Overwintering peppers isn’t very hard, and it’s a great way to keep your favorites year after year. In this post, I will show you how to keep them as live or dormant plants. You’ll also get tons of care tips to ensure they survive the winter. I started overwintering my pepper plants indoors a few years ago out of frustration. Every year I start all of our peppers from seed....
Poinsettia care can be tricky, but they aren’t difficult to grow once you know what they need. In this post I’ll tell you all you need to know in order to keep them alive after Christmas, and for many years to come. Poinsettias are bright and beautiful symbols of the holiday season. Their mere presence in a room transforms the space into a more festive and merry place. Though they are commonly sold as gift plants, you can keep them growing year-round....
Rabbit’s foot fern care is easier than you might think. In this complete guide, I’m going to tell you everything you need to know. I’ll give you tons of tips that will help make you successful growing rabbit’s foot fern either indoors or outside. With its delicate, gauzy leaflets and furry brown feet that give this houseplant its common name, rabbit’s foot fern is a popular choice for hanging baskets and shallow pots....
You’d be most likely to find them in your grandma’s garden, and unless she was a talented or dedicated gardener, the shrubs were usually covered in aphids and powdery mildew. Rosa ‘Knock Out’ While David Austin may have set the standard for modern rose growers, Knock Out roses totally changed the landscape. Those of you who remember gardens in the ‘80s know that roses had fallen out of favor. People saw them (justifiably, sometimes) as fussy, difficult, and ridiculously tender....
If you want to know all the secrets about transferring your old plants to a new container then have a look at these top Mistakes to Avoid When Repotting Houseplants. Here is all you need to know about repotting indoor plants correctly When to Re-Pot the Houseplants? Before you decide to re-pot any plant, look for the following signs so you can determine whether it’s time to repot your plants or not....
Wax begonias are so familiar and commonly kept that it’s easy to take their excellent qualities for granted. Whether used as a landscape bedding flower or a container houseplant, these hardy blooming machines are as forgiving as they are versatile. In this article, we’ll explain everything you need to know about Wax Begonia care. Summary of Wax Begonia care: Wax Begonias (Begonia Semperflorens-Cultorum Group) bloom throughout their growing season in partial sun....
The benefits of narrow trees for small gardens Narrow trees like the ones I’m about to introduce you to are perfect for today’s ever-shrinking landscapes. Their slender growth habit means they don’t take up much horizontal space while still giving the beauty only a tree can give. Yes, some of these varieties grow quite tall, but even in the smallest of gardens, the sky is the limit! More often than not, making use of vertical space is the best way to expand a small garden and add another dimension and layer of interest....
by Matt Gibson Looking for a high yield garden with the most prolific plants? Do you love vegetable gardening efficiency? Plant lovers turn to gardening for many reasons. Cultivating plants is a meditative, relaxing hobby, and it gives those who pursue gardening a set of jobs and responsibilities they know they’ll need to complete in order to be successful. Some turn to gardening for the chance to get outside and get their hands dirty....
By Matt Gibson Wondering about the most popular house plants and thinking of adding a few to your home? Indoor plants don’t just beautify your home and/or workspace, they also make you feel good, bringing life and energy to wherever they are placed. Indoor plants are therapeutic and far less expensive than a therapist. They make your home or workspace to feel more inviting and relaxing. Houseplants might not seem like they are doing much other than occupying space on your windowsill or sitting atop your filing cabinet or desk, but they are actually quite busy....
Here are some top Balcony Gardening Tips to Follow before Setting up a Balcony Garden that’ll save you time and effort while maintaining a beautiful tropical space in your home! Learn the best gardening tips for extreme heat here Balcony Gardening Tips to Follow before Setting up a Balcony Garden 1. Set Your Budget Set a budget before you begin. Ideate the price of the plants, fertilizers, and growing medium and act accordingly....
