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Houseplants Pothos plants are one of the most popular houseplants you can add to your indoor garden space. So what happens when you get it home, and it's not growing the beautiful green leaves that you've seen it grow in pictures? In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey examines why your pothos may not have grown leaves, and how to fix it. By Logan Hailey Last updated: June 3, 2022 | 8 min read Most plant enthusiasts dream of gorgeous lush leaves vining through our homes and offices to brighten our days and purify the air....

By Matt Gibson While spring, summer, and fall are certainly the most active seasons for gardeners, there is plenty to do in the wintertime that often gets overlooked. If you are a serious gardener, you know that there is no offseason, and no matter what time of year, there is always plenty to do in the garden. In this article, we cover when you should cut back your plants during the winter, what situations call for covering outdoor plants, what materials to use for covering outdoor plants, how to improve your soil during the winter, and how to winterize outdoor plants and garden beds....

by Jennifer Poindexter Are you creating a year-round indoor herb garden by using a home greenhouse? That’s exciting and a great way to incorporate fresh herbs into your food on a regular basis. It’s also a great way to add natural décor to your home. If you’re starting an indoor herb garden, it’s helpful to know which herbs do the best in these growing conditions. You don’t have to figure this out on your own....

1. Carrot Tops You must have seen rabbits eating the carrot tops and leaves, and they are actually tasty food for humans as well. Carrot greens have a slight taste of carrots and can be used in salads and to make pesto and soups. Here are some surprising benefits of carrot greens. 2. Onion Skins Use onion skins in stock recipes. Add them to your broth for a deep amber hue....

So if you’re interested in scouting out your options for just that type of succulent cornucopia, you’ve come to the right place. For those of us who are fans (or fanatics!) when it comes to succulents and cacti, the only thing more enticing than a pot of plump, fleshy foliage might be a cascade of those same leaves trailing out of a hanging basket or planter. The visual cue is clear – our cups are running over with delightful, succulent goodness....

Our guide to growing morning glories provides all you need to know to grow and care for these flowering vines at your house. The morning glory, Ipomoea purpurea, is an annual for cultivation in Zones 2 to 11 with funnel-like blue, pink, purple, white, or bicolor blossoms that adorn clinging vines from summer through fall. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

Grasses are just not limited to meadows anymore, some of them are prized for their aesthetics and grown in containers for their architectural appeal! Moreover, it’s becoming a trend to grow them indoors, which is why we’ve selected 9 Best Ornamental Indoor Grass varieties that you can grow as a houseplant. Check out our article on Ornamental Grasses for homes & gardens here Best Ornamental Indoor Grass 1. Fiber Optics Grass Botanical Name: Scirpus cernuus...

QUESTION: Can I grow celery from a stalk? Do I put the stalk in water? -Kim R. ANSWER: Yes, you can. Regrowing celery from the base part, which is often thrown away or composted, is an economical way to grow celery from what would otherwise be discarded. Celery is a cool weather crop, which is grown in the fall in most areas. Grow your cuttings indoors in a windowsill and move them outside late in the summer, when the weather starts to cool off a bit....

Question: Can you plant crepe myrtle seeds? Answer: Yes, you can. There are multiple ways to go about planting crepe myrtle from seed. The first, and most cost-effective option, is to collect the seeds from a mature crepe myrtle plant. Wait until the end of the blooming season and as the blooms die, the plant will form pods. These pods look like green berries but hold the seeds to the crepe myrtle....

By Jennifer Poindexter Do you need a flowering tree for your landscape? Have you considered growing a flowering dogwood tree? These are beautiful trees which are native to the eastern portion of the United States. They’re known for their vibrantly colored flowers which bloom in shades of pink, red, or white. If this sounds like something that would work well for your landscaping goals, be sure you understand how to properly grow and care for this tree prior to planting....

Flowers Thinking of adding some daisies to your home garden or flower patch this season? There are many different types of daisy varieties, so picking the right one can be a bit of a challenge! After all, who wouldn't love to plant them all? In this article, we look at our favorite daisy varieties that you can add to your garden this season, with names and pictures of each! By Jason White Last updated: July 26, 2022 | 20 min read Daisies are one of the most popular perennial flowers planted in garden beds and in pots around the world....

