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In summer, especially in warm Mediterranean, tropical or subtropical climate zones those who live in cities and have balconies as the “green oasis,” the plants there get exposed to strong, intense sunlight. But with our 6 balcony garden tips, you can cope the summer heat and grow plants easily. Balcony Garden Tips For Summer Tip 1 If you have a south or west facing balcony, it’s best to grow sun-loving plants as they can tolerate the long sunny hours and heat....

Information Is your Monstera plant looking a bit worse for wear? When these popular houseplants have certain issues, oftentimes repotting is the best method to rehabilitate the plant. In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton looks at the most common signs that it's time to repot your Monstera plant. By Madison Moulton Last updated: December 28, 2022 | 5 min read Repotting is a tricky task to time correctly....

by Erin Marissa Russell Want to try pickling the fruit and vegetables you’ve grown in the garden this season? When plants are producing at maximum capacity, many gardeners turn to pickling as a way to store vegetables and even fruits for use in the kitchen year-round. Don’t let traditional ideas about what “should” be pickled hold you back. This handy technique is suited for far more than making dill pickles and hot pickled okra....

QUESTION: Do Christmas cactus like to be rootbound? Someone told me not to repot it because it’s healthy right now. – Forrest D ANSWER: Christmas cactus grows well with crowded roots, so your friend isn’t totally wrong. Christmas cactus can do ok when it has become rootbound, but you should still repot your holiday cacti every four years, increasing the size of the pot by two inches each time you repot....

Have you ever tried dragon fruit? They’re pink or yellow in color, and are weird to behold. These fruit tend to be expensive, often going for as much as $6 each. Now, you could just buy one expensive piece of fruit… or you could grow your own dragon fruit plant to enjoy all the time! Table of Contents Dragon fruit is a tropical fruit that grows on a climbing cactus. It’s believed to be native to Central America, dating back to the 13th century....

Growing astilbe (aka false goat’s beard) is easy and they don’t require any special care. In this article, I will tell you everything you need to know, including where to plant them, water, sunlight, soil, fertilizer, and much more! With its airy, leafy foliage and striking flowers, astilbes make a colorful addition to shady perennial gardens. Enjoying the blossoms year after year is easy, once you’ve learned how to give your false goat’s beard the love and attention it needs to thrive....

What are the best watering options for your landscape, your budget, and the way you like to work? Here’s what we’ll cover in this article: Getting water to your plants can be one of the most labor-intensive aspects of gardening. But it doesn’t have to be. While I do sometimes enjoy standing in the garden with a hose and communing with the flora and fauna, other times I’m glad if something more automatic takes over the job – like when it’s 98 degrees outside....

Syngonium is a remarkable houseplant with beautiful arrow-shaped green leaves and soft stems. It makes for an interesting addition to shade gardens and indoors. This low-maintenance plant can also be grown successfully without soil. How? Find it below! Here’s how you can grow spider plant in water Origin This easy-to-grow plant is native to Mexico and some parts of South America. From there, it was relocated to the United States, South Africa, Singapore, West Indies, Malaysia, Australia, and China....

Harvesting basil is very easy, and doesn’t take much time. In this post, I’ll show you exactly how and when to pick basil leaves for the largest yield and freshest flavor. I’ll even give you tips for washing and using it after you harvest it too. The great thing about harvesting basil is that is it quick and simple. Since it’s a cut-and-come-again herb, the more you pick it, the more you’ll get....

How They Got Their Name ‘Mortgage Lifter’ may have once relieved financial stress, but only for the cultivar’s originator, a guy called M. C. Byles of Logan, West Virginia. Solanum lycopersicum ‘Mortgage Lifter’ ‘Mortgage Lifter’ tomatoes were so popular in the 1930s and ‘40s, people would drive 200 miles to buy plants. At that time, you could only get them from the breeder, an amateur who preferred to be called “Radiator Charlie....

