Have you ever put together a really beautiful container garden, only to see some plants turn sickly and die after just a week or so? Or have you ever seen a beautiful container garden, and thought, “I wish I could do that”? Either way, this article is for you. We’re going to explore the secrets of successful container gardening, as well as a few tips and tricks for making your container garden beautiful and interesting....
That’s where this guide comes in. We’re going to go over nine of the most common causes and their symptoms to help you figure out what’s turning your hostas yellow, and how to fix it. There are some gorgeous hostas out there with golden leaves – I’m looking at you, ‘Fort Knox’! But yellow leaves aren’t a good thing if the foliage should actually be green. The good news is that there are lots of ways to fix the issues that can cause the foliage on your hostas to turn yellow....
Here are some weird yet handy Toilet Paper Uses in the Garden that will help you out with many gardening chores! Check out the surprising penny uses for home and garden here Toilet Paper Uses in the Garden 1. Toilet Paper Roll Pots Pull out the cardboard and place the plant in the soil, or simply unfurl the bottom and let the cardboard decompose on its own. Check this post for details here....
Usually, they prefer a sunny location and organically-rich, well-draining soil. There are exceptions, as you will soon discover. Aster is a catch-all name for a range of flowering plants in the large Asteraceae family that includes coneflowers, chicory, daisies, sunflowers, yarrow, bachelor’s buttons, and zinnias. It refers to a number of different species including China (Callistephus chinensis), New England (Symphyotrichum novi-belgii), and Tatarian (Aster tataricus). Perennial asters are suited to gardens in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8, while annuals grow in any temperate zone....
1. Geometric Planters Use thin brass tubes to recreate these geometric air plant holders, which are perfect for displaying hanging air plants! Watch and understand the instructions here. 2. DIY Air Plant Hanger Unveil your favorite air plants in your home against the backdrop of natural wood slices, using a copper-colored ring. Follow the DIY post at BHG. 3. Simple Air Plant Hanger If you like to keep things simple, make this air plant hanger instead....
If you want to be a successful indoor gardener, then it’s best to start with easy houseplants. I wanted to create a list to get you started. So below you will find some of my favorites, and they are all very low-maintenance. The best part is that there are so many wonderful, easy to care for houseplants out there that you can build up quite a nice collection. Heck, a few of them will even flower for you if you’re nice enough to them....
Plants Finding the perfect balance of perennials in Florida can be a challenge due to the high heat and humidity that the state is well known for. Even with the heat and humidity, there are plenty of perennials that love a more tropical environment! In this article, we look at our favorite perennial plants that can survive in the hot, humid, Florida climate. By Jason White Last updated: May 23, 2022 | 13 min read Lucky you!...
Many of these selections are award winners. Some feature semi-double or double flowers, and some are bicolored. They are all gorgeous, each in a different way. Don’t tell my zinnias, but cosmos are my absolute favorite summer flowers. These members of the sunflower family attract butterflies, make wonderful companion plants, and will keep blooming up until your first frost, providing wonderful late summer color. And there are many different types of cosmos – not only different cultivars, but different species – giving us even more ways to enjoy them in our gardens....
If you want to increase the productivity of your vegetable garden significantly–grow plants in raised beds. It’s simple: A raised bed can be filled with the type of soil your plants want, and it ensures better drainage. You can control the weeds easily and work more efficiently in the garden without sweating. Check out some great raised bed ideas for balcony here DIY Raised Bed Ideas 1. Wattle Fence Raised Bed You’ll need long slender branches for this....
With bold colors, large leaves, and unmistakable patterns, anthuriums have a certain charm about them that never goes unnoticed. Here are the most Fanciest Anthuriums Types you can grow for that tropical jungle look! Here’s all you need to know about growing Anthuriums Fanciest Anthuriums Types 1. Anthurium Ace of Spades Botanical Name: Anthurium crystallinum This fancy evergreen anthurium variety offers large, fuzzy, heart-shaped elongated green leaves that can grow up to 1-2 feet across, patterned in beautiful white veins....
