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If you are short on space, these DIY Wall Planter Ideas with Tutorials will help you display plants in all their glory! Check out the Most Ridiculous Planter Ideas on Internet here DIY Wall Planter Ideas with Tutorials 1. Floating Shelf Get some wooden pallets, fitting screws, and wood paint to carve these space-saving floating shelves. Details are here. Have a look at some Terrific Wall Shelfie Ideas here 2. Wall Basket Planter These DIY wall basket planters are easy to install using cane baskets, jewelry wire, pliers, and vining plants of your choice....

Plants Looking for some low-maintenance plants that thrive in sunny conditions? There are many different sun-friendly plants to choose from, depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen lists her favorite sun-loving plants that don't require much work from you in the garden. By Liessa Bowen Last updated: January 10, 2023 | 14 min read If you have a sunny yard, then you have an ideal location for many plants to grow....

If you want a fresh supply of veggies, try growing these Vegetables You Can Harvest Indoors Year Round. You can also grow them easily in containers too. Here the most protein-rich vegetables you can grow Vegetables You Can Harvest Indoors Year Round 1. Green Onions Botanical Name: Allium fistulosum This versatile vegetable plays an important role in several cuisines. You can chop it in soups, stir fry, sauces, soups, or bake it in a loaf of bread or biscuits....

by Erin Marissa Russell Is your garden producing lots of fennel, and now you’re looking for unique ways to cook with it all? Many of us experience this delicious veggie for the first time when we grow fennel in our gardens, so it’s no surprise that it can be a challenge to know just how to cook with it. We’ve got you covered with lots of ideas to get cooking with your homegrown fennel today....

Flowers Thinking of adding some perennial flowers to your garden this season, but aren't sure which ones to pick? There are many different types of perennial flowers that can brighten up just about any garden. In this article, we take a deeper look at our favorite perennial flowers, with names and pictures of each one. By Jason White Last updated: November 2, 2022 | 30 min read Perennial flowers make some of the most beautiful scenery you can plant in your garden....

Knowing how to treat an amaryllis after flowering is important, and will allow you to enjoy them for many years to come. In this post, I’ll tell you all you need to know to keep them once they’re done blooming, and give you tons of aftercare tips. The big winter blooms of an amaryllis makes it a popular holiday gift, but what do you do after the flowers fade? The tips in this guide will help you learn exactly what to do with an amaryllis after blooming (hint: you don’t have to throw it away!...

Reviews Trying to find the best fertilizers for your zucchini plants but aren't sure which formula to pick? The right fertilizer will depend on a variety of factors, including your climate, watering schedule, sun availability, and more. In this article, hobby gardener Jason White reviews our favorite Zucchini fertilizers. By Jason White Last updated: June 2, 2022 | 10 min read Looking for the best fertilizers for your Zucchini plants? Zucchinis are among the favorite squash varieties for many vegetable gardeners....

Flowers Rudbeckia is a flower that many gardeners are familiar with. But they usually call them by their more common name, the Black-Eyed Susan. These flowers are easy to grow, and bring a splash of beautiful yellow and black coloring to any garden bed. In this article, gardening and flower expert Taylor Sievers explains how to plant, grow, and care for Black-Eyed Susan flowers. By Taylor Sievers Last updated: August 9, 2022 | 18 min read If you’ve ever taken a drive through the eastern and midwestern United States in mid to late summer, undoubtedly you’ve seen a familiar flash of taxi-cab yellow peeking out amongst the roadside weeds....

Choosing the best fertilizer for your vegetable garden is easy with this detailed guide. Below I will break it all down for you to make it simple to figure out what type of vegetable fertilizer to use. Then I’ll give you a list with tons of options so you can find what will work for you. Selecting the best fertilizers for a vegetable garden can seem complex and overwhelming, especially for beginners....

