Houseplants Thinking of adding a monstera as a houseplant, or perhaps in your ornamental outdoor garden? There are many different types of monstera, so choosing one variety can be a bit tricky! In this article, we look at our favorite monstera varieties, with names and picture identification for each! By Jason White Last updated: October 7, 2022 | 9 min read Monsteras have become a very popular houseplant over the last several years....
Onion jam is quick and easy to make, and this recipe is savory, sweet, and is so incredibly yummy. In this post, I’ll show you exactly how to make it step by step. If you’re looking for a simple onion jam that you can whip up in minutes, my delicious recipe will have you and your family asking for more. You can make a batch of this to use right away, or try canning it for later....
Increasingly, growers deal with sunscald in their gardens. While sunscald is often attributed to either trees or solanaceous plants, the term applies to both situations. Within those two topics are more nuanced incidences largely dependent on plant conditions and the weather. Table of Contents Sunscald affects fruit trees, younger trees, vegetables, fruit, vines, and shrubs. Sunscald occurs in extremes: sunny winter days, freezing nights in winter months, and summer. It originates from direct sunlight that causes injury in plants....
If you’re sick of putting your seedlings in a windowsill that doesn’t get much sun, or you just want to super-charge your indoor gardening process, you should consider T5 grow lights. Your seedlings, herbs, and greens will respond immediately to the increased amount of light you’re giving them. Table of Contents But it’s not enough to just put a few light bulbs over your plants. If you already have lights, chances are they’re T8’s or T12’s and you should consider purchasing indoor grow lights that are optimized for your plants....
They’re beautiful animals. Stumbling upon and startling a doe in the wild is an exhilarating moment; she takes off like lightning and bounds effortlessly through undergrowth and treelines alike. I’ve even seen a doe clear a two-lane road in a single bound. I’m torn on this one. On the one hand, I understand the indiscriminate hunger of deer and the damage they can do to a landscape, or your carefully tended garden....
Along with being grateful that there’s a heavy soil carrot option, I’m thankful that this is a standout cultivar. Daucus carota sativus ‘Danvers’ Even though I amend diligently and till mightily, my garden soil is still heavy. It’s amazing I can grow carrots in this dirt, but I can, and I have long-ago growers from Danvers, Massachusetts to thank for that. They introduced the variety originally known as ‘Danvers Half Long’ more than a century ago....
by Matt Gibson About Anthracnose Finding out that your tomato crops are infected with tomato anthracnose can be incredibly discouraging. You may notice ugly legions and large rotten areas and realize that you have noticed the infection a bit too late in the game to save your plants. Untreated anthracnose can cause a whole lot of damage and destroy an entire crop turning a beautiful looking group of plants into a crop of rotten fruit in just a few short days....
Don’t compromise your love for plants if you don’t have a budget for them. There are quite a lot of ways to have them without breaking the bank. Let’s have a look at the Tricks to Get Free Indoor Plants. Check out indoor plants that grow from seeds here How to Get Free Indoor Plants 1. Ask Your Neighbors If your neighbors are moving out, you can ask them to give old or extra plants to you....
Using Aloe Vera as a Rooting Hormone has many advantages and gives a head start to a plant’s growth. Find out all the details on how to use it here! Check out our article on using honey as a rooting hormone here What is Rooting Hormone and Its Significance While propagating plants, a rooting hormone aids in the root formation, protecting the plants against potential fungi and bacteria, helping the roots develop much faster....
by Erin Marissa Russell When the weather turns colder as freezes and winter weather come rolling in, you may be wondering about your vegetable gardening options for winter. Good news: You don’t have to give up your vegetable garden just because temperatures are dipping lower. There are a variety of options for wintertime vegetable gardening, from selecting plants you can keep outdoors the whole season to planning ahead for a wintertime harvest....
