Curly Spider Plant Care is easy as long as you know how to take the right care of it. Read ahead to know everything and more! If you want a spider plant with curled-up foliage, then this is it. The plant looks great in hanging baskets and tabletops and makes quite an impressive impression with its leaves. Let’s have a look at Curly Spider Plant Care. Botanical Name: Chlorophytum comosum ‘Bonnie’...
Lemons are popular for their tangy and refreshing sour flavor, and are known for enhancing the taste of any cuisine! It is used in both culinary and non-culinary purposes all over the world. It is a key ingredient in various dishes and beverages. For uninterrupted supply, you can grow lemons in pots as well! Know more about different types of lemons with pictures in the below article. Check out how to grow a lemon tree in a pot here!...
Pruning Hydrangeas is not a difficult task; you need to do it at the right time of year. You will also need to determine if your shrub blooms on old or new wood. Follow these tips to ensure you’re pruning hydrangeas in the right manner to keep them blooming abundantly. Old or New Wood? To determine if your hydrangea blooms on old or new wood, keep a tab on its flowers....
Hazelnuts, also called Filberts, are popular amongst self-sufficiency and backyard gardeners because of their fast growth and relatively easy care. They are also decorative and can be arranged as hedge rows or stand-alone accents. These trees grow to be about 10 feet tall and roughly that wide (if untrimmed) and are very bush-like in appearance. Where to Grow Hazelnuts Hazelnuts are native to the southern Midwest and south central United States....
Easy to grow and full of proteins, mung beans are a great option for vegans. Growing Mung Beans in Pots is the best way to relish their taste when they’re freshly harvested from containers! Add to your salads after sauteeing in olive oil or roast in butter after sprouting, you can enjoy them fresh in both ways! Botanical Name: Vigna radiata Common Names: Mung bean, Golden gram, Jerusalem pea, Moong bean, Green gram, Celera bean, Mungbean, Mungbohne, Jerusalembohne, Frijol mungo, Judía mungo, Poroto chino...
Growing Peanuts in Containers is actually easier than you think. If you live in an apartment, you can also harvest them on a balcony! Sounds exciting? Let’s learn all about How to Grow Peanut in Pots! USDA Zones: 6-11 Botanical Name: Arachis hypogaea Check out our article on growing cardamom in pots here How to Plant Peanuts? Propagating peanuts is easy. All you have to do is to get organic and raw peanuts from any garden center or online store and plant them in soil....
Not every plant is the same, as each one has a different growing requirement when it comes to sunlight, humidity, and temperature. To make it easy for you, we have an informative Houseplant Planting Guide that will help you a lot. Confused about which plant for which room? To find out, click here Low Light Spot Any area that gets indirect light in the house. 1. Heartleaf Philodendron Botanical Name: Philodendron...
Question: How do I freeze kale? Do I need to blanch it first? -Pamela T. Answer: Freezing your kale allows you to store it for much longer than refrigerating. Blanched kale can be frozen for eight to 12 months. Without blanching, kale can be stored for just four to six weeks, and it may develop a bitter flavor because its enzymes are still active, whereas blanching stops the action of these enzymes....
The process isn’t difficult, but you do need to do some advance planning. Here’s what we’ll cover so you’re prepared to make the best picks for your garden: Believe it or not, there’s a right way and a wrong way to buy a rose to plant in the garden. I know. It seems like you just go to the store, check out the tag, and pick the one that looks best....
Successful gardeners need more than just sunshine and a green thumb. Learning to properly maintain an array of garden tools is as important as the tools themselves. Tools made with higher grades of steel are often more prone to rust and can be costly to replace. With care, your tools can last a lifetime and save you the hassle of broken handles and dull shears. It takes time and energy to care for your garden....
Most people who think about composting think about their yard waste and maybe some kitchen scraps. Few think of coffee leftovers as compost material. Coffee grounds are an excellent addition to the compost heap. If the filters used are natural fiber, biodegradable filters (most are paper or cotton), they can also be included in the compost. Many leave the grounds in the filter and throw the whole shebang into their compost bucket or pile....
The degree of infestation will dictate whether you will need to implement control measures. We will guide you through the process of monitoring these pests and deciding on the appropriate course of action. Raspberry fruitworms, also known as raspberry beetles (or raspberry fruit worms), are members of a small family of beetles known as the Butyridae. The damage caused by these beetles can range from the occasional worm in a homegrown raspberry to major destruction of the leaves and severe infestation of the berries throughout your crop....
People love to grow flowers, ferns, herbs, vegetables, sometimes fruits like lemon and strawberries in containers. Not many people decide to create a succulent container garden, but if you’re in those few people who want to dedicate their space to grow these incredible plants, this post is for you. Have a look at the stunning indoor succulent garden pictures here Why Should You Grow a Balcony Succulent Garden? Because they’re low maintenance–Growing other plants is difficult, but anybody can grow succulents....
Information If you've found mealybugs on your succulents, you don't need to panic. While these pests can cause damage, they aren't untreatable. In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton takes you through six simple steps to rid your succulents of their mealybug problem. By Madison Moulton Last updated: December 6, 2022 | 6 min read You may have noticed white, fluffy, cotton-like markings on your succulents or any other plants in your garden....
Cephalocereus senilis If you are looking for a unique specimen for your houseplant collection, let me introduce you to Cephalocereus senilis, aka “old man cactus,” so named for its covering of white “hair.” We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. However, the similarity stops there because beneath the cuddly cuteness of old man cactus lie sharp spines, the modified leaves of desert cacti....
While these species are not ones you’d place into the “low maintenance houseplant” category, as a plant parent, you may find their stunning foliage and fascinating daily rhythms worth the slightly increased efforts required to keep them thriving. Marantaceae family (Ctetanthe, Goeppertia, Maranta, and Stromanthe spp.) If you’re on a quest to add a houseplant with striking foliage to your collection, look no further – you can take your pick from an array of gorgeous leaf patterns among the prayer plants....
A. rubrum is one of the most popular ornamental shade trees in the United States, so we thought it best to whip up a little guide for all of you out there who might be interested in planting it. Acer rubrum Also known as the scarlet or swamp maple, the red maple has a special place in my heart. It’s the first plant that I could ever identify, and Acer rubrum was the first botanical name that I ever learned....
Learn How to Grow Dischidia ovata, and include a stunning specimen in your houseplant collection that looks the part! Also popular as Watermelon Dischidia, this plant can be an exotic houseplant to add to your collection. This tropical plant is closely related to the Hoyas and can provide an uncommon touch to your home. Here is an ultimate guide for you to learn all about How to Grow Dischidia opvata. Botanical Name: Dischidia ovata...
by Bethany Hayes I found my first ground cherry plant when I went to a garden festival in Pittsburgh four years ago. I had no idea what ground cherries were, but being plant-obsessed, I brought the tender seedlings home and set off learning how to grow ground cherries in my garden. That year, I discovered a love for these little fruits with a unique flavor that is hard to describe. I made ground cherry jam and tried fun ways to use them in recipes....
They add a striking vertical interest and vibrant contrast, and come in a variety of vivid colors including burgundy, mauve, orange, peach, pink, red, white, and yellow. Swiss chard is an attractive and tasty member of the beet family that gives us nutrient-dense leaves with sweet, earthy flavors. A favorite of leafy green fans, this vegetable is a nutritional powerhouse that’s typically eaten fresh when the leaves are small and tender....
