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While all succulents are unique due to their extraordinary shapes, varieties, colors, and combinations–These 31 succulents with unique shapes are the most. If you love collecting these low-maintenance plant, save this list. Check out our article on low light Succulents here Succulents with Unique Shapes and Patterns 1. Haworthia cooperi var. truncata This variety features almost transparent, patterned ‘windowed’ leaves that grow smaller than other haworthia varieties. You can plant it in small pots or terrariums....

Do you have an overabundance of cayenne peppers in your garden this year, and struggling with what to do with them? Drying these delicious chilis is the best way to preserve their flavor all year long! If you are like me, you plant spicy peppers every year, and then end up with too many to use up in time. They are just so much fun to have in the garden, and are very prolific....

Needling little care and symbolizing tenacity, strength, and selfless love, succulents make the perfect gifts for anyone. Here are Gift Ideas for Succulent Lovers that will excite anyone and convey your warm regards with these beauties. Check out these Succulents With Long Stems Gift Ideas for Succulent Lovers 1. Succulent In a Book Merge the impossible pair of plants and old books to create this fantastic book planter. This would be the perfect gift for every person who loves succulents....

Don’t let it get you (or your plant) down if diseases do come visiting, though. It happens to all of us – no matter how diligent we are – at some point. Geraniums are, in my opinion, some of the happiest plants in the garden. Those mounds of green leaves are smothered by bright, cheerful blossoms all summer long, and it’s enough to lift anyone’s spirits. But the plants themselves seem to be pretty happy, too, judging by the fact that they so rarely seem to have problems....

Watering is critical to your plants, but it’s not always as simple as it seems. One of the best methods, bottom watering, keeps the foliage safely dry and saturates the soil more evenly than watering from the top. In this article, we’ll explain everything you need to know about bottom watering plants and how to do it successfully. Bottom watering plants is the process of soaking the soil slowly from below using capillary action....

What kind of caterpillars eat tomato plants? There are several different types of caterpillars that feed on tomato plants both in vegetable gardens and in containers. Some of these caterpillars eat tomato leaves, while others feed on the developing fruits. I’ll introduce you to 6 tomato pest caterpillars later in this article but let me start by introducing you to the basic life cycle of all of these garden pests....

Question: Do you cut back globe artichokes? I’m trying to learn which vegetables will be more productive with pruning. -Beth S. Answer: Yes, artichoke plants need to be pruned several times during each growing season. Cutting back the artichokes, which grow as thick giant thistles, is a bit different from trimming back your standard plant or bush. Artichoke plant’s pinecone-shaped buds grow on the plant’s extended stems and lateral branches. They are ready for harvesting when the top bud reaches about two to four inches in diameter....

Mustard greens are one of those fail-safe vegetables that anyone can cultivate and produce great harvests. I always grow way more than I need, so this year I’ve decided to allow some plants to mature to grow mustard seed. Yes, you read that correctly! Mustard greens produce mustard seeds as well as other greens for your next stir fry! Table of Contents Mustard is a fabulously versatile crop. Mustard grown for seed is usually allowed to bolt, but before it bolts, it can be grown as mustard greens as the entire plant is edible....

Fennel is an attractive plant that looks great in any garden and can be grown as a vegetable or an ornamental. Growing fennel can be tricky, especially the bulb variety. It tends to be fussy about how, when, and where you grow it, but don’t let that put you off. Follow our simple growing instructions to help you grow fennel at home. You won’t regret it. Table of Contents There are two main types of fennel....

When I change out container material for clients, they often want to start with all fresh plants, so I’ve accumulated a small army of alumroot to call my own. I’ve placed multiple varieties in contrasting conditions, and have learned a lot about what makes coral bells happy. Heuchera spp. For the last few years, coral bells (botanical name Heuchera, sometimes referred to commonly as alumroot) have become my go-to plant for adding color and texture to the garden....

