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It thrives in containers, garden beds, or on a sunny windowsill for indoor growth. Tarragon is a cold hardy perennial herb with a sweet anise-like flavor that’s a star in French cuisine and useful in a wide range of dishes. The flavorful leaves are rich in essential oils, and make a delicious addition to eggs, poultry, seafood, tomatoes, and much more. Tarragon is one of the first herbs to break winter dormancy, sending up shoots in late winter to early spring....

A yucca plant is seen by many as a great way to bring a unique, even tropical vibe to any indoor or outdoor space. Whilst generally easy to care for, there are a number of common problems that can result in your yucca plant dying. This article will help you identify the common problems, and get your Yucca plant back to health. The most common causes of a Yucca plant dying are overwatering, insufficient light, temperature stress, fertilizer problems, transplant stress, pests or disease....

Even though these plants are known for being low-maintenance perennials, gardeners may still experience issues when it comes to flowering, for various reasons. Shasta daisies (Leucanthemum x superbum) are often admired for their large blooms that attract a variety of pollinators to the garden, and provide a seemingly endless supply of cut flowers throughout the season. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

My hope is that after reading this review of some of the most attractive and functional outdoor benches available, you’ll think about adding one or more to your outdoor landscape, to bridge the ever-widening gap between us and our natural world. In this modern day of decks and patios, many of us have gotten away from sitting in, or even near, our gardens, close to the flowers and the birds and butterflies that make their homes here....

Flowers Are you constantly struggling with shorter begonia blooms? You've landed in the right place! In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner walks through her top tips for extending the bloom time if your begonias in order to help you keep yours blooming all season long! By Laura Elsner Last updated: October 19, 2022 | 7 min read Begonias are one of my favorite flowers in the garden. I love them in the ground or growing in containers....

I chose a little bright yellow one, and the second I popped it in my mouth and experienced the explosion of taste and texture that followed, I knew I would never again be satisfied with the supermarket toms of my childhood. I’m sure we can all agree that there is nothing quite like a freshly picked, homegrown tomato. In fact, I would go so far as to say enjoying an exceptional tomato can genuinely be a life changing experience....

Viola × wittrockiana plants are hybrids, and centuries of horticultural experimentation have gifted us gardeners with a vast array of colors to choose from, including many bi- and even tricolor options. Pansies are such a welcome relief, blooming brightly in late fall, and bursting into a riot of color in late winter or early spring. They flower at such an unlikely time, you may be too busy appreciating their cheer in a bleak landscape to notice that different varieties have their own distinct appeal....

Firewood racks are a boon since they do much more than store firewood. By protecting the wood from moisture, keeping it off the ground, protecting it from unwanted pests, and storing it properly, these Best Homemade DIY Firewood Racks Ideas will add to the aesthetics of your home with properly organized firewood and added functionalities regardless of firewood rack indoor or outdoor. Here are In Ground Compost Bin Ideas Best Homemade DIY Firewood Racks Ideas 1....

Hard water spots on your houseplants’ leaves can take away their beauty, making the leaves look dull and lackluster. It’ll also hamper the ability to absorb light, which will prevent the plant from photosynthesizing properly, stunting its growth in the process. Make your green buddies shine all the time with the help of these Best Tricks to Clean Water Stains from Plants! Here are the best ways to clean houseplants Best Tricks to Clean Water Stains from Plants 1....

But did you also know that scientists have long known that plants may filter toxins from the air we breathe inside our homes? Plants add vitality to indoor spaces. There’s something refreshing about having greenery and flowers inside that elevates the mood, especially on dreary days. However, this may not be due solely to their beauty. You may know that when plants convert sunlight to energy in the process of photosynthesis, they contribute oxygen to our indoor environments....

Begonias are hugely popular plants among gardeners. These plants produce tons of colorful flowers and vivid bright green foliage. Wax begonias are stunning as bedding plants or in hanging baskets, these plants can be easy to care for. Table of Contents Named in 1690 for French botanist Michel Bagon, these plants became formal garden fixtures. Different species from different regions were discovered, and the plant genus expanded fast. But at the same time, begonias are rather confusing....

Every yard has its own microclimates, and finding an ideal one can make all the difference. While an unsuitable area may cause your plant to struggle constantly, a well-picked location will help your rose to thrive. You know the saying: Location, location, location! As is the case with choosing a house, of all the decisions you make when deciding to add a rose to your garden, perhaps the most important is placement....

Culinary use of spices improves heart health, keeps skin healthy, regulates metabolism, and detoxifies the body. It also helps in fighting infection, boosting the immune system, and diminishing inflammation. But did you know that spices can also be used in yards? You will be surprised to learn about these Clever Ways To Use Spices In The Garden! Check out our article on using yogurt in the garden here 1. As a Rooting Hormone When you propagate plants from cuttings, the rooting hormone increases the probability of successful growth....

Gardeners today are increasingly concerned with ecologically sound practices. Many have focused on building healthy soil, or sourcing materials from companies that provide environmentally conscious products. One topic is very important in this vein: collecting rainwater for irrigation. Table of Contents Rainwater collection has several benefits, and finding the right collection system for your needs is important. So today, we’ll talk about the ways you can begin catching rainwater. Harvesting rainwater will not only give you nutrient-rich irrigations to feed your plants, but it will also help you minimize your water bill....

Growing basil from seed is pretty easy to do, especially when you know all of the secrets for success! In this post, I’m going to show you everything you need to know about how to grow basil seeds, step by step. Basil is one of my favorite herbs, and I grow several varieties in my garden every year. It might seem like it would be hard to grow from seed, but it’s actually pretty darn easy!...

Hardneck vs softneck garlic — what’s the difference? There are two main types of garlic: hardneck and softneck. Garlic is separated into these two categories based on each variety’s tendency to develop flower stalks, its hardiness, and its clove formation pattern. Hardneck garlic features: • Hardneck varieties develop a long flowering stem, called a scape, which eventually develops tiny bulbils at its top end. Under ground, around this central flowering stem, is a single row of cloves wrapped together in a papery sheath to form the “head” or bulb of garlic....

Nothing screams “tropical indoor plant” quite like palm plants. There are lots of different types of palm houseplants, but don’t worry. Keeping these elegant plants thriving is easy with this detailed indoor palm plant care guide. Palm plants are fun to collect, and pretty darn easy to care for. Plus there are lots of benefits of growing them indoors. If you want to create an indoor jungle, then you’ll definitely need to add a few of these beauties to your collection....

Growing seedlings is fun, but keeping them alive can be challenging. In this detailed seedling care guide, I will show you everything you need to know about how to grow healthy starts for your garden. Getting your seeds to germinate is one thing, but figuring out what to do with seedlings once they start to grow? Well, that’s a whole different ballgame. But, once you learn all about proper seedling care, you can easily keep them thriving....

Reusing plastic containers that otherwise would have been thrown out is one of the great things about winter sowing seeds. As an added bonus, some containers can even be saved and reused again year after year. There are tons of different types of containers you could use, and many of them are durable enough to be used more than once. Reusing all those mini greenhouses makes life easier, since you don’t have to find and prepare new ones every year....

Going through the process of planning and designing a rain garden is fun and interesting. In the end, it’s really just an exercise of understanding how water flows through your property, and finding the best location. If you’re interested in adding a rain garden, then you probably already know that choosing the best place for it is crucial for success. There are a lot of factors involved in planning a rain garden, and you can’t just put one anywhere you want....