Also Read: How to Grow Ferns Magnesium Deficiency in Plants If the leaves of your fern plants are pale or yellow and slow growth. It may be due to leaf chlorosis–A condition in which plant leaves produces less chlorophyll. One of the main reasons behind this condition is the deficiency of magnesium. Container plants often face this problem because of the constant leeching of plant elements due to watering. Low temperatures, acidic soil, excess potassium, or sodium are also a few factors that cause magnesium deficiency....

Whether you want to make wine, dry raisins, eat fresh grapes or drink grape juice, you’ll begin by growing grapes. Table of Contents Sure, you can buy table grapes at the market, but if you have enough room, why wouldn’t you have plants that can provide sweet fruit for decades? Many grape varieties will produce vines with an average lifespan of 50-100 years. With that in mind, let’s go over the right way to start with planting these long-lived fruit providers....

Houseplants If you are comparing the Hawaiian pothos vs. the golden pothos as a potential contender for your next indoor houseplant, you aren't alone! Both of these plants are quite popular with amateur and expert gardeners alike. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton compares both plants by examining their differences and similarities. By Madison Moulton Last updated: May 25, 2022 | 9 min read There are so many wonderful Pothos cultivars that it can be hard to keep up....

QUESTION: I tried growing broccoli last year, but the broccoli heads were small and it wasn’t really worth growing. How do you get big broccoli heads? -John L ANSWER: There are several things that you can do to help improve the size of your broccoli heads. First and foremost, fertilization is essential. Before planting, work into your soil plenty of rotten manure and some blood meal or cottonseed meal to boost your soil with lots of essential nutrients that your broccoli plants can feed off of....

Here are some top secrets on How to Get Bird of Paradise to Bloom! Use them to your advantage and make your plant full of flowers! Learn how to get a snake plant to bloom here Why Your Bird of Paradise is Not Flowering? The most common reason that stops a strelitzia from flowering is its age and insufficient light. While this plant can tolerate low light, it needs at least four to six hours of direct light even indoors for adequate blooming....

Bay Leaf Laurel is among the best known and most used herbs. Leaves of this small tree are aromatic and emit an intense scent that complements most of the Mediterranean recipes. Read on to know about how to grow bay laurel. What is Bay Leaf? Native to the Mediterranean region, bay leaf belongs to the Lauraceae family. It is an aromatic herb and has culinary as well as ornamental use. The leaf is consumed in dry-whole form and also known as sweet bay, laurel, and bay laurel....

A post shared by Bev Dewhirst (@mrspotterybee) Mums are one of the most recognizable flowers in autumn and look best in balconies, patios, or anywhere you choose to show them! Let’s have a look at How to Grow Chrysanthemums in Pots! Botanical Name: Chrysanthemums Other Names: Anthemis grandiflorum, Anthemis stipulacea, Chrysanthemum indicum, sevanti, Chrysanthemum sinense, Chrysanthemum stipulaceum, Chrysanthemum morifolium, Crisantemo, Dendranthema grandiflorum, Dendranthema morifolium, Fleur d’Or, Florist’s Chrysanthemum, Flos Chrysantemi, Ju Hua, Matricaria morifolia, Mum, Yao Jiu Ha, Ye Ju Hua....

Types of cucumbers to grow in containers There are so many unique and delicious cucumbers you can grow. I feature many of them in my award-winning book, Veggie Garden Remix, but basically, cucumber varieties fall into two main categories: bush or vining. Bush cucumbers form short vines, just two to three feet long and don’t require a trellis. They are perfect for pots, cascading over the side of a container or hanging basket, or you can support them with a tomato cage....

Pothos is one of the most versatile specimens for both indoors and outdoors. You can also combine its different varieties for a spectacular display, also known as Frankenstein Pothos! Here’s How to Grow Different Pothos in One Pot! Check out the Secret Tips to Grow Lush Pothos Plant here Can You Grow Different Pothos in One Container? Well, the answer is yes! All the types of pothos have a similar growing requirement, making them perfect for mixing and matching with each other in the same pot!...