Growing Bulbs in Water is one of the easiest indoor gardening projects to enjoy beautiful flowers on a tabletop or a windowsill. It’s super fun, and you can involve your kids, too, in that. So, check out the 8 Best Bulbs You Can Grow in Water with the instructions. Check out 11 Unusual Spring Flowering Bulbs To Plant This Fall here Growing Bulbs in Water Growing Bulbs in Water is easy as long as you use the right glass for it....
Succulents are the most modern things in plant fashion from the last few years and if you’re a gardener, not having them is not-so-cool. If you understand the craze and looking for some awesome succulent arrangement ideas and DIY projects–bookmark this article. Check out old electronic items used to grow plants ideas here Awesome DIY Succulent Planter Ideas 1. First Indoor Succulent Garden Get tips for making your first indoor succulent garden here....
If you want an indoor plant that stands out from the rest, then Elephant Ear Stingray is the best bet! Its leaves might not be as big, but it makes its impact with a distinctive “tail” and “wings” on its foliage! Here’s all you need to know about Alocasia Stingray Care Indoors. Botanical Name: Alocasia macrorrhiza ‘Stingray’ Here are the best Alocasia varieties you can grow Propagating Alocasia Stingray The plant is quite easy to grow, and you can propagate it by rhizome division, and offsets....
Glasshouses, conservatories, nurseries… there are many different terms used to refer to greenhouses. They serve an equally wide range of purposes, too. Whether you’re looking for the perfect environment in which to start out seedling plants, or somewhere that you can maintain the optimal temperature for your succulents throughout the winter, or even something that can house your exotics and protect them from the harshness of weather fluctuations, most come right back to the good, old-fashioned greenhouse....
Growing dill is one of the most rewarding ways to cultivate culinary herbs. This member of the celery family somewhat resembles the fennel herb in appearance. Dill seeds and leaves are harvested and used extensively in several kinds of cuisines around the world, especially in Mediterranean cooking. Table of Contents Dill weed has been around for centuries and originally grew in the wild through Western Asia to Southern Europe. The plant was used by Greeks and Romans, and its remnants have been found in Swiss Neolithic settlements dating as far back as 400 BC....
The need to use the herb in dishes arises quite often. Many people plant them in the backyard for the fresh supply of herbs. But what if you don’t have much space available for planting or the outdoor conditions are not suitable for the herbs you want to grow? Don’t worry! You can grow herb indoors. There are certain things to keep in mind, explained well in these Indoor Herb Garden Tips....
Romanesco Broccoli Information Propagating Romanesco Broccoli You can easily grow this plant with seeds. Plant seeds 4-6 weeks before the last average frost date in your region Sow seeds in a well-draining potting mix. When the seedlings grow up to 10-12 cm, transplant them to the garden or continue to grow them in a container that’s at least 10-12 inches wide. Put the pot in a location that enjoys bright but indirect sunlight in an area....
Lighting is one of the most important components of your indoor or greenhouse hydroponic garden. But lighting is nothing without a good digital ballast, the device that is actually running your precious bulbs. Table of Contents As of this year, the options are plentiful and making the right purchase can be a daunting task. I know that delving into a new subject empty-handed can be a chore, so I’ve decided to simplify this process to save you time and money....
This article will break down the concerns that often arise, and share steps you can take to mitigate potential problems. Ask a handful of gardeners if it is okay to compost tomatoes and you are bound to get conflicting answers. A question of great controversy, everybody seems to have a different opinion on whether or not this is an acceptable practice. The truth is that the answer can go either way, depending on a few factors....
Flower bulbs essentially already have all the energy and nutrients they need to sprout, bloom, and flourish. But you do want to make sure you provide optimal growing conditions for that bulb to start growing in the first place—loose, well-draining soil is a must. Bulbs prefer a neutral soil pH. A soil test will reveal the pH if you have concerns. You also want to make sure those bulbs do not sit in wet soil or they will rot....
