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If you’re willing to be convinced, follow along as I share some of the advantages of this planting method, along with suggestions for varieties to grow and materials to select. As the Robert Frost poem “Mending Wall” says, “Good fences make good neighbors.” They also make a good support for vining cucumbers! Using fences to grow Cucumis sativus saves space, and may provide you with one of the few privacy screens that can deliver a bumper crop....

Her football-shaped (and sized!) white clusters of blooms flush into pink and red tones as the season progresses, and the dry beige or brown spent blooms provide rustic winter interest. Hydrangea paniculata Think of a hydrangea, and visions of Hydrangea macrophylla likely fill your mind. This big, bold Hydrangeaceae relative is a popular choice, but have you ever considered H. paniculata for your garden instead? Those of us who live in colder climates especially love this bush, but it can grow almost anywhere....

Sunning veined foliage and a climbing habit make Philodendron Melanochrysum one spectacular plant to have indoors! Let’s have a look at how to grow Black-Gold Philodendron! These are some of the Stunning Philodendron Types here Philodendron Melanochrysum Plant Information This tropical philodendron is native to South America, loves warmer climates, and prefers climbing up almost anything. In the right growing conditions, it can climb/grow upto 2-5 feet. You can also give it support of a moss pole in a pot....

By Jennifer Poindexter Do you enjoy filling your yard or garden with classic plants? I don’t mean common classic plants. I’m talking more about plants with history. Plants like the scarlet runner bean. These plants are native to the mountains of Mexico and Central America. They’re known for producing at higher altitudes than other bean varieties. However, in the 1600s they began appearing around the world in a variety of garden settings....

Truffles may be new to many local restaurant menus, but these dark and fragrant fungi have actually been gracing plates and pots all over Europe since Roman times! Different from their cousin the mushroom in that they depend on animals and humans to disperse their spores, these delicious but odd-looking fungi are more than worth their weight in gold. While many types of truffles have never been domesticated (such as white truffles), there are three varieties of black truffles that have been successfully domesticated and now grow even here in the United States....

Turnips have been underrated in popularity in the veggie world. This forgotten veggie is never front and center in the produce section, but mashed turnips can make a tasty dish that rivals mashed potatoes. This lovely root veggie can be cooked in similar ways as a potato, but it has the bonus of fresh greens that can be enjoyed raw or sauteed. So let’s learn how to grow turnips for an abundant harvest!...

Houseplants Are you thinking of adding some Creeping Jenny as ground cover to your home gardening space? Creeping Jenny can make an excellent plant for just about any home gardening space. But getting it to grow properly can be a bit tricky. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to plant, grow, and care for Creeping Jenny. By Madison Moulton Last updated: February 18, 2022 | 15 min read Lysimachia nummularia, also known as Creeping Jenny, is a beloved garden groundcover....

The leaves lend just a hint of garlic flavor to spring mix salads, scrambled eggs, tomato sauce, herb butter, pasta – and this list of their uses is far from exhaustive. Allium tuberosum If I was choosing my Dream Team for a kitchen garden, wild garlic chives would win the “easy to care for herb” spot, hands down. They’re perennials, hardy in USDA Zones 3 to 9, and spread readily. They’d also rank tops on a roster of edibles you could feature on the menu daily....

The effect of the planters in a garden can be bewitching if you choose them according to the surroundings and the plants you’re growing in them. Whether you use ceramic planters, wooden, metal or plastic, the main thing is that the plants planted in them should not only look beautiful but also get the right conditions for growth. 1. Use railing planter on your balcony or terrace garden to make use of unused outside space....

Hardy down to USDA zone 3, forsythia bushes are fast growing and reach about 10 feet (three meters) tall and equally wide if you don’t keep them trimmed. It’s likely you’ll want to prune your forsythia to maintain a manageable size. When planting, do be mindful of the eventual proportions you’d like your forsythia to be. This hardy shrub is also deer resistant and salt tolerant. Forsythias are one of those spring-flowering bloomers with branches that can be cut in the late winter to force indoors—an even earlier harbinger of spring!...

