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Rubber Plants (Ficus elastica) make attractive and bold statements when used as houseplants and are typically hardy and easy to maintain when grown indoors. However, a number of problems can cause curling of your rubber plant leaves, affecting the health and looks of these tropical beauties. Why Are My Rubber Plant Leaves Curling? The main causes of leaf curling in Rubber Plants are too much light, low humidity, improper watering practices, pests, and cold conditions....

If you want to add a Christmassy vibe to your home and garden, then we have the best Jingle Bell Shaped Flowers for that vibrant appeal this festive season! Check out some romantic heart-shaped plants here Jingle Bell Shaped Flowers 1. Fuchsia Jingle Bells Botanical Name: Fuchsia ‘Jingle Bells’ Jingle Bells Fuchsia offers flower buds in a bright Christmas red hue that opens to show a layered skirt of snow-white under which cherry red stamens droop like bell castanets....

By Bethany Hayes One of the primary purposes of vegetable gardening is to stock up on food that you don’t need to buy from the store. However, you don’t want to spend all day throughout the summer canning, fermenting, and dehydrating. That’s why you need to grow some vegetables for long-term storage. Years and years ago, our ancestors didn’t have access to these modern-day preservation methods, but they understood that some vegetables, stored in the right condition, lasted for months to come....

We’ve put together a roundup of our favorite 15 varieties for your perusal and approval. Here’s what’s in store: The end of summer is a combination of muggy weather, too many mosquitoes, and not enough time off from work to go swimming. Fortunately for all, this is also a season for enjoying some of the nicest flowers you’re going to see all year, especially when you invest in late summer flowering bulbs....

We all are aware that it’s difficult to recycle plastic and rather than throwing plastic bottles away, you can reuse them in creative ways. One of them is Growing Herbs in Plastic Bottles. It’s an innovative trash-to-treasure craft and can be completed in less than an hour! Check out our article on growing a herb garden in small space here Growing Herbs in Plastic Bottles Ideas 1. Plastic Bottle Herb Garden in Less Space Short on space?...

Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) has an extra oxygen atom than water (H2O), which breaks down, and the molecule of water releases from this separately. It is this extra oxygen atom that makes it so valuable for horticulture. Let’s have a look at some helpful Hydrogen Peroxide Uses in the Garden! Have a look at some awesome baking soda uses in the garden here Hydrogen Peroxide Uses in the Garden 1. Promotes Faster Seed Germination Hydrogen peroxide softens the coat of seeds and kills any pathogen present on it, which increases the germination rate and help the seeds germinate faster....

Easy to maintain and beautiful to look at, succulents are the best houseplants that you can grow to add a touch of natural style to your space. Have a look at some Extremely Beautiful Drawing Room Décor Ideas with Succulents for your rooms! Here are the most beautiful colorful succulents you can grow Extremely Beautiful Drawing Room Décor Ideas with Succulents 1. A Natural and Colorful Centerpiece Grow different colorful succulents in a long stone container and place it on the table....

Check out the fabulous Indoor Bromeliad Pictures and take ideas on how you can include this houseplant in your room that’s also very easy to maintain! Check out our article on growing Bromeliads here Fantastic Indoor Bromeliad Pictures 1. On a Wooden Flower Stand 2. Potted Bromeliads 3. Aechmea fasciata 4. In Eye-Catching Red Color 5. In a Matching White Planter 6. Red and Green Combo! 7. The Pineapple! 8. In a Square Basket on a Windowsill 9....

If you want to level up the aesthetics of your entrance, try out these Beautiful Front Door Container Ideas for your house! Find out some fantastic DIY front door planter ideas here Beautiful Front Door Container Ideas 1. Container Door Lamp for the Entrance Look at some beautiful DIY lamp post ideas for the garden here 2. Beautiful Colorful Florals in Containers on the Porch 3. Hydrangeas in Large Black Pots at the Doorstep 4....

