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You can also choose to harvest the fruits of this plant when they are more mature, and use them just like you would use any other ornamental gourd. Lagenaria siceraria Is it a gourd? Is it a vegetable? The Italian cucuzza squash is all of that – and then some. This variety has the white flowers you might be used to seeing on gourd vines, yet it produces long fruits that can be eaten just like you would eat any other kind of summer squash, such as zucchini....

by Matt Gibson Did you know that you can grow tabasco peppers? Native to the Mexican state of Tabasco, the Tabasco pepper is a household name due to the famous hot sauce made in Avery Island, Louisiana. The compact, easy-to-grow pepper plant produces many clusters of tiny pepper pods nearly all year round, from late summer to early fall. The pepper pods start out yellow, green, or a pale yellow-green, then mature to shades of red, orange, or yellow....

Bonsais are a fun way to grow big trees in a miniature form. However, you need to have patience and fortitude to grow them. With dedicated care and understanding the requirements involved, you can surely have your own bonsai, flourishing in your home! Let’s have a look at How to Grow Your Own Bonsai Quickly! Check out our article on the best indoor bonsai trees for beginners here Choose a Fast-Growing Variety Choosing a fast-growing variety will save you from the hassles of waiting and maintaining the plant for long....

Hardy, beautiful and adaptable, ferns are great houseplants that add a lot of appeal indoors. Here’s all you need to know on How to Keep your Ferns Lush and Beautiful! Check out our article on the right fern plant care here How to Keep your Ferns Lush and Beautiful 1. Choose a Right Spot For keeping ferns lush and green, planting location also plays an integral role. Keep the plant away from full sun exposure as it can wither foliage and result in scorched leaves....

You can still grow oleander in Zones 4 to 7, which are far colder. But in these regions where the average low temperature for the season falls below 10°F, these shrubs can’t survive the winter. Oleander, Nerium oleander, is one beautiful yet tough flowering shrub. Grown outdoors, it will bloom in a cascade of white, red, salmon-pink, or orange hues. It can thrive in salt air, scalding temperatures, intense humidity, and drought....

In this concise article, you will learn about three methods of hellebore propagation, and what each means to the home gardener. Hellebore, Helleborus spp., is a genus of plants in the Ranunculaceae, or buttercup family, that includes clematis and delphinium. It is best known for being one of the earliest to flower, blooming in late winter, often right through a layer of snow. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

There’s utility in propagating Japanese maples this way, in terms of high yields and low costs. “Good things come in small packages,” as the saying goes. It’s totally true! Golf scores, pro horse jockeys, the egos of politicians… they all benefit from being small. The same is true in the botanical world, as the most gorgeous of specimens can sprout from small seeds. The Japanese maple is one such plant. Acer palmatum seeds, when properly cultivated, can transform into stunning, fully-grown trees in time....

Storing bulbs for winter is super easy, and a great way to keep your favorite summer flowering bulbs year after year. In this post, I’ll show you when and how to dig up bulbs, and give you step-by-step instructions for how to store bulbs over the winter. Tropical plants add wonderful, lush foliage and bright colorful blooms to summer landscape. In cold climates, it’s common to grow tropical plants as annuals that will die over the winter, and be replaced every spring....

There are many types of vegetables to grow at home, and there’s one in particular that we think you should consider adding to your garden. The jicama plant has many positive characteristics that make it fun to grow and eat. Table of Contents Jicama is pronounced “hi-kuh-muh”, and in Mexico, they recognize it as an earth element for the Day of the Dead celebration. This root vegetable has a history dating back to 3000 BC in Peru!...

Mulberries are the perfect summer treats. It is even better when you can pick out handfuls of these sweet dark fruits right off your own mulberry tree! Fresh mulberries consist of 88% water. A cup of fresh and juicy mulberries (about 140 grams) contains only 60 calories, making it the perfect fruit for casual snacking. Dried mulberries are also popular and can be eaten just like raisins. The dried fruit contains 12% protein, 70% carbs, 14% fiber, and only 3% fats....

