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Must check out our 53 Terrarium Ideas for Inspiration! 1. Everything About Making A Terrarium Create a living world in a clear glass container of any shape and size, plants, and other gardening supplies. Take help of this infographic to build your first self-sustaining terrarium at home! 2. Terrarium Basics This infographic provides almost every information you need to create a terrarium. From plants to drainage layers to tools, it gives you the basic idea....

Tomatoes are grown and relished around the world for their sweet taste. With tons of varieties and colors of yellow, pink, black, purple, and white, everyone wants to know more about tomatoes. So, if you have a question – Is Tomato a Nightshade Vegetable, then we have the answer for you! Find out the best ways of propagating tomatoes here What are Nightshade Vegetables? Tomatoes, Potatoes, Peppers, Tomatillos, and Eggplants are nightshade vegetables....

Why is my jade plant turning red!? This is a very common question, and one I get asked about a lot. In this post, I will tell you all the reasons for the color change, and give you tips to troubleshoot and fix any possible problems. Jade plants are popular because they’re easy to care for, and come in a variety of shapes and sizes. But if you’ve ever had one that turned red instead of green, you might be worried or confused by this color change....

When we think of fruits, most of us identify them by their juicy sweetness. Yet, botanically, fruits are classified as such because they come from flowers and/or have seeds inside them. What’s your favorite fruit? You’ll probably find it on the list of fruit names below, along with some more unusual fruits that you’ve never heard of. Use it as a source of inspiration for growing fruits in your backyard!...

For many of us, mangos are thought to be an occasional luxury treat due to the price and availability of fruit. Luckily, growing a mango tree at home is not impossible. It is time to stop depriving yourself of this delicious tropical treat and grow your own mangos! Although they are tropical trees, mangos can be grown in the ground in zones 9-11 or in containers in zones 4-11. Table of Contents...

You know what has gone into your food and you won’t have to worry about toxic chemicals being absorbed into your body. Spring is just around the corner, and now is the time to start planning your garden. Planting a garden can be a very rewarding activity. Not only do you get off your butt and out of the house, you get some exercise and you get to appreciate the natural beauty of growing your own food....

It is a wonderful feeling when we realize that the days are longer, and the weather is not so cold. We can finally get outside and start to work in the garden! The temptation is to pull on a jacket, take a spade out there, and get started. But you need to stop yourself from jumping straight in without thinking – and make sure the soil is ready for working first, along with a few other important spring preparations....

The three red lettuce contenders: Red Sails – Perhaps the widest grown red lettuce, Red Sails first made a splash in 1985 when it won an All-America Selections award. It forms large frilly heads – up to a foot across – with deep burgundy leaves that turn green towards the base. It’s easy to grow, cold tolerant, heat tolerant, and remains tasty and bitter-free, even after bolting. I’ve been growing it for a decade, and in my informal trial, Red Sails really stood up well to the unexpected stretch of cold, damp weather we had in early June....

Plants play a positive role in promoting a healthy day to day life by stimulating the five human senses – Sight, Sound, Smell, Taste, and Touch. Here are some awesome Sensory Houseplants for a Stimulating Indoor Garden that you can grow with ease to add an appeal to your rooms and enrich the life experience. Have a look at the best medicinal plants you can grow here Sensory Houseplants for a Stimulating Indoor Garden Plants that Stimulate the Sense of Smell The sense of smell stays in the mind for a long and has a positive impact on your mood....

Aloe vera plants are are very popular and attractive plants to have around the house or outdoors, not to mention the medicinal benefits of their leaves. They are generally easy to care for, but if you have found your aloe plant drooping, you are not alone. Thankfully, it’s not too hard to identify the problem and return your plant to health. Why is my aloe plant drooping? An aloe plant with drooping leaves is a sign of one of a number of problems preventing it from thriving....

by Erin Marissa Russell Looking for appealing new ways to cook and serve all the zucchini you’ve grown in your garden? You’re not alone. Zucchini plants are so notorious for producing piles of homegrown produce that the zucchini is the stereotypical crop that all those gardeners in jokes are constantly foisting off on friends and neighbors. But there’s no reason to get bored eating all the zucchini your garden rewards you with for your hard work keeping plants hydrated in times of drought or making sure your zucchini plants stay free of disease....

