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Lavender plants (Lavandula) are beautiful, fragrant, widely varied in appearance, and they produce highly fragrant essential oils. Despite these wonderful qualities, sometimes they just won’t stay healthy and there are some problems that can result in a Lavender plant dying. The most common reasons for a Lavender plant dying are improper watering, over-fertilization, acidic soil pH, diseases, pests, or inadequate sunlight. Careful inspection of the plant and growing conditions are essential to help identify and fix the issue....

Information If your begonias are struggling this season, you've come to the right place! Begonias can have many common issues during their lifespan, so it's important to identify common problems early and remedy them as fast as possible. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner looks at the most common issues that plague begonias, and how to fix them. By Laura Elsner Last updated: October 19, 2022 | 9 min read Begonias are no longer just the flower’s in your granny’s garden....

by Jennifer Poindexter Have you ever pondered the history in your herb garden? Chances are you haven’t. Most of us become so busy with growing a garden that we hardly stop to think about the history behind each plant. One resource we can use, to learn a little more about our plants, is the Bible. I’m going to bring you a list of herbs which are specifically mentioned in scripture. I will also include the scripture reference, so you can read about the plants which interest you....

Flowers Do you need to brighten up your flowerbeds this season? What better way to do so than adding some orange canna lilies to your garden! In this article, gardening expert Paige Foley looks at her favorite varieties of orange canna lilies that will add plenty of personality to your flowerbeds this season! By Paige Foley Last updated: October 20, 2022 | 5 min read Adding orange canna lilies to your garden or container will surely bring tropical vibes all summer long....

Design a mini garden in the shortest space of your home. These easy to do ideas will require a few things and cost you very little as well. Grow your favorite plants and herbs by trying the given ideas and design your Stylish Mini Gardens For Unique Decoration! Check out our article on Porch and Patio decoration ideas on budget here. Stylish Mini Gardens For Unique Decoration 1. Small Garden Inside Shells Try this unique ecological project by taking seashells and create a distinct miniature garden by growing small plants and flowers....

There are majorly two classes of Roses-Modern roses, which are hybridized varieties of old roses, being bred since 1867 and old roses, in existence even before the modern roses. Both types differ in terms of fragrance and size. You can grow these Different Types of Roses in garden beds, pots, patios, or pergolas. Want to grow roses in containers? Click here! Modern Garden Roses 1. Climbing Roses Popular Varieties: Fourth of July, Alchymist, May Queen, Eden, Dublin Bay, Rosa ‘Peace’...

Hectic lifestyle, in today’s face-paced life, may result in negativity in day to day life. You can, however, curb this down by plants that are proven by scientific research to impart positivity. Growing Indoor Plants for Anxiety and Depression is a great option to have a positive impact on your mental well being. Check out our article on best bedroom plants here Best Indoor Plants for Anxiety and Depression Aromatic Herbs 1....

Have a look at the top balcony gardens of November 2020 here Top Balcony Gardens of December 2020 on Instagram 1. Romantic Festive Balcony A post shared by ME Design (@medesignok) 2. Plant Lady’s Balcony A post shared by homeinsideout (@homeinside.out) 3. Christmas Balcony Decor A post shared by Sretna Mama (@sretnamama9) 4. Bohemian Balcony A post shared by Karin (@theurbangardeness) 5. Home Balcony Decor A post shared by @lifeedecor...

The color white brings peace and serenity with its subtle appearance and smell. This list of amazing Types of White Flowers can be a gorgeous centerpiece indoors or a fresh breath of air in your garden! Have a look at white flowers pictures from Instagram here Best Types of White Flowers Trees with White Flowers 1. American Elderberry Botanical Name: Sambucus canadensis USDA Zone: 3-10 Height/Spread: 8-12/4-6 feet Native to eastern North America, the American elderberry thrives in sunny areas....