What Is Rainwater Harvesting Rainwater harvesting (aka rainwater collection or rainwater catchment) sounds like a really technical term, but the definition is not complicated at all. Simply put, rainwater harvesting is capturing runoff, and storing it for later use. Table of Contents Harvesting rainwater has become very popular over the past few years. Rainwater collection systems can range in complexity from a simple garden rain barrel all the way up to a complete rainwater catchment system that supplies water to the entire house and yard (wow!...

With their bold forms and textures and their brightly colored flowers, cacti make great houseplants because they are well suited to typically warm, dry indoor conditions and don’t require a lot of attention. It’s easy to grow cactus plants indoors, especially if you start out by using the right kind of potting soil. What soil do cactus need? Cacti require a porous, sandy or pebbly potting soil that provides plenty of aeration and excellent drainage....

A garden is a special place for the gardener, and garden visitors. Not only does it contain the gardener’s aesthetic preferences and plants they love to grow, but it’s also a haven. Especially for gardeners who use wheelchairs for mobility, creating an environment that contains wheelchair-accessible garden beds is important. Table of Contents Whether you are a person who needs medical equipment for mobility, or you know someone who relies on wheelchair accessibility for ease of access, making a garden available to wheelchair users is a worthwhile effort....

by Matt Gibson Many of the most popular garden herbs are native to the mediterranean, which is a warm climate area. If you are trying to grow these herbs outdoors in the winter, they will not be able to withstand the icy winds and frosts that will inevitably sweep through your area. Luckily for herb loving gardeners, there are ways to protect these herbs during the winter, or you can simply choose from a large selection of herbs that are cold hardy and well suited to surviving winter weather in cold climate areas....

Although cats are cute and adorable, these furballs aren’t your plant’s friend! So, if you are worried about How to Keep Cats out of the garden, we have the best remedies to help you out! And the best part is all of these are safe and non-toxic to cats. Disclaimer: We don’t suggest the use of cat traps, poisons, toxic cat repellents, or any other such thing that may harm the stray cats....

Plants If you live in USDA hardiness zone 9, then adding plants to your garden that can handle sunny conditions is pretty much a given. If you've decided to plant some perennials this season, picking the right plants can be a challenge if you don't know where to start. In this article, we've hand-picked our favorite full sun friendly perennials for hardiness zone 9! By Jason White Last updated: June 17, 2022 | 9 min read If you’re gardening in USDA hardiness zone 9, you’re lucky to enjoy an extended growing season with warm temperatures and sunny climates....

Growing Houseplants That Are Safe For Pets As pet owners we take great care in making sure our pets are healthy and safe, but sometimes danger can come from unexpected places. When I first started growing plants indoors, it never crossed my mind that some of them could have been poisonous. The thought of having toxic indoor plants in the house without even realizing it is very scary. That’s why I wanted to put together a list of common pet friendly house plants that you can have inside without worry....

Have a look at some of the Best Balcony Garden Pictures of May 2021 that will give you a lot of inspiration to copy the same in your apartment. Check out the best balcony pictures of April 2021 here Best Balcony Garden Pictures of May 2021 1. A Balcony Full of Flowers A post shared by Yeri (@allezeitderwelt) 2. Wooden Planters in Polish Balcony A post shared by ✂️Dalwi Szyje✂️ (@dalwi_szyje)...

Looking to create an impression with candlesticks, place settings, and centerpieces? Often while decorating, the tabletops remain unattended. However, a simple decor alteration can uplift the entire spirit of the space. So, try some of these most beautiful DIY Table Top Decoration Ideas. Find some Fantastic Hallway Decor Ideas with Plants here Most Beautiful DIY Table Top Decoration Ideas 1. Large Mirrors If you have a row home or semi-detached home, you can use large mirrors to liven the space....

Plants, just like humans or animals, need water to survive. Sadly, it often becomes critical for gardeners to track their requirements. To make it a little easy for you, here are the Signs of Underwatering Plants that you need to look out for. You can tell when your plants need water using a pencil! Sounds crazy? Read here Signs of Underwatering Plants 1. Wilting Foliage The initial indication that shows your plant is underwatered is when it begins to wilt....