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But first, it pays to know about all the possibilities, at least in general terms. There may be a super-helpful trait you’re not aware of, or a whole group that would not do well for you at all. Don’t you just love win-win situations? Choosing which type of cucumber plant to grow in your garden is one of those times when it’s hard to go wrong. Each category of Cucumis sativus, as these vegetables are known botanically, offers an abundance of rewards and benefits....

When I talk to other gardeners about the best time of day to water plants, there always seems to be a lot of confusion. There are quite a few myths about the time of day and technique for watering. In this article, I’ve sorted fact from fiction about the best time to water plants. What’s the best time of day to water plants? The best time of day to water plants is in the morning before the sun becomes hot....

Question: Something is going on with my celery plants. Why are my celery stalks so thin? I’m starting to think I’m not watering them enough. -Laura T. Answer: There are several reasons that your celery may be producing spindly stalks, and we’ve explained each of them below along with their symptoms to help you determine what’s affecting your plants. Once you’ve figured out the problem behind your skinny celery, you can take the steps we describe to correct the issue....

Tuck ruffled, colored lettuce varieties in between impatiens in foundation beds. Sow a few Swiss chard seeds in your flowering containers. Grow pole beans up a trellis with climbing roses. Add burgundy-leaved mustard greens to freshen up a window box design. Plant blueberry and currant bushes against the house, in place of rhododendrons and azaleas. Incorporate a few unusual eggplants into perennial borders. Choose ones with pink, white, or striped fruits to really stand out from the crowd....

Flowers Looking to maximize the length of time your pansies bloom this season? Pansies are a welcome addition to any garden, but their blooms may fade depending on the situation. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner walks through her top tips to keep your pansies blooming for as long as possible this season! By Laura Elsner Last updated: September 19, 2022 | 8 min read Full disclosure. I love pansies....

Chinese Evergreens (Aglaonema) are hugely popular houseplants due to their fantastic looks and easy care requirements. They are perfect plants for beginners but are also loved by houseplant enthusiasts due to the diversity and beauty of the many cultivars. This article covers 23 beautiful Aglaonema varieties to showcase the wonderful options available to you. Such is the popularity of Chinese Evergreens that they have been hybridized and bred into a wide variety of cultivars....

If you like the pop of colors in your garden and want to include the best flowers for it, then check out these Best Types of Zinnia Varieties! Have a look at the most colorful houseplants you can grow here Best Types of Zinnia Varieties 1. Cactus Flower Mix This beautiful zinnia cultivar offers quill-like, narrow, curved petals in various shades of pink, scarlet, orange, yellow, and white. 2. Big Red ‘Big Red’ displays big scarlet blooms and flowers fast in just 30-35 days after germination in favorable conditions....

Some herbs, like chives and dill, are herbaceous. They have soft stems that die to the ground with the first frost. Unlike tender annuals, cold-hardy herbs live beyond the growing season, going dormant in the winter and returning again in spring. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Others, like lavender, are woody and drop their leaves but retain a winter “skeleton,”unless they are pruned at season’s end....

Have a look at the Best Roseum Succulents with a rose-like hue that will definitely bring a stunning appeal indoors! Here are the best succulents that look like roses Best Roseum Succulents 1. Pink Moonstones Botanical Name: Pachyphytum oviferum Moonstones turn pink when exposed to plenty of sunlight. They dwell in small containers and are the best options for a sunny windowsill. Find out the best air-purifying succulents here 2. Rose Flower Stonecrop 3....

If you love houseplants that stand out from the rest, then check out the best Types of Rex Begonia for that awesome display of colors! Here are the best types of prayer plants you can grow Most Amazing Types of Rex Begonia 1. Fairy Botanical Name: Begonia rex ‘Fairy’ This appealing rex begonia offers silver foliage with shades of cream and pink spattered on the leaves. 2. Rumba Botanical Name: Begonia rex ‘Rumba’...

