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Here’s what’s in store: Vibrant geranium flowers are favorites of home gardeners, adding color to window boxes, borders, and beds. There are three types: the hardy cranesbill (Geranium spp.), the hanging ivy type (Pelargonium peltatum), and the garden geranium (Pelargonium x hortorum). In this brief article, we zero in on how to start new plants by taking stem cuttings from existing ones. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

QUESTION: Is it better to grow basil inside or outside? I’d like to grow some because I use it a lot in cooking and I’m wondering what’s better / easier. – Jen S ANSWER: This might be a little controversial, but in my opinion, I think it’s better to grow basil indoors. The reason being is basil has a few specific growing conditions. This herb must be grown where it receives full sunlight....

Trees Living in the lonestar state provides many different options for the home gardener when it comes to trees. Maple trees tend to do well, and there are several varieties that you can choose from. In this article, we look at 7 different maple trees that you can plant and grow if you live in Texas. By Jason White Last updated: March 4, 2022 | 6 min read When you think of maple trees, you may think of winter in Vermont and maple syrup rather than Texas....

For the majority of my adult life, I have lived in dorm rooms, apartments, or small houses. While this is incredibly normal and something that I personally have enjoyed, it makes certain tasks such as composting more complex. Enter indoor compost bins, a useful device to help you recycle your kitchen waste into garden gold! Table of Contents I’m sure a lot of you are in the same boat, so I’ve compiled a list to help you decide what type of indoor compost bin is best for your lifestyle....

The sun and the warmth feels wonderful when you’re sipping a cocktail under an umbrella, but it loses some of its appeal when you’re standing or kneeling in full exposure for hours at a time. Whenever I am introduced to someone new and the inevitable, “So what do you do for a living?” question pops up, I get to share that I am a gardener and a writer. “Oh!” they exclaim, “It must be great to work outside all the time!...

What makes these insect-killing nematodes special is that they kill their hosts quickly, due to special bacteria that live in their systems. Are predatory insects plaguing your garden? While there are many types of beneficial nematodes, insecticidal ones are naturally occurring microscopic organisms that live and feed on insects in the soil. There are different types of nematodes that kill insects. However, many of them are difficult to mass produce or have very narrow host ranges....

Looking for Cute and Romantic Indoor Plants for this Valentine’s Day? Discover some names below: Explore the best romantic heart-shaped leaf plant to grow indoors here Cute and Romantic Indoor Plants 1. Moon Cactus Botanical Name: Gymnocalycium mihanovichii This beautiful grafted cactus features colorful ball-shaped tops in bright red, yellow, orange, or pink color with small, sharp spines on curved veins. Here are the best flowering cacti you can grow 2....

Gates are usually the starting point of anywhere, and the garden is no exception! You can welcome your guests in style with one of these beautiful Garden Entrance Door Ideas! Check out some amazing privacy fences for gardens here Appealing Garden Entrance Door Ideas 1. A Dark Brown Wooden Gate with Trailing Plants 2. Rustic Garden Door in Blue 3. An English Style Mini Gate with Ivy Archway 4. Covered with Blue Flowers 5....

Flowers Looking to attract some hummingbirds to your garden but aren't sure which plant types will do the trick? In this article, we look at 31 different flowering plants that are sure to attract hummingbirds into your gardening space all season long! By Jason White Last updated: December 19, 2022 | 15 min read Although many flowers can attract hummingbirds, some flowers are better at drawing these majestic creatures than others....

Offices can get stressful over a period of time. To take off the stress and add positivity, there are Plants You Can Keep on Your Desk for Good Luck. They also look good and bring in a calm demeanor to space. Have a look at the best plants and flowers for fortune here Plants You Can Keep on Your Desk for Good Luck 1. Jade Plant Botanical Name: Crassula ovata...

