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Information Are your garden grown cucumbers running into some problems this season? Although they are hardy vining vegetables, cucumbers can run into several common issues. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey walks through the most common problems you'll likely run into when growing cucumbers this season. By Logan Hailey Last updated: November 14, 2022 | 11 min read Cucumbers are tender annuals that absolutely love the warmth and sunshine....

Pallet boards are cheap, and you can literally fence your whole garden without spending a lot! Sounds good? Here are some awesome DIY Pallet Fence Ideas you can use! Check out some really amazing pallet projects for gardeners here DIY Pallet Fence Ideas 1. Easy Pallet Fence Patio Surround Here’s a detailed blog on how to make this easy pallet fence patio surround using 3×2 pallets. 2. Halloween Fence From Pallets Here’s a fun idea to make a Halloween-themed fence using 6-foot fence pickets and a bunch of pallets....

These Indoor Succulent Garden Ideas will give you all the inspiration you need to exhibit them beautifully anywhere in the home for a colorful vibe! Here are the Best String Succulents that Hang Indoor Succulent Garden Ideas Some of the Indoor Succulent Garden Ideas mentioned here might give you an outdoor vibe but you can easily replicate them indoors. Most of them are small sized, which makes them perfect for tabletops, shelves, windowsills, or practically anywhere!...

Houseplants Variegated houseplants can add character to just about any indoor garden. Some varieties of variegated indoor plants are also highly sought after due to the rarity of the species, and their unique looks. In this article, we take a look at our favorite indoor plants with variegated leaves, with names and pictures of each! By Jason White Last updated: October 7, 2022 | 22 min read Houseplants with variegated leaves are some of the most stunning and unique plants you can have in your home....

Instagram has become one of the most stellar social sites where you can get some really neat ideas! For this reason, we dig out some of the best Indoor Plants in Living Room Ideas, if you like these ideas, don’t forget to follow these Instagram accounts for more updates. Check out our article on funky garden ideas from Instagram here Instagram Living Room Decor Ideas 1. The Dubai Windowsill A post shared by Green and Sassy (@greenandsassy)...

Who hasn’t admired a stately mansion ensconced in Boston ivy, Parthenocissus tricuspidata, or a country cottage nestled in Virginia creeper, P. quinquefolia? Vines are plants with long stems that cascade, climb, or creep. Some grow so big and old that they earn world record status, like the 240-year-old grapevine that fills a conservatory in Hampton Court Palace, London, England, and the 127-year-old Sierra Madre, California Chinese wisteria that spans an acre....

QUESTION: My potato plants are not flowering. How do I know when to harvest them? Do potato vines have to flower before harvesting? Or does it depend on the type of potato? -Matt G ANSWER: Don’t worry if your potato plants aren’t producing blooms. The flowers are not needed in order for the plants to grow delicious tubers underground. Instead, the blossoms are linked to production of the small, green above-ground fruits that resemble tomatoes....

Gardening with children is so much fun! Some of my favorite childhood memories involve gardening with my grandparents. Tasting chives and carrots fresh from the garden bed was truly something that gave me the inspiration to garden today. Most kids can get something out of gardening, and tasting that fresh produce is a great way to involve them in that process. Table of Contents You probably already know the benefits of time spent in the yard and away from the couch, including those to the immune system and mental space....

The flowers last about 16 hours, but open successively. Capparis spinosa I’m always interested in growing plants that offer a solid ROI. And while plants that offer a lovely flower or an unusual leaf shape in exchange for my work in cultivating them are nice, even better is a plant that rewards with something I can put on the dinner table. And the caper bush fits this bill to a T....

by Matt Gibson Crabapple trees add color and beauty to any lawn or landscape they inhabit. Usually grown for ornamental purposes, crabapples catch the eye with brilliant colors from both their flowers and their foliage. Along with apples, the deciduous crabapple tree belongs to the malus genus, and like apples, certain varieties of crabapple tree also produce a very tart, but very edible fruit. Many species of crabapple trees make apples that are too tart for most palates, leading to their use in jellies and preserves, as sugar tends to tame the tartness....

