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Succulents are the most trendy plants. All of them are easy to grow, low maintenance and showy. They grow best in warm conditions and full sun. However, there are Succulents that Grow in Shade. We’ve added 22 of them that you can grow indoors or in shady corners of your garden! 1. Snake Plant (Editor’s Choice) Botanical Name: Sansevieria trifasciata Snake plant can grow easily in the shady corners, the plant may lose its striking color in deep shade but survive....

Evergreen ground cover plants are the perfect option to fill difficult garden spaces and a way to add beauty and color to your landscape. There are many choices of evergreen ground covers and we know it’s overwhelming to decide which one is right for you, your region, and your landscape. Table of Contents This article highlights 25 evergreen ground cover plants that may be an option for you, or at the very least, give you ideas for that perfect ground cover....

If would take the better portion of a day to name every variety of cherry tree. All of them lovely and all originating from China and Japan. Some grow small and compact, others grow tall and provide shade, some produce cherries while others are strictly ornamental. All varieties of this flowering tree will grow well when planted in full sun and well draining soil, but certain varieties do better in certain climates and growing zones....

Information If your green bean plant has yellowing leaves, you are likely a little panicky trying to figure out why! There are several reasons that this may happen, from underwatering, to plant disease. In this article, amateur gardener Jason White looks at seven different causes of yellowing green bean leaves, and how to deal with it. By Jason White Last updated: February 9, 2022 | 7 min read Green beans are a great plant to have in your garden....

With towering stance and big ruffled leaves, fiddle leaf makes for a handsome looking plant. Follow these Secret Tips for Healthiest Fiddle Leaf Figs and keep them thriving for long. Check out indoor fiddle leaf fig decor ideas here Secret Tips for Healthiest Fiddle Leaf Figs 1. Schedule Watering Watering the plant once a week would be more than enough. The key here is never letting the soil dry out completely....

Perhaps you’ve heard of these hydroponic indoor gardening systems already, or maybe you haven’t. Either way, you’re about to learn all about gardening indoors with one of these cool little units! Looking for an indoor solution for small-space edible gardening? You’ve come to the right place. For the first time since I was a teenager, I’m living in an apartment. It has its benefits, such as having less to clean and no outdoor maintenance to do, but there is one large, looming downside – I can’t have a garden here....

Here’s a puzzle for you: what plant is toxic, yet serves as a major food source for many countries in Asia? The answer: Colocasia, also known as elephant ear or taro. In many parts of the world, taro is a major food crop for both people and farm animals. The plant is traditionally served at Hawaiian luaus and the corms form the basis for poi, a favorite Hawaiian dish. Yet, elephant ears contain calcium oxalate, or oxalic acid, the same toxin found in rhubarb and Dieffenbachia leaves....

Lawn sprinklers are an easy way to ensure the entire yard gets watered evenly. They not only save you a lot of time, but their mechanism ensures that you just have to turn on the tap and the rest is taken care of automatically. Especially during the hotter summer months when this functional DIY Garden Sprinkler will come to your rescue! Check out our article on DIY garden projects here DIY Garden Sprinkler – Required Materials Plastic Bottle Drill Machine PVC Pipe Wire Pliers Screws 1....

Chocolate mint looks a lot like regular mint but it comes with a twist! The herb has a fantastic chocolaty aroma that makes it great for cocktails! Let’s have a look at all the details about Chocolate Mint Care. Botanical Name: Mentha × piperita f. citrata ‘Chocolate’ Here are the best types of mint you must grow Propagating Chocolate Mint Like other mints, this herb is also very easy to grow from cuttings, and this way, you can multiply it easily....

Featuring white and blue flowers, creeping speedwell or Veronica filiformis is a low-growing perennial if you’re looking for an easy-to-maintain ground cover option. Forming a dense mat on lawns, this low-growing plant remains evergreen and blooms from April to July. Table of Contents Featuring round or kidney-shaped leaves and beautiful flowers, creeping speedwell originates in western Asia and eastern Europe. It’s a ground-hugger of a plant which can tolerate moderate foot traffic....

