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Vertical gardens are a popular trend right now, and I’m a huge advocate! Many people start growing vertically by adding a few trellises or stakes in their garden to support their vining plants. But these days we can break the mold of traditional vertical gardens, and grow plants in fun and exciting ways! In this post, I share 15 of my favorite vertical gardening ideas to help inspire you. The best part is that these aren’t just pretty pictures....

Plants Utah is a beautiful state with several diverse microclimates. This can make choosing the perfect perennial plants a bit of a challenge, given the climate variables. In this article, we take a look at our favorite perennial plants that are perfect for Utah gardens, regardless of where you reside in the state. By Jason White Last updated: November 19, 2022 | 11 min read Perennials are perfect for any gardener who doesn’t want to re-plant every spring....

The tropical rain forests of South America hold a treasure when it comes to plants that are beautiful, exotic, and can make for great houseplants. Have a look at the most amazing South American Indoor Plants you can grow! Here are America’s most popular houseplants! Best South American Indoor Plants 1. Begonia Botanical Name: Begonia Native Areas: Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, and Uruguay Native to South Africa, Asia, Central, and South America, begonia is the most popular plant for shady spots due to its colorful foliage and ornamental flowers....

by Jennifer Poindexter Have you ever heard of bitter herbs? They’re sometimes mentioned in health articles and were mentioned in the Bible as well. If you’re unfamiliar, bitter herbs are a type of herb with a bitter flavor. They sometimes provide a variety of health benefits and hold religious value as well. Whatever your reason for wanting to grow this type of herb, they are simple enough to grow around your home....

3 pitfalls of planting seeds too early: Too little light – Those who rely on a sunny windowsill to start their seeds would be wise to wait until a little longer for seed sowing. Most plants need at least 10 hours of light in order to grow well, and in January, much of the Northern Hemisphere receives less than that. In my Nova Scotia garden, I only get about nine hours of light in early to mid-January....

Houseplants Struggling to find a the perfect indoor houseplant for your bedroom space? There are many different options, depending on your goals, and your decor. Houseplants can liven up any bedroom, as well as help purify the air. In this article, we take a look at our favorite indoor plants for the bedroom spaces in your home! By Jason White Last updated: December 8, 2022 | 16 min read From enriching the home decor to improving the air quality, houseplants are a great addition to any bedroom living space....

1. River Rock Garden Markers Draw vegetables and fruits on garden rocks of various sizes. Find the steps in detail here! 2. DIY Garden Stones Want to make these gorgeous stepping stones for your garden? Check out this tutorial. 3. Golf Ball Lady Bugs Upcycle golf balls into these cute-looking ladybugs for your garden with the help of this tutorial. 4. Concrete planter You can make these concrete planters at your home....

By Matt Gibson Ready to go big indoors? How about growing a tree plant! If you really want to step it up a notch and beautify your home with living decor, adding an indoor tree or two as an eye-catching houseplant is a simple addition that will turn any indoor space into a lush, vibrant, tropical oasis. Indoor trees are beginning to catch up with smaller houseplants in the mind of the public because just one can make such a big difference in a room....

Today, we’re exploring the best outdoor storage sheds you can buy. After all, nobody wants an overflowing garage. If you want to park your car in the location that was custom-built for the purpose, something will have to move. Table of Contents Perhaps you’re just storing the lawnmower, your gardening tools and amendments, and some extra bags of compost. Maybe it’s the pile of bikes that the kids use every day....

When it comes to growing houseplants, light plays a major role to ensure they stay healthy and thriving. Here are some of the Best Light Hacks for Indoor Plant Growers to keep their green buddies happy! Here are the best plants that grow without sunlight Light Hacks For Indoor Plant Growers 1. A Well Lit Window is a Savior Always keep your indoor garden near a window that gets a good amount of bright sunlight....

