Kitchen Ideas with Plants here Ways to Reuse Kitchen Items for Indoor Gardening 1. Grow Herbs and Houseplants in Mason Jars The old mason jars can easily be utilized for growing herbs like Basil, Oregano, Chives, Mint, Marjoram, and Cilantro....

November 14, 2022 · 5 min · 964 words · Terry Douglas

29 Ornamental Grasses And How To Grow Them

Table of Contents I’ll admit, when I first started gardening the idea of growing ornamental grasses made no sense to me. “If you can’t eat it, who cares?” I thought. Well, I’ve changed my ways! Ornamental grasses add a​n extra layer of beauty and depth to your garden and landscaping, and are surprisingly easy to grow. In this article, we’ll look at over 27 of the most popular types of ornamental grasses with brief growing instructions for each of them....

November 14, 2022 · 15 min · 3108 words · Daryl Baker

30 Best Coleus Varieties To Grow Different Types Of Coleus Plants

Coleus is an ornamental plant from the Lamiaceae family with variegated, colorful, and patterned leaves that can liven up any shady areas of your home and garden! Read more about the best coleus varieties in the below article to pick the best one for yourself! Check out our article on different varieties of Orchids here Best Types of Coleus Varieties 1. Stained Glassworks Kiwi Fern Height/Spread: 12-24 inches tall, 18 inches spread...

November 14, 2022 · 7 min · 1408 words · Fred Barbosa

7 Homemade Plant Foods For Orchids Diy Orchid Fertilizer

These Homemade Plant Food for Orchids are easy to make and will help you to keep these beauties thriving with beautiful colors! Check out our article for making DIY orchid potting mix recipes here Homemade Plant Food for Orchids 1. Water Soluble Fertilizer This fertilizer is an excellent nitrogen source and can be used as an alternative for regular watering once every month. Have a look below: Recipe: Pour leftover black coffee or tea into a jug, mix four times water, and 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar....

November 14, 2022 · 3 min · 578 words · Nancy Hibbard

Are Canna Lilies Annual Biennial Or Perennial Plants

Flowers Are you thinking of planting some canna lilies in your garden, but want to make sure they'll come back every year before you start putting them in the ground? In this article, gardening expert Paige Foley examines if these popular flowers are considered annual, biennial, or perennial plants! By Paige Foley Last updated: October 20, 2022 | 5 min read Canna lilies are not a true lily, but have a similar flower structure....

November 14, 2022 · 7 min · 1432 words · David Centeno

Are Thornless Blackberries Hard To Grow Gardening Channel

QUESTION: I love the idea of growing my own thornless blackberries, but I’m not the most experienced gardener. Are thornless blackberries hard to grow? — Janine T. ANSWER: It’s true that growing thornless blackberries has a few extra steps, but none of those steps should be too difficult for you. Thornless blackberries aren’t really hard to grow. You just have to know what they need to thrive. Keep reading to find out what to do to make your thornless blackberry plants happy and productive....

November 14, 2022 · 4 min · 825 words · Carrie Folmer

Beginner S Guide To Cold Frame Gardening How Why When To Use

One of the hardest parts about being a gardener in a cold climate like Minnesota is our short growing season. Fortunately, cold frame gardening allows me to keep my plants going much longer than I can naturally. I’m able start planting earlier in the spring, and keep everything going through the fall – and even into winter! Cold frames are a great way for beginners to try their hand at extending the gardening season, without having to buy a big expensive structure....

November 14, 2022 · 7 min · 1322 words · Joanna Baker

Best Pillow 2023 Tried And Tested To Fix Your Sleep Homes Gardens

The best pillows can make a major difference to how well you sleep. Something as simple as new pillows can bring immediate relief if you’re uncomfortable in the night. Sleep experts recommend investing in new pillows every year, so if your pillow has been clumping, falling flat, causing you to overheat at night, or most importantly, causing pain and discomfort, it’s time to find some replacements. According to The Sleep Council, a pillow that is too soft will cause your head to flop and a pillow that is too hard will cause neck pain and stiffness....

November 14, 2022 · 6 min · 1102 words · Dennis Adams

Coconut Tree Vs Palm Tree Difference Between Coconut Tree And A Palm Tree

Coconut Tree vs Palm Tree is quite a debate and most of us don’t have any clarity between their similarities or the areas where they differ from each other. Let’s have a look at the Differences Between a Coconut Tree and a Palm Tree. Check out the Difference Between Sunpatiens & Impatiens here What is a Palm Tree? Palm trees are from the Arecaceae family and are native to South America, the Caribbean, and Asia....

November 14, 2022 · 3 min · 521 words · Donald Johnson

Growing Daikon Radish Massive And Mild Flavored

Want a vegetable that is good for you and your garden? Growing daikon radish is the answer. Known for its long, icicle-like appearance and large flourishing leaves, a crop of daikon not only provides you and yours with healthy nutrients in a mild flavor profile but also breaks up compacted ground in your garden. Table of Contents Daikon radishes, or Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus, were first cultivated in East Asia — specifically Northern China....

November 14, 2022 · 14 min · 2805 words · John Johnson

How To Grow And Care For Poinsettia Plants S Path

And in the decades since, my perspective on these plants has truly changed. They’ve earned my respect, and I’ve come to see them not as fussy, finicky plants but as prime examples of the beauty of biodiversity. Euphorbia pulcherrima Years ago, when I worked in a plant nursery, I wasn’t crazy about taking care of the poinsettias at Christmastime. I found them to be a bit fussy, and was always worried about breaking their seemingly fragile leaves off the stems while I watered....

November 14, 2022 · 27 min · 5691 words · Madeleine Bautista

How To Grow And Care For Ponytail Palm Indoors S Path

In this article, we’ll introduce you to this unique plant, and provide guidance for its cultivation indoors. Beaucarnea recurvata Have you been wanting to grow a palm in your home, but wondering if you could keep up with the misting and watering required to satisfy the typical palm’s need for moisture? If so, here’s a plant for you! The ponytail palm, Beaucarnea recurvata, has tropical-style foliage, but doesn’t require a wet environment to thrive....

November 14, 2022 · 12 min · 2520 words · Jon Martin

How To Grow And Care For Russian Sage S Path

Ready to try your hand at growing this elegant, fragrant plant? Here are the topics we will tackle in this article: Salvia yangii Previously known as Perovskia atriplicifolia, Russian sage was recently renamed Salvia yangii, and like rosemary which was also recently reclassified, is now regarded as a member of the Salvia genus. Added to the genus in 2017, this mint family plant looks much like lavender but smells like sage....

November 14, 2022 · 18 min · 3647 words · Adam Lozada