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Growing Kale in Pots is a great way to get your hands on healthy greens even when you’re short on space. Kale has innumerate health benefits on offer and you’ll be reaping them all fresh and free! Common Names: Leaf Cabbage, Borecole, Curly Kale, Kale Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea acephala Check out our article on growing Kohlrabi in pots here Planting Time Being a cool-weather crop, kale can withstand temperatures as low as 20 F (-5 C)....

Lavender is one of my favorite perennial herbs to grow in the garden. I mean, who doesn’t love lavender? Not only does it look gorgeous in the garden, it attracts tons of bees too. It also smells amazing, and can be used for so many things! I love collecting seeds from my garden so I can grow more of my favorites, or share them with friends. Harvesting lavender seeds is easy, and doesn’t take much time at all....

For reasons that we will describe, these troublesome insects are extremely difficult to control. Monomorium pharaonis What kind of creature can spread human diseases and drink from the mouths of babes in hospitals? The pharaoh ant! These nightmarish insects (Monomorium pharaonis) were originally named pharaoh’s ants because they were mistakenly thought to have been one of the plagues of ancient Egypt. Although originally from the tropics (and therefore a huge problem in Florida and Texas), this species readily infests heated buildings in cold climates, so it is a menace throughout the US....

Read on to learn all you need to know to grow and care for dracaena indoors. Dracaena spp. Do you love the look of lush greenery indoors, but you’re not ready to commit to anything that requires a lot of maintenance? Dracaena houseplants are ideal for busy, absentminded gardeners. They are so easy to take care of, and they are likely to withstand occasional neglect. With many different species available in varying sizes and colors, you can find the perfect option for any space....

Growing cucumbers is fun, and they are very prolific when given the proper care. In this post, I’ll teach you all you need to know in order to have the best success. Fast-growing cucumber vines are a wonderful addition to any backyard vegetable patch, and they are a staple for many gardeners. Once you know how to grow cucumbers and keep them thriving, even beginners can enjoy a wonderful crop....

By Jennifer Poindexter Indian hawthorn is a low-growing shrub that keeps its beautiful green foliage year-round. This plant also produces beautiful flowers which are hard to miss. The blooms of this shrub are pink or white, produce a nice fragrance, and bloom between April and May. After the blooms finish, the shrub produces dark berries in the summer months which last through winter. If this sounds like a plant you’d be interested in growing, be sure to do your research first....

I’m going to help you learn how to identify and get rid of these pests. Malacosoma spp. Call me dramatic, but there’s no other pest that strikes fear into my heart like a wriggling, wiggling mass of tent caterpillars. It’s not because of the damage they do to plants, but because their nests look like something straight out of a horror movie. An individual caterpillar is kind of cute, right? Some of them even have markings that look like a happy face....

Shrubs Smooth hydrangeas are one of the more popular types of hydrangea grown each season. Their compact shrubby nature makes them ideal for areas where you may not want a fully grown, taller plant. In this article, coastal gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago outlines each step for planting, growing, and caring for smooth hydrangeas. By Jill Drago Last updated: September 15, 2022 | 9 min read Hydrangeas are one of the most popular flowering shrubs to plant in gardens....

Information Looking to get rid of the morning glories that you planted last season? These beautiful flowering vines come with a price. They can expand rapidly, and take over just about any garden. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton walks through how to remove morning glory from your garden if you've decided it's time to go. By Madison Moulton Last updated: May 3, 2022 | 8 min read Just the word ‘weeds’ is bound to induce sighs and eye rolls in gardeners across the world....

If you want to create new garden beds with rich, healthy soil, you don’t have to buy a bunch of amendments at the store. Instead, try lasagna gardening. Hold on, I know what you might be thinking here. But I’m not referring to a garden where you grow all of the ingredients to make a yummy dinner. The lasagna method is a simple way to create a new growing space by layering rich organic matter, rather than digging or tilling....