You are fortunate if you have a garden, but what to do if you have a simple and boring fence and you have no idea to customize it? Well, this won’t puzzle you anymore after you see these Garden Fence Decoration Ideas below! Have a look at some awesome garden shower ideas here Garden Fence Decoration Ideas 1. Fence with birdhouses If you would like to decorate a wooden fence, well, ‘what’s better than embellishing it with colorful birdhouses....
You can make a hummingbird feeder on your own, which is a creative and inexpensive way to draw these fantastic little flying creatures to your yard and home. The tiny birds seem to be always hungry and always return to their feeding spot. If you want to enjoy some of these creatures flying around your home, try these DIY Hummingbird Feeder Ideas! Learn how to make a hanging bird water feeder here DIY Hummingbird Feeder Ideas 1....
I’m going to introduce you to a selection of 35 of our favorite poinsettia cultivars and fill you in on some of the defining features of these ornamental holiday houseplants. If the word “poinsettia” conjures up one color and one color only – red – you are in for a treat: a whirlwind tour of 35 different poinsettia cultivars, in many different beguiling hues. Poinsettias, the favorite holiday houseplant, have been bred into a wide selection of cultivars, with over 100 different varieties to choose from....
Poor soil? Low sun exposure? No garden? You can still grow vegetables! Almost any vegetable can be grown in a container, but varieties that work the best are “compact” or “bush” plants: plants that have a confined growth habit. Here are steps to grow four popular vegetables in containers. A few general tips: If the container ultimately will be too heavy to move, consider placing a wheeled platform underneath for maneuverability....
However, when a normally green shrub’s leaves fade to yellow during the growing season, something is amiss in the garden. This yellowing phenomenon is called “chlorosis.” Forsythia (Forsythia spp.) is a deciduous woody shrub suited to USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 8 that is covered in bright yellow flowers in late winter to early spring. There are many cultivated varieties. Some have variegated leaves of green and yellow. Others shade from green to yellow, bronze, red, or purple as the weather cools down in autumn....
When stepping into a new year, everything sounds and seems new. From the chirp of the birds to the growling of a cat, everything seems to have a touch of fresh start altogether. It is as if even nature itself in its own way cherishes the new beginning of a kind. So be it anything, like from engraving down new resolutions to buying some fancy new things. The start of the new year always seems to be like the best time to have a brand and fresh start for whatever you do or at least plan to do....
A brown spot on a leaf could have so many causes. A disease could occur, or it could be a condition that changes the appearance of your plant. It could stem from one particular issue, or it could be a combination of problems that cause your plant to develop brown spot symptoms and lesions. It could also be a seed-bourne illness. Table of Contents Some of the discoloration you see could be a very minimal problem that’s easy to remedy....
The brilliant, rose-colored pallet of Calathea roseopicta’s patterned foliage is hugely popular – but there’s a catch. Calatheas generally deserve their fussy reputation, and the lovely Roseopicta is one of the worst offenders. In this article, we’ll explain everything you need to know about Calathea roseopicta care, to keep your plant healthy and beautiful. Calathea roseopicta needs bright indirect light, consistently moist soil, and high humidity. The soil should be well-draining with enough aeration material to never become soggy....
All about the nerve plant While there are many large, green tropical houseplants, fittonia is adored for its compact stature (the stems reach a height of just 3-6 inches) and brilliant foliage. As far as indoor plants go, the nerve plant is one of the most visually unique. A native of South America, the foliage is a beautiful “coat of many colors”. The leaf blades and leaf veins are different colors, making the pattern on each leaf look like a medical sketch of a mammal’s central nervous system, with a network of branching nerves running throughout (hence the common name of nerve plant)....
Question: My garden soil seems rocky. How do you prepare soil for carrots? -Kenny L. Answer: Using the proper soil medium when growing carrots is essential, as carrots need a loose, light soil with no soil clumps, rocks, or plant debris to block their root growth. Carrots thrive in loose soils with lots of organic amendments. They prefer loamy or sandy soils and despise heavy clay-based mediums. Work your garden beds thoroughly, removing all debris, and loosening the soil to improve drainage and air circulation before planting....
