You can keep these Herbs in Glass Jar Ideas and enjoy fresh, flavorful herbs without having a lot of space! Find out the Best Herbs that Grow in Water for a Year-Long Harvest here Herbs in Glass Jar Ideas 1. Herb Garden on the Wall Utilize the empty space on the wall and hang glass jars carrying herbs. Balcony walls that receive 2-3 hours of bright morning sunlight are the best spots for this option....
Choosing plants for a north facing window can be challenging for indoor gardeners. Not all houseplants can cope with the lower light conditions of a room that receives no direct sunlight, so your choice of plants is crucial. Thankfully, there are some wonderful options for north facing window plants, that can thrive and bring beauty to your home. This list covers some excellent plants that are suitable for the lower light conditions of a north facing room....
You and coffee already know each other well; perhaps you spend each morning or more with a cup or two. Coffee is mostly used as a drink to help get you going, but did you know there is a lot more to it? Read our 25 weird ways to use coffee. When using coffee grounds outdoors for gardening, composting and pest control, keep in mind they do not go bad. You can collect and store the coffee grounds in a large trashcan, so you’ll have them as you need them....
But what exactly should you look for in a companion plant? Beans are an excellent garden crop. They’re easy to grow, help fix nitrogen, and can be enjoyed in multiple forms – in their pods, shelled, or dried. So when you’re planning an organic garden, it makes sense to find the best companions for these legumes. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....
Are you looking for the Best Hanging Houseplants that Won’t Die Easily? We have the most low-maintenance ones lined up for you that you can display beautifully in hanging baskets! Here are the best hanging ferns you can grow! Best Hanging Houseplants that Won’t Die Easily 1. Spider Plant Botanical Name: Chlorophytum comosum Spider plants are hard to kill and won’t die easily in adverse conditions. They thrive on neglect and survive in indirect to partial sunlight with occasional mistakes of overwatering and underwatering....
Growing herbs is easy but making sure they have the best taste, thrive well, and maintain the rich flavor can be tricky. To help you, we bring you the best kept Herb Growing Secrets Only Experienced Gardeners Know! Here are the best ways to preserve herbs after harvesting them Herb Growing Secrets Only Experienced Gardeners Know 1. Grow What You Need There are many types of herbs available in the market and you’ll be surprised that mint alone has hundreds of varieties!...
The trick, obviously, is figuring out what the problem is and addressing it as quickly as you can. The good news is that pothos are quick to turn around once you determine what the issue is. You always hear about how easy it is to grow and how it’s nearly impossible to fail to make these plants thrive. So it can feel like you have the blackest of thumbs if your pothos is sad and stunted....
Forcing branches is easy and you can do it with any early-spring deciduous bloomer, like dogwood, cherry and magnolia. Simply head outside with a pair of nice, sharp pruners and select your branches. Be sure not to take them all from one spot. You don’t want to remove all the lovely soon-to-be blooms from your shrub. Be selective—I like to snip branches that seem to be out of place, maybe they’re lower on the shrub and need to be pruned anyhow, or they’re a bit wonky and stick out in a weird way from the others....
The focal point of most front yard landscaping is the entryway. Landscaping plants and design around the entry way are more scrutinized, viewed more closely, and receive more attention than almost any other area of the yard. This is the area where specimen plants will be noticed. It is an area that, if budgets are tight, some annual flowers or more interesting seasonal color can be added. Create an interesting landscape to delight your guests and welcome yourself home from a long day away....
A garden that introduces a scary and dark vibe is always going to attract visitors and make the yard more interesting! If you want to make a similar one for yourself, then here’s all you need to know on How to Create a Goth Garden. Check out our article on ideas about making a fairy garden here What is Goth Garden? Goth gardens are inspired by the dark gothic yards famous in the Victorian era....
Here’s what I’ll cover: If you grow tomatoes, you have almost certainly run afoul of the fungus that causes the disease known as early blight. This ubiquitous tomato disease does not usually kill the plants, but it can greatly reduce your yield. And even if you grow resistant cultivars, your plants still may not be completely safe. You will have to manage them carefully to keep early blight at bay....
Even if you don’t live in a state with freezing cold winters, you can still enjoy some of these magical flowers that lift the spirits come spring. Consolida spp. The best part of living somewhere cold and snowy is that the wildflowers that bloom after winter bring me a sense of delight I can’t quite describe. Here in Alaska, it’s the wild roses, bluebells, and fireweed that appear in spring which make every cold day worthwhile....
I’m talking about the culinary star of the orchid world – vanilla. Orchidaceae Orchids make gorgeous houseplants and with the right care, they’re easy to grow. Learn about the different types of orchids and the basics of how to care for these stunning plants in this comprehensive guide. Orchids may seem mysterious and rare, like the precious jewels of the plant world. But you probably encounter them – at least in their seed form – on a regular basis....
Me? I looked for familiar faces, but not in the people passing by. My eyes were peeled, scanning the roadsides and the fields, the highway medians and the drainage ditches, searching for flowers and plants that I could identify. Rudbeckia Hirta I’ve been fortunate to travel across most of the United States from coast to coast. The majority of this traveling has been in line with the “Will Work for Food” variety rather than the five-star hotel kind....
Summer blueberry picking is a memory that will last a lifetime! Planting a blueberry bush in the garden will add both food and fun to your life. These wonderful plants produce so many juicy nuggets of sweet-tasting blueberries that you’ll want to plant more and eat them all season long. Learning how to grow blueberries will be a boon for your whole life. Table of Contents In recent years the demand for blueberries has grown so much that new cultivars have been created by the University of Florida in Gainesville....
It used to be that you had to forage for them if you wanted to dive in, but these days, more and more people are growing them at home in the garden. Allium tricoccum Have you ever looked at the earth underneath a huge oak tree and thought to yourself, “it’s too bad I can’t plant a crop there”? Okay, maybe not everyone sees their property in terms of where they can fit in more edibles, as I do....
While preparing for this article, I learned quite a few interesting things about these flowers. Tagetes Before we get too far into this, I have a confession: I love marigolds, everything about them. So, if you were expecting an article about these annual flowers that’s written with journalistic detachment, you’re out of luck. This is my tribute to the peerless marigold, recognizing its great virtues and its hangups as well, with unabashed affection....
Members of the mint family, Lamiaceae, plants in the Coleus genus are related to kitchen garden herbs including basil, sage, and marjoram, and they show off their colorful foliage from spring to first frost. Coleus spp. Every summer, my deck is adorned with the vibrant multicolored foliage of coleus. From vivid pinks to moody dark maroons, in an almost endless variety of patterns, these tropical plants make a strong statement in beds, borders, and containers....
Plants Looking to propagate lavender from cuttings this season but aren't quite sure where to start? Propagation fromk cuttings is one of the most popular ways to expand your lavender crop. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey walks through 7 simple steps for successfully propagating lavender in your garden. By Logan Hailey Last updated: October 6, 2022 | 9 min read If you’ve been wanting to get a bunch of free baby lavender plants from an existing lavender plant, this is the guide for you....
If your garden shears have gotten a little dull and rusty, you don’t have to buy a whole new pair. Sharpening pruning shears yourself is easier than you think! There’s no need to spend a bunch of money either. With a little bit of time and elbow grease, you can have those old rusty garden tools looking and working like new again. Plus, taking the time to sharpen your shears on a regular basis will not only make them last longer, pruning plants will be sooooo much easier for you (and healthier for your garden too)!...