Heart leaf philodendrons are wonderful vining plants that can thrive for decades with the right care. In this post, I’ll tell you everything you need to know about how to grow them, so you can have the best success. The beautiful leaves on long vines make the heart leaf philodendron easy to love. They’re also simple to care for, even for beginners. Below you’ll learn how to care for your heart leaf philodendron including water, light, and soil requirements, as well as tips on growing them like a pro....

Muscari plants are smaller than the other winter-grown forced bulbs, but their sweet fragrance and tight spires of cobalt blue, mauve, purple, or white flowers make a joyful impact in the dark days of winter. Many bulbs may be used for forcing indoor blooms over winter, such as amaryllis, hyacinths, and paperwhite daffodils. But for something a little different, a pretty option to consider is Muscari, or grape hyacinth. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

And for many years, I thought Great-Grandma Edith was full of it. Streptocarpus subg. Streptocarpella sect. Saintpaulia Like many grandmas out there, my great-grandma grew African violets. She was head of the African Violet Society chapter in the city where I grew up and she assured young me, as she lovingly watered and cared for her elegant and clearly happy plants, that raising African violets was a piece of cake....

If you are looking for an easy-to-maintain plant, then Button Orchid can be a good choice. Here are all the details on How to Grow Dischidia nummularia. Check out the Best String Succulents that Hang here Dischidia nummularia Plant Information Dischidia nummularia is a vining plant from the tropical regions of India, China, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Australia. This epiphyte is similar to orchids and grows on trees, and gets nutrients and moisture from the air, debris, or rain gathering around it instead of soil....

Do you already include it in your gardening rotation? Good! You’ll still find some excellent pro tips below, and you can consider this a refresher on how to grow this lovely annual. Lobularia maritima When you find a long-blooming annual eager to mound into a big lump of fragrant flowers, you remember it, add it to your garden year after year, and generally find any excuse to use it that you can get away with....

An old chair that is no longer useful in the house can still have a second life in your garden. Upcycle any chair as a planter to brighten up a dull corner of your home or garden and create an interesting focal point for visitors. Things you’ll need An old chair (wooden is better) Screwdriver Jigsaw and drill A marker Paint Plants How to Make a Chair Planter Step 1. Choose a chair It will be great if you have a wooden chair because customizing it is easy....

Overwinter canna lilies is easy and worth the effort to save these gorgeous tropical plants. In this post, I’ll discuss three possible methods, show you how to dig up and store the bulbs, and give you tons of winter care and replanting tips too. Saving canna bulbs over winter isn’t difficult, and it’s a great way to save yourself some cash every spring. If you want to learn how to keep your favorites year after year, this is for you....

Snow damage to plants can be severe, but it’s easily preventable. In this post I will show you how to protect plants from snow so that you won’t have any disheartening surprises after everything melts in the spring. Most of us forget about our gardens as soon as we’re done with our fall chores, and don’t think about them again until spring (except for day dreaming). Who can blame us. During the long winter months when we have the daunting task of clearing several inches of snow in the freezing cold, the last thing on our minds are the plants hidden under there....

Pruning the wrong way can have some seriously devastating consequences. If you botch removing a branch from a massive tree, no biggie. But one wrong move can completely destroy your miniature work of art. Most practitioners I know think pruning and shaping is the most fun part of the art of bonsai. It’s certainly the most creative. It’s the time when you play an active role in molding your chosen plant into the artistic vision that you hold in your mind....

Orchids are famous for their flowers but there are also some beautiful Orchids with Decorative Foliage that add more to the look of the plant! Find the best ones below! Here are the best types of Orchids you can grow Orchids with Decorative Foliage 1. In a Small Pot Name: Marbled Jewel Orchid 2. Pink and Green Name: Cattleya 3. The White Beauty! Name: Dwarf White Orchid 4. In Small White Pots Name: Delanat Orchid...

Salt is organic, and it won’t hurt you if you touch or swallow it. So, some gardeners recommend it as a weed killer. The problem is that salt persists in soil and inhibits plant growth. Anyone who has tried to nurture plantings by the side of a road that gets salted in winter can attest to this. So, how do you get rid of weeds safely for the environment and your plants?...