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Flowers Are you trying to deadhead your coneflowers this season, but aren't quite sure where to start? Deadheading is fairly straightforward, but can take a bit of practice. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago takes you through five simple steps for deadheading your echinacea this season! By Jill Drago Last updated: December 5, 2022 | 6 min read Is your garden jam packed with bright and happy coneflowers? In the summertime these perennial beauties fill gardens with colorful daisy-like flowers that are not only beautiful but attract a variety of birds and other pollinators to your gardens....

In our guide to growing Shasta daisies, we provide all you need to know to cultivate them at home. The Shasta daisy, Leucanthemum x superbum, is a summer to fall bloomer for USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 9. It’s a member of the Asteraceae family that contains asters, chrysanthemums, and sunflowers. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

Cabbage worms are a huge problem for many gardeners, and they can be very destructive little buggers. I know first hand that controlling garden pests can be super frustrating! But there’s no reason to reach for the toxic chemical pesticides to get rid of cabbage worms. You can easily do it organically. Once you understand how they multiply, the plants they love the best, where they come from, what they look like, and the signs to look out for, it will be much easier to control cabbage worms....

Don’t get me wrong – I absolutely love fiddle-leaf figs, and I understand their appeal. They’re just quite particular about what they like and don’t like. But they’re hard to beat if you want a plant that makes a serious statement in your home or office. Ficus lyrata You’ve seen it in stylish hotel lobbies and on the Instagram accounts of the trendiest designers. It’s the hard-to-miss, oh-so-dramatic fiddle-leaf fig, also known as the banjo fig, or the lyre leaf tree....

Just as the sky fades to a light blue as the sun rises, so do the flowers. Cichorium intybus Do you know how to identify common chicory? I’d forgive you for blithely walking past a patch of chicory growing on the side of the road. Ungainly until its brilliant daisy-like, sky blue blossoms emerge, it rarely garners a second look. Once the blooms come out, it’s a different story. It’s as if the pale violet blue of the sky just before sunrise has been captured and preserved in the flowers of this humble herb as they start to open....

Collard greens are well loved in other parts of the world too, with several African nations favoring the vegetable, as well as Brazil, Portugal, and the Kashmir region of Pakistan and India. Brassica oleracea var. acephala There may be no vegetable more closely associated with the American South than collard greens. Oh, wait, well, except maybe okra. Regardless of which veggie is the most “Southern,” it’s not without reason that collards are the state vegetable of South Carolina, and cities in Georgia celebrate the collard green with annual festivals!...

How to Grow Plants on Balcony 1. For good drainage, use best quality potting soil and mix perlite in it, instead of adding gravels and pebbles in the bottom of pot. If growing plants that prefers alkaline soil, use limestone (including marble) for drainage in the bottom as this type of drainage is good for plants that grows in higher pH level. 2. Grow balcony plants on good potting mix or rich soil, enriched with slow release organic fertilizers, also include hydrogel crystals if you have a windy balcony or you don’t want to water plants frequently, as it absorbs water and prevents soil from drying out early....

USDA Zones– 4 – 10 Difficulty– Easy to Moderate Other Names– Chenopodium quinoa (Scientific Name), Quinua, Quinua, Kiuna Quinhua, Huauzontle, Huauthili and Nuttall’s goosefoot, Quinoa is an annual plant it is cultivated for grains. Grown for over 5000 years and was part of the staple diet of pre-Columbian civilizations. Today, it is consumed as an alternative to rice. It is an edible plant acknowledged for its high nutritional value. Propagation and Planting Quinoa Growing quinoa is possible from seeds....

By Jennifer Poindexter Ornamental trees are a wonderful way to add color, beauty, and shade around your home. Understanding which trees are the best option for your yard and how to grow them is vital information to have prior to planting. One tree you might be interested in adding to your landscape is the golden rain tree. This is a vibrant tree due to its production of yellow blooms. If this sounds like a tree you might be interested in, ensure you know how to grow it prior to planting....