Cissus quadrangularis is a low-maintenance houseplant known for its proven health benefits and beautiful appearance. For centuries, people have been using its stem extract for treating bone fractures, injuries, pain, and a wide variety of ailments. Growing, it is highly rewarding! Let’s have a look at How to Grow Cissus quadrangularis Indoors. Botanical Name: Cissus quadrangularis Other Names: Winged Treebine, Adamant Creeper, Devil’s Backbone, Hadjod, Harbhanga, Harishankar, Patah Tulang, Phet Cha Sung Khaat, Phet Sang Kat, Pirandai, Quadrangularis, Samroi To, San Cha Khuat, Stemmed Vine, Vajrangi, Veldt-grape, and Vitis quadrangularis...

by Jennifer Poindexter Some people have a taste for the traditional and others prefer unique. If you’re someone who is in the middle, you must consider growing five spot flowers in your garden. These flowers are also known by their scientific name as nemophila maculata. They’re also, sometimes, simply called fivespot. Whatever you choose to call it, you shouldn’t be disappointed. This flower produces a classic, buttercup shaped bloom. However, it also has unique touches....

If you have a friend with a mature, dazzling garden already, you might be feeling a bit overwhelmed. One of my favorite memories is of walking through an archway of bright blooms at the rose garden in the Butchart Gardens near Victoria, British Columbia. The scent! The sight! The color! Everything about that experience was magical, and you’d better believe I stopped to smell the flowers. Several times. Since then, I’ve helped people in my family cultivate rose gardens, and I’m here to help you, too....

Many people steer away from pesticides. If only there were something that had little to no risk! That’s where diatomaceous earth comes into play. It’s virtually harmless, natural, and diatomaceous earth works as a pest control option as soon as you apply it. Knowing how to use diatomaceous earth can help to make your life much easier – and who doesn’t want an easier life? Table of Contents Diatomaceous earth, or DE, is completely natural as it’s made of fossilized aquatic remains that are ground to a fine, smooth-textured powder....

One of the coolest plants out there is the Jerusalem artichoke plant. It not only provides a good source of carbohydrates in its tuberous roots, but it also supplies pollen to many different kinds of bees. And the flowers that bloom on the plant are a lovely sight. Table of Contents A friend of mine has been growing Jerusalem artichoke in her backyard garden, and they’ve taken off. They’ve almost taken over the bed she planted them in, and they practically burst with happy yellow flowers in late summer....

As an avid YouTube gardening video binge-watcher, imagine my absolute surprise and delight when I saw the collaboration between Epic Gardening’s Kevin Espiritu and the legendary Charles Dowding on how to make a no-dig garden bed back in December. This video came out at the perfect time for me because I had just decided to expand beyond my apartment patio and rent a garden plot through my local park district. I think many city dwellers like myself may come across a time when we venture beyond our tried and true containers into the wild and wonderful world of in-ground gardening....

Information We know epsom salt can have benefits for human beings. But what about plants? Is it safe to use on our plants or our vegetable gardens? How about if we are going with an "organic" approach to gardening? Is it safe then? In this article, gardening expert Taylor Sievers examines if epsom salt is safe to use and how frequently. By Taylor Sievers Last updated: January 27, 2022 | 8 min read Ah, Epsom salts....

Table of Contents If you’re like me, storing seeds is a necessity. You may have particular flowers that you grow every year like geraniums, or a favorite kind of kale or watermelon that you love the taste of. But knowing how to store seeds is incredibly important, as poorly-stored seeds won’t germinate. No matter if the seeds are large or small, these seed storage tips will help you keep your seeds viable for long periods of time....

What’s more, there are a wealth of varieties out there to experiment with, all of which have different tastes, textures, and characteristics, and behave differently when cooked. Ah, the humble potato. Fried, mashed, roasted, baked, or (my personal favorite) boiled and served with a knob of butter, spuds are a pantry staple, and the ultimate comfort food. Some gardeners might question whether growing this cheap and plentiful crop is worth the hassle, space, time, and energy required....

So, what better reason to have a “pop” at growing your very own mood-boosting corn in your backyard? It might sound corny, but there is surely nothing better than curling up in front of a good movie with a big bowl of popcorn. Salty, sweet, or smothered in butter, popcorn is the ultimate comfort food, and one of the most popular snacks around. Even better, this beloved snack can actually be good for us....