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You probably have reasonable expectations about what you can grow inside your home. You’re used to the basics: succulents, easy perennials such as spider plants, and so on. So, fruit trees? In your living room? Yes, way! You can grow a pomegranate tree in your very own home. You can even produce some edible superfood snacks from the fruit, depending on the variety you select. Think how amazed your friends and family will be when you have a pretty little tree as the centerpiece in your living room....

Aptly named, this burning bush’s claim to fame is the show-stopping scarlet hue of its autumn foliage. However, a better name might be the banned red bush. Euonymus alatus and E. atropurpureus The burning bush, Euonymus alatus, is a potentially invasive non-native woody shrub in the Celastraceae family. It’s related to the native burning bush, E. atropurpureus, as well as native bittersweet, Celastrus scandens, and its highly invasive non-native counterpart, C....

I’m not gonna lie – writing this guide has me hankering for a snickerdoodle. With each time I type the word “cinnamon,” my appetite only grows. Osmundastrum cinnamomeum The cinnamon fern is gorgeous, cold-hardy, and a breeze to grow. With practically no pest or disease issues, you won’t have to dote on or fret about it like you would other, wimpier plantings. Plus, you have the option to propagate spores, which is an enlightening experience for any gardener who hasn’t done so before....

Many years ago I had something of an indoor jungle – my home was filled with houseplants. I loved being surrounded by all that lush greenery when I was indoors. Tradescantia spp. Beautifully variegated or in soothing shades of solid green, spiderworts are easy-care houseplants that will give you masses of vines to beautify your indoor space. These tropical species are fast growers, so if you want to add a lot of vegetation to your home fast, without too much fuss, these houseplants will make excellent plant companions....

Let’s learn more! Oenothera spp. Once cultivated for its delectable roots, evening primrose (Oenothera) is now often grown for its omega-6-containing seeds. It’s also grown for its beauty. Oenothera displays large, goblet-like flowers in yellow, white, or pink — each bloom with four petals. Evening primrose is so named for its habit of only showing its attractive flowers late in the day, similar to four o’clock, though it does leave them open until around mid-morning the following day....

By Jennifer Poindexter Do you struggle with kidney stones? There’s an herb you can grow as a traditional home remedy. Lovage is known historically as a home remedy for kidney stones and also recognized for its diuretic qualities which are thought to help with UTI’s, too. Even if you don’t need the herb for medicinal purposes, it’s a two-for-one in the kitchen as well. Lovage is known as “false celery” because its flavor profile is so close to celery and parsley....

Check out all the details on How to Grow Miss Kim Lilac and add beautiful blooms to your garden and pots! Here are the Most Beautiful Types of Campanula Miss Kim Lilac Information Also popular as Manchurian lilac, the ‘Miss Kim Lilac’, is a deciduous flowering shrub that offers clusters of lavender-purple, panicle-like flowers during spring. This late-bloomer reaches a short height at maturity and is resistant to powdery mildew....

Few plants in the garden offer the refined payout that roses do. From their iconic flowers to their euphoric aromas, these plants are a mainstay for a reason. By the end of every fall I find myself swearing off roses. But at the beginning of every summer to follow, they suck me back in. The promise of gorgeous flowers and carpets of petals, and the delectably tedious art of pruning, makes the headaches over diseases that commonly affect these plants tolerable....

Shrubs Are you thinking of adding some butterfly bush to your garden this season? Butterfly bush is a beautiful purple blooming perennial plant, and can function well in many different hardiness zones. It's also famous for attracting plenty of butterflies! In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago walks through everything you need to know about the butterfly bush and its care. By Jill Drago Last updated: September 26, 2022 | 13 min read Butterfly bushes are lovely flowering shrubs that are well loved for their perfect vase shape, and their bright panicle flowers that bloom most of the summer....

