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Symbolic of the birth month, birth flowers are celebratory blooms with special meanings. Learn about these July Birth Flowers and Their Meanings to know what are the birth month flowers for July and what these blossoms stand for. Learn about the Birth Month Flowers with Meanings here July Birth Flowers and Their Meanings 1. Water Lily Botanical Name: Nymphaeaceae Water Lilies are either tropical, with large and fragrant blooms that are both day and night blooming, or hardy, which are day blooming and only bear half as many flowers as their tropical counterparts....

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....

There are a lot of banana peel uses in the garden that can help your plants grow better. To make it easy for you, we have the Best Ways To Use Dried Banana Peels as a Fertilizer! Check out some amazing Banana Peel uses in the garden here Best Ways To Use Dried Banana Peels as a Fertilizer Before you read the recipes, do you know BANANA PEELS contain 42% Potassium?...

Bougainvillea is an incredible addition to any landscape. This show-stopping beauty produces constant blooms that inspire garden envy. Though it seems like it would be difficult to care for, growing bougainvillea is actually very easy in the right conditions. This tough, drought tolerant vine is excellent for quickly covering walls or fences in the garden. But it does equally well in a container, which can be brought indoors over winter in colder climates....

Originating from deep in the forests of Japan and China, Aspidistra Elatior or as it’s often referred to, the Cast Iron Plant, is ideal for anyone looking for a low maintenance houseplant. This elegant, hardy plant thrives where many other house plants struggle. This article will teach you all you need to know about Cast Iron plant care, to keep yours thriving year after year. Appearance The plant itself comes from the Asparagacae family....

Chinese evergreens are one of the best houseplants out there, and they’re very easy to care for. In this post, I’m going to tell you all there is to know about growing them, so you will have the best success. There are few more durable and care-free houseplants than the Chinese evergreen. They are perfect for beginners and experts alike. Once you have one, it’s important to learn how to keep it lush and healthy so it can live a long and healthy life....

I’ll cover the details about this poisonous plant here, and provide some common-sense precautions for safe enjoyment. Here’s what to expect: With their vibrant blooms, and ability to withstand salt spray and drought, oleanders are highly desirable flowering plants. But these shrubs also contain cardiac glycosides, which are poisonous. If humans or animals eat the blooms, leaves, stems, or roots, they can suffer a host of serious, or even fatal, reactions....

Before then, I had no idea that green flowers existed. And that very moment was the start of a love affair with these interesting plants that still continues today! One of my most cherished memories as a gardener is from the 1960s, when I first set eyes on a green Primula auricula – common name mountain cowslip, and a close relative to primroses. This happened to be at an auricula show, though it was more of an informal garden visit with the horticultural college where I was attending evening classes....

“Short and sweet” is the perfect way to describe alpine strawberries. These vivid red berries are only half an inch in diameter and grow on plants less than a foot tall. They’re also very simple to grow in the garden or on your windowsill. As you grab your gardening supplies and design your landscape this spring, you’ll want to consider growing alpine strawberries! Table of Contents Alpines may be smaller than regular strawberries, but they pack a flavorful punch....

Sapodilla is a tropical evergreen tree, cultivated in many countries for export. This tree can be grown in home gardens and containers as well. You can also plant this exotic fruit tree by following the Growing Sapodilla Tree and Care tips given in this article. Let’s read in detail How to Grow a Sapodilla Tree! Botanical Name: Manilkara zapota Soil pH: 6.0-8.0 USDA Zone 4-11 Common Names: Naseberry, chikoo, chiku, dilly...

QUESTION: My okra plants are healthy and growing well. Can I save okra seeds for next year? – Timothy W ANSWER: If you are interested in saving okra seeds from the species growing in your garden, you need to make sure that the plants are isolated and growing well out of distance of any other okra varieties, otherwise your seeds might end up being hybrids. Okra is pollinated by insects, so if an insect brings pollen from another okra variety to your plants, the seeds may end up having seeds that are hybrids of the two different plants....

by Jennifer Poindexter Are you going to decorate a live tree for the holidays this year? If so, do you know how to care for a living tree? It isn’t as simple as bringing the tree into the house, placing it in a stand, and decorating it. There are a few additional steps you must take to keep your tree alive and thriving until Christmas. If you’re unsure of how to take care of a live Christmas tree, you’re in the right place....

Non-native mistletoes are bad news, folks. The clues were right in front of us all along. And even native species can cause a strain on plants. Despite its association with holiday cheer, mistletoe is actually pretty malevolent. Invasive species can spread to your woody ornamentals and hardwood trees and leach away their resources, which leaves them stunted, damaged, and vulnerable to health issues and pest infestation. For those who had no idea, it’s a tough pill to swallow, that – in the garden, at least – these plants are often our enemies....

In this guide, we’ll look at this plant’s likes and dislikes, why it’s known for being temperamental, and how to grow it in a pot as well as in the ground. Daphne odora It might be small and demure, tucked away by the back door or under the eaves alongside a garden path, but you’ll never overlook winter daphne (Daphne odora) when it’s in full bloom. The sweet, spreading scent of its delicate flowers will fill your garden and home, and you won’t want to miss a moment....

Learning How to Grow Broccoli Sprouts at home is not as difficult as it looks, and can save you a lot of money. Let’s learn how to cultivate these Micro-Greens Year-Round easily! Here are the best Micro-Greens you should grow What are Broccoli Sprouts? Broccoli Sprouts are tiny seedling versions of mature broccoli. They are rich in vitamins and sulforaphane, which protect your cells against inflammation and a wide variety of diseases....

Baked into bread, whipped into ice cream, baked with chicken, grilled with octopus, or simmered in a curry, this lemony wonder can do it all. Plus, it’s still perfect for all those classic uses in tea, potpourri, soap, and lotions. Aloysia triphylla For years, lemon verbena has been valued for its incredible fragrance and medicinal uses, and some people regularly enjoy it in tea. But I think this humble woody herb deserves a lot more love than it has gotten....

Houseplants Want to learn how to grow and care for Marble Queen Pothos? This cultivar is one of the most popular of the Pothos species, easy to find and care for. They make great houseplants, and can thrive in a variety of living conditions. Gardening expert Madison Moulton tells you everything you need to know to help your Marble Queen thrive. By Madison Moulton Last updated: December 2, 2022 | 13 min read For houseplant collectors and enthusiasts, having at least one Pothos is a no-brainer....

Flowers Looking to add some cattleya orchids to your indoor or outdoor garden this season? These tropical flowers are both popular, and stunning to look at. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss walks through everything you need to know about cattleya orchids and their care. By Melissa Strauss Last updated: January 4, 2023 | 16 min read Recall in your memory a time when you observed an orchid wrist corsage, fragrant and exotic....

In our guide to growing blueberries, we cover how to cultivate these plants in your home garden. Nothing beats homegrown blueberries. Well, except for maybe one thing… more blueberries! If you want to expand your berry patch – or get started growing blueberries – sure, you could go buy plants from a nursery, but why not try propagating your own bushes? Doing your own propagation at home is so rewarding, not to mention cost effective....

How much water do these tropical indoor plants require? I’ll delve into that, along with some tips for setting yourself up for success right from the start. Anthurium species grown as houseplants can offer two distinct types of visual appeal, but all benefit from the same watering strategy. This genus includes around 825 species, and the popular A. andraeanum and A. scherzerianum are prized for their colorful, heart-shaped spathes. With other types, including A....