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I’d like to help you start growing this helpful legume in a way that assists you with your own garden needs, while steering clear of rookie mistakes made all too easily when you grow alfalfa for the first time. Medicago sativa If you mainly associate alfalfa with pellets for rabbits and guinea pigs, you’re in for a wonderful home gardening surprise. Along with being a food crop for livestock and pets, this plant shines as an easy-care, affordable cover crop, especially when planted in the fall....

The best thing to do with an infected plant is to purge it from your garden, so the disease will not spread. Phytoplasma Aster yellows is a devastating disease that can affect more than 300 plant species. And that only includes broad-leaved plants! Aster yellows also affects grain crops like wheat and barley. Without effective management, the disease can rapidly spiral out of control. Aster yellows is found throughout North America, Europe, and much of the world’s temperate zones....

Whether you’re growing chili or bell pepper, you can use these ingredients to make your plant produce productive and flavorful pepper fruits. Here are some fantastic tips to make pepper hotter 12 Things for Your Pepper Planting Hole 1. Bone Meal Adding bone meal at the time of planting peppers and chilies will slowly boost the phosphorus levels in the soil. This will help the plant to achieve good growth and fruit better....

by Matt Gibson With vertical gardens becoming all the rage in modern gardening design, it was only a matter of time before using shelving in the garden—and creating garden shelving out of repurposed items—became a trend. Well, that trend is here to stay, it’s sweeping across the world of gardening, and we are loving every fanciful design and terrific tip that comes along with it. We’ve been looking around for inventive and creative new ways to get your garden growing vertically, and we’ve found a whole lot of new options....

Have you ever been out working in your garden and suddenly discover you have a tiny bee sitting happily on your arm? These little creatures are sweat bees, and they likely think your sweat is delicious. But what exactly are sweat bees? Are they friend or foe? What do sweat bees do for us, and how do these wild bees survive without a hive? Are they going to eat your geraniums or your African violets?...

If you would like more tips on growing this evergreen houseplant, be sure to read our complete guide to growing and caring for Norfolk Island pine. Evergreen Norfolk Island pine trees (Araucaria heterophylla) make festive indoor displays during the holiday season, and are easy-care houseplants when the holidays are over. But don’t wait until after the festivities are over to begin a good watering routine for your conifer – you’ll want to start right away!...

QUESTION: Why are my Brussels sprouts not forming? Do I need to fertilize my Brussels sprout plants? -Gerry C ANSWER: Brussels sprouts need very fertile soil to perform well. Therefore, ample amounts of fertilizer applied one third before and two thirds after planting are needed for best results. Adding plenty of organic matter can replace half of the fertilizer requirements. Brussels sprouts are much more tolerant of drought than some garden veggies but they do require moist soil in summer in order to produce optimal sprouts....

Succulents are easy to grow–but, still–if you’re a supposed succulent murderer who can’t keep them alive, this post is for you. Start growing these 13 succulents that grow like a weed and get back your green thumb again. Check out our article on best soil for Succulents here Succulents that Grow like a Weed Many of the succulents in this list are aggressive growers in their ideal climate and if you live in such a place (warm and dry), avoid growing them on the ground, especially the ‘Mother of Millions‘ plant....

Information Are your bleeding heart plants struggling a bit this season, but you aren't quite sure why? These shade-friendly perennials can be sensitive, and susceptible to some common issues. In this article, gardening expert Paige Foley looks at the most common problems that may impact your bleeding hearts, and how to fix them! By Paige Foley Last updated: November 20, 2022 | 9 min read Bleeding hearts (Lamprocapnos spectabilis) are one of the first flowering plants to wake after a long winter....

Information Are you having some issues with your garden grown cabbage this season? Unfortunately, cabbage is one of the many veggies that can succumb to a variety of different garden problems. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey walks through the most common problems you might come across when growing cabbage. By Logan Hailey Last updated: October 3, 2022 | 13 min read For true coleslaw lovers or sauerkraut cravers, cabbage is more than just a bland green ball of leaves....