Here are all the details on How to Propagate Aloe Vera from Pups, which will help you to have more copies of this miraculous plant in no time! We also have included information on How to Force it to Grow More Pups! Let’s have a look. Find how to get thick aloe vera leaves here Can You Grow Aloe Vera from Pups? When it comes to propagating aloe vera, you can grow it from seeds or leaf cuttings, and it takes a lot of time and patience to grow this plant from either of these methods....

An important part of gardening is knowing how to spread mulch. Whether you want to retain moisture with wood chips or protect the plants’ roots in winter with dead leaves, it’s great to know what works best in different situations. Knowing how much mulch to use helps too! Table of Contents Mulching can be a late spring activity, or it could occur when you transplant a tree in late winter. Applying mulch has many benefits; one of the most common is keeping weeds at bay....

Information Lilac trees and lilac shrubs are different but share some similarities. But how can you tell the difference between the two? And how exactly do they differ? In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros examines lilac trees vs. shrubs, and breaks down how to tell them apart by their appearances, as well as their other differences & similarities. By Liz Jaros Last updated: July 5, 2022 | 6 min read Ushering in Spring each year with an explosion of sweet scented blooms, lilacs are diverse in form and can grow up to 30 feet tall....

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....

Just about any spring-flowering species can make a beautiful display for your home, so if you have access to any of the recommended trees and shrubs that we’ll cover here, you can make this process work for you. Surprise, spring has come early! Okay, I wish. But we can make it seem like spring is already here by forcing branches to bloom early indoors – even when it’s still the dead of winter outside....

1. Metal Trash Can Mobile Garden Attach casters to regular metal trash cans so that they can move and use plastic bottles as fillers to complete this recycling project. Get the tutorial at HGTV. Also, check out 21 other mobile garden ideas here. 2. Dustbin Planters Galvanized dustbins can be your best resort when you’re trying to find some inexpensive trendy planters. The more of it is here. 3. Trash Can Planter Convert a trash can into a planter and use its lid as the saucer....

How is Apple Cider Vinegar Made? Apple cider vinegar is a preparation made from apples with the help of yeast and sugar. The process starts by crushing the apples. Sugar and yeast are then mixed with it to initiate the fermentation process. The alcohol produced from the sugar is then processed through a second fermentation process using acid-forming bacteria resulting in the formation of vinegar. 1. Use Apple Cider Vinegar as a Fertilizer Not all types of vinegar available act as a fertilizer....

A splash of daring red or a blush of cheerful pink petals might have been just what I needed to see outside my window to cheer me up when temperatures dropped and the snow was falling. Before moving to Florida, I spent most of my life in the Mid-Atlantic. For more than thirty years, the bleak brown grass or glaring white snow-covered landscape of winter was disappointing to me because I love color....

Let’s look at our top picks, a collection of woody shrubs that are particularly memorable and well-suited for landscapes east, west, north and south. The flora of spring and summer with their lush foliage and eye-catching flowers receive a lot of attention in the garden. But we shouldn’t forget about autumn’s contribution to Mother Nature’s colorful palette. Many deciduous shrubs and bushes shine brightly as the dog days of summer wane and a hint of fall’s crisp air begins to sneak in....

Check out our article on gorgeous Scandinavian Balcony Garden Designs here Top Balcony Gardens of September 2020 on Instagram 1. Romantic Balcony My best photos of S U M M E R, swipe left and enjoy! 🌾 Werbung/advertisement Which one is YOUR FAVOURITE?let me know🙏🏻 . 🇩🇪 Meine besten Fotos des Sommers , swipe links und entscheidet euch welches eure favorit ist ☺️ . 🇹🇷 Yazin en iyi fotograflari burda, ekrani sola kaydir ve favorin hangisi karar ver, yazarsan sevinirim☺️🌾...

These DIY Seed Storage Ideas are handy and will give you an idea of using household items to store them effectively! Check out some DIY seedling greenhouse ideas here Tips on Keeping Seed Storage Boxes Moisture-Free Use a vacuum sealer machine to vacuum seal seeds. Add packets of silica gel. When storing in plastic bags, allow all the excess air out before sealing. Let the seeds dry in direct sunlight for 2-4 hours before storing....