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by Matt Gibson There are plenty of lists of gardening tools available on the internet geared towards specific areas of interest, including best gardening tools of a specific year, or best gardening tools for a specific task, or must have gardening tools. However, of all the lists we were able to find, we couldn’t locate one that was truly comprehensive, so we decided to make our own. In this list, we put together every gardening tool that one might possibly need or want to acquire....

Shown Here: Variegated Monstera Borsigiana Although all these plants are low-maintenance and striking to look at, they still have their own differences. Here’s a battle of Monstera Borsigiana vs Monstera Deliciosa vs Monstera adansonii so you can grow the most gorgeous one in your own home! Here are the best types of Monstera you can grow Foliage Monstera Borsigiana This plant has stunning, heart-shaped leaves that have very small perforations in them like its fellow Monstera family members....

Some years, I plant my amaryllis from a bulb, but others I opt for a plant that has already been potted and looks promising in terms of growth. I look for straight, sturdy stems. I also give the plant a good once over to make sure I’m not bringing home any pests to my other plants. Last year I almost grabbed a potted amaryllis bulb and it had fungus gnats flying around it!...

A really interesting plant that’s getting a lot of attention these days is shampoo ginger, also known as ‘awapuhi kuahiwi. A relative of both turmeric (Curcuma longa) and ginger (Zingiber officinale), red pinecone ginger is one of those tropical plants with aesthetic appeal and medicinal applications. It even shares the same genus with ginger, so you know it has to have a synergistic effect. The bright red flower has been used as a hair conditioner for a long time in its native homes of Asia and Australia, and also in Hawaii where it is naturalized....

The end game is to increase the whole garden’s ability to repel pests and attract beneficial insects, improve your soil health, and sometimes to create an appealing garden design. When certain plants produce huge yields, grow fast, and take a lot of nutrients and water, it’s only natural they would become the stars of the garden. Cucumbers, Cucumis sativus, definitely play that role. But if you’re wise, you can make them healthier, happier, and more productive by choosing proper companions as supporting players....

What is a jalapeno pepper? A jalapeno pepper is a medium-sized chili pepper with glossy, bright green skin that eventually turns red when fully ripe. The fruits range from 2500 to 8000 on the Scoville scale and are considered mildly-hot. Capsaicin is the compound that gives chili peppers their heat and fully ripe red jalapenos, which have spent more time on the plants, contain higher capsaicin levels than green fruits....

Savvy Gardening is excited to be partnering with Nature Hills Nursery for a terrific gardening giveaway! Spring is here at long last, so we’re teaming up to give one lucky winner a gorgeous, 1-gallon-sized Brilliance™ Autumn Fern, perfect for a shady corner of your yard. This beautiful fern, Dryopteris erythrosora ‘Brilliance’, has coppery-orange fronds in the spring that mature to a glossy green. Reaching 18-24 inches in height at maturity, Brilliance™ Autumn Ferns are deer resistant and thrive in varied soil conditions....

If you are a laid-back gardener who’s not interested to spend a lot of time caring for plants, then we have some Easy-Peasy Houseplants for you, and Growing Them is a Cinch! Here are the easiest to grow philodendron varieties Best Easy-Peasy Houseplants 1. Chinese Money Plant Botanical Name: Pilea peperomioides Also popular as a good luck plant, the coin-shaped round green leaves are the main attraction of this easy to maintain houseplant....

If you like big trees but don’t have a proper place to grow them, then don’t let it dishearten you! We have some beautiful Dwarf Tree Like Houseplants on this list that will make your dreams of growing a tree, in a compact form, come true! Check out the best large indoor plants here Dwarf Tree Like Houseplants 1. Desert Rose Botanical Name: Adenium obesum This flowering succulent has a bulbous base that gives it a bonsai look from the very beginning....

Houseplants Are you looking for a plant you can grow indoors that has a smaller growth profile? There are plenty of tiny indoor-friendly plants you can add to your houseplant collection. In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton looks at her favorite houseplants that are quite small, but still beautiful. By Madison Moulton Last updated: January 13, 2023 | 9 min read Images of expansive indoor jungles have swept social media, featuring lush leafy plants and massive indoor trees....

