Cacti are fun to grow and easy to maintain plants. They do not require a lot of care and their evergreen color makes them the right choice to add them anywhere! You can create some amazing cactus garden and proudly display them in a variety of ways! If you don’t know how to use them, take a look at our DIY Cactus Garden Ideas! Check out the best types of cactus you can grow here!...
Flowers Looking to plant some flowers that look similar to roses, but aren't sure what to plant? Roses are beautiful flowering shrubs, but many gardeners don't want to deal with the upkeep that they require. In this article, we look at some of our favorite rose lookalikes to give you some different planting options for your garden. By Jason White Last updated: November 19, 2022 | 11 min read Roses are a favorite flowering plant of gardeners all over the world....
Here are some creative ideas on How to Decorate Every Part of Your Home with Plants that you can use to give a green twist to your house! Check out some fantastic ladder planter ideas here. How to Decorate Every Part of Your Home with Plants 1. Bar Cart Plant Stand Near a Sunny Window Showcase some plants in a bar cart and use it as a plant stand that can be moved anywhere in the home, thanks to wheels....
Even if you don’t live in an arid environment, you can still choose species that naturally conserve water, and do your part to protect precious and dwindling resources. When you think about xerophytic or drought-adapted plants, you might immediately picture a saguaro cactus and other similar species, and you’re not wrong – but there are so many more, and a lot of them are colorful flowers, useful herbs, and beautiful trees....
Consider the dandelion. A few decades ago, you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone in the US who was happy to see the yellow flowers in their garden. Step outside your door and look around at your lawn and garden. You probably see a few common weeds. Now look again. You might also be looking at dinner or the ingredients for a poultice to ease that rash that’s been nagging you....
Get inspired by these Small Chill Out Corner Garden Ideas and make a similar one in your yard for a wonderful time! Check out some fantastic garden focal point ideas here Small Chill Out Corner Garden Ideas 1. A Tropical Corner 2. A Mini Corner Jungle to Relax 3. A Serene Zen Corner 4. Tall Trees and Stone Couch 5. A Corner to Hang Out 6. Greenery with Colors Find out some cozy coffee spot ideas here 7....
When you grow plants in pots, you save a decent space while enjoying a pretty green bed of your own in a limited area. However, it comes with its challenges, so to help you out, we’ve brought you the best Container Gardening Tips. Have a look at the best Container Gardening arrangement ideas here Container Gardening Tips 1. Avoid Using Garden Soil Garden soil is heavy, the water can’t drain from it freely....
From pretty pastels to rich jewel-tones, pink flowers are undeniably enchanting. They add elegance and flair to your garden, and compliment many other colors that you might use around them. When you’re trying to choose your favorites, the ideas in this list are a fantastic place to start. Below you’ll find some of the most popular and show-stopping pink annual and perennial flowers. I’ve also included details about each, from their nicknames to their size, and even the sun exposure, climate, and water needs....
Vegetables Thinking of planting cucumbers with potatoes in your garden this season? Maybe you are curious if it's even a good idea? In this article, gardening expert and homesteader Merideth Corhs examines if planting cucumbers with your potatoes is a good idea this season, or if you should stick to other companions for either vegetable. By Merideth Cohrs Last updated: October 4, 2022 | 5 min read Growing potatoes is actually quite the fun experience....
One of the oldest cultivated crops, figs have been a staple food for years. There’s many cultivars, but the Chicago hardy fig is one that’s growing in popularity. Surprisingly cold-hardy, this tree can tolerate cooler climate conditions than other fig trees. Table of Contents But it’s also really good in warmer, Mediterranean-type climates. And because of its wide range of climate tolerances, it’s able to be grown in much of the continental US....
Featuring white and blue flowers, creeping speedwell or Veronica filiformis is a low-growing perennial if you’re looking for an easy-to-maintain ground cover option. Forming a dense mat on lawns, this low-growing plant remains evergreen and blooms from April to July. Table of Contents Featuring round or kidney-shaped leaves and beautiful flowers, creeping speedwell originates in western Asia and eastern Europe. It’s a ground-hugger of a plant which can tolerate moderate foot traffic....
Edibles, particularly, those with eye-catching foliage, flowers, or fruits, can be incorporated into perennial gardens, flower beds or container gardens alongside traditional ornamental plants. This sneaky technique allows you to grow more food without digging up new gardens and adds layers of interest to your landscape. We even like to edge our flower and shrub beds with red (or mixed) lettuces, curly parsley, red-veined sorrel, bush basil, ‘Peppermint’ swiss chard, and other low-growing veggies and herbs....
Harvesting sage fresh from your garden is quick and easy, and there are a few ways you can to it. In this post, I’ll show you exactly when and how to pick, pluck, or snip sage for the biggest and best harvest. It might sound intimidating to new gardeners, but harvesting sage is actually pretty simple. Plus, since it’s a perennial herb that keeps producing, you can continue enjoying it for a long time to come....
Healthy soil is the key to growing delicious and nutritious food. But what exactly is soil? And what makes it healthy? Soil is a blend of organic material, water, air, and minerals. The organic matter comes from plant roots, microorganisms, and decaying plants and animals. When the organic material decays it feeds the plants that are growing in the soil. Although organic material makes up only five percent of the soil, it’s the source of the nutrients that plants need to thrive....
QUESTION: What can you do with bottoms of onions? Can I use them to grow more onions and not throw them away? How do you grow onions from an onion? -Jim T ANSWER: By chopping the bottom of an onion bulb off and planting it into soil, you can grow your own onions from cuttings. With a bit of knowledge, as well as time, patience, and lots of water, you can grow an onion from an onion bottom in just 90 to 120 days....
QUESTION: How do you take care of a potted poinsettia indoors? Every year my blooms fall off and they look terrible after just a few weeks. – Michelle R ANSWER: Don’t feel too bad. Poinsettias are notoriously hard to care for as a houseplant. But there are plenty of things you can do to keep it looking healthy for the duration of the holiday season. Choose a location for your poinsettia where it will not come into contact with drafts or blasts of heated air (from your home’s climate control system or a space heater, for example)....
Succulents are unique, beautiful, and best of all, they’re easy to care for! In this complete guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know about how to grow them indoors or outside, and keep them thriving for years to come. People often ask me what my favorite type of plant is. You just have to take one look at my houseplant collection (and even my garden outside), and you’ll see that the answer is quite obvious....
by Matt Gibson The carrot root fly is the main pest that attacks carrots—and one that gardeners need to be ready to go to battle with when harvesting carrots and other members of the umbelliferae (or apiaceae) family, which includes carrots as well as celery, dill, fennel, parsley, parsnip, and celeriac. The eight-mm-long flies lay eggs in the soil near your carrot patch. Shortly afterward, tiny white maggots hatch and burrow into the plants’ root systems, eating as they go....
In this article, you will learn to grow perennial late season asters in your outdoor living space, you’ll find a wide assortment of species and cultivated varieties from which to choose, and you’ll also discover some unique plants that are called asters, but don’t fit the general description. Aster spp., Doellingeria spp., Eurybia spp., Inonactis spp., Symphyotrichum spp. The aster is a sturdy-stemmed flowering perennial known for its masses of small daisy-like blossoms....
Shrubs are available in a range of sizes and shapes with a clean, contained profile that requires little maintenance. Rhododendron spp. Beloved for their delightfully bright and long-lasting flowers, azalea shrubs make a dazzling statement in the spring garden. But there are also varieties that flower in early summer and early fall. So, with a bit of planning, and a large enough garden, you can enjoy those delicious blooms for up to eight months!...
