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Dusty indoor plants not only look unattractive and hide the show of colorful foliage, but they also hinder the plant’s ability to photosynthesize. Here are some of the important Basic Tips to Clean Your Houseplants to ensure they look at their best and remain healthy all the time! Learn How to Clean Garden Tools here Basic Tips to Clean Your Houseplants 1. The Right Time Houseplants accumulate dirt over leaves, especially if you have kept them by a window or a door....

By Julie Christensen More than anything else, the hardscapes you add to your outdoor space give it structure and are a great way to add aesthetic appeal to your landscaping project. Hardscapes include garden paths, patios and driveways and you’ll find numerous different materials at your local landscaping supply company from which to choose. Slabs of rock are usually the costliest materials for edging and building materials, but smaller stones are a durable and affordable option....

Let’s change that. Like roses, fuchsia plants might produce stunning floral displays, but they can serve double duty. Not only can you eat the flowers, but the berries and leaves are edible as well. Finding flowers in your food isn’t as surprising as it used to be. Marigolds and pansies are a pretty common sight in salads, and candied rose petals and violets decorate all kinds of desserts. But I have yet to order a dish at a restaurant and find fuchsia flowers – or berries, for that matter....

We have picked some of the Best of Indoor Plant Décor on Instagram for you all to get inspired and add houseplants to your collection in style! Have a look at top balcony gardens on Instagram here Best of Indoor Plant Décor on Instagram 1. Bathroom Plant Decor with Mirrors and Lights 2. Plants in Shelves and Pots 3. A Cozy Reading Nook 4. Vines on Decorative Mirrors 5. Tall Plant Wooden Shelf 6....

QUESTION: Can I freeze fresh broccoli? Is there anything I need to do to prepare it, or can I just wash and freeze it? -Cam W. ANSWER: If you try to freeze broccoli raw, all you will get out of the ordeal is some bitter, nasty looking, shriveled up stems. In order to preserve broccoli in a way that retains the traditional texture of the vegetable, as well as its tasty flavor and bright green hue....

Cotyledon Pendens Succulent is one the most beautiful trailing plant you can display in hanging baskets! Here are all the details for growing Trailing Cliff Cotyledon. USDA Zones: 9-11b Check out thr Best Flowering Succulents To Grow Indoors and Outdoors here Cotyledon Pendens Succulent Information Native to Eastern Cape in South Africa, Cotyledon Pendens Succulent is a trailing succulent from the Crassulaceae family. This multi-branched plant has hanging stems that grow up to 15-30 inches long....

Figuring out what to plant in front of your house can be very stressful for new gardeners. But it’s really not that much different than any other garden bed. Below, I’m going to simplify the fundamentals of foundation planting. Plus, I’ll give you tons of tips and ideas for planning and designing the beds in the front of your house. Then I’ll walk you through the process of creating my own front yard foundation garden plan, and how to plant everything, step-by-step....

“I’d love to garden, but it’s too expensive; I couldn’t afford to buy all that stuff.’ I was bewildered the first time I heard someone say that, since gardening has allowed me to enjoy fresh organic produce cheaply. Garden catalogs offer all sorts of expensive products to enhance your gardening experience, but you don’t need most of them. Here’s a quick introduction to gardening on the cheap. Soil – The First Garden Essential The first thing you’ll need for your garden is good soil, rich in organic matter....

by Jennifer Poindexter Mint is one of those herbs which you either love or you hate. Many people enjoy its fresh flavors as a garnish for their food or even for making homemade teas. The problem with mint is that it can easily take over a grow space. For this reason, it’s a perfect candidate as an indoor herb. If you’d like to grow something useful and pretty, inside your home, mint might be for you....

Growing Olive Tree in a Pot is the best way to accommodate them in a small balcony or patio. As it can grow quite large, having it in a container makes sense if you lack space, and this way, you can also take it with you while moving out! Check out our article on growing pomegranate tree in pots here How to Grow Olive Tree in a Pot The best and the most successful way to grow Olives is to get a plant from a nursery or any trustable online vendor....

