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QUESTION: Will mushroom compost burn plants? I saw some at the garden center and was thinking of trying it out in my garden this year. – Ursula E GARDENING CHANNEL REPLIES: Yes, mushroom compost can definitely burn plants. To understand why this occurs, you must first understand what mushroom compost actually is. Gardeners typically use mushroom compost as a base in their soil to release nutrients to their plants over the course of the growing season....

If you ever wanted to bring a water garden indoors but stopped due to lack of space–try these tabletop water garden ideas and have these cute miniature centerpieces for decor. Check out our article on gorgeous Table Top decoration ideas here DIY Table Top Water Garden Ideas 1. A Water Garden in Glass Cup A glass cup will offer a great place to grow water lettuce, water hyacinth, duckweed, and fairy moss!...

Information Are your peppers struggling to grow this season? If so, you've come to the right place! There are a number of different reasons why your peppers may have stunted growth. In this article, gardening expert and former farmer Sarah Hyde walks through the most common reasons your peppers may not be growing, and how to fix it! By Sarah Hyde Last updated: October 10, 2022 | 9 min read Peppers bring color to the garden and spice to the kitchen....

There’s nothing that I can grow in my vegetable patch that reminds me of the coming winter in quite the same way as garden-fresh sprouts, roasted with some balsamic vinegar and pine nuts. There’s a lot to love about the arrival of cool weather. Cozy sweaters and fuzzy slippers come out of storage, warming up next to a real fire in the fireplace becomes an option… and there are brussels sprouts....

They also make striking additions spilling over the side of containers and retaining walls, creeping in rockeries, trimmed into fanciful topiary, stabilizing banks and slopes, and in xeriscapes. With pretty spring flowers, beautiful greenery, fantastic fall colors, and bright red berries, cotoneaster is an easy and reliable performer with great versatility. Different species provide varying architectural forms, making these shrubs wonderfully adaptable throughout the garden and landscape. Creeping and prostrate types are low-growing and are typically used as ground covers....

You must already be aware that air plants are epiphytes, which means they don’t require soil to grow. If that isn’t enough, the absence of visible roots makes these plants even more interesting! But hang on, before you buy some of them, learn about some of the best Types of Air Plants in this list. 1. Tillandsia ionantha Commonly known as the sky plant, it’s one of the most popular air plant varieties....

by Erin Marissa Russell Thinking of growing eggplant this season and wondering how to put it all to use in the kitchen? Never fear, because we’ve put together 29 different ways to use it. Eggplant is one of those vegetables that has a bad culinary rap—though that negative reputation is entirely undeserved. (Also in this camp: Brussels sprouts.) As is usually the case when people think they don’t like a particular vegetable, eggplant has suffered from maltreatment in the hands of cooks who didn’t know how to make it shine....

You don’t always have to keep plants on the floor to enjoy the greenery indoors. Hanging them by the wall is also an option, and in this way, you can also save your plants from your pets. Here are some great ideas for modern wall decoration Wall Hanging Plant Decor Ideas 1. Rope Wall Planters A simple yet effective approach, you can use ropes to hang planters of your choice on walls to grow different plants....

Flies can be a cause of nuisance, both indoors and outdoors in summers and when the weather is hot and humid. Especially house flies, because they are the most commonly found flies, but there are others as well. No matter which type of fly infestation you are dealing with, these 34 Ways to get rid of Flies will help you. Check Out Our Article on Getting Rid of Ants here Best Ways on How to Get Rid of Flies 1....

Flowers Looking for some purple perennial flowers to add some color to your flower garden this season? Finding the right balance of color for your flower garden is important to almost every gardener, especially when you have so many options available to choose from. In this article, we take a look at our favorite purple perennial flowers that you can plant in your garden this season. By Jason White Last updated: January 10, 2023 | 25 min read Choosing the right colors for your garden is crucial to your design and the overall feeling you’re going for....

The succulents are an impeccable option for decorating a house. They are easy to maintain and very suitable to participate in many DIY projects for your interior and exterior space. There are so many species of succulents too. Therefore, you can enjoy beautiful combinations too. To successfully grow succulents, you just need to follow some simple rules. There must be well-drained succulent potting soil. However, there are a lot of succulent planter ideas given here in which the planters have less or no drainage....

When I made my first raised beds, these are a few tips I gathered, as well as things I wish I had thought about beforehand. Things to think about when preparing a raised bed garden What size will it be? Raised beds are generally three to four feet wide by about six to eight feet long. This allows you to easily reach into the raised bed from the side to plant and dig and weed, without having to step into the garden where you risk compacting the soil....

by Erin Marissa Russell If you’re looking to attract more birds to your garden (and who isn’t?), there are few more effective ways to draw our avian friends in than adding a birdbath to your yard. To help you get the most bang for your buck, in this article we’ve outlined some of the most important guidelines and tips to get your birdbath set up right and maintain it well so you can keep the birds in your yard happy....

Peace lilies are mildly poisonous to cats, although the compounds they contain are fortunately not as toxic as those of true lilies. Just imagine: You are at home relaxing with your lovely houseplants and your wonderful kitty when suddenly, she starts yowling. Of course, you immediately rush into action and try to discover what’s wrong. You notice that chunks are missing out of your peace lily plant (Spathiphyllum spp.). Uhoh....

Let’s find out. We’ll take a look at the following: You know the old saying, don’t cry over split tomatoes? Or something like that… Tomatoes commonly split on the vine, creating an open gash. But are these still safe to use and eat? We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Why Do Tomatoes Split? Fruits may split while they’re growing due to changes in their hydration status....

QUESTION: Can I grow lettuce indoors? What growing conditions will the plants need indoors? -Ken P. ANSWER: You can grow lettuce indoors and enjoy homegrown salad greens all year long. Lettuce should ideally get 10 to 12 hours of sunlight each day, so it grows best in a south-facing window. The spot where you grow lettuce indoors should also be free from heat sources, drafts, and the danger of interference from pets or small children....

Our Task-by-Task Container Gardening Tip List To make this container gardening tip list as simple as possible, we’ve divided our most useful tips into sections that follow the growing season. You’ll learn how to plant and grow a beautiful and productive container garden, filled with flowers, herbs, vegetables, fruits, and more, simply by following these snippets of useful and practical advice. Tips for selecting the best containers Garden containers can be made from many different materials....

When it comes to bacterial and fungal diseases in the garden, there isn’t much you can do in terms of treatment other than throwing out the plant’s infected parts. Fortunately, for gardeners, you can take preventative measures to stop a disease before it spirals out of control. One of the products you can use is copper fungicide. It’s safe to use for organic gardening, but there are some precautionary measures to take when you use it....

Usually, this development occurs in the spring or summer, when the plants are actively growing. Is that a flower bud on my rubber tree? I understand why you’re here, because not so long ago, I found myself asking the same question. Everyone on the planet who owns one of these houseplants seemingly asks this at some point, particularly if they are not familiar with the growing habits of plants in the ficus, or fig family....

People have been growing collard greens for centuries on every continent. They are known as a staple in the US south. Tour any kitchen garden in the south, and you’ll find collard greens growing there. They are delectable, just as much as their vegetable counterpart kale, which has gained popularity in the US in recent years. Table of Contents It’s a wonder they’re so popular because they tend to attract a lot of pests....