Unlike them, A. triloba grows in the temperate regions of USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9, and has three intriguing qualities: Asimina triloba Have you heard of the pawpaw, Asimina triloba? It’s the largest native North American fruit, and it has a tropical flavor and custardy texture. If you’re confused, that’s because there are other tropical fruits called pawpaw, including the papaya, Carica papaya, and the graviola, or soursop, Annona muricata. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

Hawaiian Shampoo Plant is a fragrant perennial popular for its ornamental, culinary, and medicinal uses. It is also known as the Shampoo Ginger Lily, and here’s all you need to know on how to grow it. Have a look at the best types of Ginger Plants here Hawaiian Shampoo Plant Information The Hawaiian Shampoo plant is also called Shampoo Ginger Lily because of its inflorescence, which is found in the shape of pine cones....

By Matt Gibson Native to northwestern Europe (most likely Germany), kohlrabi is a flowering plant that belongs to the cabbage family. Originally grown in Europe, kohlrabi was brought to North America in the 19th century. Today, kohlrabi is cultivated all around the world for culinary purposes. Its flavor is described as juicy, crisp, and slightly sweet, like a mix between a radish and a cucumber. It can be enjoyed raw or cooked....

by Jennifer Poindexter There are many varieties of tomatoes. When you grow one variety, you might assume you can grow them all. However, there might be one variety you aren’t familiar with. Have you heard of, or tried, a pineapple tomato? This is a low-acid tomato which packs a sweeter taste. It’s also a vibrant tomato boasting unique colors on the inside and outside of its fruit. If you’re interested in growing this type of tomato, you’re in the right spot....

If that sounds like a good idea but you don’t know where to start, we’ll discuss exactly how to do it in this guide. Snapdragons (Antirrhinum majus) are colorful, fragrant, popular additions to the garden and vase. Snapdragon seeds are readily available for purchase from any nursery or retailer that sells seeds. But if you – or a friend – are growing these flowers in your garden, you can also collect seeds from your own plants and save them for planting the next season if you wish....

Houseplants Thinking of growing anthurium crystallinum but aren't quite sure where to start? This lovely houseplant is a bit more rare compared to other more mainstream plants, but it's quite beautiful, and can be a wonderful addition to an indoor garden. In this article, gardening and houseplant expert Madison Moulton walks through how to plant, grow, and care for anthurium crystallinum! By Madison Moulton Last updated: May 25, 2022 | 14 min read The large heart-shaped leaves of Monsteras and Philodendrons are what make them such popular, decorative houseplants....

Propagating string of hearts can be done so many different ways, it’s easy for even the most inexperienced gardeners. In this post, I’ll explained all the methods you can try, and walk you through exactly how to tackle each one. If you want to learn how to create plenty of new baby string of hearts plants to enjoy and share with friends, and have fun doing it too, then this article is for you....

Houseplants If you’re looking at adding to your houseplant collection, chances are a Hoya carnosa is on your list. But the ever-popular Krimson Queen and Princess have probably thrown a spanner in the works with their similarities. While similar, the pair has a host of differences to look out for, which gardening expert Madison Moulton gets into in this article. By Madison Moulton Last updated: October 11, 2022 | 10 min read Hoya carnosa, commonly known as Wax Plants, has made a name for itself as houseplants in recent years....

And did you know that with several species available for the garden, they come in numerous sizes and shapes that are suitable for a range of locations and uses? Hydrangea When you need a big, bold specimen plant, look no further than hydrangea. With fantastic, large flowerheads in colors of blue, lime green, mauve, pink, red, and white, they showcase an old-fashioned beauty that begs to be seen and admired....

Spain first introduced chocolate in the 17th century. Cocoa beans are the main ingredient in chocolate that comes from the cocoa trees. It belongs to the Malvaceae or Mallow family. So, what actually it is? Is Chocolate a Fruit or Vegetable? Time to clear this confusion! Check out our article on the best chocolate scented flowers here. What is Cocoa? The cocoa trees produce cacao pods that are also known as the ‘Leguminous Fruit....