Shot-holing is a collection of small pits and holes that the insect chews out of the host’s leaves. The flea beetle (family Chrysomelidae) is a pesky visitor to most gardens. The beetle targets tasty plants in the families Solanaceae (potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, peppers) and Brassicaceae ( including cole crops: broccoli, kale, cabbage, collards). Its capacity to overwinter in soil and plant debris makes it challenging to manage, and very sneaky. The flea beetle inflicts both above and below-ground injuries to its target....
There are five common types of blueberry plants out there, beginning with the most popular in commercial cultivation, the northern highbush (Vaccinium corymbosum). Vaccinium spp. Blueberries are popular with home gardeners because, let’s face it, they’re delicious. But while the berries get most of the attention, the bushes are beautiful plants in their own right. Blueberry plants bloom during mid- to late spring – typically in May or June, depending on the species and cultivar – with showy white, pink, or purple flowers....
A. caudatus is a large, showy plant with striking reddish-purple or gold, velvety, drooping flower panicles that create dramatic focal points in summer to fall gardens. Amaranthus caudatus Love lies bleeding, Amaranthus caudatus, is an annual for USDA Hardiness Zones 2 to 11. A type of grain, it is one of over 60 species in the Amaranthus genus of the Amaranthaceae family. In the home garden, it is grown primarily as an ornamental specimen....
Let’s face it, sometimes cats and houseplants are not a good mix. I don’t know about you, but my kitties love my indoor plants. They think they have their own private jungle over here. Keeping cats out of houseplants can be very frustrating. Trust me, I’ve been there. I’ve had cats almost as long as I’ve had indoor plants. So I’ve had to deal with everything from my cats eating my plants, to digging in the soil, knocking them over, or occasionally pooping in houseplants....
Thuja is a small genus belonging to the group of conifers and to the family of Cupressaceae. It is native to North America and Asia. It has a columnar habit and flattened branches. Some of its varieties can reach up to 200 feet tall in favorable climate. USDA Zones: 3 – 11 Propagation Method: Seeds, vegetative propagation Difficulty: Easy Soil pH: 6 – 8 Varieties and How to Plant Thuja There are three species most widespread: Thuja green giant, which is a hybrid of thuja plicata and Thuja standishii– the most popular cultivar that reaches height of 18 to 25 m and has very rapid growth and ornamental use....
by Matt Gibson and Erin Marissa Russell Gardening and landscaping companies provide services for residential lawns as well as company grounds and offer a wide array of services, such as designing and installing landscape features, holiday decorations and more. Services also include basic gardening tasks, such as planting perennials, annuals, shrubs, and trees, lawn and garden maintenance services like mowing, pruning, and fertilizing, as well as disposal services, like removing brush and other debris....
When we think of Hawaii, we think of gorgeous beaches, warm sand, hula dancers and flower leis. And some of us also think about the macadamia nut tree! Table of Contents This lovely, graceful evergreen produces an oily and rich nut that’s been used in tropical climates as a food for generations. But what most of us don’t realize is that they’re more Australian than Hawaiian. Maybe we should be saying “g’day, mate” when we crack into one of these fatty nuggets of deliciousness… well, if it didn’t take so much work to crack into them....
Here’s a fascinating pictorial story of a Little Girl and a Fig Tree Growing Together. Stacey-Ann Blake shares this tale of her little daughter Cheyenne and her beloved “Glory the Fig.” Learn everything about growing Fiddle Leaf Fig here Little Girl and a Fig Tree Growing Together 1. 1st of August, 2018 Baby Cheyenne sits in the shadow of the fig in the living room. 2. 29th of August, 2019 It is amazing to see how much change a year can bring....
Protect Your Garden the Organic Way Avoiding chemical pesticides in your home lawn and garden is a great step to ensuring the health and safety of your family, pets, neighborhood, and the earth! By the time you notice holes in leaves, weak stalks, and rotten fruit, pests have already won the battle with that plant in your garden. Understanding pests’ lifecycles and habits and using smart gardening strategies will prepare you to prevent pest damage before it happens....
By Matt Gibson and Erin Marissa Russell The organic gardening movement has taken over the gardening world and is showing no signs of slowing down in the near future as interest in organic gardening and the use of all-natural products continues to grow and accelerate. The National Gardening Association states that between 2004 and 2008, the use of all-natural lawn and garden products rose from 5 million to 12 million....
