This article is going to look at two of the most popular ranges of indoor smart garden. Click and Grow vs Aerogarden. I’ll outline the key features of each, the advantages and disadvantages and then compare them side by side. A little spoiler – both of them are pretty good but have features suited to different users. Let’s begin. Indoor smart gardens have really burst onto the scene over the last few years....
In this article, we discuss how to recognize, manage, and inhibit cold damage to forsythia. Forsythia is one of the earliest spring-blooming shrubs in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 8. It’s a tough bush that usually sails through winter unscathed. However, sometimes a year comes along with record-setting chills and frequent snow and ice storms, often surprising us with a last blast in early spring, when the buds are awakening....
Types of cucumber plants Before I delve in the many types of cucumber trellises you can use to support your plants, it’s important to understand that there are two types of cucumber plants: bush and vining. Bush cucumber varieties have compact growth, only growing two to three feet in length, and don’t require a trellis. I plant them at the edges of my raised beds so they trail over the sides – more food, less space!...
Information Are you thinking of starting a garden with your children? Perhaps you are looking for an after school hobby, or something to do on the weekends? Gardening with children can be a great way to teach them how plants grow, and how to live a more sustainable life. Here's some great tips to help you get started gardening with your children right away! By Jason White Last updated: March 17, 2022 | 13 min read If you love to garden, you might have thought about sharing your hobby with your children....
Growing lavender from seed can be difficult, especially for new gardeners. But once you learn how, you will have better success! In this post, I’ll show you everything you need to know about when and how to plant lavender seeds, step by step. If you struggle to successfully grow lavender from seed, you are not alone. When it comes to growing your own seeds, this is one of the most difficult to get the hang of....
Jade plants (Carassula ovata) are fantastic looking, hugely popular, and generally easy to care for. Often sold when small, and yet capable of growing into large trees, this raises a common question. How fast do jade plants grow, and how long will it take to grow a large and impressive plant? How fast do jade plants grow? A jade plant’s growth rate is roughly 5 to 20 cm per year but this rate can be influenced by a vast number of factors....
Succulents Thinking of adding a Christmas Cactus to your indoor or outdoor gardening space? These popular succulents aren't only popular during the holiday season. In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton takes you through everything you need to know about the Christmas Cactus and their care. By Madison Moulton Last updated: December 22, 2022 | 12 min read The Christmas Cactus is one of the few plants used as indoor plants that will bloom during the coldest days of the year....
By Jennifer Poindexter Do you need a durable, low-maintenance plant for groundcover or use around a walkway? You’ve come to the right place. I have a wonderful idea that many gardeners will love. Have you considered growing creeping thyme? This is a gorgeous flowering plant. It’s dense and durable. Most importantly, this plant is low-maintenance and edible. If I’ve piqued your interest, let’s discuss how you can go about growing this magnificent plant around your home or garden:...
These lovely, thorny shrubs actually flower before – or at the same time – as they produce leaves, and all buds bloom on old wood. Chaenomeles spp. If you’ve ever walked down a sidewalk during a mushy, gray, late-February day and seen, to your great surprise, a pop of color already blooming on a woody shrub, you might have glimpsed a flowering quince. These woody, perennial shrubs aren’t the same thing as quince fruit trees....
Many novice gardeners may feel intimidated by the showy hydrangea. Thankfully, we are here to help you learn how to grow hydrangeas and to help you become confident in your ability to care for these lovely heirloom flowers! Table of Contents There are many varieties available that range in size and flower color. You can even cultivate pink or purple flowers depending on the soil pH, and they all have unique requirements....
Sansevierias are one of the most versatile plants you can have indoors. They are easy to maintain and look fantastic with the decor. If you are someone who is fussy with the pots and soil, then here are all the details on How to Grow Snake Plant in Water to keep things easy! Here are the best types of snake plants you can grow Can Snake Plants Survive in Water? The answer to this question is– Yes!...
But a hothouse is more than just a structure. It also creates a miniature ecosystem, one that you’ll have to maintain at a certain temperature in order to keep the plants within alive. Sometimes this means lowering the temperature, other times raising it. A greenhouse serves as a fantastic option to grow plants in locations or seasons where they wouldn’t fare well by themselves due to the local weather conditions and climate....
Many avid gardeners turn to indoor gardening during the winter when they can’t work outside. Growing plants indoors in winter gives us the satisfaction of nurturing plants, being surrounded by greenery, and getting our hands dirty. But in the dead of winter when the days are short and the house is dry, caring for houseplants can quickly turn into a huge chore. Most homes are too cool and dry, and don’t get enough sunlight during the winter for indoor plants to thrive....
Frequently chosen by urban landscapers, this large shrub is planted widely and is a popular choice for gardens in those areas. Although its toxic berries aren’t safe for human consumption, they are beautiful to look at and birds love them. Photinia x fraseri Red tip photinia is an easy to grow ornamental shrub that’s prized for its dense red and green foliage. Also known as Fraser (or Fraser’s) photinia or red top photinia, its leaves start off red, then turn a deep green over a period of several weeks....
There are the spring-flowering alliums, crocuses, daffodils, and muscari – and don’t forget the summer-blooming begonias, callas, dahlias, and lilies! As the growing season winds down, it’s time to start planning your care and maintenance routine for fall, including how to prepare bulbs for winter. Flowering bulbs add gorgeous blooms and fantastic foliage in a myriad of colors, shapes, and sizes throughout the garden, lending their charm, fragrance, and beautiful blossoms to the landscape throughout three glorious seasons, depending on the variety – and even a fourth season of indoor growth if you like!...
When we talk about pruning these plants, there are two different types of pruning practices involved. Can we be honest about brussels sprouts? They’re not that easy to grow. I think that’s why you see cabbage and turnips and kale and radishes in home gardens way more often than you do sprouts. That’s a shame, because they also happen to be one of those veggies that are incomparable to the store-bought kind....
Long exposure to direct sunlight can cause scorching or burning of the leaves, turning them yellow and brown. This can happen in late spring or summer when plants accustomed to lesser light feel the heat of the warmer months. You should immediately adopt some cultural habits that can help you learn How to Save Sunburned Plants from irreconcilable damage or death! Here the best flowers you can grow in full sun What Do Sunburned Plants Look Like?...
You can pick retro cars from the junkyard and use them in creative ways! We have some exclusive Old Car Garden Art ideas that’ll help you enhance the curb appeal of your yard! 1. A Retro Car Bouquet Get an old station wagon from a salvage yard and utilize it in your garden by placing painted stones around it. You can also grow flowering plants like marigold to complete the look!...
Pickled green tomatoes are easy to make, and my recipe is so yummy. In this post, I’ll show you exactly how to do it, step by step. This pickled green tomatoes recipe is delicious. It’s tart with a touch of sweetness to balance the flavors. It’s also very simple to whip up a batch, and a great way to use up all of those unripe end-of-the-season fruits from your garden....
Do you know about the State Flower of Kentucky? Want to know when and how it was proclaimed? Keep reading! State Flower of Kentucky The botanical name of the State Flower of Kentucky is Solidago gigantea. When the state was still deciding which flower should be the official of Kentucky, the War Department stated that the Goldenrod should be chosen because of its connection with the state militia. There are around 30 types of Goldenrods that you can easily find in Kentucky....