Are you looking for a beautiful, unique, and easy to care for houseplant? The String of Hearts plant (Ceropegia woodii) is a delightful hanging plant to add to your home, with heart-shaped leaves trailing from thin, wiry vines and bearing a sprinkle of unique, pinkish flowers. This sweet plant goes by many names: Rosary VineString of HeartsChain of Hearts Sweetheart VineHearts Enmeshed (because the vines tangle easily)Ceropegia woodii How to care for a string of hearts plant: Ceropegia woodii is a beautiful, trailing plant that needs very little effort to thrive....

Fertilizers are nothing new to gardeners. In fact, most organic gardeners are intimately familiar with the benefits and uses for various types of manure as both fertilizer and compost material. Many gardeners are now turning to backyard chicken keeping and finding that the manure (or litter) left behind by their chickens makes for great plant fertilizer and a strong compost boost. Benefits of Chicken Poop A recent study by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) showed that chicken litter (the chicken poop and bedding – usually sawdust or straw) has huge benefits over other common materials for fertilizing agricultural crops....

There’s an important caveat, though: this plant is extremely toxic to humans and animals alike. Be careful where you plant it if you have young children or pets who like to explore your flower beds. Foxgloves are one of my top five favorite flowers. There’s nothing quite like the sight of tall spikes packed with long, tubular, brightly colored blooms with speckled throats. The common foxglove, Digitalis purpurea, is the most well-known species....

Excellent addition to both homes and gardens, these Best Dwarf Palms offer a magnificent tropical look without taking too much room. Check out our article on best indoor palms here Best Dwarf Palms 1. Lady Palm Botanical Name: Rhapis excelsa Height: 5-6 feet This palm grows from multiple bush-like clumps with upright, deep green fronds that split into fan-like sections. It prefers dappled light and rich, loose potting mix. 2. Pygmy Date Palm Botanical Name: Phoenix roebelenii...

If you want to ensure that the blooms in your home or garden stay on for a good time, then following These Amazing Tips Will Keep Your Plants Blooming Continuously and Longer! What to do if your plants are not blooming? Check here These Amazing Tips Will Keep Your Plants Blooming Continuously and Longer 1. Deadheading and Removing Faded Blooms Deadheading involves eliminating flowers that are discolored or spent. In addition to boosting the plant’s health during stress, this process helps to divert the plant’s resources from generating seeds into producing new blossoms....

Overfeeding your cucumbers can be an alarming issue inhibiting their growth. It is important to use a balanced feed to help the vines produce a good harvest. Try out these DIY Cucumber Fertilizers for a healthy yield! Here’s a super effective fertilizer for growing tasty cucumber Why Should You Not Use an All-Purpose Fertilizer for Growing Cucumbers Cucumbers do not need nitrogen much; feeding them with an all-purpose formula focuses on growing lush leaves, shoots, and vines instead of producing fruits and flowers....

There are many ways to cultivate potatoes in this listicle, and you can choose one according to the available space and needs. You don’t need a large vegetable garden to try these! Best Ways to Grow Potatoes 1. Grow Potatoes in Bags You can cultivate potatoes in grocery bags. The idea is straightforward to imitate and is absolutely free. To grow potatoes in a grocery store bag, all you have to do is to fill the bag with nutrient-rich loamy soil and plant them....

Haworthia is a beautiful succulent with thick fleshy leaves that can be see-through or translucent, depending on the cultivar. As there are more than 80 Haworthia species, we are going to help you with some of the best Types of Haworthia! Best Types of Haworthia 1. Haworthia transiens As other Haworthia cultivars, it’s also stemless and comprises of fleshy, light green leaves. When placed under full sun, the leaves turn brownish-red, with translucent areas....

Nowadays, I spend a lot of time gazing at the lilac bush I’ve planted in view of my kitchen window and dreaming up places to plant more. When I was a kid, my dad built my sister and me a zipline running from a spruce tree to a playhouse in our garden. I loved the zipline, but my favorite part was the little platform high in the spruce tree. I’d go up there to read books and eat snacks....

Apart from putting icing on cakes to add to their beauty, you can also use Edible Flowers for Cakes to make them look more professional. Choosing the right blooms, you can make a colorful addition to your tasty creations and sell them literally like hot cakes! Check out our article on edible flowers to flavor your food here Edible Flowers for Cakes 1. Apple Blossom Botanical name: Malus domestica Apple blossom has a citrusy-tart taste that can add a delightful flavor to cakes....