There are few other houseplants that bring such calm, tropical vibes to your space as effortlessly as the Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum Spp.). Though this tropical perennial is fairly resilient, there are some common Peace Lily problems you may encounter. This article will help you identify the causes and fix them with ease. The most common Peace Lily problems are wilting foliage, browning leaves or leaf tips, yellow leaves, failure to bloom, and pest infestation....

This article offers 5 tips for pruning forsythia to maintain its vigor and attractiveness. Forsythia is an easygoing shrub for USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 8 that is best known for its bright yellow springtime flowers. And while we consider it to be a low-maintenance plant, left to its own devices, it may become a tangled mess of bare woody stems. In our guide to growing forsythia, we discuss everything you need to know about cultivation....

If you are looking for different Ways to Identify Houseplants, then you have arrived at the right place! Find out all about the best options here. Here’s everything you need to know about identifying a poisonous plant Best Ways to Identify Houseplants 1. Google Lens Simply snap a picture of the houseplant and open the picture using the Google lens. The app will provide all the details about the related plant!...

Information Does your indoor Aloe Vera smell awful? There are a number of different reasons this can happen, and many of them are able to be corrected if addressed early. In this article, gardening expert Paige Foley examines why your indoor Aloe plant may start to smell, and how to fix the problem once it arises. By Paige Foley Last updated: January 13, 2023 | 5 min read Aloe vera is a great plant to keep around the house and to start your houseplant collection....

Learn how to grow Honeycrisp apple tree. Honeycrisp apples are growing in popularity for their exceptional freshness, sweet taste and crisp and juicy flavor. They are a cross between “Macoun” and Honeygold” apples. USDA Zones— 3 – 9a Difficulty— Moderate Soil pH— 6 – 7 Propagation and Growing Honeycrisp apples If you are planning to grow honeycrisp apple tree, it is better to buy a grafted plant from nursery. Grafted trees are good annual bearers with increased productivity....

Don’t toss out your cyclamen after flowering, you can keep it for years to come! In this detailed guide I’ll tell you all you need to know about saving them after blooming, and give you tons of tips for the best aftercare success. Cyclamen is a popularly gifted winter plant that blooms around the holidays, but what do you do with it when it’s done flowering? Instead of throwing it away, use the tips in this guide to learn what to do with your cyclamen after flowering....

Spring cold frame tips: Clean! On a mild day, spring clean your cold frame tops! Whether glass or plastic, the sashes can eventually get grimy and giving them a quick wipe down will allow more light to reach your plants. More light = healthier plants and faster growth. Vent! Whenever the temperature climbs above 4 C (40 F), I crack open my cold frames to prevent heat build-up. Crops that are grown too warm will have soft foliage and be prone to damage if the mercury suddenly drops....

Peter Piper picked a peck of pepper. But first he had to plant the peppers, and so can you! In fact, it’s so easy to learn how growing bell peppers works that you’ll never have to pick peppers at the grocery store again. This makes them the perfect plant for veggie-loving, low-maintenance gardeners. Table of Contents Not only are they a great addition to any meal, but bell peppers are also very ornamental plants....

Caladiums are one of the best houseplants that you can grow for their stunning foliage full of colors. Learn everything about Growing Caladiums in Water to display them in style in vases! Here are the best types of Caladiums you can grow Caladium Plant Profile This tropical tuberous plant is loved for strikingly colorful foliage. Caladiums can be grown as annuals in summer during cool climates and the entire year as houseplants....

With this guide, you’ll stand a good chance of turning the tide against these irritating insects. You know the dread you feel when you see a few ants in your house, harbingers of an approaching onslaught? Where there are a few, many more are likely to follow. However, it’s possible to combat many of these invaders yourself, without enlisting the help of a professional exterminator. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

By Erin Marissa Russell and Matt Gibson The peach twig borer is one of the biggest pest problems for stone fruit orchards, attacking not only peach trees, but the trees of other stone fruits, such as nectarines, apricots, and plums. The peach twig borer wouldn’t be that big of a problem for fruit farmers if it was just a pest known for boring into the twigs and branches of stone fruit trees, as it is known to do....