If you want to ensure that your climbing tomato plants get all the support they need, then here are some awesome DIY Tomato Cage and Stake Ideas you can use! Check out some great cucumber trellis ideas here DIY Tomato Cage and Stake Ideas 1. DIY Tomato Trellis With a little bit of money, a little bit of work, and a little bit of space, you can create this tomato trellis....
1. DIY Patriotic Sign How many times have you said the pledge in school? At least a hundred times for sure? And yet, you forget, right? Well, this chic “pledge of allegiance” board is a bold reminder of the amazing nation you live in, as well as the flag that is used to represent it. The DIY idea is available here! 2. Plastic Cup Twirlers This elegant 4th of July decor DIY idea isn’t difficult....
The purpose of this article is not to discourage you from growing houseplants but to make you aware of some of the popular and common houseplants toxic to dogs. Labeled as mildly, moderately, highly, and very highly poisonous. We believe a dog is a curious animal, especially when it’s young (puppy). Extremely argus-eyed in its quest and if your dog has a tendency to look for something to nibble on then this list of poisonous plants for dogs will help you....
Information Are your African Violets struggling to bloom this season? There are a few common reasons that this can happen. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen looks at the different issues that may prevent your African Violets from blooming to their fullest potential. By Liessa Bowen Last updated: December 20, 2022 | 5 min read African Violets are one of the most widely recognizable houseplants around. They are beautiful little plants that are commonly available for purchase at garden centers, nurseries, and even grocery stores....
Looking for ways to make gardening more interesting? Have a look at these Strange Plant Tricks for Clever Gardeners that can come in handy! Check out some clever gardening tricks to save money here Strange Plant Tricks for Clever Gardeners 1. Have Free Houseplants from Food Scraps You can increase your plant collection at zero cost by using food scraps! Use scraps from herbs, fruits, and veggies—for example, you can grow an awesome tropical houseplant by using a top of pineapple, or you can plant celery from its base....
Plants Are you thinking of planting some salvia in your garden, but aren't quite sure if they will return each season or not? Depending on your hardiness zone, the answer to this question can vary. Keep reading to find out if Salvia is considered annual, biennial, or perennial plant! By Jason White Last updated: November 2, 2022 | 5 min read Salvia is a popular plant for both flower and culinary gardens....
by Erin Marissa Russell Looking for the best ways to buy cheap land for a homestead? Once you’ve decided to buy a homestead, the next step is to find the right piece of land—and part of finding the right piece of land is finding a piece of land for the right price. Here, we’ll explain the best ways we know to buy cheap land for your homestead. Craigslist: Although this option can be somewhat hit or miss, you don’t want to skip it....
QUESTION: Can I grow carrots from a carrot? What’s the best way to regrow carrots? -Phillip S. ANSWER: A carrot planted in the ground will not produce another carrot in its root system, but it will produce a carrot plant, which, if provided with ample water, light and temperatures below 50 degrees F, will grow small white flowers and small brown seeds. To plant a whole carrot in the ground to grow a carrot plant, just place the carrot into the soil about 1/2 inch below the surface....
Do Elderberries Grow in Arkansas? Well, the straight answer to this question is yes, but you definitely need to know more about it! Elderberry Plant Profile Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) is an indigenous shrub or small tree that occasionally grows up to 16-20 feet tall. Hardy to USDA Zone 4-9, it grows clusters of red to blue-black berries in the late summer. Raw berries give a bitter taste and are used in jam, syrup, or wine....
Once your tomatoes are growing well, you may wonder what else you can do to keep them healthy. Many gardeners focus on fertilizers as a growth enhancer for their tomatoes. This usually works, but there is a better focus for what your tomato plants really need if they are to thrive and give maximum yields. When to Fertilize Tomatoes The absolute best time to fertilize is before the tomatoes are even planted....
But there are a few diseases out there that can harm your mums, resulting in a pathetic, wilted mess. And one of them is a real challenge to address. Chrysanthemums are tough plants that are known for being maintenance-free, and it’s hard to even imagine them dying from some disease. So when they start to look a bit sad and wilty, it’s easy to assume that you’re to blame, and maybe you’ve done something wrong as a gardener....
I’m sure I sound like I’m the head of the cast-iron plant fan club here, but it’s really hard not to love a plant that keeps on truckin’ no matter what’s thrown at it. Aspidistra elatior Cast-iron plant might sound like a strange name for a tropical evergreen, but once you realize how exceptionally tough this plant is, you’ll understand the label. Aspidistra elatior is incredibly tolerant of neglect. Drought barely phases it, low light isn’t a problem, and a lack of fertilizer is no big deal....
This is the plant I had in mind! And we’ve got all the info on it below, from how to propagate it to how to use your harvest. Hyssopus officinalis Want to play a little game? Name a plant that boasts the ability to do wonders in the kitchen while bringing beauty to the garden and attracting bees, birds, and butterflies, and that is simultaneously hardy, adaptable, and easy to grow....
Are you ready to learn how to grow pot marigold? Here’s what I’ll cover: Calendula officinalis On late summer mornings, one of my favorite rituals is to wander through my garden, and pick a few of the vibrant pot marigold flowers to make into a refreshing tea. Each day I am pleasantly surprised to see a collection of new buds developing on my plants. An herb that keeps on giving, the showy flowers of calendula bloom well into the fall....
When I first started gardening, I really wanted to try making my own compost, but I didn’t have a lot of money to invest in a fancy bin. So I made my own DIY compost bin for free using materials I found in my garage, and you can too! This easy project doesn’t take much time, and will get you set up to start mixing your own black gold right away....
Vegetables Potatoes are a staple vegetable for many families across the world. They are also some of the most widely grown. But growing potatoes successfully is almost an art, rather than a science. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey examines each step you should take when you plant, grow, and care for potatoes in your garden. By Logan Hailey Last updated: October 24, 2022 | 23 min read Plain old potatoes may not seem like the most exciting crop to grow in your garden....
In this guide, we’ll focus on winter-sowing flowers so you can save precious space on your window sills and countertops – and precious time in the garden. Those of us in cold USDA Hardiness Zones 2 through 5 seem to have the gardening odds stacked against us. We must meticulously plan our gardens because our growing seasons are so short. We often spend much of the late winter and early spring months nurturing seeds and seedlings indoors....
Watering Air Plants can become a tricky business especially if you are among those who believe that air plant only needs air to survive. The reason behind them being called Air plants is because they do not require soil not because they can survive without water. So now if this misconception is clear let us know more about How to Water Air Plants. Should You Water Air Plants? In their natural habitat, air plants absorb moisture from the surrounding air....
Garden carts are an essential part of every gardener’s toolkit. So why don’t you have one yet? Table of Contents If you’re a fan of efficiency like me, you know that loading up all of your garden tools, supplies, and soil in a garden cart and then hauling them out to the garden makes a lot more sense than lugging them all out one-by-one. I don’t know about you, but I’m a lazy gardener....
Also known as “spring mix,” mesclun is a blend of a number of different varieties of leafy vegetables that are first to sprout early in the season, sometimes mixed with flavorful herbs like sorrel, fennel, cilantro, and chives. Going for the gold has its appeal in certain circles, but as a diehard vegetable gardener, I prefer to go for the green. Or, more accurately, the greens. And one way I like to conveniently and inexpensively enjoy quite a few homegrown leafy vegetables at the peak of freshness, long before most other types of produce are ready for picking, is by growing mesclun....
