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Our guide to growing astilbe covers everything you need to know to cultivate this attractive ornamental flower in your garden. Astilbe is an herbaceous perennial for gardeners in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 8 that grows from thick, tuberous roots called rhizomes. It thrives in shady areas of the garden where the soil is slightly acidic, organically rich, moist, and well-draining. The feathery, plume-like flowers add rich color to the late summer garden in vibrant shades of pink, red, purple, and white....

There are also the potted types that you can pick up at the home store. Sadly, many of these lovelies are treated as annuals and tossed out when winter rolls around. Despite the fact that they come from subtropical regions that rarely, if ever, have to face the threat of frost, fuchsias have found their way into gardens across the globe. These versatile flowers can lend color to a shady corner of your patio or show off a riot of blossoms in a sunny patch of your garden....

Store bought kits are widely available, but the accuracy of these is questionable at best. In particular, if pH is off by just one degree in either direction, any amendments you make could do more harm than good. Gardening experts everywhere recommend that you test your soil before doing anything else. And, if your garden is suffering, you’re just starting out as a gardener, or you’re a serial fertilizer, I recommend the same....

Flowers Is your celosia fading, but you aren't quite sure why it's happening? There are actually a number of different causes that make celosia lose its color. In this article, gardening expert and cut flower farmer Taylor Sievers examines why celosia flowers start to fade, and how you can fix it once it starts happening! By Taylor Sievers Last updated: November 16, 2022 | 7 min read Celosia is one of those filler plants in the garden that provides unique texture and incredible color in the landscape....

With round and green leaves, Pilea peperomioides is a great specimen for tabletops and These Pictures Prove Chinese Money Plant is a Perfect Tabletop Houseplant! Here’s all you need to know about growing Chinese money plant These Pictures Prove Chinese Money is a Perfect Tabletop House Plant! 1. In a Glass Vase 2. On a Table with a Rustic Planter 3. With Two Black Candles and Stands 4. In Printed Pots 5....

Probiotics are good for human health, as they help in improving digestion, mood, and immunity. But do you know, you can use them in the garden? If it sounds unbelievable, read this article with interest to get the idea. Do you know you can use milk in the garden! To find out how, click here! What is Yogurt? Yogurt is a dairy product, a result of bacterial fermentation of milk, which involves mainly two bacterias-Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp....

Lavandula herbs boast many uses, and thanks to the wide range of species and cultivars available, they are perfect for a range of garden designs. Lavandula is a genus in the mint family that contains 41 accepted species. And this might be daunting when selecting the variety of lavender that best suits your garden, because there are so many options. This plant species breakdown will focus on two of the most common selections from the genus, French (L....

1. Mannequin Head Planter Get a plastic mannequin head and follow the instructions from the HGTV.com! 2. DIY Cement Head Planters These time taking cement head planters worth all the efforts. Get the instructions here. 3. DIY Garden Head Project This garden head project is not complicated at all, it is based on the foam head. Find it here. 4. Succulent Head Planter Plastic head, succulents, knife, soil, spray and instructions available here are all you need to make this head planter....

Regardless of what’s plaguing your plant, the first step is being able to notice early on that something is wrong. That’s why you should head out to your garden regularly and look over your plants. Zucchini are nothing if not prolific, and while you’re more likely to see a vine take over half your garden than you are to see one struggle and die, they still have their share of potential problems....

But there are also many wonderful varieties with excellent cold hardiness that can survive and thrive in nippy, USDA Zone 5 winters – and even some that are reliable in Zone 4. Are you a lavender lover but you’re not sure if these heat-seeking, Mediterranean natives can handle your cooler climate? Many types of these beautiful, aromatic herbs are frost tender and can only grow as annuals in regions with cold winters, like the French (Lavandula dentata) and Spanish (L....

Don’t let your love for gardening fade away due to the shortage of backyard space or unfavorable climate. By growing these Indoor Flowering Plants for Hanging Baskets, you can brighten up your space with colorful flowers waving in the air! Have a look at some beautiful trailing foliage plants for Hanging Baskets here Best Indoor Flowering Plants for Hanging Baskets 1. Bromeliads Botanical Name: Bromeliaceae Bromeliads grow flowers in vibrant red, green, yellow, purple, and orange accents....

A vegetable garden doesn’t have to purely functional, it can be beautiful too. Every year, I strive to create a colorful vegetable garden plan so that my veggie garden will look just as pretty as my flower gardens! There are tons of colorful vegetables to grow in your garden, and it’s always fun to try something new! You might just be surprised to learn that some of your favorite crops come in different colors too....

by Jennifer Poindexter If someone were to ask you which plant you’d recommend adding to your garden, what would you say? For me, I’d encourage people to grow more radishes. Why? Because they can be grown using a variety of gardening methods, require very little from you as the gardener, and can produce a harvest in a matter of weeks. However, I’d also encourage companion planting among radishes to get the most bang for your buck within your garden....

If you don’t have a space for a full-fledged yard, you can still enjoy the beauty of a mini garden by growing these Miniature Water Lily Varieties in small aquatic containers! Here’s all you need to know about growing Water Lily in glasses Beautiful Miniature Water Lily Varieties 1. Nymphaea pygmaea ‘Helvola’ One of the most popular water lilies, it features yellow blooms and green leaves with dark markings. It is a great plant for small containers and does well in full sun....

And with almost 100 species and hundreds of hybrids, these bountiful bulbs can be enjoyed from the middle of spring right through to late summer – providing you know which ones to select! Renowned for their large, dazzling flowers and strong, sweet scent, lilies are equal parts elegance and flamboyance – and make a delightful addition to any garden. Equally at home in containers, cottage, cutting and perennial gardens, many species also make a striking statement in naturalized meadows and woodland fringes....

In this guide, we’ll explain what the causes are and how to identify which one is impacting your Spathiphyllum. Peace lilies have undeniably beautiful foliage, but the blossom-like spathes are what make them stand out. There are so many houseplants out there that have interesting leaves, but there are precious few that blossom. So it’s totally understandable that you want to make sure that your alluring houseplant flowers. There are many reasons a peace lily will fail to bloom, which can make it a challenge to fix....

Bananas and plantains look quite similar, and even taste somewhat like each other. Plantains, however, are bigger, bright green instead of yellow, and have a much thicker skin. Plantains are members of the same plant family as bananas, but they are starchier and contain less sugar. When plantains are ripe, they are green, but as they age, they turn yellow or black, and look even more like the traditional banana. Due to the starchiness of the plantain, they are rarely eaten raw like bananas....

Citronella oil, the savior in the battle against the mighty mosquito! If you live in a warm humid climate then you will have heard of citronella as the oil used in a burner, a candle or a cosmetic lotion smothered on the skin to repel mosquitoes from biting. But, do you know where it comes from? Well, let me introduce you to the citronella plant, Cymbopogon nardus! Table of Contents...

USDA Zones— Pepper plants are short-lived perennials in the tropics, but in cold and temperate regions, they are grown as annual. Difficulty— Easy Soil pH— Slightly acidic to neutral Due to the fact that the pepper is a warm-weather vegetable crop and requires considerably more heat than cucumbers and tomatoes, growing bell peppers in pots is an excellent idea if you live in a cold climate. How to Grow Bell Peppers in Containers Growing bell pepper in the pot is easy....

I love being surrounded by plants all year round, and that’s one reason why I have a large collection of houseplants. I like to grow a variety of them, but I especially appreciate the ones that are simple to maintain. Well guess what, the dumb cane houseplant (Dieffenbachia) is one of the easiest! It’s no mystery why dumb cane plants are one of the most common houseplants you see for sale at garden centers and big box stores....