Salvia guaranitica black and blue is an attractive perennial that bears cobalt blue flowers and either light green or black calyces. Also known as “Black and Blue” Salvia, the cultivar belongs to the Salvia genus of evergreen shrubs. Native to southern South America, especially Brazil, the plant height is 6′ feet tall and is grown as an annual. Table of Contents The sometimes pale blue flowers, sometimes deep blue flowers, and pale green leaves to deep green leaves are not only gorgeous, they are a pollinator attractant that hummingbirds love....

And there’s no need to mow meadow grass week after week, which frees up time and helps to reduce carbon emissions. What’s more, meadow grasses do a ton of heavy-lifting underground by slowing and filtering stormwater runoff. They’re often used in rain garden plans. Eventually, areas that have been converted into prairies also have healthier soil—not to mention that they’re simply lovely to look at year-round. In this article, I’m going to share some meadow grass options for your garden....

Making homemade fertilizer is the best way to ensure that your plants thrive with organic feed. Here are the top Vinegar Fertilizer Recipes that offer vital plant nutrients. Have a look at the awesome apple cider vinegar uses here Vinegar Fertilizer Recipes As vinegar contains acetic acid, it helps the plants in important physiological processes, including cell enlargement and division. It can be used to fertilize acid-loving plants like azaleas, blueberry, rhododendrons, and gardenias....

QUESTION: What causes small tomatoes? ANSWER: The most common cause for small tomatoes is stressed plants, but there are a few less common possible culprits as well. Plants can be stressed due to extreme weather conditions (such as heat or drought) and disease or infestation by insects. A lack of sufficient water can also result in small fruit on a tomato plant. At the beginning of the season, plants usually need to be watered at least once per day, and as the days get hotter and plants get bigger, they may need two watering sessions daily....

If you’re like me, you think of the slick, sweet flesh as you bite down and are hit with something that tastes like a honeyed mango met a mild apricot, mixed with a bit of cinnamon and nuttiness. When I say “persimmon,” what do you think of? Perhaps you once bit into an underripe fruit and it conjures up a memory of that tingly, cottony feeling you get on your tongue when you’ve eaten something full of tannins....

Big and Lush Ferns can create a huge impact on the home interior, which is evident in the pictures below. Not only ferns are excellent air purifiers and help in improving indoor air quality. Check out our article on the best ferns you can grow here Stylize Your Home with Big and Lush Ferns 1. Hanging Ferns You can hang ferns in baskets, and this way, they look simply great in small places....

Don’t let a lack of a proper garden stop you from harvesting fresh veggies at home! Here are the most productive Vegetables to Grow in Pots in a small space like an apartment balcony or a patio! Check out the best nuts to grow in pots here Best Vegetables to Grow in Pots 1. Tomatoes Without a doubt, tomatoes are the most productive vegetables you can grow in pots. Tomatoes need ample sun (five to six hours minimum)....

Grow your fleshy friends in different and attractive ways taking an idea from these Unique DIY Succulent Planter Ideas for 2021! Have a look at some awesome indoor plant display ideas here Unique DIY Succulent Planter Ideas for 2021 1. Wooden Vertical Succulent Garden Scrap wood for the wooden frame, few live succulents, a scrap piece of plywood for the back of the frame along with few other supplies are all you need for this DIY....

1. See below in the illustration, the basics of growing and planting roses. 2. Starting to grow roses? Figure out how to do this step by step in this flowchart 3. Complete Rose Maintenance: In this chart (1 – 11), you can see how you need to treat your rose bush. 4. What are the easiest rose varieties? You might have known but the chart given here can be useful for you....

And there are a few steps you can follow to ensure success with this seed-saving project, so your future flower sowings will provide you with the beautiful blooms you are expecting, down to the finest detail! As the blooms on your marigold plants fade, you might wonder, “Can I save seeds from these withering flowers to grow new plants in my garden next year?” The answer is a resounding – yes!...