When it comes to buying a grow tent, the decision can be overwhelming for indoor growers. With so many manufacturers, sizes, and features, figuring out the best grow tent for your garden is a real challenge. In this review, we take a look at one of the more popular grow tent manufacturers out there — Gorilla Grow Tents. As you read through this Gorilla grow tent review, it’s important to realize that they make three types of grow tents:...
Table of Contents I love growing basil (Ocimum basilicum)! It’s one of those highly rewarding spring and summer garden endeavors that never fails to disappoint. If a bush develops from a single plant, I’ll have access to basil through parts of fall too. Basil is definitely number one in my book. One of the oldest known herbs, basil has an entertaining background and multiple uses in cuisine and wellness. It’s perfect for cold salads, cooked pastas, and meats alike....
To show you just how easy it is to grow berries in pots, we’ve teamed up with THE source for backyard container berry plants, Bushel and Berry™, to bring you all the know-how you’ll need. Why grow berries in containers? Berry plants are great candidates for container gardening, especially if you pay careful attention to which varieties you choose to grow. For gardeners with limited space or for apartment dwellers who grow on a balcony, porch, or patio, growing berries in containers affords a level of flexibility you won’t get when growing these plants in the ground....
Have you ever had a star apple? If not, this tasty fruit is definitely something to try. Table of Contents Star apples aren’t actually apples, but a tropical fruit commonly grown in South America and Asia. In the US, they’re usually only found in Hawaii and Florida (great for tasting while on vacation!) The outside of the fruit is dark purple and shaped like a round apple. When cut open, the edible pulp is soft and milky, with seeds in the shape of a star....
Did you know that zebras are actually black with white stripes? The same rings true for their plant doppelganger, Haworthiopsis fasciata. Adorably nicknamed ‘little zebra’ this succulent is covered in white stripes. That funky pattern, plus a distinctive shape, makes the little zebra a unique addition to any garden. Table of Contents The Haworthiopsis fasciata zebra plant is in the same family as aloe vera, and it shows. It features green, triangular leaves that are stacked in a little bush....
If you’ve ever tried growing squash in an area where squash vine borers are present, you know how disheartening it can be to find those ugly white worms inside of your plants. Trust me, I know first hand how time consuming it can be to control garden pests like this. But there’s no reason to pull the plants, or stop growing them all together! Yes, you can get rid of squash borers, and prevent them from coming back again....
Native to central and eastern North America, it is suited to cultivation in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 7, and grows best as a specimen with room to spread its branches and cast pleasant shade for multiple generations to enjoy. Quercus muehlenbergii Chinkapin oak, Quercus muehlenbergii, is a type of chestnut oak. It belongs to the white oak group of the Fagaceae family of trees that contains beeches, chestnuts, and oaks....
Cauliflower belongs to the Cole, or cabbage, family but isn’t as easy to grow as cabbage. The delicious taste and versatility it provides in your diet is well worth the extra effort; some people even consider cauliflower a delicacy! Cauliflower is a cool-season vegetable that can be planted a week or two before the last frost in early spring. You can also plant in summer for an early fall crop. Taking the time and effort to understand the climate and soil conditions cauliflower does best in– before you plant– will go a long way toward ensuring success in growing this vegetable....
Ground covers provide a myriad of uses and benefits in the garden. They function as a living mulch by shading the soil, suppressing weeds, and conserving water. All of this helps to build topsoil and prevent erosion. Thymus praecox A sweet smell of earthy, herby goodness wafts through the air, welcoming you into the garden. One step forward leads you onto a low-growing mat of spicy, lilac-flowering thyme. Have no fear, Thymus praecox, aka creeping thyme, can handle a little foot traffic, releasing its sweet perfume in return, making it an excellent choice for planting in a walkway or between stepping stones!...