Indoor plants can be a fantastic way to put a new dimension to any room of the house. If you like your green friends with a big stature, then you will love these Pictures of Tall Tree Like Houseplants! Here are the best tall indoor plants you can grow! Pictures of Tall Tree Like Houseplants 1. Variegated Rubber Plant 3. The Black Olive Tree 4. Giant Bird of Paradise 5. Monstera Adansonii Climbing Tall!...

To save you from enduring the same harrowing experience, we’ve compiled 37 of the best options out there. Good ol’ spinach. It’s so nutritious that it has become an avatar for healthy eating. It thrives in weather too cold for lettuce, and it matures so fast that you can have multiple harvests each season. There’s so much to love about the versatile little greens. Know what I don’t like about spinach?...

What is Castile Soap? Castile soap has many benefits, and it’s very popular among environmentally conscious people, but do you know there are castile soap uses in the garden? It’s made from vegetable oils only and NO added animal fats. Also being completely biodegradable it won’t harm the ecosystem. It’s available in the bar and liquid form, but you should buy liquid castile soap when using it in the garden....

Here’s the lineup: The Forsythia genus contains 11 species best known for putting on a spectacular display of bright yellow blossoms in early spring, when many other plants have yet to awaken from their winter dormancy. For instructions on how to cultivate this easy-to-grow, vigorous, woody shrub in your garden, be sure to consult our guide to growing forsythia. In this article, we discuss seven common reasons why plants may fail to bloom, and how you can avoid them....

As you consider which blower to purchase, you’ll want to think about your work style and your landscape. If you have a property the size of Yosemite or you are simply fed up with raking autumn leaves, you might be thinking about adding a leaf blower to your arsenal of fall cleanup implements. In addition to clearing up leaves, a leaf blower can also help you remove grass clippings, other garden debris, and clean out gutters....

Aloe Vera can be a great addition to your plant collection. It is quite easy to grow, and its gel has tremendous benefits. If you are already growing it and want to know How to Get Thick Aloe Vera Leaves, we have all the right tips for you! Here are the best types of Aloes you can grow How to Get Thick Aloe Vera Leaves? 1. Keep it Thirsty (The Most Important #Tip) People have a misconception that the more water they will provide, the more the plant will take and store in the leaves, making it look plumpy....

Vegetables Are you considering planting some cucumbers in your garden, but can't decide which type to pick? There are many different types of cucumber to choose from, so finding the right cucumber variety can be tough to pick from! In this article, gardening expert Logan Hailey looks at 35 different cucumber varieties that you can plant in your home garden! By Logan Hailey Last updated: July 8, 2022 | 20 min read Crisp, hydrating, and refreshing, cucumbers are a summer treat in any garden....

Some varieties can live for up to fifty years, so undertaking such a planting is truly a long-term investment, on par with planting a fruit tree – but with much quicker gratification. Have you ever seen a lawn or hillside dotted with nodding yellow and white daffodils in spring? Most likely, those lovely springtime flowers didn’t just pop up there – someone planted them. Only, they were planted intentionally with a combination of careful planning and a laissez-faire approach, to make them look like nature’s hand was in control....

By Erin Marissa Russell and Matt Gibson Flea beetles are a common garden pest known to attack a wide variety of garden plants, including ornamentals, fruits and vegetables, feeding on the plant’s foliage by chewing irregularly-shaped holes in their leaves. Severe flea beetle infestations can cause wilting and stunted growth in affected plants. There are multiple flea beetle species that attack garden plants, some of which target certain plant families exclusively, and others feed just about any plant they come across....

Varieties of Peas Garden Shelling peas, or English peas: these are the most popular garden peas. They are enjoyed for their inner sweet peas and not the outer tough pod, which is usually discarded. Snow peas are meant to be consumed whole, they are valued for their thin, tender sweet pods and are harvested when their inner seeds are underdeveloped and very small. This type of pea is often found in Asian recipes....