If any backyard furniture deserves an award for being highly utilitarian, the raised garden bed is a top contender! Table of Contents In essence, a raised bed is a massive planting box. It doesn’t sound like much when it’s described like that, but it solves a lot of problems. A raised garden bed provides drainage so your plants don’t get their feet wet. The enclosed space and elevated design makes your garden harder to reach for critters and pests....

1. DIY Wire Cloche Visit DIY Show Off to see how to create this brilliant coffee table centerpiece using chicken and a few other supplies. 2. Indoor Tabletop Terrarium Water Garden Keep some greenery in your rented apartment with this Indoor Tabletop Water Garden. The tutorial is here! 3. Terrarium Lamp Infuse life and light into dull corners with this unusual terrarium lamp. Visit Craftbits to see the DIY! 4. Wine Bottle Terrarium This bottle terrarium is basically nature in a nutshell for you....

These types are generally highly fragrant with massive blossoms like old garden roses have, but they also feature repeat blooms in a wide range of colors, as modern ones do. Most people have heard the term “English rose.” No, not the outdated epithet that refers to a fair-skinned, “classic” beauty from the British Isles. We’re talking about the classically beautiful bushes that you can spot just about everywhere, from award-winning gardens to your neighbor’s yard....

QUESTION: Are spinach stems poisonous? Is it necessary to cut them off when preparing spinach? -Lea R. ANSWER: Spinach stems are not poisonous. In fact, they’re just as safe and delicious to eat as the leaves are. As long as the spinach is young and the stems are thin enough that you can easily bend them, there’s no reason to remove the stems before you prepare a bunch of spinach—unless you’ve noticed the stems are especially stringy or you personally find them annoying to chew....

by Matt Gibson Every gardener is thankful to have row covers on hand when the temperatures drop. Not only do these inexpensive, DIY insulators protect your plants from cold and wind, they also keep out insects, fight against the spread of disease, and keep soil and plants from overheating. Also known as garden fabric, garden netting, or floating row covers, row covers are super easy to use. Just drape garden fabrics directly over garden plants or use hoops or a frame to support it, using soil or earth staples to secure the edges and keep it from blowing away in the wind....

You either love it or hate it! That’s what we hear the most about cilantro. Regardless of your personal tastes, you’ll love growing cilantro for its good looks alone. That this whimsical, feathery plant is a delicious garnish is just a bonus! Table of Contents Another bonus you’ll get with this plant is coriander seeds. Cilantro and coriander may look and taste different, but they actually come from the same plant....

Gardenia is a subtropical shrub originated in Asia. Its large white rose-like blooms are one of the most fragrant flowers and together with its feathery green foliage, the gardenia plant looks magnificent. Keep reading this article to know about Growing Gardenias in Pots! USDA Zones— 8 – 11 Other Names— Gardenia jasminoides, cape jasmine, danh-danh, gandhraj, jasmine rose, rose jasmine What are Gardenias? Growing gardenias in pots is possible, especially if you’re short of space or live in cool temperate climate....

What could be better than ambling into your yard and collecting healthy leaves of a happily growing moringa tree? Moringa is a drought-resistant, fast-growing tree that can reach 3 meters in just the first year! Table of Contents The moringa plant has some impressive properties that are worth mentioning. It is extremely nutritious, and the seeds can be used to purify water. It has a number of medicinal uses as well....

by Jennifer Poindexter Are you considering creating a greenhouse for your property? Congratulations! It’s a big step and an investment, but you’ll hopefully enjoy it for many years. Do you feel stuck when it comes to choosing the right greenhouse and laying it out? You’re in the right place. I have plenty of experience in greenhouse gardening, and I’ve learned, through trial and error, how to choose the greenhouse which works best for different situations....

A shrub with roots in Asian history, Nandina domestica is resistant to pests and disease, and is very adaptable to many different types of exposures. Nandina domestica Looking to upgrade your garden with a durable evergreen shrub that provides year-round interest and doesn’t require the backbreaking labor of higher-maintenance plants, such as roses or hedges? Look no further than heavenly bamboo. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....