6 Revisions by Jennifer Poindexter Are you considering adding corn to your growing space? You might want to consider companion planting to get the maximum benefit from your garden. Companion planting is a strategic process of designing your garden layout in a way that the plants growing near each other offer some benefit either to one of the plants or, ideally, both. If you’re looking for plants that grow well near corn, you’re in the right place....

Enjoy the look of a bunch of flowers in your room by growing these Indoor Plants that are as Beautiful as Flower Bouquets! Here are the most stunning houseplants with rainbow foliage! Indoor Plants that are as Beautiful as Flower Bouquets 1. Tricolor Stromanthe Botanical Name: Stomanthe sanguinea ‘Tricolor’ The colorful pink, cream, and green-tinted leaves of this beautiful houseplant looks-like a bouquet. It does well in medium-filtered light. 2. Croton Botanical Name: Codiaeum variegatum ‘Lauren’s Rainbow’...

Houseplants Looking for a houseplant with white flowers to spice up your indoor plant collection? There are actually a number of plants that can show off their white blooms indoors, so depending on your goals, you will have plenty of options! In this article, we take a look at our favorite indoor plants with showy white flowers! By Jason White Last updated: December 15, 2022 | 11 min read Looking to add a new houseplant to your collection, but want to make sure it has white flowers?...

If you have kept your refrigerator in a spot where it is exposed to bright sunlight, then it can be a great place to showcase your green friends! Here are some beautiful Houseplants You Can Grow on Top of a Fridge! Find out the Best Shade-Loving Hanging Houseplants here Houseplants You Can Grow on Top of a Fridge 1. Bromeliad Botanical Name: Bromeliaceae This plant will definitely add colors to your refrigerator top....

Basil is a flavorful herb and is mostly grown for its aromatic leaves. Dried or fresh, it can elevate the flavor of your cuisines, especially the homemade basil Pesto. This green plant, with glossy leaves, has a strong scent and produces floral spikes with small white flowers. Let’s have a look at everything you need to know about Propagating Basil! Check out our article on growing basil indoors here. Best Time to Propagate Basil Basil is extremely sensitive to cold weather....

Plants Heuchera, also known as Coral Bells, have many different-looking plants to choose from within the genus. Many are acclimated across different climate zones, giving you plenty of options no matter where you plan to grow them. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner takes you through her favorite varieties of Coral Bells to try in your garden this season. By Laura Elsner Last updated: December 2, 2022 | 14 min read Flowers only have a small window of blooming, and they can require deadheading, staking, and fussing....

Moss Roses come in various shades and look beautiful in pots, hanging baskets, window boxes, and railing planters. To enjoy an attractive floral show, follow these Best Portulaca Growing Tips! Check out the best Ground Cover Rose Pictures on the Gram here! Portulaca Plant Information Moss Roses originally come from South America and can grow up to 3-9 inches tall. It can spread out, creating a dense mat making it a top choice for a ground cover....

A relative of the nettle, the aluminum plant is a lush house plant or a lovely low-lying plant in the subtropics. This evergreen perennial is admired for its silver and green foliage. Table of Contents While it can be slightly finicky about its environment, it’s generally an easy grower. A tropical plant by nature, it prefers warmer climates and higher humidity. But don’t let that finicky nature dissuade you from growing it!...

1) Proper spacing and planting in a tomato garden Giving the plants in your tomato garden enough room to grow results in plants that are healthier, more productive, and less prone to diseases. Spacing depends on a few factors including the types of tomatoes you’re growing and how you intend to support the plants. Indeterminate tomatoes that are grown vertically on stakes can be spaced 18 to 24 inches apart. Compact, determinate varieties need 24 inches between plants....