Cashew nuts are easy to grow, but it requires a more specific environment and growing conditions. If you can provide that environment, then you can plant a cashew tree and enjoy the nuts and fresh fruits that are known as cashew apple. Botanical Name: Anacardium occidentale USDA Zones — 10 – 11 Other names — Maranon, Noix d’anacarde, Caju, Kaju, Mundiri, Kazu, Pajuil, Paringi mavu Wondering where do cashews come from?...
I also think it’s pretty amazing that most types require cross-pollination to bear fruit – but not with another tree of the same cultivar. Pyrus communis Being able to grow fruit in your own home orchard for a harvest right on your own property is a fascinating concept. When the fruit trees in question are pears, that adds extra intrigue. For one thing, they are the rare fruit that tastes far better if you don’t allow it to ripen on the tree....
The next time you bring a pineapple home from a grocery store, use its top wisely to grow a new plant and enjoy a fresh supply of your own! Here’s a simple step-by-step guide on How to Grow Pineapples at Home! Check out a brilliant hack to propagate cuttings easily at home here How to Grow Pineapples at Home 1. Get a Good Quality Pineapple To grow pineapples at home, getting a good quality, healthy, and ripe pineapple from an organic garden is important....
Sunflowers are a large flower that can grow to up to a meter in height and produces one large flower. However, when looking closely at this large flower it is visible that the head of the plant is composed of many flowers clustered together. The outer flowers are called florets and look like petals which are commonly yellow in color but can be orange, maroon, and various other shades. The inner flowers make up the central disk and are responsible for seed production....
This year, arm yourself against these marauding menaces with the knowledge of what to look for, how to prevent them from attacking, and what to do if you find pests on your plants. Broccoli is a satisfying plant to grow. While zucchini is prolific and leafy greens don’t take much effort, broccoli makes you work for it. But when you get it right, you’re rewarded with big, beautiful heads that taste all the better for having grown them yourself....
I enjoy eating them raw in salads or cooked in stir fries, and I especially love them fermented as sauerkraut. Brassica oleracea var. capitata Cabbage is one of my all-time favorite cool weather crops to grow in my garden. What is not to love about cabbage? Vibrantly colored, packed with nutrients, and quick to mature, these crunchy garden giants are a timeless classic that never seem to get old. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....
The phalaenopsis orchid is one of the most popular flowering plants in our homes, and for good reason. They bloom for months and will rebloom year after year if cared for correctly. But when your orchid sends up a new flower spike, it’s important to care for it correctly to make sure you get the most spectacular blooms. One of the most important things to do is to stake the orchid spike correctly to shape and protect the developing blooms....
If you’ve ever been to a Japanese Zen garden, you know there is so much that goes into its design. I’m always fascinated by their simplicity, their fluidity, and the attention paid to every element present. It’s no wonder temples are surrounded by them. Table of Contents Whether Zen rock gardens are your go-to or another type, it’s possible to make your own Zen garden or Japanese-inspired garden based on the principles of Zen Buddhism....
Nectarines are a fantastic addition to the home garden for their sweet tasty fruit with the added benefit of making beautiful trees. Growing a nectarine tree will decorate your garden with lovely fragrant pink blossoms in the spring, provide a mouthwatering scent of ripe nectarines during the summer, and present a fiery display signaling the start of fall. Table of Contents A nectarine is a smaller sweeter version of a peach with smooth skin....
You’ve recently started planting different plants and vegetable crops in your garden. You’re happy with how things are going, but you worry about a bug infestation. You know that they’re bound to appear at some point and you want to prepare yourself. You’ve heard ‘potato bug’ mentioned in gardening circles and you want to know more. You need to know how to deal with these pests that are considered harmful to your garden....
Showy milkweed (Asclepias speciosa) is well known as a host plant to monarch butterflies. This is especially true with social media movements and many organizations offering free milkweed seeds to help encourage the establishment of this perennial flowering plant. There are over 100 species of milkweed plants that are native plants in North America, so chances are that you’ll be able to find a native milkweed species to add to your butterfly garden!...
If you don’t know about the Tennessee State Fruit and how to grow it, then we are here to help you! How can you grow tomatoes from tomato slices? Find here Tennessee State Fruit In 2003, Tomato was designated as the official Tennessee State Fruit. Arkansas and Ohio recognize this fruit as their state symbol, too. Although Tomato is considered a vegetable but botanically, it is a fruit. Tennesseans take pride in their tomatoes and express their respect for the fruit each year during the growing season from June-October....
Daylilies originated in Asia, but have become so widely grown in the U.S., that in some places they are considered a weed. Indeed, like most weeds, they tolerate poor soils, drought conditions, blazing heat and frigid winters successfully. But before you compare them to the likes of dandelions and crabgrass, consider their many fine attributes. Daylilies have a lovely, mounded form and green strap-like foliage that looks attractive even when the plants aren’t in bloom....
They’re supposed to be easy to care for, so why is your spider plant dying? Your black thumb isn’t to blame; other factors are impacting the health of your spider plant. In this article, I’ll explain why spider plants don’t always thrive and what you can do about it. Why is my spider plant dying? Most spider plants suffer when they get too much or too little water, an overload of fertilizer or an insect infestation....
Coffee grounds are great for nitrogen-loving plants. Using it in the soil helps in reducing plant diseases and pests while improving water retention. Let’s have a look at the Houseplants That Love Coffee. Check out our article on using coffee grounds for gardening here How to Use Coffee for Houseplants Coffee grounds are a good source of nitrogen, encourage the growth of the beneficial microorganisms in the soil, and help plants that prefer acidic growing medium....
If you are wondering which Vegetables to Plant in Late Summer in Containers, here’s a tasty listicle you cannot afford to miss! Find out the best fast-growing fall vegetables for pots here Vegetables to Plant in Late Summer in Containers 1. Carrots Carrots can be planted in almost every climate (USDA Zones 3-11). Use a 10-12 inches deep pot ideal for growing most carrot varieties. Read more growing details here 2....
Shade ground covers make an excellent addition to low light areas. Whether you’re looking for something that can take light foot traffic, or simply want to cover the soil in your shade garden, you’ll find lots of options in this list. Ground cover plants are a simple way to add beauty to your shade garden. They’re just as useful in low light landscapes as they are in the full sun....
Don’t let the small space in your studio home stop you from growing more houseplants! Here are some Genius Space Saving Moves to Grow More Indoor Plants in Your Apartment. Have a look at some amazing Apartment balcony ideas here Genius Space Saving Moves to Grow More Indoor Plants 1. Book Shelf for Plants Put an old or new bookshelf to good use and showcase your plants in style! It only uses vertical space, and you can add it easily to your room....
by Matt Gibson The bathroom may not be the first place in your home that comes to mind when you envision an indoor container garden lush with houseplants. The warmth and humidity created by someone taking a shower provides a nice tropical environment, but when the shower is over and everyone is asleep, the bathroom can get dry and quickly. The tile or linoleum flooring and ceramic sinks or bathtubs many of us use also make the bathroom much chillier than the tropics when the shower isn’t running....
1. Map it Out You will need to create a plan of what needs to be done in the garden. If you go all in without knowing what to plant, how and where to do what, you will spend too much time glossing over the details. 2. Grow Plants with Similar Requirements Together Group plants according to their requirements at the right location, plants that require full sun or shade must be planted carefully together....
