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Vegetables Are you going to add some perennial vegetables to your garden this growing season? Most perennials can be grown relatively easily, and can be a great project for gardeners both novice and advanced. In this article, we look at 41 of our favorite perennial vegetables, and organize them by the hardiness zone that they will grow the quickest in. By Jason White Last updated: November 10, 2022 | 21 min read Sustainability has become a focus for many people in the past few years....

Wondering what could be the secret methods to make Geraniums flower? Stop scratching your heads! We have some Quick Tips to Keep Geraniums Blooming for you! Learn all about growing Geraniums indoors here Quick Tips to Keep Blooming 1. Provide Full Sun To promote flowering, provide geraniums plenty of sunlight—4 to 6 hours of full sun a day will do wonders! Give your potted plants south and west exposure for prolific blooms....

When the leaves start to drop from your rose, it’s waving the white flag – or lots of little green ones. It’s telling you that something is wrong and you need to fix it. We don’t usually grow roses for the foliage. It’s nice and all, but it’s those flowers that we really want. But that doesn’t mean we don’t mind if the leaves start to rain down off the plant like raindrops in a spring storm....

For many gardeners, weed control is a huge chore, and one of the biggest challenges they face while growing vegetables. Weeds can quickly take over your garden, and your summer. Some people even give up on gardening all together because the weeds are incessant. But weeding the garden doesn’t have to be so time consuming. Before I started using mulch in my vegetable garden, keeping up on weeding was a nightmare....

Growing cilantro is easier than you think, the secret for success is all about timing. In this post, you’ll learn everything there is to know about cilantro plant care. Including details about planting, sunlight, watering, soil, fertilizer, harvesting, and much more! If you’ve ever tried growing cilantro in your garden before, then you may think it’s difficult. And it certainly can be for new gardeners! But, guess what? When it comes to growing herbs, cilantro is by far one of the easiest....

Growing parsley is easier than you might think, and it doesn’t require much hands-on care. In this post, I’ll show you all you need to know in order to have the best success. Lush, green parsley plants are a pleasure to grow in any home garden, and they’re useful too. It’s so easy to care for that even beginners can grow parsley successfully, once they know what it needs to thrive....

If you own a cactus, then you’ll be keen to know how fast it will grow and how large it will get with time. It’s good to know this so you can plan where to put your cactus and decide what plants to grow alongside it. So, how fast do cactus grow? Most cactus grow slowly, sprouting to the size of a large marble after 6-12 months, and to a few centimeters in height after 2-3 years, depending on the species....

Now, I might be a bit biased. I was raised in the Rockies and more than once I laid out under the sun and inhaled the gin- and cedar-like perfume of these trees. Juniperus scopulorum The fantastic, easygoing Rocky Mountain juniper is a North American native that’s used to spruce up formal gardens and natural spaces alike. Birds love it, it can thrive in difficult-to-fill spots, and it adds year-round color and texture to the garden....

by Erin Marissa Russell Hostas do well in containers whether you want to grow the large specimens or dwarf plants. But there are a few best practices you can follow to get the best possible results out of your hostas when they’re growing in planters. Keep reading to find out more. Situate Hostas in the Best Location for Their Preferences Most plants will flourish if you find them a place in the garden that gets plenty of sunlight and provide them with a bit of water now and then....

The state of California is working vigorously to keep the disease out of commercial groves. By now, you have probably heard of a lethal disease called citrus greening that devastated Florida’s citrus industry and is now on the march in California. While most of the news concerns California’s $2.5 billion citrus industry, what about beloved trees in family yards? Some of these have been passed down through generations and date to the 1800s....

Trees are planted on lawns so often that you probably take their peaceful coexistence for granted. They may seem like natural companions, but they are not. Each weakens the other so that both of their immune systems are compromised. Fortunately, you can help the immune systems of both by observing and mimicking nature. Organic Yards The best kind of yard is an organic yard. Pesticides, herbicides, and chemical fertilizers are harmful to the environment and your yard....

When it comes to pruning basil, it doesn’t matter if you’re growing basil in containers or garden beds. It doesn’t matter if you’re growing Genovese basil, lemon basil or Thai basil. All types of basil benefit from regular clipping. It’s a quick and easy garden task that pays off big time! Why you need to know how to trim basil There are plenty of great reasons for pruning back basil plants....

6 reasons to use garden bed covers There are many benefits to growing under cover. For me, the main reason is that covers allow me to create a microclimate around my plants, capturing heat and increasing production. Here are other benefits to using garden covers: Protect from frost – Frost protection was my initial goal when I began using garden covers and I still use them to shelter vegetables from a sudden dip in temperature....

I’m willing to bet that you love using fresh herbs in the meals you prepare for yourself and your family. Herbs are a fantastic way to add flavor and zest to any dish imaginable…but there’s a problem. Most of the time, we settle for dried herbs for a couple of reasons: Table of Contents Dried herbs save money. Fresh, organic herbs are expensive!If we buy fresh, we might not use everything before it goes bad If you do decide to buy your herbs fresh from a grocery or farmer’s market, they are going to cost you....

Marjoram, also widely known as the ‘Knotted Marjoram,’ is a perennial herb. It is sometimes confused with the herb oregano, but marjoram is different, both in its appearance and flavor. Its flower buds have a knot like appearance; thus, the name. The herb has a distinctive sweet and pungent aroma, making it a preferred choice for many Mediterranean delicacies. Let’s see how to Grow Marjoram in Pots. Botanical Name: Origanum majorana...

We humans are pretty good at finding ways of working around the challenges presented by nature. Here’s what we’ll go over in the coming guide: You gave your brussels sprouts plenty of water and you put them somewhere that they could bask in full sunlight. You kept away those pesky bugs and diseases. You did everything right. So why the heck are your sprout heads loose instead of being tight and compact, as they should be?...

The Peace Lily (spathiphyllum spp.) is an undemanding and popular houseplant. It has delightful, spear-shaped green leaves but is mainly grown for its white spathes, which many people think of as flowers. If your Peace Lily is not blooming, it’s usually possible to fix the problem and get your plant back to its best. The most common reason for a Peace Lily not blooming is insufficient lighting. Other common causes include watering, fertilizer or temperature problems, or an aging or root-bound plant....

Check out these DIY Rose Fertilizer and Remedies available right in your kitchen! These are pocket friendly and the best ways to grow healthy and productive rose bushes. Find out the best things to put in rose growing holes here DIY Rose Fertilizer and Remedies 1. Used Tea Bags or Leaves What It Does: Improves soil texture and helps the roots As roses love tannic acid that naturally occurs in tea leaves, it’ll be great to fertilize them with used leaves or tea bags....

Flowers Do you live in a dry climate and can't seem to keep flowers alive? Perhaps you are planting the wrong flowers in your garden! There are plenty of flowers on an annual life cycle that can grow well in climates with less access to water. In this article, we look at our favorite annual flowers that thrive in dry climates with minimal moisture! By Jason White Last updated: December 23, 2022 | 9 min read Perennials tend to be favorites in the world of gardening because of their ability to regrow and bloom season after season....

These Indoor Vines for Room Decor Ideas will help you add a touch of green glamor indoors with the best trailing plants! Here are the most fragrant indoor vines you can grow Indoor Vines for Room Decor Ideas 1. Pothos A post shared by MY PLANT C O L L E C T I O N (@myplantcollection_) A post shared by Claire (@confessions_of_a_new_pothead) A post shared by BEAUTY PLANTS (@amazing__plants)...