A Bohemian themed garden never goes out of style, thanks to its vibrant use of colors, comfort, and playful aesthetics. We bring you the Best Boho Garden Design Ideas that you can use to add a dollop of vibrancy and freshness to your yard! Check out our article on creative Boho planters here Best Boho Garden Design Ideas 1. Colorful Bohemian Outdoor Setting A wooden wall with vines and potted plants will add a natural touch....
This guide will help you to narrow down the search. Up ahead, we feature some of the best options out there. Picture some of the most beautiful gardens that you’ve ever seen. Chances are, many of them had a Japanese maple or two (or three). That’s because these trees are so incredibly unique, elegant, and colorful. Plus, there are so many size, shape, and growth combinations available, you’re sure to find what you need to add height, texture, or color to a garden display....
Flowers Are you looking for some white flowering peonies to plant this season but aren't sure where to start? There are many different peony varieties you can grow that have beautiful white blooms! Check out our favorite peonies with white flowers you can add to your flower garden this season! By Jason White Last updated: January 9, 2023 | 11 min read The white peony is one of the best choices you can make for your home or garden when you need a white flower to round out your color scheme....
We have handpicked some amazing DIY Succulents Centerpiece and Arrangement Ideas to brighten your home without spending too much! Look at the Most Elegant White Succulents here DIY Succulents Centerpiece and Arrangement Ideas 1. Architectural Statement If you are looking for a real eye-catcher, pick this focal-point succulent centerpiece idea. Check out this tutorial for some inspiration. Find out the Best Architectural Plants for Containers here 2. Mermaid Inspired Instead of using the more usual ceramic container, why don’t you choose a giant faux clamshell to put beach-inspired decor on your table?...
Plants and small trees take a wonderful shade of colors in fall, transforming the look of a garden completely. Grow these Fall Foliage Plants this year to make your home full of colors in the next fall! Here are the best fall flowers you can grow for containers Beautiful Fall Foliage Plants 1. Autumn Fern Botanical Name: Dryopteris erythrosora USDA Zones: 5-8 Commonly known as the Japanese shield fern, it grows 2-4 feet tall and wide....
Vicia faba, the botanical name for this species, is one of the oldest agricultural crops around. There are three named varieties within the species, as well as various cultivars of each type. Favas are a cool-season crop that produces a harvest of tasty, meaty beans – and they make excellent companion plants! Since there are different kinds of favas available, it can be helpful to know how these various options will work in the garden....
Look at some of the best Flowers that Start with ‘N’ from around the world! Each looks spectacular with distinct features! Look at 8 most beautiful flowers that start with ‘M’ here Flowers that Start with ‘N’ 1. Narcissus Botanical Name: Narcissus Type: Perennial Blooming Period: Late Winter to Late Spring Several white flowers bloom at the top of each narcissus stem and are strongly scented. The white petals around tiny yellow center give a striking contrast to the dark green stalks....
Begonia maculata, or Polka Dot begonia as it’s often called, is a splashy show-stopper that looks fantastic with it’s olive green leaves and contrasting spots. It’s a houseplant that is likely to turn heads in your home, and thankfully it isn’t too difficult to care for. Let’s get started with a quick summary of begonia maculata care. How to care for Begonia maculata: Begonia maculata needs bright indirect light, well-aerated soil that dries a bit between waterings, fertilization every 2-4 weeks, and temperatures of 65°F (18°C) to 86°F (30°C)....
Lamb’s ear, cattail, gooseberry … we have a tendency to name plants after our furry friends. And if any plant is deserving of its name, it’s burros tail. This succulent’s long, trailing stems are packed with plump leaves, giving it the shape and visual texture of a donkey tail! Table of Contents Aside from eye-catching detail, burro’s tail is prized for being both drought and a shade tolerant succulent. In warm climates, it thrives outside year-round....
QUESTION: Can you get purple crepe myrtle trees? Most of the ones I see in my neighborhood are pink, so I have been looking at other tree options because I don’t really want pink blooms. – Vanessa D ANSWER: Yes, there are many varieties of purple crepe myrtles. I’ll walk you through a few of your options and let you know their height specifications to help you choose the best option for your growing space....
