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Peat moss is one of those products in gardening that most everyone is familiar with. It’s used as a growing media in containers and pots, and a soil amendment for garden soil. For a long time, it’s been a staple product in gardening but is coming under scrutiny lately for sustainability issues, prompting people to look for alternatives to peat moss to use. What are the alternatives to peat moss? There are plenty of peat moss alternatives, including coconut coir, compost, bark or wood fibre, pine needles, leaf mold, and manure....

Something like your average hoe or cultivator may be too large – and probably lacks the finesse you need for such a job. It’s time to do some weeding in the garden. You’ve seen a few unwanted sprouts popping up here and there, and you want to a little touch-up in some of the smaller areas, and in tight spaces around your plants. The weeds you want to remove aren’t all that large either – small, tender shoots that are easily popped out with just a few passes of the perfect tool....

There are herbs that boost libido, enhance sex-drive and energy levels in men, proven in various studies. Growing them fresh and making them a part of your diet can naturally improve your stamina, vitality, and mental health. Check out our article on best Italian herbs here Powerful Herbs Every Man Should Grow 1. Fenugreek Botanical Name: Trigonella foenum-groecum Results of various clinical trials suggest that fenugreek is one of the best male-health herbs....

All of the recommended species described in this roundup are also fairly easy to keep happy – as long as you meet their needs for light, temperature, and humidity. You can learn more about how to grow anthuriums in our guide. Upon first glance, you’re unlikely to suspect that the various types of Anthurium that grow well as houseplants are all part of the same genus. While only a select group of the more than 800 species are commonly cultivated indoors, their appearance can vary widely....

1. The amount of sunlight your container garden is receiving? Full sun (6-8 hours)? Filtered light? Partial-shade (4-6 hours of direct sunlight)? Full shade (no direct but indirect sunlight)? Choose plants according to light conditions, your schedule for watering will depend on it, too. If you will do these two things correctly, it will solve the problems of overwatering, underwatering and root rot as well as pest infestations and diseases to some extent....

Reviews Looking to fertilize your corn this growing season, but aren't sure which formula is the best fit for the job? While corn is hardy and fairly easy to grow, it's still important to properly fertilize your harvest to get it growing to its fullest potential. In this review, we analyze our favorite corn fertilizers by comparing ingredients, costs, and more! By Jason White Last updated: March 30, 2022 | 9 min read Looking for the best corn fertilizer for this year’s crop?...

Plants Thinking of planting some Blue Hostas in your garden, or in your yard? There's some very specific information you'll need if you want to make your plants stick around successfully. In this comprehensive guide, Gardening expert Madison Moulton covers how your can successfully plant and care for Blue Hosta plants. By Madison Moulton Last updated: July 20, 2022 | 11 min read The Hosta genus is filled with incredible diversity in color, texture, and size....

Growing up to 20-30 feet in height, banana creates quite an appealing visual in the garden. But Do Bananas Grow on Trees or Bushes? On what exactly these popular fruits grow? Find out! Find out if the banana is a herb or fruit here. Do Bananas Grow on Trees? Banana grows on the largest herbaceous flowering plants in the world, hence it doesn’t grow on trees. Actually, banana trees are plants because when you’ll look closely at the trunk, you can see they do not contain any woody tissues....

Cabbage is one of those old-school crops that is easy to grow. It’s resistant to the cold, highly nutritious, and easily cooked into a variety of dishes. Growing cabbage in your garden is a great way to learn how to grow food in your garden, as it’s easy enough for beginners but can challenge even experienced gardeners. Plus, the impressive heads are eye-catchers, filling up garden beds nicely. Table of Contents...

Growing lettuce indoors is a great way to garden from the comfort of your own home. Whether you want to grow a head of lettuce or one of those loose-leaf varieties, these plants are a great way to try your hand at indoor gardening. And you’ll have a salad bowl full of fresh greens when you’re done. Table of Contents You can grow lettuce in potting soil in a pot indoors rather than in your garden....