If you are new to growing plants indoors and wondering what should you grow first–take a cue from this list of mainstream houseplants! These indoor plants are the most famous and most deserving of becoming a member of the first-time plant parent’s home. Discover the most popular houseplants of the United States here Beautiful Mainstream Houseplants 1. Croton I ❤️ my little croton babies that I recently brought inside from our porch planters that I got from @gibblevillefarms!...
To sum up the top balcony gardens around the world, we bring you the best of the Balcony Gardens of the year 2021 Here are the best balcony gardens that promote ‘grow more in less space’ Best Balcony Gardens of the Year 2021 1. Elegant Balcony with White Flowers and Plants A post shared by En Güzel Balkon (@enguzelbalkon) 2. Mini Jungle! 3. A Vivid, Full of Plants Balcony 4. A Glorious Balcony with White Flowers!...
Information Do you have a blueberry plant in your garden that looks like it's at the end of it's life? There are actually many reasons your blueberry plant may be dying. Not all of those reasons mean your plant can't rebound and survive. In this article, we look at each reason individually, as well as what you can do if there's still a chance to salvage your plant. By Jason White Last updated: January 8, 2023 | 15 min read Blueberries are a favorite fruit for many people, so it’s no surprise that gardeners of all levels enjoy growing them in their gardens....
I write a lot about the bad bugs that feed on our plants, and how to get rid of them. But this time, I want to focus on one of the best beneficial insects out there – ladybugs! Ladybugs will keep the harmful insects away from your plants, without much effort on your part. As natural predators of common pests, they are not only cute, but a good ally for any organic grower....
There’s nothing more beneficial for your garden than the addition of good quality compost. Because composting itself is relatively easy, lots of people do it in a wide variety of ways. Today, we’ll focus on the best compost tumbler for your money. These are sometimes called batch composters. Table of Contents Best Overall Tumbler: Good Ideas Compost Wizard Jr.Best Value Tumbler: Yimby TumblerGood Ideas CW-2X Subscribe to the Epic Gardening Podcast on iTunes...
By Jennifer Poindexter Did you know that gardening doesn’t have to stop just because the weather changes? You can garden inside your home year-round. There are many reasons people choose to raise gardens indoors. Some practice indoor gardening for the ease of having food at their fingertips anytime they want it. There are some people who live in planting zones with short grow seasons, and indoor gardening lengthens their time to grow things....
For newbie gardeners, Growing Pineapple Indoors can be a little touch but it is not impossible! And for anyone who wants to know – Do Pineapples Grow on Trees, then this article is for you! Here are the best fruits you can grow indoors A Little History of Pineapples Most people think that it was the Hawaiians who first grew the fruit, but that’s not the case. Pineapples belong to the bromeliad family, which mainly originated in South America and were brought to Spain by the famous discoverer–Christopher Columbus in the year 1493, though pineapples were grown in Africa as well....
Training vegetable plants to grow upward instead of sprawling on the ground enables the best use of limited space. Let’s look at some cool tips on Growing Cucumbers on Trellis! Here are the best cucumbers you can grow for pickles Growing Cucumbers on Trellis When growing cucumbers on trellis, choose the right type of variety. Bush varieties don’t climb, so plant the vining variety. Dasher II, Ashley, Spacemaster, Sweet Success, Regal, and Gherkins are the best ones you can grow on a trellis....
QUESTION: How do you harvest and store beets? Are there any tips to tell when they are ready? -Heather S ANSWER: Beets can be harvested anytime you like during their growth cycle. Beet greens are typically best when they reach four to six inches tall, and roots are the most tender after they have been growing for 40 to 50 days. The ideal size for harvesting beetroot is between one and one fourth to two inches in diameter....
Whether you’re looking for vertical garden plants to climb a trellis, or to fill your hanging gardens, you have tons of options! But what are the best plants for vertical gardens? When it comes to growing vertically, choosing the best plants to use can be confusing and overwhelming. If you accidentally buy the wrong type of plant, it can ruin your vertical garden. Don’t worry, I’m going to make this super easy for you!...
