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Your home and garden should be a place of relaxation where you can truly unwind. However, without some creative privacy fence ideas, you may feel like some unwanted eyes are prying into your space. Check out the best Privacy Fence on Slope Ideas for Backyard and Garden! Have a look at the best garden fence decoration ideas here Privacy Fence on Slope Ideas for Backyard and Garden 1. Wood Fencing Choose this neat wood fencing idea to add more fencing on a slope in your backyard....

Terrariums are extremely popular as they provide greenery and freshness indoors without occupying much space. These Best Plants for Terrariums are vibrant, unique, colorful, and eye-catching to uplift any space of your home in a fun way. Check out the Best Terrariums Plants here Best Small Terrarium Plants 1. Golden Clubmoss Botanical Name: Selaginella kraussiana ‘Aurea’ The Golden Clubmoss is one of the Best Small Terrarium Plants since it needs little maintenance and is easy to grow....

If you love gardening then you must watch these Best Garden Shows on Netflix that will surely give you more idea on how to do it right along with detailed insights on plants! Here are some awesome gardening hacks for senior gardeners! Best Garden Shows on Netflix 1. The Big Flower Fight If you want to watch an exciting show on gardening, this one could just be the perfect one for you!...

Pumpkins are a type of winter squash that has a long shelf life and offers versatility. But certain pumpkin varieties are most suited to making pumpkin pie, while others may be better used elsewhere. There are over 150 types of pumpkins in the world today, with many accompanying variations. Table of Contents Some are dark green, and some are orange. Some have flesh that is a bright orange color, and others have blue or white insides....

Table of Contents Asparagus is a great crop to grow. This perennial produces delicious spears every year in the spring. But there is a down side to growing this phenomenal edible… the asparagus beetle. You might not be alarmed when you see the first couple asparagus beetles, but if they’re not dealt with quickly, you will have a perennial problem right along with your perennial vegetables. So what can you do to battle the beetle?...

Reviews Looking for the best fertilizer for your peppers before you start growing them during this year's growing season? Picking the right type of fertilizer for your peppers can be difficult, given the number of options available. In this guide, we review our favorite fertilizers by comparing ingredients, cost, fertilizer type, and more. By Jason White Last updated: September 1, 2022 | 8 min read If you plan to grow peppers now or in the future, you’ll want to make sure you take the proper steps to ensure they grow productively and healthily....

The silvery foliage has a precious and bright appearance. This color not only brightens up the dull, dark corner but it also accentuates the plants and flowers of other colors around it. 1. Silver Sage “Salvia” Salvia argentea is a short-living perennial, it forms an unusual rosette of furry leaves. In the second year, it produces a spike of white flowers in summer and then wilts. The plant is not suitable for tropics and requires a climate with moderate summer....

Many food items are good for humans but unhealthy for dogs, such as grapes, raisins, peanut butter, and chocolate. As these contain xylitol, this substance is not considered safe for your pooch. So if you are wondering, Can Dogs Eat Papaya, we have the answer for you! Can dogs eat cinnamon? To find out, click here Can Dogs Eat Papaya? Papaya is a nutritional fruit with fantastic taste and medicinal qualities....

Yellow leaves on cyclamen is a very common problem. But the good news is that it’s not always something to worry about. In this post I’ll tell you all of the causes, and solutions to fix it. One common issue that gardeners face with cyclamens is yellow leaves, and figuring out why it’s happening. There are several possible reason why, which makes troubleshooting frustrating for beginners. This guide will help you learn how to identify what’s causing yellowing leaves on your cyclamen, and how to deal with them....

WINTER IS COMING! Table of Contents But before it does, there is still autumn, and many people can manage to squeak another batch of fall vegetables out at this time of year. But when should you have your plants in the ground, and how much time do they need before they produce? There are more questions about fall gardening that I’m sure you’re wondering: What fall crops do well in the colder months of the year, and how can you incorporate these into your growing habits?...