While many people love the convenience of their log splitter, not everyone has the money or space for one. And yet, those of us with fireplaces know that the best way to get firewood is to buy large rounds. So what do you do if you don’t have a log splitter? Table of Contents You get a splitting axe, of course! Some may find the physical aspects of using a splitting axe to be intimidating, but as long as you have a quality axe and a little time, you can easily break apart your firewood into much more manageable sizes....

Canning beets is faster and easier than you might think. In this article, you’ll learn how to do it so you’ll always have plenty on hand whenever you need them. If you love beets you’ll enjoy canning them for use all year round. This is great if you have extra from the garden, or get some from the grocery store. They’re delicious right out of the jar, and you could use them in smoothies, soups, baked goods, and many other recipes....

What are cover crops? On a broader scale, cover crops are planted by farmers to revitalize and improve the soil structure in their fields between plantings. You might see the word tilth used in descriptions of cover crops. Soil tilth refers to the health of the soil. A variety of factors from aeration and soil composition to moisture content contribute to the health of your soil (or lack of). Cover crop seeds are sown in your raised bed, and the plants are later turned into the soil....

Pepper is a warm season vegetable like tomatoes, cucumbers, and eggplants. The right time to start pepper seeds indoors is during the late winters or early spring. Once spring approaches, the seeds need to be transferred into the garden outdoors or desired pots. Both the bell peppers and hot peppers can be grown from spring to fall. In frost-free regions, you can even grow this vegetable year-round as a perennial. To grow the best pepper plants, provide full sunlight, slightly moist soil, and rich potting soil with compost....

With summer fading from memory and fall well under way, many gardeners find part of their garden now vacant. Growing bok choy in all of its wonderful varieties and hardiness in cold weather is a great choice for the season! It’s crunchy texture and beautiful shape make it a must have. And it’s even easy to grow! Table of Contents Producing in just a matter of weeks, some rare varieties include ‘Purple Lady’ bok choi and the itty bitty ‘Hedou Tiny’ bok choi....

Ladies and gents, I do believe we’ve found the most wholesome plant in the gardening world! Chamomile, the “apple on the ground”, is a beautiful bundle of low-maintenance, cold-hardy, and medicinal traits, wrapped in cute, daisy-like flowers. Seriously, you’re going to love growing chamomile plant and the whimsical vibe its flowers bring. Table of Contents Chamomile is perhaps the most famous in tea form. Its blossoms have a unique, calming aroma when brewed that’s believed to ease anxiety and depression....

While it’s not impossible, it’s certainly difficult to get rid of horsetail plants (Equisetum hyemale and Equisetum arvense) in your garden. Here, we’ll share two techniques you can attempt to help you deal with this resilient plant. Gardeners who have experience with horsetails understand how this ancient plant has survived for close to 350 million years. Today, horsetail, also known as ‘scouring rush’, is grown as a perennial in USDA zones 3 through 11....

Two years ago when I moved into my little red house in Alaska, I planted three apple trees. For those first two summers, they bloomed and produced fruit – even after heavy pruning following a moose attack. Maybe it’s because I always struggled with math in school, but anytime I see numbers and measurements, I balk. Unfortunately for my plants, this includes the measurement and feeding instructions on the back of a fertilizer package....

QUESTION: How do you grow onions from bulbs? Can I just plant an onion? -Jeff H. ANSWER: First, select an area with well-draining soil which receives at least several hours of direct sunlight everyday. Then, amend your garden soil with a neutral pH potting soil that contains organic material, mixing it into the existing soil using a trowel (Or, if you prefer, fill a container with a neutral pH potting soil if you prefer to grow your onions in a pot or container)....

By Erin Marissa Russell Rosemary trees are a common holiday gift for gardeners, home cooks, and those new to caring for plants alike. These little trees are easy to care for and make a handsome addition to the home or outdoor garden as well as being easy to put to use in the kitchen. But if you’re receiving a rosemary tree for the first time or have cared for one unsuccessfully in the past, you’re probably wondering how best to care for your rosemary tree....