Fruit Looking to find out how big blueberry bushes get before you add them to your garden this season? While they can range in size depending on the plant, there are some size consistencies you can rely on. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen looks at how big blueberry shrubs can get to help you properly plan for the space you'll need. By Liessa Bowen Last updated: January 8, 2023 | 4 min read Blueberries are an easy fruiting shrub to grow in a home garden, edible landscape, and even in a large container....

By Erin Marissa Russell Ready to get started on your wintertime gardening projects but you aren’t sure how to begin? If you’re like many gardeners, you aren’t ready to give up spending time with your hands in the dirt and caring for your plants just because cold weather is rolling in—and you don’t have to put up the gardening tools just because it’s getting chilly outside. But especially if this is your first year planning a winter garden, you may not be sure how to get started....

QUESTION: How many zucchini can you get from one plant? ANSWER: Most zucchini plants produce anywhere from six to ten pounds of zucchini per plant. The best way to increase your bounty is by growing zucchini in adequate growing conditions. Ensure the plants have well-draining soil and are provided with ample sunlight. You should also provide adequate care. Stay alert to any pests or diseases which might impact your plants. Be sure to harvest your zucchini plants regularly as this keeps them feeling healthy and vibrant....

Spider mites look like tiny white spiders that create webs on houseplants, and they are extremely destructive pests. It can be difficult, but don’t worry, you can get rid of spider mites on indoor plants, and eliminate them FOR GOOD! There’s nothing more frustrating than finding a spider mite infestation on one of your beloved indoor plants. They are one of the most destructive plant pests there is, so it’s super important to get rid of them as quickly as possible....

No longer limited to the simple blossoms in white, pink, yellow, and purple found in the wild, they now come in orange, salmon, red, maroon, and a combination of multiple colors. Echinacea spp. Coneflowers are the ultimate triple threat. They add beauty to the garden, can be used as food and medicine, and are about as unfussy as they come. It makes sense, then, that this popular perennial has transitioned from a humble prairie flower to a mainstay across the country....

by Matt Gibson The loquat tree is an evergreen from the rose family and a native of Southeast China. Today, it can be found in warm regions throughout the world, especially in subtropical areas with temperate climates. Japan is the number one producer of loquat trees in the world, followed by Israel and Brazil. They are also popular in Spain and the Southeastern United States. Loquat is cultivated for both ornamental and culinary purposes....

by Jennifer Poindexter Oats aren’t what many would consider a common crop. However, many gardeners are embracing them because oats make a wonderful cover crop. If you’re going to use them in your garden, it’s vital that you understand how to grow and plant oats. You’ll also need to understand how to care for them properly and what could harm your crop. You’re in the right place to gain all of this information and then some....

Sometimes called tunas or cactus pears, they take a few extra steps to harvest due to the spines that appear on most species. What’s the best way to harvest prickly pears, you might ask? It’s not quite the same as plucking a ripe apple from the tree, after all, but it’s not as difficult as it may appear to be either. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

These insects are a particular problem with young plants, and those that are flowering. Anasa tristis The squash bug is a pernicious insect, one of the most common and serious pests of cucurbit plants like squash and pumpkins, as well as cucumbers and melons, though typically to a lesser degree. Unfortunately, these bugs are widespread throughout the US and southern Canada. These insects can suck out a plant’s juices so aggressively that the plant will wilt and die, injecting toxic substances that only exacerbate the problem....

There are also the potted types that you can pick up at the home store. Sadly, many of these lovelies are treated as annuals and tossed out when winter rolls around. Despite the fact that they come from subtropical regions that rarely, if ever, have to face the threat of frost, fuchsias have found their way into gardens across the globe. These versatile flowers can lend color to a shady corner of your patio or show off a riot of blossoms in a sunny patch of your garden....