Don’t despair! It’s no big deal, this just means you should probably plant a few extras so that you have more than you want. And if more take off than you expect, they make a lovely gift. You know how sometimes you have a plant that just seems to do exceptionally well in your garden? Or you fall in love with a neighbor’s rose bush? Or maybe a rose you love is entering its senior years?...

You may be wondering why you would need or want to release ladybugs in the first place. Well, there are tons of benefits of having them in your garden, and they are voracious predators. They eat hundreds of undesirable bugs, and help keep your garden free from plant-eating insects. Adding ladybugs into your yard is a great way to increase their population. They will get to work decimating the bad bugs for you right away....

You must be generating enough food waste and leftovers every day that you can utilize to make your own compost. You can use it to feed your plants–the best organic fertilizer. And on your balcony, you don’t have to worry about rodents and other pesky animals getting into your compost, other than your pets. Also Read: Best Composting Tips If you believe composting is a messy job that produces a foul odor and not suitable for balcony gardeners, the fact is, it’s no messier than regular gardening and the smell is easily contained....

Information Are you starting a garden, either organic or non-organic, and aren't sure if you should use Neem Oil with your plants? Neem oil has many benefits that you can consider, but what does it do when it comes to gardening? In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey takes a look at neem oil and if it's safe to use both in traditional gardens, or if you are gardening organically....

What is the best potting soil for jade plants? I get asked this question so much that I finally decided to write a post about it. So in this article you’ll find all you need to know about how to choose the perfect mix for Crassulas. Jade plants are easy to care for, but they require a specific type of soil in order to thrive. If you’re not careful about what kind of potting mix you choose, your jade plant might end up dying on you....

Are you a gardening enthusiast who always looks for trees and shrubs with pink flowers? Then, this list of Pink Flower Names is undoubtedly going to help you pick some of the best ones for your garden! Best Pink Flowers 1. Wax Begonia Botanical Name: Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum It offers a long flowering period from summer till the early winter with pink petals and matching bronze stems. In warm climates, you can expect it to flower year-round....

If you’re worried that pruning plants is too complicated, or you’re going to mess it up and kill something, then you’re in the right place! Pruning plants can be an intimidating topic for new gardeners, and it seems to be one of those things that really stresses people out. But don’t worry! I am going to make this super easy for you. Whether it’s trimming trees, deadheading flowers, or thinning out plants, I’ll walk you through it all step by step....

We talk a lot about the root knot nematode, and that’s because this microscopic parasite can do a lot of damage to your plants. It’s not easy to determine if you’re battling against them, and yet your plant will suffer its effects. Table of Contents So let’s discuss what these itty bitty parasites are, and what they actually do. We’ll go over methods to try to eliminate them from your yard, and talk about the differences between good nematodes and bad ones....

It’s all about learning the correct methods for each type and variety of plant. There are distinct differences and the answer lies in what all good gardeners already know: Understand each and every one of your plants and what they need to thrive. When to prune, how to prune, where to prune? There’s no other task that strikes fear into the heart of most amateur gardeners as does the subject of pruning plants....

Let’s take a look at a few of our favorite onion varieties that will grow well in your garden, so you can pick the best cultivars to meet your personal taste preferences. There are so many different kinds of onions to choose from. Some are delicious when they’re picked early, lending a subtle flavor to salads and stews, while others prefer to remain in the soil for a full growing season and store well in cool, dry temperatures....

The best thing about Silver Vines is they are straightforward to grow and care for, and it is identical to regular Pothos in many ways. Learn more about Scindapsus Varieties in the article! Learn about Growing Ornamental Pepper Vine here Best Scindapsus Varieties Here are some of the best-known Scindapsus Varieties! 1. Scindapsus Pictus argyraeus This is the most common Scindapsus Varieties and is also called Argy. With dark green leaves and tiny splotches and speckles in silver, it looks spectacular in every type of home decor....