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Being a pet and a plant lover is a tricky state to be in. As a pet parent, you need to ensure their well-being. If you are looking for the Best Cat Garden Plants, grow these Cat-Friendly Plants approved by the ASPCA. Find out the Best Dog Friendly Plants here Plants Cats Can Eat 1. Catnip Botanical Name: Nepeta cataria Cats love to nibble or rub against the gray-green foliage as it releases nepetalactone, a compound that creates a euphoric reaction in them....

One freshly-picked bite, and I can almost guarantee that you’ll be hooked! I first met arugula, Eruca sativa, when I made a spring panzanella salad several years ago. I’d never used the leafy green before, but I was hooked from the first peppery bite. And when I started shopping for seeds to grow my own, what a surprise it was to discover so many different varieties were available. If you’ve not yet fallen in love with the peppery deliciousness of this member of the Brassicaceae family, it’s probably because you just haven’t tasted the right variety....

But here’s what happened to my rhubarb: the broccoli grew so enormously tall that it blocked every ounce of light. To compensate, the rhubarb leaves grew as large as elephant ears and the stalks got long and floppy. Here’s one of the most important lessons I learned this summer: Broccoli and rhubarb are not good companion plants, if you squish them close together. I had read somewhere that they were great companions, so I stuck a rhubarb seedling in between two of my broccoli plants....

by Matt Gibson Shrubs play a pivotal role in garden aesthetics, providing a backdrop for colorful floral standouts. Most shrubs are the unsung heroes of the garden. Their solid green and variegated foliage is the perfect canvas for a gardener who paints with flowers. But not all shrubs are suited to the supporting role. Some produce vibrant colorful foliage that can turn the shrubs into the standouts of the garden. With shrubs like these, flowers aren’t really necessary....

by Matt Gibson If you are gardening mainly for culinary reasons, there’s nothing better than having access to lots of fresh herbs. If you’re just getting your feet wet with gardening and plan to start off with a simple container garden where you can grow fresh herbs to cook with, you’re in luck. Fresh herbs are super easy to grow, and starting your own herb garden in containers is a perfect way for beginners to start getting their hands dirty....

Desert rose looks like a bonsai plant, thanks to its thick trunk, which further adds value to it. The plant is fairly easy to grow provided you maintain it right. Here are some great Desert Rose Care tips that’ll help you to keep it thriving all-year-round! Botanical Name: Adenium obesum Other Names: Adenium, Kudu, Impala lily, Sabi star, Mock azalea USDA Zone: 9-12 Check out our article on autograph plant care here Choosing a Container The size of the pot depends on the plant size....

All nuts, with the exception of the peanut, grow on trees. Almonds grow on trees as well and are a native of the Mediterranean region and Central Asia. Almonds trees can now be found in Europe, Africa, Asia, and in California. The latter is where most of the almonds come from that are sold in the United States and other parts of the world. The United States is the biggest producer of almonds....

Promoting a healthy lifestyle, we bring you the best Essential Ingredients You Can Grow in Your Balcony for Powerful Tea that will help you in your day to day life. Read about the best tea herbs and make a herbal tea garden here Essential Ingredients You Can Grow in Your Balcony for Powerful Tea 1. Mint Botanical Name: Mentha The digestive and calming effects of mint are popular among herbal tea lovers....

In this article you will learn about frost, vegetable hardiness, what to do when frost is predicted, and how to evaluate post-frost damage. Seeing a crop through to harvest can pose a challenge when frost is in the forecast. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. What Is Frost? When water vapor condenses and freezes instead of forming dew, we see ice crystals on outdoor surfaces....

Most gardeners learn by example or read about gardening and then get out and do it. But they can still make some common mistakes. Here are some common garden mistakes and possible solutions. Planting Garden Plants Too Early Even the most cold hardy plants have a limit. Each plant has a climate they prefer and if the guidelines are not properly followed, the plants can suffer. Drops in production and even death can be the result....