Do you have an overabundance of cayenne peppers in your garden this year, and struggling with what to do with them? Drying these delicious chilis is the best way to preserve their flavor all year long! If you are like me, you plant spicy peppers every year, and then end up with too many to use up in time. They are just so much fun to have in the garden, and are very prolific....

Unopened aromatic flower buds from the clove trees are harvested and dried to be used as a spice. If you believe that the only utility of clove is in the kitchen, then you’re wrong. Besides many culinary and medicinal applications, it can be useful in the garden as well. 1. Pest Control There is no need to tell the extent of havoc those pests wreak in the garden. There are many effective chemical pesticides available to get rid of them, but you know their harms....

Attracting toads and frogs to the garden brings two benefits–first, they look super cute and second, they help to control pests lurking in your garden. So without further ado, find out the ways to attract them. 1. Avoid Chemicals Like other amphibians, toads and frogs breathe (completely or partially) and drink through their skin. If you use pesticides, herbicides or fungicides or any other chemicals for pest control your garden, they can not survive....

This guide helps to make sense of all of the different categories, plus we’ll provide details about a few plants that exemplify each group. Here’s what’s ahead: If you’ve ever shopped for a Japanese maple, you have no doubt noticed that they come in an astounding array of leaf colors and shapes, and a range of growth habits and sizes. While that’s wonderful in terms of options, it can be a challenge when you’re trying to talk all things Japanese maple: “You know, the one with the really deeply divided lobes?...

If you’ve expired countertop medicines, multivitamins, and supplements–don’t throw them. Instead of that, use them in the garden to grow lush and healthy plants. Have a look at surprising Vicks VapoRub uses in the garden here Effects of Expired Medicine on Plants There are many amazing plant hacks available on the internet that can boost your plant growth–One of them is using expired medicines that generally go in the trash box after their expiry date....

The most common type of orchid is the phalaenopsis orchid, which typically blooms for two to four months. The flowering time will depend on the condition of the plant and how well it is cared for. Orchids can rebloom 1-2 times per year and can live for many years, with some records of orchids living for over 100 years. There are many other varieties of orchid, and the typical duration of blooming for the most popular varieties are listed below....

Left unchecked, these beetles can devour an entire crop of potatoes. And they also lay waste to these fruits and vegetables: Leptinotarsa decemlineata Colorado potato beetles pose such a grave threat to potato crops that flamethrowers have been used to control them. However, you do not have to go to such extremes in your garden. We at Gardener’s Path provide a number of natural control methods to use against this voracious pest – and if necessary, tips on how to use insecticides as well....

When we say “daisy,” we refer to thousands of different plants. Daisies are plants with composite flower heads, comprised of a central disk of florets surrounded by petal-like rays. They are members of the immense Asteraceae family, that includes asters, chamomile, coneflowers, coreopsis, and sunflowers. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. There are native and introduced varieties for all temperate growing zones, in either annual or perennial form....

Gardeners appreciate the petunia’s multi-hued utility. It’s lovely as a specimen plant, in mass bedding plantings, or particularly in containers, with bloom-laden stems trailing over the sides of pots. Petunia × hybrida If you held a flower popularity contest, petunias would certainly come away with a prize. Beloved for their masses of colorful blooms and their easy-care nature, these plants are South American natives that have definitely found a home in North America....

Starting cactus from seeds is an inexpensive growing method that will only cost a few cents per plant. This will allow you to give them away as gifts and share them with friends too! Here is everything and more you need to know on How to Grow Cactus from Seeds! Check out our article on best fertilizer for cactus here Getting Seeds Seeds of your choice can be purchased from any garden supply center, nursery, online, or harvested from a cactus in bloom....

Functional and beautiful, I really can’t say enough about chives. They are, without question, one of the most versatile plants out there, a great fit for so many scenarios: Allium schoenoprasum Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are one of my favorite herbs to grow, second only to lavender. And they are the very first plant I recommend to my friends who are new to gardening. If you have yet to include this beloved herb in your garden, you are missing out on one of the most rewarding plants to grow, ever....