Sweet basil is a versatile herb that is used in various world cuisines. You can add it to homemade pizzas, soups, pasta, and scrambled eggs. The list is long, and you’ll never find enough recipes. That’s why if you’re a plant grower, you should grow it. Learn how to grow holy basil here If you don’t own a garden, grow it in a pot on your patio, rooftop, or apartment balcony....

QUESTION: I can’t possibly eat all the beets I’m harvesting. How do you preserve beets? Are there different ways, so I don’t get tired of them? -Heather K ANSWER: The most important rule in preserving beets is that they must be processed in a pressure canner. Because of their low acidity, root vegetables like beets, carrots, turnips, and rutabagas cannot be safely canned in an atmospheric steam canner or boiling water bath....

QUESTION: How long do herbs take to grow? I was thinking about growing some herbs that I would use in my kitchen so they’d be fresh instead of dried. – Kathleen A ANSWER: There’s no quick and easy answer for this one! The length of time it takes for herbs to grow from planting to harvest depends upon the type of herb you’re growing. For this reason, I’ve selected the five most commonly grown herbs and am sharing a brief description of how to grow them....

A hydroponic air pump can make the world of difference to your hydroponic growing success. There are many advantages to aerating your nutrient reservoir and increasing the supply of oxygen to the roots of your plants. If you are unfamiliar with the effects of oxygen on plant roots and would like to learn more about hydroponics aeration, then read on. In this article, you’ll find out why plants need oxygen, discover the importance of dissolved oxygen in hydroponics, and gain some advice on how to get the best hydroponic air pump setup to help you grow healthier, happier plants in your hydroponic garden....

These evergreen plants are decked out with gorgeous, frosty blue-green foliage that forms dense cushions or mats, spreading out into an effective ground cover when mass planted. Dianthus alpinus A must-have for rock gardens, alpine pinks (Dianthus alpinus) are hardy perennials noted for their compact growth, sweetly spicy fragrance, and masses of brightly colored flowers. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

Here’s what’s in store: Forsythia spp. The Forsythia genus is a group of plants in the Oleaceae, or olive family. It includes 11 species of deciduous woody shrubs that bear bold yellow flowers in early spring. Suited to gardeners in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 8, these plants are fast-growing and range in height from 12 inches to 10 feet tall. In this article, you’ll learn how to cultivate and maintain forsythia in your outdoor living space....

Ever since then, I’ve kept my eyes peeled in the fall and winter when the fruits start to pop up in grocery stores and specialty markets, because they’ve become one of my favorite seasonal treats. Diospyros kaki The first time I ever had a persimmon was when I was a teenager. I took a bite of the round, orange fruit, expecting something similar to a tangy, grassy tomato flavor. Instead, I was greeted with a honey-sweet apple-like flavor and texture....

If you’re ready to dive into the world of propagating chives from seed, here’s what we’ll talk about in this article: Chives are one of those herbs that I consider essential in any kitchen garden. They’re not fussy and they provide you with a reliable crop all season long. Plus, once you have a plant going, it will reproduce as long as you let it. That’s because chives send up pretty flowers that turn into seed heads....

Tomatoes qualify as small edible bushes that grow in the corner in small pots. However, you can make them grow tall–to reap more harvest and showcase them as a focal point in the garden. Here are some of the most important things you should do to Grow Tomato As a Tree. Check out this Chinese Study About the Use of Coco Peat for Bumper Tomato Harvest here Tomato As a Tree Record Growing tomatoes as trees simply mean growing them in a way that helps the plant to achieve a good height....

Chives produce seeds reliably, and they are easy to collect, even for beginners. Harvesting chive seeds from your own garden is also a fun way to save yourself a little cash. If you’ve never tried collecting seeds from your garden before, this is a great one to start with. As long as you get the timing right, you’ll be rewarded with tons of free chive seeds with very little effort....