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There is no alternate to cacti and succulents when it comes to their watering requirements and tolerance to drought. This low maintenance nature is the reason why they’re popular houseplants. Check out our article on how to grow cactus from seeds here! Indoor Cactus These types of cactus include the ones that can tolerate medium to low-lighting conditions. Most of them are used to growing under the indirect sun and filtered sunlight, so if you are looking for having cactus indoors, you must choose one that’s tolerant of such conditions....

1. PVC Hydroponics Unit Build this hydroponic unit using PVC pipes to grow edibles. Check out the step by step article at Instructables! 2. Hydroponic Towers Hydroponic towers are a perfect solution for small space growers. Learn more about this here. Also Read: Genius Vertical Garden Ideas 3. Hydroponic Window Farm Create a productive hydroponic window farm out of plastic bottles, if you have a sunny window. Check out the step by step tutorial here....

Tired of insects hovering around your home and gardens? Don’t worry! You can keep them at bay without the use of any chemicals by growing these Bug Repellant Plants. Check out our article on spider repellant plants here Bug Repellant Plants 1. Mint Botanical Name: Mentha This fragrant herb has several medicinal properties and its scent acts as a natural bug repellent. It can deter ants, mosquitoes, and spiders away from your home or garden....

Shrubs Lilacs are fantastic plants, but they are fairly notorius for their preference of the shade. But did you know there are some varieties that are a bit more sun tolerant than others? In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros walks through her favorite lilac varieties that can handle full sun conditions. By Liz Jaros Last updated: July 5, 2022 | 9 min read When I’m considering a plant for a hot and sunny yard in a temperate climate (zones 3-7), I often reach for members of the lilac family....

Many people prefer a diverse and colorful garden, full of life and meaningful representations. Therefore it is no surprise that the twenty most popular garden flowers (listed below) are steeped with meaning and history. Any of these are good garden flowers and are sure to be enjoyed by anyone who passes through. Lily The colors of lilies are representative of many emotions. For example, orange represents hatred, yellow represents walking on air, and white represents purity....

Check out these out-of-the-box ideas on Old Coca Cola, and Pepsi Bottles Turned into Treasures in Garden. They are fun! Have a look at some awesome soda bottle garden ideas here Old Coca Cola and Pepsi Bottles Turned into Treasures in Garden 1. Coke Bottle Crate Planter This DIY will guide you into making a coke planter for petunia and other flowers! 2. Coca Cola Bottle Wind Chime Here’s an artistic, environmentally-friendly, and intricate wind chime using coke bottles for your garden....

Taking care of your plants can be time-consuming and expensive in the long run. If you want to save some bucks and enjoy more time in the garden, follow these amazing Cheats for Garden! Have a look at some amazing balcony homesteading ideas here Cheats for Garden Testing Soil 1. Check the Soil Texture for Free Gather up a small scoop of moist soil and make its ball. Poke your finger in the middle–if the soil is loamy and sandy, then it’ll crumble....

by Erin Marissa Russell When you grow a family favorite like green beans in your garden, you’re bound to have plenty of standby recipes to rely on when it comes to cooking up even the biggest harvest—but once your family is sick and tired of your standard preparations, it’s time to scan this list of new options for some fresh ideas. That’s where Gardening Channel comes in. We’ve pored over the most popular and tasty-sounding recipes on the web for green beans to bring you this list of 68 new dishes starring green beans to try....

By Bethany Hayes You know that you can grow and consume herbs to support your heart and gut health, but you might not realize you can take herbs for healthy eyesight as well. Too many people think that there is nothing that they can do to support their eyes; vision loss must be entirely genetic, so, therefore, you can’t change it, right? Wrong! Eye conditions happen slowly, with the changes being so small that you might not notice the difference at first....

