If you live in the right growing zone, you may be lucky enough to grow not only a traditional spring vegetable garden, but also a fall vegetable garden. This applies to gardeners in the South, who are blessed with a long growing period. If this is the year you’re going to finally find time to get that southern fall vegetable garden in the ground, enjoy this article with tips and tricks for ensuring you have a bountiful crop!...
By Erin Marissa Russell Seasoned gardeners know what a threat slugs and snails can present to a carefully tended garden, and a struggle against these mollusks when your plants are seedlings or new shoots can be especially damaging. Luckily, there are steps you can take to defend your young plants against slugs and snails early, while the plants are seedlings. Deploying a few of the strategies we’ve laid out in this article will prevent losing your vegetable plants, herbs, or flowers in the early stages and keep on working to protect your garden as the season wears on....
If it looks good at the end of summer, should you try to overwinter it, or should you pull it up and put it on the compost pile? There are plenty of reasons why you might want to know whether kale, Brassica oleracea, the star of many a spring or fall veggie garden, is an annual or a perennial. Armed with this knowledge, you will be able to answer some of the other questions you may have about growing this cruciferous crop in your garden....
One of the most common problems with Jade Plants (Crassula ovata) is giving them too much water. It’s so easy to be a little overenthusiastic with the watering can when trying to help your Jade Plant thrive. This article will tell you the signs of Jade Plant overwatering and how to fix and prevent them. Jade Plant Overwatering Symptoms: The symptoms of overwatering a Jade Plant are yellowing leaves, leaf drop, soft leaves and dry leaves....
Safer weed control When I started my career in horticulture twenty-plus years ago, I sprayed a lot of chemical herbicides. They were a quick-fix to many weed problems, so I understand their appeal in that regard. But, since that time, I’ve come to understand how these products persist in the soil, make their way into ground water, and may potentially impact beneficial soil life, as well as the humans and other animals that are exposed to them....
Why spacing between pepper plants matters Spacing pepper plants at the appropriate distance is the smart way to kick off the growing season. Below you’ll discover why you need to consider giving pepper varieties the right amount of room between plants. Reason 1: Overcrowding plants reduces plant health Overcrowded plants are more prone to insect and disease issues which in turn affects plant health and growth. When plants are plagued by pests or plant diseases expect yield to be affected....
What does “shade” really mean? Before introducing you to the best shade-loving perennial flowers for your garden, it’s important to explain what “shade” really means when it comes to a garden. Typically, shade conditions are divided into two categories: partial shade and full shade. Partial shade flowering perennials are happiest where they’re protected from the sun during the mid-day hours when the sun is at its strongest, or else they’re planted in a spot where the sunlight is dappled, perhaps under the shelter of a small shade tree or beneath a pergola or trellis....
Sunflower planting times As a horticulturist and former cut flower farmer, I’ve grown dozens of different varieties of sunflowers. Over the years, I’ve found that knowing when to plant sunflowers can mean the difference between a large and successful show of blooms and one that’s less than ideal. If you plant them at the wrong time, the seeds could rot or they could fail to germinate. Did you know that there are three different times to plant sunflowers?...
Flowers Are you looking for some purple peonies to add to your flower garden? There are a number of different varieties to choose from, which is great if you love variety! In this article, we look at our favorite peonies with purple hued blooms that will help you get the pop of color you are looking for this season! By Jason White Last updated: October 20, 2022 | 6 min read There are few things more satisfied than seeing beautiful purple flowers bloom in your garden....
by Jennifer Poindexter Are you cursed with clay soil? Do you feel like nothing will ever grow in your yard? Turn your frown upside down because I’m bringing you great news. There are a few vegetables which seem to prosper in clay soil. They like to be surrounded by consistent moisture, and clay is wonderful at retaining water. It’s also great for supplying stability to root systems. Be advised, even if you don’t like the options I’m bringing you, there are other gardening methods....