In my new book, Gardening Your Front Yard: Projects and Ideas for Big & Small Spaces, I explore a variety of ideas (including some DIY projects), from flowers and foliage that attract pollinators, to sneaking edibles into perennial gardens, or giving over a bigger area of your front yard to vegetable gardening. I explore a number of eco-friendly options, like alternatives to traditional turf grass that are more sustainable, and capturing rain water from excessive storms....

You are looking out into your garden and racking your brain for the next planting addition. Then it hits you that you don’t have any tomato plants in your garden. But there’s a problem. You live in a chilly area, and you know tomatoes do best in warm weather. While that is true, you’re in luck. There are a few tomato varieties that excel in cooler climates and still thrive under the glare of the full sun....

Raised garden beds are a synonym for convenience. What a dentist’s chair is to a dentist, a garden bed is to a gardener, so to speak. These tools make gardening (and dentistry!) less physically strenuous. But this is just the beginning of why raised bed gardening is worthy of attention. There’s a real buzz about it among experienced gardeners. And for a good reason. It’s a happy marriage of easy gardening and superior conditions for growing plants....

Figurative language aside, a Strelitzia plant’s greenery is very important. But unfortunately, for whatever reason, the foliage and stems can get a bit out of sorts. Chlorosis, necrosis, structural damage… and while prevention goes a long way, sometimes these things just happen. A bird of paradise plant (Strelitzia spp.), as a whole, is a lot like a gorgeous opera performance. The beautiful flowers, with their appearance reminiscent of birds, represent the singer – the star, the show-stopper, the proverbial fat lady who sings when it’s over – while the leaves and stems are more akin to the orchestra, which provides the necessary aesthetic support....

by Erin Marissa Russell Ready to learn about how to best care for begonia maculata? This plant, with its dark green wing-shaped leaves and white spots, is sometimes known as “begonia maculata wightii,” “angel wing begonia,” or “polka dot begonia.” In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know to keep begonia maculata flourishing. Caring for Begonia Maculata: Fertilizer Fertilize your begonia maculata plant in the spring, once it comes out of dormancy and begins to grow again....

Outside, these ants feed on dead insects and rodents, which can transmit diseases to humans. Solenopsis molesta Thief ants, Solenopsis molesta, certainly live up to their name. They are tiny, less than 1/32 inch long, and tend to locate their nests next to those of other ant species. This makes it convenient for them to steal food and larvae to feed the members of their own colony. These particular pests are one of the smallest species of ant around the world that commonly infest houses....

Since this shrub grows wild in so many different locations, it probably won’t surprise you that it’s also exceptionally easy to grow in backyard gardens. Actaea spp. Its berries might be toxic, but its beauty is anything but. Baneberry is a plant in the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae, that’s worthy of a spot in your woodland garden. The common name for many species of plants in the Actaea genus, this plant is aptly named....

If you want to try growing a new citrus variety, then Growing Buddha’s Hand Citron is the best choice! Here are all the details on How to Grow Buddha’s Hand! USDA Zones: 9-11 Other Names: Citrus medica, bushukan, fingered citron, fragrant citron, five-finger mandarin, goblin fingers Learn How to Keep Gerbera Daisies Blooming here Buddha’s Hand Information Buddha’s hand citron is an evergreen, large thorny shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 to 5 meters tall (10-18 feet)...

by Matt Gibson Dyer’s woad has taken a back seat in practical usage as a dye to more modern coloring techniques, and it is seldom grown as a decorative flower. However, it was widely grown in ancient days for its deep blue dye, which was used for dying fabric and clothing, as well as decorating the bodies of Celtic warriors to make them look more fearsome during battle. However, a patch of woad plants in a garden bed, though hard to get rid of if you change your mind, is quite a sight to see....

By Jennifer Poindexter Did you know that potatoes make an excellent indoor crop? It’s hard to believe, isn’t it? These plants do have a few specifics which must be met to have an enjoyable growing experience. However, once you provide everything they need, you should be able to grow this plant with little trouble. If you love potatoes and would like to produce them year-round indoors, here’s everything you should know about this gardening journey....