The major reasons that this pest is so invasive are its enormous host range on plants, and its lack of natural enemies in the US. Lycorma delicatula If you live in the Mid-Atlantic, you have almost surely heard of the dreaded spotted lanternfly (SLF), known scientifically as Lycorma delicatula. This invasive planthopper originated from China, where it was observed and appeared in records dating as far back as the twelfth century....
Have you ever wondered just how to transplant seedlings? Starting seeds and transplanting them is an annual ritual. Depending on what you want to grow, a learning curve might be involved. There are plants that do fine when transplanted, and others that suffer transplant shock. And there are timings to remember too. Table of Contents The style of starting you use will also have bearing on how you transplant seedlings. Planting depth is also of importance....
Overwintering coleus is easy, and it’s a great way to save your favorite varieties year after year. In this post, I’ll show you how to keep the plants alive indoors over the winter, and give you tons of care tips too. Coleus is one of the most colorful plants for the garden or summer containers, and they add a wonderful tropical feel. They come in all kinds of color combinations too....
Growing thyme plant is easy! It more or less looks after itself as a low maintenance, high impact herb, and is perfect for the novice gardener. Table of Contents Thyme has a long and varied history. Derived from the Greek word thymus meaning courage, spirit and sacrifice, it was worn in battle by medieval knights as a symbol of their bravery. It’s been used throughout the ages from poultices, to plague posies, to the Victorians believing that carpets of wild thyme provided midnight dance floors for garden fairies!...
Those experienced in caring for chickens know about water-glassing eggs. It’s no wonder with how many eggs just one hen can produce in a week. Multiply the 5 to 6 eggs one hen lays by 6 or 7, and you’re working with 30 to 42 per week! Hens also experience a dip in egg production in the winter months, making eggs scarce when you may want them most. I know baking and using the oven in the winter months becomes important, as a way to feed the soul with good food and combat the cold with the oven warmth....
Information Are you considering setting up your home with the perfect Xeriscape landscaping design? If you are looking for the perfect landscape ideas to save water around your home, Xeriscaping is one of the best and most popular design types. Find out everything you need to know about this type of design, and what you can expect. By Jason White Last updated: December 23, 2022 | 12 min read Xeriscaping is a unique form of landscaping that focuses on water conservation and drought-tolerant plants that make the most of available resources in your space....
Information Are your succulents turning yellow, brown, or black? There are many factors that can cause plant discoloration, and most are treatable. In this article, gardening expert Paige Foley takes a deeper look at the most common reasons your succulent may be discolored, and what you should do next. By Paige Foley Last updated: December 6, 2022 | 8 min read Succulents are fun, easy-growing plants. They are the perfect addition to any indoor or outdoor plant collection....
Shrubs If you are trying to deadhead your hydrangeas for better blooms this season, you aren't alone! Deadheading is the art of removing spent blooms so that new ones can come and take their place. In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago walks through her top tips for properly deadheading this season. By Jill Drago Last updated: June 30, 2022 | 6 min read To deadhead, or not to deadhead… that is the question?...
I’ll be distilling the results of my own decades of seed-catalog browsing and vegetable growing experience here, and invite you to share my list of 13 of the best lima beans and butter beans for home gardeners. Choosing a lima bean variety or two to grow in my garden each summer makes me nostalgic for the sustenance gardeners of old. The folks of decades and even centuries past were probably so busy eking out every last seed to dry, pressure can, and freeze for their hungry families that they didn’t have the time to categorize what they grew in any detailed fashion....
1. With the deep gray and blue colored stones and pebbles implanted, this garden path idea is amazing. Just walk on it barefoot and it will do an acupuncture. 2. Look at this Japanese Garden path– rocks, colorful stones and small bridge, everything is complimenting each other and giving the place a serene ambiance. 3. Here’s one more idea for you. Big rounded stones pitched in the walkway, this is giving it a different look....
But my top favorite reason for loving fall? The beautiful way that the trees change color. As a dude from the Midwest with a ton of deciduous trees around, I can proudly say that my eyeballs are well and truly spoiled when the leaves start to switch shades. Autumn is my favorite season… it’s not even close. And fall is an ideal time for a grab bag of reasons: Halloween, longer nights, the cool-without-being-freezing-weather, and so on....
To give your garden a playful look, you need to be creative and what’s better than some offbeat planters made from unused home items hanging in line and beautiful plants trailing from them. 1. DIY Hanging Terrarium The DIY hanging terrarium planter is perfect for keeping indoors, and it looks awesome. With a few supplies and plants, you can do this without any difficulty following the steps. Visit this website and this ONE too, to learn everything....
Do you know that many tasty and healthy edible plants can be found among the common weeds? Wild Edible Weeds can turn an ordinary cuisine into an exquisite dish. They also have many medicinal properties! Let’s have a look at them! Check out our article on beneficial weeds in a garden here Which Parts of Edible Weeds are Best to Eat? The nutritional value of the plants depends on the vegetation period, so you should find out what is the best time to begin harvesting....
If you want to keep Plants in a Jar, then you can take ideas from these eye-catching pictures that we have lined up for you! Here are the best plants you can grow in vases and jars Pictures of Plants in a Jar 1. Silver Dollar Plant 2. Chinese Money Plant 3. Jade Plant 4. Oxalis 5. Pothos 6. Philodendron Cordatum 7. Lucky Bamboo 8. Aloe Vera 9. Donkey Tail Plant 10....
You must be familiar with dark green florets of broccoli on thick lime green stems. But do you know there are several varieties available that are skinnier, leafier, purple, white, spirally-pointed, and lime green? Sounds exciting? Time to discover some of the best Types of Broccolis! Check out our article on growing broccoli in pots here! Types of Broccoli For Home Growers Calabrese Calabrese forms a thick stem and 4-5 inches large central head with dark green, tight tiny buds, that gives an impression of a small tree....
Explore this list of Front Door Planters that you can take inspiration from to make your home exterior stand out and boost curb appeal! Have a look at some awesome Front Door Decor ideas with plants here Front Door Planters 1. Candelabra Flower Pot You can also make a similar one for yourself by taking help from here. 2. Hanging Plant Chandelier Watch this video to make one for your home entrance!...
Information Does it look like something took a bite out of your African Violets? These popular houseplants can become victims to many different pests that will dine on their tender foliage and beautiful blooms. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen examines the five most common pests that may eat your African Violets. By Liessa Bowen Last updated: January 4, 2023 | 4 min read African Violets are beautiful and popular houseplants....
Plants Curious which plants are native to the great state of Florida? In this article, we look at some of the most common plants that you'll find in the sunshine state. You'll learn about trees that are native to the area, as well as shrubs, and flowers that will do well in a similar hardiness zone. By Jason White Last updated: December 30, 2022 | 29 min read The ideal climate and growing conditions in Florida make it the perfect spot for plant life to thrive....
The next time you think about tossing the shells after eating pistachios, think again! We have some amazing Uses of Pistachio Shells in the Garden that’ll surely make you save them! Check out baking soda uses in the garden here Pistachio Profile Pistachio tree (Pistacia vera) is indigenous to the Middle East – this long-lived tree produces clusters of small red drupes that require hot, long, dry summers for proper ripening....
Balcony Watering Tips Opt watering at ground level. Avoid watering the foliage as it encourages the development of diseases. Use self watering containers, if your balcony is windy or south facing. It allows you to water less often. Incorporate water retaining granules in soil of your potted plants. They absorb water and release it slowly. This slows down the frequency of watering. Adopt mulching. It helps in retaining moisture. It is a quick and easy task in small garden on balcony or terrace....