Want to learn about some freaky and vulgar plants? These Adult Plants That Look Like They Come Straight Out of Porn World are just the thing you need, so you can add some quirky-looking beauties that will catch everyone’s attention. Here are Exotic Fruits from Around the World Adult Plants That Look Like They Come Straight Out of Porn World 1. Naked Man Orchid Botanical Name: Orchis italic Sounds like it’s straight out of a porn film; the Naked Man’s Orchid has a thick stalk with clusters of white, pink, or purple blooms that make it look like a naked man....
Be it home or yard, a form of art can make a huge change in how things look! Here are some fantastic DIY Garden Fence Art Ideas you can try! Have a look at the best Garden Fence decoration ideas here DIY Garden Fence Art Ideas 1. Outdoor Wall Art – Frame Collage Green frames on the fence will match perfectly with the green surrounding in your garden! Details are here....
Flowers Looking for some yellow peonies to brighten up your flowerbeds? There are many differen types of peonies that bloom in yellow, so you have plenty of options! In this article, we take a look at our favorite yellow peony varieties, with names and pictures of each! By Jason White Last updated: January 9, 2023 | 11 min read Peonies are a longtime garden favorite for good reasons. They’re incredibly vivid, easy to tend to, attract butterflies, and resistant to deer!...
Recycle a tetra pak or juice carton to make a cool DIY flower vase from it. It won’t cost you a dime and your decor item will be ready. Keep a fresh cut flower in it or use a faux flower, it will look beautiful. Materials One Empty Tetra Pak or Any Juice Carton Acrylic Paint Permanent Marker (Black) Fresh Flower Paint Brush DIY Vase Start the project by rinsing the tetra pak well with water....
Question: I want to try growing arugula in my kitchen year round. Can I grow arugula indoors? -Stephanie P. Answer: You can grow arugula indoors and enjoy homegrown salad greens all year long. Arugula should ideally get 10 to 12 hours of sunlight each day, so it grows best in a south-facing window. The spot where you grow arugula indoors should also be free from heat sources, drafts, and the danger of interference from pets or small children....
16 Flowering Shrubs for Shade Oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) A wide-spreading, 6-foot-tall, North American native shrub for shade, oakleaf hydrangea deserves a home in every shady landscape. Even in the winter the peeling bark of the oakleaf hydrangea is deserving of our attention. The large, oak leaf-like leaves turn an amazing orange and then a deep burgundy in the autumn. Large, cone-shaped panicles of creamy white flowers are produced from the woody stems in summer....
QUESTION: How do you keep broccoli fresh longer? It there a good way to preserve it? -Laura R. ANSWER: You’ll want to consume fresh broccoli as soon as possible. If you want to store it follow these tips. To store fresh broccoli, mist unwashed heads, wrap loosely with paper towels, and keep it in the refrigerator. This will help to keep broccoli fresh for at least two or three days. If you need to store broccoli for longer than a few days, you will need to cut your broccoli into small pieces, blanch it and freeze it....
This plant is referred to both as “Asian jasmine” and “Asiatic jasmine.” And in Florida, they call it “minima jasmine.” You may also see it called “dwarf jasmine.” Incidentally, Florida friends, this plant is salt tolerant. Trachelospermum asiaticum An almost-ubiquitous ground cover in much of the American South, Asiatic jasmine is actually not jasmine at all, though it is Asian, with origins in Korea and Japan. It takes the second half of its name from its fragrant flowers, which – under ideal conditions – perfume the air in springtime....
By Matt Gibson Bell Peppers are native to Central and South America. They were brought to Europe by explorers around the time of Christopher Columbus, and have been cultivated all around the world ever since. Bell peppers are warm weather perennials which are commonly grown as annuals in cool climate areas. Bell pepper plants grow to four feet high and two feet wide, producing fruit which is typically three to four inches long....
They are so sweet and delicious, even my family of skeptics can get on board. I love kale. I could happily eat it at any time, cooked in any style. My family, however, isn’t quite so enthralled. It has taken a bit of prodding and experimentation on my end, but I have finally found a few varieties that they can get excited about too. Napini is a term for the tender flowering shoots of kale plants, typically harvested from Siberian kale varieties....