Do you like the idea of being able to grind your own wheat or making your very own peanut butter at home? Table of Contents Are you searching for a way to become more self-sufficient? If you answered “yes” to either of those questions, then you may have considered purchasing a grain mill in the past. While grain mills aren’t something you’ll find in most modern kitchens, they can offer quite a few benefits and be a great addition if you purchase the right one....
Bring comfort to winter meals by growing parsnips this winter. Simply roasted on a tray, mashed into a puree, blended into a soup, or even pickled, parsnip’s nutty but sweet flavor offers a hearty addition to the holiday table. This long-lasting root vegetable is a great source of fresh produce during colder seasons. Table of Contents Before sugar cane was around, parsnips were used as a sweetener! More unusual uses of parsnips include the UK’s predilection for making parsnip wine, and as a substitute for pancetta....
Shrubs Are you struggling to figure out how much or how oftern to water your hydrangeas to heep them looking great? Overwatering and underwatering hydrangeas is a common problem that's easily solved. In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago examines how much water your hydrangeas need, and how frequently you should water them. By Jill Drago Last updated: August 19, 2022 | 5 min read The hydrangea inherited its name from two Greek words: hydros (water), and angos (jar or vessel)....
Squash is a bully in the garden, and it will take over if you don’t control it. Now that I have my squash arch, the squash in my garden grows vertically, and it’s so much easier to control in my small vegetable garden plot. How To Build A Squash Arch The metal garden fencing alone isn’t strong enough to hold up heavy squash around the top of the arch. So we (my husband helped me with this project) came up with a design that uses PVC piping to support the fencing over the top of the arch....
Houseplants Are you interested in adding a Monstera adansonii to your houseplant collection? This interesting member of the Monstera genus has many holes in its leaves, making for a unique feature. Follow this guide to find out everything you need to know to plant, care for and propagate this popular plant. By Madison Moulton Last updated: November 18, 2022 | 17 min read Members of the Monstera genus are incredibly popular houseplants....
Without a doubt, these odd little grape-sized members of the gourd family were one of my absolute favorite crops to grow. After growing them twice, I learned quite a bit about them, and I’m happy to share it all. Melothria scabra About 10 to 15 years ago, no one I knew had a clue what a Mexican sour gherkin was. If you had asked how to grow mouse melon, cucamelon, or sour cucumber, you might have gotten some strange looks....
Whatever you happen to call it, this delightful berry (we’ll get into this startling fact in a moment!) grows well in a container. What’s round, pear-shaped, or oblong, and often a rich purple color? If you live in the United States, English-speaking Canada, Australia, or New Zealand, you know it as eggplant (Solanum melongena). Or maybe “guinea squash,” if you live in the southern states. In other English-speaking parts of the world, including Ireland and the UK, you probably call it aubergine instead....
I won’t lie, I first fell for heathers because they’re so low-maintenance, but once I discovered the range of colors in both the foliage and the flowers, I was hooked. Maybe you feel the same way? Andromeda, Calluna, Daboecia, Erica spp. For a tough plant that thwarts hungry deer, marauding rabbits, swarms of aphids, and even most diseases, heather has a delicate beauty all its own. While it comes from regions that sport some pretty inhospitable environments, heathers have learned to adapt to all kinds of areas....
There are tons of sage types out there, and we’ve covered those in our piece on types of sage. But perhaps you just want to know how to grow sage that’s simple and easy to cook with: the most common sage there is.We can help with that!Growing sage at home ensures you a neverending supply of those lovely sage leaves for seasonings. Small, fresh leaves can be fried to add a crispy pop of flavor on a dish....
Cucumelons are native to Mexico and Central America and are open-pollinated, so you can save the seeds from year to year. But, as mentioned above, you can also save the tubers in late autumn by digging and storing them as you would a dahlia. The fleshy tubers grow 4 to 6 inches long, are white to beige in color, and each plant can yield several good-sized tubers. Gardeners in zones 7 and up, can deep mulch their plants in autumn with a foot deep layer of shredded leaves or straw to overwinter them....