If you love the large variegated foliage of the dumb cane plant, then learn How to Grow Dieffenbachia from Cuttings and propagate its clones easily! Here’s all you need to know about dieffenbachia care Best Dieffenbachia Varieties to Grow from Cuttings While you can propagate any dieffenbachia variety from cuttings, some of the best are ‘Hilo,’ ‘Tropic Snow,’ ‘Camille,’ and ‘Compacta.’ Either take cuttings from your friends or neighbors or buy a plant from a nursery or online, which you can later multiply using cuttings!...
You need to get your timing right from the start for a successful harvest. Plants need long, hot days for the bulbs to swell to useful eating size. Plant them too late, and all you’ll have at harvest time is foliage with little to no bulb. So many of our favorite dishes start with onions (Allium cepa), finely chopped, and sweating out their umami flavor in hot butter or oil....
Making a rain garden is the best way to save the natural resourses and grow plants in a favorable way. Here’s all the information that will help you on How to Make a Rain Garden! Here are Vertical DIY Rain Gutter Garden Ideas For Small Spaces What is a Rain Garden? Before making a rain garden, it is important to understand what it is actually. A rain garden is a straightforward idea that has become a hot new trend for landscapes....
Native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East, oregano grows one to two feet tall and two feet wide at maturity. Origanum vulgare Oregano, or Origanum vulgare, is a bushy, woody-branched perennial member of the mint family, Lamiaceae. Used extensively in a variety of cuisines, it is known for its earthy, robust, aromatic flavor. A staple of Italian-American cooking, oregano is found in everything from pizza and grilled meats to salad dressings and sauces, with delicious results....
Table of Contents Tomatoes are one of the most popular garden plants and understanding how to ripen tomatoes is important when you grow them. Unless you live in a protected greenhouse, your outdoor tomatoes probably fall victim to pests before they get the chance to fully ripen. Or perhaps you have a short growing season. It seems your only option is to pick them while they are green, but is it easy to ripen them indoors?...
Pea seeds are one of the easiest types of seeds to collect from the garden, and one of the most recognizable seeds too. Yes indeedy, the seeds are the peas inside the pea pods that we love to eat. How cool is that? So, if you want to try saving pea seeds from your garden, leave some of the pea pods on the plant so they can mature into seeds that you can save for next year....
QUESTION: Is baking soda good for plants? What do you actually do with it? – Julie S ANSWER: Baking soda is good for your plants. It serves many useful purposes around the garden. The biggest way that baking soda is useful is as a deterrent to disease. It’s known for helping deter fungal diseases. Obviously, you should be taking every step possible to avoid this type of disease in your garden....
Information Have you heard that coffee grounds can turn the blooms of your hydrangeas blue? Or perhaps they can make your blue hydrangeas have even brighter blooms this season? In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago gets to the bottom of this "garden hack" to help you determine if it's myth, fact, or somewhere in between. By Jill Drago Last updated: November 18, 2022 | 5 min read Blue hydrangeas are the envy of gardeners everywhere....
Like most succulents, Aloe Vera is not a complex plant to grow. However, if you are going to keep it in the harsh sunlight for long, the leaves might get scorched, making them droop. So, is there any way to save it? Yes! Have a look at Sunburnt Aloe Vera Plant Symptoms & How to Revive it! Here’s are some fantastic benefits of growing Aloe Vera Sunburnt Aloe Vera Plant Symptoms If you think your Aloe Vera is bathing in too much sun, here are some things you could watch out for:...
Lesson 1: They’re Alive! You may have realized that plants are living things. Yup, just like people and animals and bugs, they start out as babies and grow into adults. They reproduce. They can suffer from diseases. They grow old and die. Growing your own plants can be one of the most rewarding experiences if you have a green thumb… or even a black thumb. This guide will get you started with giving your plants the best start, to allow them to blossom to their full potential....
Have you ever seen stripped leaves on your nightshade plants? Or maybe you’ve seen tiny white to light green discs sitting singly on a leaf. What you might be dealing with is the tomato hornworm. Table of Contents Tomato hornworms are destructive little beasts. While sometimes they don’t do a lot of damage, over a few years, their populations can increase significantly. This is why it’s important to identify them and the damage they do, so you can control them....