Jacaranda Bonsai stands out with its stunning flowers that come in a lavender-purple hue. Check out these Best Jacaranda Bonsai Tree Pictures! Here are the Best Trees For Bonsai Best Jacaranda Bonsai Tree Pictures 1. A Beautiful Jacaranda Bonsai Tree This is one of the Best Jacaranda Bonsai Tree Pictures showing an amazing Jacaranda Bonsai with thick twisted bark and beautiful blooms of purple. Jacaranda Bonsai Tree in White Gravel This Jacaranda might be light on foliage, but its thick trunk complements the dark planter and white gravel that it grows in....

Have you ever wondered how many types of orchids? Well, there are tons of different species and cultivars. Some are very rare, and others are much more common in commercial cultivation. Those common orchids are often found in grocery stores and floral shops. Table of Contents Records of orchids date all the way back to China in 500 BC, and orchids have been the fascination of botanists and plant enthusiasts since their initial classification in the western taxonomic system in the 18th century....

by Jennifer Poindexter What’s your favorite healthy snack? For me, it’s ants on a log. If you haven’t heard of this, it’s another name for celery with peanut butter, finished off with raisins. It’s delicious, filling, and contains quite a few nutrients. If you love this type of snack, you should consider raising your own celery. However, be mindful of typical mistakes gardeners make when raising this vegetable. If you don’t know what they are, you’re in the right place....

Information Are your tomatoes struggling to set fruit this season, but you aren't quite sure why it happens? There are actually a few reasons that this can occur, and most are easily remedied. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey walks through the seven most common reasons your tomatoes may be failing to set fruit this season. By Logan Hailey Last updated: August 29, 2022 | 7 min read You carefully tended your tomato plants throughout the spring, but now they’re not showing any signs of producing actual tomatoes....

We all love to have a sprawling lawn, don’t we! However, before you start, you have to make sure that you have all your Basic Lawn Care Questions answered in order to have everything in the right order. If you don’t have a clue where to start, then don’t worry, we have got your back! Check Out Cost-effective Sprinkler Systems For Lawns here! Creating a beautiful lawn like this can be more difficult than it appears....

How would we ever garden without peppers? Whether you prefer a crisp bell pepper, just a little bit of heat from a jalapeno, or you’re a die-hard habanero fan, this is a staple garden vegetable (as are most of the nightshade family). So, when growing our own peppers from seed, we want lots of them and fast. The key to that? Faster germination! Germinating pepper seeds is the very first step to growing this feisty plant....

Table of Contents Are you looking for ground cover plants? Because oh, are there a huge number of these plants available. They range in size from only an inch or two to nearly a foot tall. Some creep steadily along the ground, where others grow up, flop over, and then trail out. If you’re concerned about soil erosion, or sick of your lawn, ground cover plants are for you. Landscaping professionals love them as they can be used to create curves of color....

Growing dill is simple and rewarding, and they don’t require much care. In this post, I’ll show you everything you need to know in order to have your best crop ever. Dill is a beautiful and useful herb that’s easier to grow than many beginners may think. Once you understand when to plant it and how to care for it, you can enjoy an abundance right from your home garden....

Hostas are tough, ornamental plants that thrive in the shade. They are extremely easy to propagate by division, but surprisingly that is not the only way to multiply them–You just need a leaf-cutting to create a whole new plant! Let’s have a look at all you need to know about Growing Hosta in Water! Here are some expert tips to grow hostas Origin of Hosta Also known as plantain lily, Hosta is native to China....

It took some hunting and some research, but I found an impressive roster of plants that could thrive in my dimly lit apartment. There’s something about bringing the green from the outdoors to the indoors that brightens up our homes and workplaces. As I write these very words, I am taking a look around to count the houseplants I have on my writing desk and all around the room. Right now, I am fortunate to have a sunroom in my apartment, a safe place for houseplants to perk up and do their thing....