What is romaine lettuce? Also known as cos lettuce, botanically speaking, romaine is Lactuca sativa var. longifolia. Instead of growing a round, bulbous head or a loose, leafy one, romaine lettuces grow upright heads with sturdy, elongated leaves that have thick midribs and are densely packed. Romaine is among the most popular lettuces for both home cooks and restaurants, but it’s also been the subject of a handful of E. coli breakouts over the last decade....

Perhaps you’re considering whether you might save your plant after the holidays and keep it as a houseplant or plant it in your outdoor landscape, climate permitting. Poinsettias, Euphorbia pulcherrima, are gorgeous plants to have around during the holidays. And to keep them healthy, happy, and colorful for as long as possible, it’s important to prevent them from getting too cold. There are a few reasons you may want to learn about this plant’s cold tolerance....

Information Want to add some perennial plants to your garden, but want to learn how long they typically live before you do? In this article, gardening expert Jason White looks at exactly how long perennial plants live for, what their average lifespan is, and how you can help prolong their lifespan through proper care. By Jason White Last updated: April 27, 2022 | 7 min read Perennial plants can be an exciting and diverse way to liven up any backyard garden or commercial outdoor space....

With its bright red blooms, Lobelia cardinalis is a superstar of native wetlands – and if your conditions are right, you can grow it in your own landscape too. Lobelia cardinalis If you have a damp area in your landscape and want to create a strong visual impact, cardinal flower is an outstanding choice. Not only will the beautiful flowers catch your eye, they’ll attract and feed local populations of hummingbirds and butterflies as well....

Do you want to plant your own sweet-faced Johnnies? You’re in luck, because we’re about to discuss everything you need to know to grow these pretty and surprisingly hardy flowers. Viola tricolor Johnny-jump-ups are one of my favorite flowers because they pop up everywhere, placing them among the easiest blooms to grow. They’re determined to flourish. Here’s an example: One year, I grew a container of these purple, yellow, and white flowers (Viola tricolor) next to my garden....

The stems are jointed and resemble those of bamboo, but they are solid instead of hollow, and Dracaena species are not members of the Bambusoideae, or bamboo family. Dracaena sanderiana Have you ever wondered about the bundles of bamboo stems you see for sale just about everywhere, from novelty stores to warehouse clubs? They’re called “lucky bamboo,” and despite their ubiquitous presence, they are anything but common. Lucky bamboo, Dracaena sanderiana, is widely cultivated as a houseplant that can grow in both water and soil....

The benefits of transplanting or direct-seeding bok choy in a pot don’t stop with mere space saving, either. Since bok choy is suitable for cultivation in USDA Hardiness Zones 2 to 11, just about anyone in the US can grow their own supply of the cruciferous leafy green. And don’t rule yourself out just because you’re an apartment dweller, or don’t have the space or the energy to keep up with a full-size vegetable patch....

Planting chamomile in a pot keeps things under control. You can still enjoy those pretty little white flowers, even if you only have a tiny spot in the corner of your apartment balcony. Chamomile is a marvelous medicinal herb with beautiful blooms. But let’s be honest: it can be a bit boisterous in the garden. It’s one of those plants that you start growing, only to find a few years later that it has reseeded, and volunteers have started popping up all over the place....

Flowering vines make intriguing specimens in the garden, adding both color and character. Vines are not complicated to grow or maintain; yet, if not properly cared for, they can grow beyond their boundaries. Some varieties are aggressive to the point of overtaking the garden as well as the surrounding landscape. The vigorous growth and rapid spreading characteristics of these plants can quickly turn these spirited plants into annoying pests. However, with proper care and maintenance, even the most aggressive varieties can become beautiful additions to nearly any landscape....

Peperomia are wonderful plants to grow indoors as they have so many features that make them ideal houseplants. With a great variety of beautiful foliage, and tolerating a wide range of growing conditions, they are ideal for anyone looking to expand their collection of houseplants. How Do You Take Care Of A Peperomia Plant? Most Peperomia plants should be kept in bright, indirect sunlight, in temperatures of between 65-80 °F. They should be watered infrequently once the top inch of soil has dried out, fertilized monthly through the growing season and potted in well-draining potting soil....