Vegetables are planted every season but do you know there are some of them that are planted once and harvested many seasons? Here are the best Perennial Vegetables You Can Plant Once & Enjoy for Years! Check out the best perennial herbs you can plant once and enjoy for years here Perennial Vegetables You Can Plant Once & Enjoy for Years 1. Horseradish Botanical Name: Armoracia rusticana USDA Zones: 4-9...
If you’re not careful, gardening can quickly become an expensive hobby. But, it doesn’t have to be. There are tons of ways to garden on a budget and still have beautiful and bountiful beds. Trust me, I know this first hand. When I started gardening on my own, I was a broke college student. I had to get creative, which means I spent a lot of time finding ways to garden on a dime....
The garden centers are full of gadgets and tools that might help you with gardening, but they cost a lot. If you are looking for a cheap solution, we have some great Zero Dollar Garden Hacks for you! Have a look at the best DIY garden hacks here Zero Dollar Garden Hacks 1. Organic Fertilizer from Vegetable Scraps Prepare organic fertilizer from banana peels, tea leaves, and coffee grounds. We have a great article on it here....
By Matt Gibson A watering can, sometimes called a watering pot, is the most practical and efficient way to irrigate your garden plants. Some watering cans are designed for outdoor use and others are designed for indoor plants, though most watering cans will function in either space. Some watering cans can hold up to two and a half gallons of water, though most are just one gallon containers. Larger watering cans don’t have to be refilled as often, but are quite heavy when filled to the brim....
1. Build a Vertical Balcony Garden Build a structure from scrap woods to hang your herb pots and under them, there’s a planter to grow whatever you like. Such a neat idea for us balcony gardeners. Check out this amazing DIY at By Brittany Goldwyn! 2. Vertical Garden This post by DIY Enthusiasts shares two basic space saving ideas for limited space gardeners. Make a wooden lattice holder for your flower pots and the one is hanging wicker baskets....
Some gardeners are tight on space, and may want to select a cultivar known for its smaller stature. So you’ve made the brilliant decision to grow your own artichokes, a unique and rewarding type of backyard vegetable. But long before you pick your homegrown crop, you’ll want to pick the right artichoke cultivar. And you have many options when it comes to choosing a variety. You will want to choose one that has a low chill requirement if you have mild winters....
Not all of them are the same, which is why we’ve created this guide to help you find the best moisture meter for your garden. Watering is one of the most common gardening tasks, and also one of the easiest to mess up. At some point, pretty much anyone who dabbles in growing plants has managed to drown one completely, or has forgotten to water to the point where the plant is practically a husk....
Carrots are delicious root vegetables! Usually, orange in color, but they also come in red, purple, black, white, and yellow varieties. They are fun to grow and do not require much space, which makes them ideal for someone living in a city apartment. Here is everything you need to know about Growing Carrots on Balcony! Check out our article on growing carrots in containers here! Carrot Varieties Suitable for a Balcony There are many varieties to choose from, but for having it in a balcony, pick one that’ll not take too much space....
Houseplants Are you growing African Violets indoors this season, but want to know just how big they will get? While this may vary depending on a few different factors, they will generally only get to a certain size when indoors. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen walks through how big you can expect your African Violets to get when grown indoors. By Liessa Bowen Last updated: January 10, 2023 | 4 min read African Violets are native to the rainforests of eastern Africa....
In this article, we’ll discuss all you need to know to grow and care for your own artillery plant indoors. Pilea microphylla Ornamental artillery plant, Pilea microphylla, aka gunpowder or pistol plant, military fern, or rockweed, is an herbaceous perennial. It is one of about 600 types of non-stinging Pilea species in the Urticaceae, or nettle family. This tropical species thrives outdoors year-round in Zones 11 to 12 as a short-lived evergreen perennial....
What makes Starfish Sansevieria stand out from the other houseplants is the distinct shape of its cylindrical leaves that spread in the shape of hands! This quirky little plant is a must-have indoors! Botanical Name: Sansevieria cylindrica var. Patula Boncel Common Name: Spear Orchid, Boncel snake plant, African spear plant, Skyline plant Learn all about propagating Sansevieria here Starfish Sansevieria Information Starfish Sansevieria is an evergreen perennial from Angola and gets its name due to its lovely fan-shaped light-green, thick, striped leaves in a shape of a fan from its base....
Winter brings short days, fluctuating cold temperatures, low humidity, and limited sunlight, making it tough for indoor plants to grow. Here are some essential steps that you can take on to Keep Houseplants Alive in Winters. Check out our article on indoor plant care routines here How to Keep Houseplants Alive in Winters 1. Track Sunlight Place your plants at the sunniest spot of your home. Also, rotate them periodically so that all sides get sun rays and grow evenly....
A balcony garden can arouse admiration if you decorate it the right way. The possibilities are endless–From the cultivation of ornamental plants to growing edibles. Also Read: Balcony Vegetable Garden Planning and Setting up a Garden on the Balcony If you want to make a well-planned and perfect balcony garden, then it is essential to first chalk out a plan on paper. Ask yourself what your requirements are and how you want to make it....
Ivy, English Ivy, or Hedera helix, is not only a great houseplant for beginners and experienced gardeners alike, but it is also easy to propagate in water. Even if you are new to growing houseplants, or a beginner at propagation, you can learn how to propagate Ivy in water successfully. With a few simple steps, you’ll be on your way to growing more ivy plants for your home, garden, and friends....
Is a hugelkultur raised bed for you? If done right, it absolutely should be. Using this method of filling your raised beds can be a major benefit, particularly if you want to focus your finances on the highest quality growing medium to top them with. Table of Contents But what exactly is hugelkultur, and why is it a benefit to raised garden beds? Is this technique more valuable in its original hill-mound form, or does it perform better when enclosed in a raised garden?...
It does make a difference, of course, in matters ranging from whether to pull plants at season’s end to how much to budget for seeds. Can I expect you back next year? Sunflowers can’t announce their intentions, but the perennial varieties will indeed return to your garden next season without involved effort from you. Other cultivars, of course, must be reseeded, but that does give you a chance to plant different varieties in new colors or heights....
It’s the tail end of winter and the beginning of spring, and in most areas, people are preparing their gardens for spring planting. But what is necessary to prepare your spring garden? Are there specific steps you really should take every year? Table of Contents No matter if you’re a beginner or an old hand, you’ll probably find something on this list that makes you go “oh, yeah, I need to do that”....
String of bananas are fast-growing and easy to care for plants, both indoors and outside. In this post, I’ll teach you all you need to know in order to maintain them for many years to come. The unique, trailing growth of a string of bananas plant makes them a fun addition to any houseplant collection. Beginners will be delighted with how easy they can be to grow too. In this guide about string of bananas plant care, I’ll show you exactly how simple it can be to enjoy them....
Companion planting is an age-old agricultural practice that makes a garden thrive when it’s used correctly. By incorporating companion plants into a garden, you provide a well-rounded system of plant life to boost the growth of the space overall. Some of the most interesting examples of these are sweet potato companion plants! Table of Contents A sweet potato plant is prolific, fun, and easy to grow. You may be thrilled to know there are plenty of companion plants for sweet potatoes....
Part of that reasoning is selfish; I genuinely love crawling around in the mulch and soil with my pruners and soil knife, snipping back perennials and investigating for new growth and funky critters. This is my own little tip for getting kids into the garden, but you can read more in our guide to gardening with children. I’ve got to admit, I have a laissez-faire attitude when it comes to gardening....