The herb savory is exactly as its name suggests, full of flavor, delicious, and tasty. This salty, spicy herb has been used in cooking and medicine since Roman times when it was used as a salt substitute to flavor food. It was also believed to be a potent aphrodisiac! Known by the Romans as the ‘Herb of Love’, its powers were believed to be so strong that monasteries in Europe banned growing savory, for fear the monks would become bewitched by its pungent aroma....

One particular type of allium bulb is an essential component to many European dishes – shallots. How to grow them is usually not the first thought on anyone’s mind, but the minute they see the price for them at the market, growing shallot bulbs suddenly becomes a whole lot more important. Table of Contents So today we’re going to talk about Allium cepa, previously known as Allium ascalonicum. This onion produces a large bulb that looks like any old onion until its outer skin is removed, at which point it suddenly resembles garlic with large cloves....

QUESTION: How do you grow cauliflower at home? Does it grow well in a home vegetable garden? -Rex F. ANSWER: Cauliflower is one of the many cabbage related cole crops that revel in cool weather. Mark Twain called it “A cabbage with a college education.” But we don’t think it’s just cabbage with airs. Cauliflower has a very distinct nuttiness, closer to broccoli in flavor. The main edible part of both cauliflower and broccoli is the flower bud, making them both edible flowers....

Plants Are your poinsettias getting enough water? These beautiful holiday plants make a beautiful addition to your home through the dreary winter months, but not without adequate moisture. In this article, gardening expert Danielle Sherwood examines how much water poinsettias need, and how often you should be watering them. By Danielle Sherwood Last updated: December 23, 2022 | 7 min read Poinsettias are the quintessential flower of the holidays. They’re a fun and easy way to level up your décor and are often gifted to us during the holiday season....

Do you want to know how so many gardeners have continuous blooms of beautiful roses every season? Well, you might not know about this, but many gardeners use the technique called deadheading. It is a technique that keeps the roses healthy and a rich look to them. Let’s have a look at How To Deadhead Roses the right way! Check out our article on some great tips to make roses bloom here Why You Should Deadhead Roses?...

Wondering if you can grow a mango plant indoors? Yes, you can. This tropical tree produces delicious fruit and while you may never see fruit production, but it makes an attractive house plant and can be a fun project. Mangoes are native to southern Asia, but were carried by monks and explorers to other subtropical regions throughout the world. Mangoes are a tropical fruit, prized for their fragrant aroma and sweet flavor....

And who can blame them? It’s a quick-growing option with feathery, blade-shaped fronds and an elegant arch to its growth habit. Nephrolepis exaltata The Boston fern, aka the sword fern or the Boston swordfern, is the poster child of the fern world. When the average person imagines this type of plant, chances are they conjure up images of this popular species. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

Growing broccoli from seed can be a bit challenging for beginners, but it’s not difficult. In this post, I will give you all the information you need, and show you exactly how to grow broccoli seeds, step-by-step. Broccoli plants are definitely a staple in my garden every year. Not only does it taste amazing fresh from the garden, but it’s super healthy too! Many newbies think that growing broccoli from seed is going to be very difficult, but it’s actually quite simple when you know how....

The many intriguing mythical and medicinal texts that mention Mandragora certainly spark a gardener’s curiosity. Growing a rare plant such as mandrake from seed is rewarding and adds to the allure of cultivation. Mandragora spp. Mandragora, commonly known as mandrake root, belongs to the nightshade (Solanaceae) family. This enchanting herbaceous perennial requires cultivation by a devoted gardener. Patience is mandatory when sowing mandrake seeds and providing the ideal climate for them to grow in....

Luckily, we’ve got you covered with all the information you’ll need to keep your lawn and garden safe from these root gobblers, including non-avian controls, so read on! Scarabaeidae A flock of blackbirds were having a lark on my parents’ backyard lawn, scratching, hopping, and gobbling on a patch that had been looking a little sad for a month. My dad did a little digging of his own and unearthed a few fat, grayish-white grubs....