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To make a beautiful terrace garden, arrange everything neatly, do not use more than 3-5 colors on your terrace. Plan everything on paper, determine a theme and the ambiance you would like to create there and work accordingly. 1. Create an alluring container garden on terrace, grow flowers to embellish it. Most of the terraces are sunny and flowers are easy to grow. Make a lovely flower garden with combination of both perennials and annuals equally....

Cacti are always going to be in trend, thanks to their ease of growing nature, plus the awesome range of color, size, and shapes they come in. But wait, if you thought that cacti are just green and thorny, then you are wrong! There are many amazing flowering cactus plants that can throw strong competition to your other flowering shrubs and plants! Check out our DIY cactus garden ideas here Best Flowering Cactus Plants 1....

When we think radishes, we only think about the fleshy part we generally consume, not the greens. So, Are Radish Leaves Edible? Do they taste good and more importantly, can you eat and enjoy them in cuisines? Let’s know all that in detail! Are pansies edible? Find out here Are Radish Leaves Edible Yes! They are! Due to the prickly texture of the leaves, they’re often not consumed directly. However, as the leaves are rich in iron, calcium, vitamin C, phosphorous, and folic acid they’re beneficial for digestion, weight loss, diabetes, and piles....

This unique plant is native to the Americas’ tropical and subtropical regions. An interesting fact is it’s an epiphytic fern, which means that it grows on other trees such as dwarf palms and other rainforest plants! If you too want to add it to your plant collection, then here’s everything on Blue Star Fern Care Indoors! Common Names: Golden Polypody, Hare-Foot Fern, Cabbage Palm Fern, Golden Serpent Fern, Gold Foot Fern...

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....

Are you looking for something just a bit different by way of ground cover? Maybe something taller than wooly thyme or mazus reptans, but with a similar pop of color? Cotoneaster horizontalis is an excellent choice! Table of Contents Brilliant red berries decorate this deciduous shrub once it has stopped flowering. Small, rounded dark green leaves give an almost lacy look to its branches. And in the fall, the leaves turn brilliant shades of orange and red, just in time for your Halloween display....

Are you looking for something just a bit different by way of ground cover? Maybe something taller than wooly thyme or mazus reptans, but with a similar pop of color? Cotoneaster horizontalis is an excellent choice! Table of Contents Brilliant red berries decorate this deciduous shrub once it has stopped flowering. Small, rounded dark green leaves give an almost lacy look to its branches. And in the fall, the leaves turn brilliant shades of orange and red, just in time for your Halloween display....

QUESTION: Do I need to soak eggplant before cooking? Will soaking eggplant improve the flavor? -Kev F. ANSWER: Most eggplants today are bred to be less bitter, but every once in a while, you get your hands on a bitter one from the grocery store. The reason is usually because the eggplant you picked is a little bit old. The longer an eggplant sits around after a harvest, the greater the chance that it is going to be bitter....

Before we dive into those sources, first we need to take a look at what protein is, and how it helps your body to function. Vegetarian and vegan diets have risen in popularity in recent years, but the looming question remains – how do meat-free eaters get enough protein? Fortunately, a variety of plant-based protein sources are readily available both on grocery store shelves and in our gardens! If you want to meet your daily protein needs without considering meat or animal products, you have options....

If you’re looking to add some unique character or charm to your garden, then growing vertically is just what you need! It’s fun and addicting, and truly a wonderful way to garden. Once you discover all of the amazing techniques that you can use to grow plants vertically, it will open your eyes to a whole new way of gardening. Use this guide as your starting point for everything you need to know about vertical growing....

In this article, we’ll discuss the best ways to control an aphid infestation on your precious plants. Even better, we’ll help you learn how to prevent large-scale attacks before they happen. You’re walking alongside your sweet-scented rose bushes when you stop short. Something’s not quite right with your lovely blooms. You lean in closer, and see that some of the flower stems and buds are covered in small, pear-shaped insects, typically green or pink but they may appear in other colors as well....

Luckily, we’ve got you covered with all the information you’ll need to keep your lawn and garden safe from these root gobblers, including non-avian controls, so read on! Scarabaeidae A flock of blackbirds were having a lark on my parents’ backyard lawn, scratching, hopping, and gobbling on a patch that had been looking a little sad for a month. My dad did a little digging of his own and unearthed a few fat, grayish-white grubs....

Some of my tips will only help you next season, when you’re back to selecting your dream heirloom varieties and planting your crop. Seeing red? If you’re looking at your homegrown tomatoes, I hope they are a bright, cheery red color as they’re ripening on the vine. And yet, I know that even experienced gardeners have times when their plants are nearing that all-important harvest date and the fruit is still hard and green....

Growing cucumbers from seed is fun and easy! You can start them indoors, or direct sow them right into your garden. In this post, I’ll show you exactly when and how to plant cucumber seeds, step-by-step. If you’ve never tried growing cucumbers from seed before, you’re in for a real treat! It’s simple to do, and they germinate very quickly. In fact, cucumbers are one of the easiest vegetables to grow from seed....

Houseplants The Silver Pothos (also known as the Satin Pothos, or Scindapsus pictus) is a very popular houseplant. This evergreen climbing plant is well liked for it's paler green leaves, beautiful marbling, and hardy nature. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey examines how to plant, grow, and care for Silver Pothos plants. By Logan Hailey Last updated: June 3, 2022 | 10 min read With cascading heart-shaped silvery leaves that have a soft satin-like texture, the Silver Satin Pothos is a stunning houseplant that stands out amongst the rest....

Flowers Are you thinking of growing some peonies in your garden this season? These flowering favorites are beloved by gardeners all over the world. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner takes you through each step of growing beauriful peonies in your garden as well as their care. By Laura Elsner Last updated: January 9, 2023 | 19 min read There are very few flowers that can rival the huge distinctive blossom of a peony....

In this article, you’ll learn the most common way to propagate the fragrant herb – plus a less common but no less thrilling way to grow your own garlic. Garlic is such a phenomenal bulb that there’s an entire California restaurant devoted to it. The original location is in San Francisco and it’s called, The Stinking Rose: A Garlic Restaurant. I’ve walked past its aromatic doors many times but did not have the chance to partake of the “garlic, seasoned with food” as the restaurant’s motto proclaims....

Composting with Worms: Is It Better? Anyone who’s gardened even a little bit knows that earthworms are fantastic. For the non-chemical, organic gardener, compost is an essential part of your hardworking hobby. Even for those who do use chemicals, adding organic matter back into the soil as broken-down, nutrient-rejuvenated new soil has undeniable benefits – ones you just can’t argue with! For a quick intro: compost is a natural fertilizer made up of broken down organic materials....

Table of Contents Blooming in the summertime, the jamsine plant is known for its exotic fragrance on warm evenings. This scent is used in perfumes, and the fragrant flowers are widely popular, too — varieties are the national flowers of the Philippines, Indonesia, and Pakistan. Not all jasmines are aromatic, though many popular varieties are. Some prefer warmer climates and bloom in the heat, and others are everblooming and make great houseplants....

When creating your own planted space, the shape and size of the garden will help determine where your plants are placed. You don’t want to choose a gorgeous ornamental grass that reaches three feet tall and have it overshadow a sweet clump of sea thrift behind it. But, if you choose several heights of plants and dig them in strategically, you’ll create depth and interest. In this article, I share some of my favorite low growing perennials....