Everyone knows the olive, a staple of cocktails and great in salads. But have you ever considered growing olives yourself? Perhaps more importantly, is an olive a fruit or a vegetable? Table of Contents Most people seem to consider them to be vegetables. But those black olives on tree branches are most definitely a fruit. They develop in a range of colors: purple, green, dark brown, black, and even pink! Both dwarf olive trees and regular ones originated from western Asia and spread down the coast of the Mediterranean Sea....

Growing Potatoes in Containers is easier than you think. All they need is a little extra care to produce a good harvest. If you too want to enjoy these tasty veggies, learn How to Grow Potatoes in Pots! Learn how to grow potatoes from store-bought potatoes here Potato Plant Profile Potatoes are a popular vegetable and take an essential spot in almost every cuisine globally. It grows as underground tubers on herbaceous annuals and can easily be cultivated in home gardens....

If you’re growing tea, damask, gallica, alba, or other types of Old Garden roses, then you know that they need a special touch. I know what you’re thinking: yet another thing you have to do to take care of your roses?! Isn’t all the pruning, deadheading, pest control, and disease prevention enough?! Don’t worry, this task is easy and not everyone even has to do it. Mounding is a common practice, especially in areas that are a bit chillier than roses prefer....

As air plants do not require soil to grow, fertilizing air plants is one of the most prominent questions of first-time growers. If this is your query too, this article will serve all the solutions. Learn How to Fertilize an Air Plant in the correct way! Have a look at the mini vertical garden ideas with air plants here How To Fertilize an Air Plant The best way to do that is by misting or soaking the air plant in a solution of fertilizer and water....

As air plants do not require soil to grow, fertilizing air plants is one of the most prominent questions of first-time growers. If this is your query too, this article will serve all the solutions. Learn How to Fertilize an Air Plant in the correct way! Have a look at the mini vertical garden ideas with air plants here How To Fertilize an Air Plant The best way to do that is by misting or soaking the air plant in a solution of fertilizer and water....

Figuring out how to get rid of indoor plant bugs is extremely frustrating, and it can be very difficult to control houseplant pests. In this post, I’ll show you how to identify the most common pests. Then you’ll learn how to get rid of bugs on houseplants naturally, and get tons of tips for how to keep bugs off indoor plants, for good. One of the biggest frustrations an indoor gardener can face is finding bugs on a beloved houseplant....

Getting rid of mealybugs on houseplants can be tough, but it’s not impossible! Follow these tips and treatment methods to kill them, and learn how to prevent mealybugs from ever coming back! If you see what looks like white fluffy cotton on your houseplant, then it’s a sure sign that you have a mealybug infestation. Booo! Mealybugs are clever little devils, they like to hide and then come in for the sneak attack....

Starting cactus from seeds is an inexpensive growing method that will only cost a few cents per plant. This will allow you to give them away as gifts and share them with friends too! Here is everything and more you need to know on How to Grow Cactus from Seeds! Check out our article on best fertilizer for cactus here Getting Seeds Seeds of your choice can be purchased from any garden supply center, nursery, online, or harvested from a cactus in bloom....

The good news is that with a pinch of creativity and a dash of careful setup, anyone can train cantaloupe to grow vertically on a trellis of nearly any type. Wouldn’t it be nice if we all had gardens so big that we could give the cantaloupe their own big old patch to spread their vines? If you do have a garden that large, I am sincerely glad. The thought of a massive melon patch is immensely cheering....

This was the flower for me, I remarked as I crushed the oils from the flower petals between my fingers and savored the smell that lingered. The first time I was introduced to chamomile flowers, I was floored. I walked into the raised garden beds of a property where I would be working and was delighted by the array of ground cover flowers, prolifically growing vegetables, and leafy herbs. Out of the two dozen or so plants that were growing, one stood above all of the others....