If you always wanted to know about the Best Perennial Flowers for Kentucky then you are at the right place! Pick the best one out from this exclusive list for your garden. Have a look at the best Perennial Flowers for Ohio here Perennial Flowers for Kentucky 1. Daisies Botanical Name: Bellis perennis USDA Zones: 4-8 Daisy is a great perennial flowering plant that can thrive in a hotter climate and full sunlight while keeping deer and rabbits away from your garden....

Want a pop of colors in your room with mesmerizing fragrance? Here are the most amazing Flowering Houseplants you can grow! Have a look at the most colorful houseplants you can grow here Best Flowering Houseplants Do note that all the plants on this list would really appreciate it if you keep them near a window so that they get their exposure to direct sunlight for 3-4 hours daily. 1. Begonia Botanical Name: Begonia...

This guide aims to help you narrow down your choices, whether you need something to add interest to the margin of your pond, or you want to add a tall, colorful accent to your garden from spring through fall. Part of what makes irises so fabulous as a collection of flowers is also what makes them a bit challenging. Namely, there are just so darn many excellent options out there....

1. Succulent Birdhouse Planter This birdhouse brimming with an assortment of different succulents’ cuttings can be your next idea to get an amazing look at the main door. The DIY tutorial is here! 2. DIY Gold Splatter Succulent Planters Let your creativity run wild with a good splatter paint session on basic succulent planters. Once planted, your succulents will look good like never before. The more of it is here!...

Unlike their close cousins’ Calathea, there aren’t many Types of Stromanthe available. To make it a little easy for you, we have included the best ones in the article! Here are the best types of creeping inch plant you can grow Best Types of Stromanthe Stromanthe stromanthoides, Stromanthe ramosissima, and Stromanthe boliviana are also some of the popular varieties but as they cannot be grown indoors, we have not included them on this list....

You can’t make a limited space garden looks bigger, but by some planning you can create an illusion. Let’s see, how? 1.If there is a lack of space in your garden, use foldable furniture. Foldable furniture is space saving, light and compatible; plus they come in variety. Reason: They don’t take much space and are easily movable, that’s why using foldable furniture is better. 2.Use large planters of cool colors instead of small, although large planters take more space but you can grow more combination of plants in them....

If you want your yard to stand out with lush green and dense carpet of grass and plants, use these Homemade Lawn Fertilizers. Learn How To Make Bone Meal Fertilizer At Home here Homemade Lawn Fertilizers 1. Epsom Salt Epsom salt contains two elements that boost lawn grass and its lushness-Magnesium and Sulfur. Magnesium is crucial for activating chlorophyll production and helping in the absorption of phosphorus and nitrogen, while sulfur helps plants to photosynthesize....

There are over 20 zinnia species in the wild. Only a few of these species are commonly grown in gardens, though due to the incredible popularity of these flowers, they have been bred into hundreds of different cultivars and hybrids. Zinnias are truly marvelous flowers, spectacularly colorful annuals that are incredibly easy to grow. And they come in a dizzying array of colors, shapes, and styles that the butterflies will love nearly as much as you do!...

Flowers Thinking of throwing some coffee grounds into your orchid potting mix? While coffee grounds can be used successfully as compost material, what about as a soil additive? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss examines if it's a good idea to use coffee grounds with your orchids, or if it's just another gardening tip you should skip. By Melissa Strauss Last updated: January 13, 2023 | 4 min read For a moment there, every coffee shop was doing it....

QUESTION: Are peanuts easy to grow? I think it would be fun to try and grow them because I’ve never attempted it, but I’m still mostly a beginner gardener. -Heather C. ANSWER: Yes, peanuts are easy to grow. The main thing is ensuring you have the appropriate amount of space. You should plant ten to twelve plants per person in your home and expect each plant to produce between twenty-five and fifty peanuts....