Milk plays a vital role in the development of the human body and the same applies to plants! This might sound weird, but trust us, there are many important Milk Powder Uses in the Garden. Let’s have a look at them all! Check out the best Sugar Uses In The Garden Here! What is Milk Powder? Milk powder is a milk product derived from taking out the water content from milk....

by Erin Marissa Russell Wondering about Bacillus Thuringiensis (Bt) and how it works as a pest control in the garden? Here’s a guide to tell you all about this organic pest control method that uses a naturally occurring, soil based bacteria to kill insect larvae that are susceptible to it. Every gardener is familiar with the ongoing battle against pests of all kinds. You’ve worked hard planting and tending your garden, so it makes sense that you’d work just as hard to defend it....

Imagine walking through a garden along a winding gravel path. You settle down on the grass with a book, under the afternoon sun. Relaxing, wouldn’t you agree? Little else is as effective a stress buster as an aesthetically maintained landscape garden. If you love to unwind in your own patch of greenery, we are here to help you design your version of bliss. While the greenery is the key element, an essential complement is the hardscaping material you use to decorate....

A relative of the nettle, the aluminum plant is a lush house plant or a lovely low-lying plant in the subtropics. This evergreen perennial is admired for its silver and green foliage. Table of Contents While it can be slightly finicky about its environment, it’s generally an easy grower. A tropical plant by nature, it prefers warmer climates and higher humidity. But don’t let that finicky nature dissuade you from growing it!...

by Jennifer Poindexter Do you ever feel sorry for zucchini? It gets lumped in with squash on a regular basis. The reason being is that every zucchini is a type of squash. However, not every squash is a type of zucchini. This is why it can become confusing when growing zucchini in a garden. Most of the mistakes gardeners make with zucchini can apply to squash, but not every mistake for squash applies to zucchini....

Table of Contents Indoor growers enjoy an endless growing season, complete control over growing conditions, and the convenience of growing inside. This all sounds great, but too often we forget about grow room ventilation. My first attempts at indoor growing were plagued with problems. I had a fan set up, which I thought was sufficient to provide air circulation for my plants. I was wrong. Getting grow room ventilation right requires more than a corner fan....

Growing Roma Tomatoes is the best option if you are someone who loves bigger-sized fruits and like to store them for long. Here are all the details. Here are the best tips to grow tomatoes in pots What are Roma Tomatoes? It is hard to resist tomatoes, especially if grown at home. They’re rich red, meaty, and egg-shaped tomatoes and can be grown easily with moderate efforts and proper care....

Growing wasabi SPICE PROFILE • Names: Japanese horseradish • Latin: Eutrema japonicum (syn. Wasabia japonica) • Native to: Japan • Edible parts: Entire plant • Culinary use: Spicy, burning, hot mustard taste used for sushi GROWING CONDITIONS • Subtropical perennial • Mature plant tolerance 27–80° (-3–27°C); ideal range 45–65° (7–18°C) • Full shade; fertile, moist soil; pH 6.0–7.0 • Start from plantlets or seeds; 18+ months to harvest Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world in terms of weight....

Fall crops may also succumb to frost or freezes, which may cause ice crystals to form and break the cells in the plant tissue, leaving you with dead, inedible leaves. Leaf lettuce is one of the fastest-maturing vegetables you can plant in your garden or in a container. The seeds are inexpensive, too, and it’s quite simple to sow and maintain them. But all that convenience won’t mean much if you don’t pay close attention to when and how to harvest this type of Lactuca sativa....

If you take the time to collect cilantro seeds from your garden, you’ll never have to buy them again! They are one of the many types of seeds I harvest from my garden every year, and saving them could not be easier. Plus, you get a double bonus with this one, because the seeds are coriander. So, you can use them to fill your spice rack, and also keep some to plant again next year....

While they may not be the easiest plant to grow, they aren’t all that difficult either. You just need to be sure to give them a few specific conditions that they crave, including high heat and lots of humidity. Plerandra elegantissima There are some houseplants out there that take a bit of extra work to keep happy, but they’re so beautiful that they’re worth it. False aralia is one of those plants....