QUESTION: What happens when kale bolts? Can I still harvest the leaves? -Ron L. ANSWER: Kale grows flowers, or starts bolting, usually in its second year, right after winter ends and warm weather starts to come back. How fast your kale goes to flower will depend on how quickly the weather heats up, and it will happen faster in warm weather areas. Whenever any plant bolts, it just means that it has reached full maturity and is ready to shift its focus to producing seeds....
Houseplants Looking to grow a beautiful hoya plant indoors? While hoyas are fairly easy to care for, there are additional measures you can take to truly maximize the growth and beauty of this fantastic plant! In this article, gardening and houseplant expert Madison Moulton gives you her favorite tips to grow thriving hoya plants indoors. By Madison Moulton Last updated: July 7, 2022 | 8 min read With so much variety in species, type, color and more, there is so much to love about the Hoya genus....
Growing strawberries is rewarding when you get a fresh and organic bountiful harvest of this delicious fruit! But you can make your growing experience even better with companion plants as they directly benefit your yield, and you also get to harvest them as well! Here are some of the best Strawberry Companion Plants you can grow! Check out Our Article on Companion Plants for Carrots here! What is Companion Planting? Companion planting is merely growing two or more plants, next to each other, for mutual benefits....
Growing plants vertically can do three things–you get more planting space, you can make your boring walls or fences appealing, and it allows your eyes to draw upward–which creates more visual interest and makes the place look bigger. 1. Pallet Flower Garden Sand off the dirt from a wooden pallet and paint the slats in rainbow colors to recreate this handy vertical garden. Get the tutorial here. Also Read: 16 Vertical Pallet Garden Ideas...
Succulents Looking to add some cactus plants to the inside of your home, but aren't sure where to start? There are plenty of different indoor-friendly cactus plants you can add to your indoor garden. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss lists out some of her favorite cactus plants to grow inside your home. By Melissa Strauss Last updated: December 29, 2022 | 10 min read Cacti have a long and illustrious history of being a fashionable houseplant....
Flowers Thinking of adding some color to your garden, and have settled on some bright orange? Finding the right balance of colors in any flower garden is critical, especially if you want these flowers to come back each year. In this article, we look at our favorite orange perennial flowers that will help bring a bit of energy to your flower garden this season, and many more after it. By Jason White Last updated: April 7, 2022 | 11 min read If you’re looking for a fun pop of color in your garden or landscape, consider adding orange perennial flowers....
Do you love the trailing varieties but cannot grow them due to lack of space? Try out these DIY Plant Trellis for Pots and display them in style! Find out some fantastic trellis ideas for balcony here DIY Plant Trellises for Pots 1. Branch and Twig Trellis Arrange some twigs and branches from the garden and craft this functional trellis for pots. It will also add a rustic touch to the overall look....
If you are tired of the boring look of your patio then we have some awesome Patio Garden Ideas From Instagram to help you out! Check out some great small patio garden ideas here Patio Garden Ideas From Instagram 1. Wooden Walls and Water Feature A post shared by DECO PATIOS Y JARDINES (@decoracionpatiosyjardines) 2. Green Space A post shared by Blaine (@blaine_would) 3. Hanging White Lights and Curtains A post shared by Iwona ZZ (@ivon_homeuk)...
by Matt Gibson Spider mites are actually arachnids, though they’re tiny—nearly microscopic. These common garden pests belong to the family Tetranychidae, and they are one of the most common insects gardeners must be vigilant against that can plague houseplants as well as invade plants cultivated outdoors. Though many species of spider mites are virtually invisible and most adult specimens are no larger than the period on the end of a sentence, these little guys spin silk and form webs just like any other spider....
There’s a reason why mango is called the king of fruits! Its delicious and juicy taste is simply hard to beat! And there are over 1000 varieties, and each has a distinct flavor. This fruit has origins in India, but many cultivars are grown worldwide. Let’s know about the Different Types of Mangoes available! Want to grow a Mango tree in a pot? Click here for all the info! Different Types of Mangoes Across the World Check out some of the best different types of mangoes across the world!...
