Do you want to know how to grow bamboo from cuttings? Here is a simple guide that will provide you with all the necessary information about growing this popular garden plant! If you have ever grown bamboo in your garden, you’ve experienced its great advantages. bamboo can be used for furniture, screening, and landscaping, so …
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32 Types of Green Caterpillar
Here is a guide that will help you identify different types of green caterpillars! They can chew leaves and cause severe harm to the lovely plants in your garden. After the caterpillars have fed on your plants and veggies, they often leave the crops inedible. But, if you react on time you can get rid …
How to Grow Lettuce in A Containers
How do you feel about growing lettuce in containers? If growing your greens seems like a great idea, but lack of space was always an issue, here is what you need to know! The article will teach you how to grow lettuce in pots and have fresh and crispy homegrown salad! There are things to …
How To Cut Aloe Vera Plants
Are you thinking of extracting aloe gel, but do you know how to cut aloe vera plants? Well, there can be many reasons for cutting the leaves of your aloe vera plants. Whether for maintaining its proper growth or harvesting its leaves to yield health benefits, aloe vera leaves need to be trimmed properly. Apart …
How To Grow A Cashew Tree
Have you ever wanted your own cashew nuts, but you didn’t know how to grow a cashew tree? In this article, you’ll find everything you need to know about growing cashew trees from seeds, proper care, harvesting, the difference between standard and dwarf cashew varieties and plenty of other useful information. At a glance, cashew …
Do Kiwis Grow On Trees
Do kiwis grow on trees? Many people believe that kiwi isn’t different from other fruits you can find on trees, such as oranges and apples. But, kiwifruit or shortened, kiwi is a type of berry. It doesn’t grow on the tree. In fact, kiwi grows on the woody vine plant, called Actinidia. Also, kiwi is …
How Do Almonds Grow
How do almonds grow? Find out how to grow almonds from scratch! Almonds grow on deciduous trees and, apart from growing drupes, the trees are good-looking and used for landscaping. In the flowering season, gentle flowers decorate the tree, and in the fall season, drupes mature and become ready for harvest. In general, almonds aren’t …
How to Grow Bell Peppers In Pots
Did you know that growing bell peppers in pots is not only possible but easy as well? Here is a guide that will help you understand everything about correct pots, sowing bell pepper seeds, and care. Like tomatoes, bell peppers are technically a fruit. The plant enjoys a warmer temperature and requires some afternoon shade. …
7 Creative Mowing Strip Ideas For Lawn and Garden
Separate your lawn and garden with mowing string to save time every time you have to mow. Have you ever spent hours mowing the lawn only to finish with weeds and grass around the edges? In today’s article, I will help you solve this problem. All you have to do is install a mowing strip. …
How to Harvest Kale
Learning how to harvest kale is as important as knowing what growing conditions kale needs to thrive. Kale is such a humble vegetable. It is an easy to grow and affordable plant. On top of everything, kale is healthy and doesn’t have a lot of calories. Therefore, if you’ve decided to grow kale at home, …
How to Pruning Japanese Maples
If you’re looking for a how-to pruning Japanese maples guide, look no further than this one. Falling in love with Japanese maples is easy. They’re available in different options that please the eye, so they’re hardly replaceable by other trees. They come in exciting shapes, sizes, textures, and colors. And since I treasure these trees, …
What to Plant in the Fall
Discover what to plant in fall and make the most of warm soil. It will improve seed germination, and cooler temperatures and precipitation ensure enough moisture for your freshly planted plants. However, knowing which plants benefit from fall planting is the first step to a thriving garden. Whether you plant vegetables, trees, bushes, or flowers, …
How to Grow Hens and Chicks Indoors
Growing hens and chicks indoors requires some knowledge about this plant and knowing something about how to care for it. And that is not a miracle, only watching out for the plant’s needs, giving it proper lighting, soil, and watering. But, that is what you already know, right? But what you do not know is …
Ornamental Grass
Ornamental grasses are getting more popular daily, because of the simple care and beautiful effect they provide. There are different ornamental grasses, and most of them aren’t picky about the soil, light, and other growing conditions. In this article, you will learn more about the use of ornamental grasses, types, and growing tips. Moreover, I …
All About African Violets
African violets have unique fuzzy foliage and bright violet flowers. The plant is compact and doesn’t require complex maintenance. I also recommend African violets as a housewarming gift, and the plant will blend perfectly into every interior style. In this article, you will learn the most important aspects of growing and caring for this indoor …
All About Wisteria
When Wisteria blossoms, it creates a magical landscape and is enough to make you want it in your backyard. But, making the Wisteria produce flowers every year is a complex task. Other than persistency, there are skills and knowledge applied behind the most beautiful Wisteria blooms. In this article, you will learn everything it takes …
What are Hellebores?
Hellebores are simple to grow but wonderfully rewarding plants. They look beautiful from January to May, and some associate them with the end of the winter. Hellebores blossom early and come in different flower colors, and require just simple care. I will cover the essential aspects of hellebores in the article, including varieties, growing tips, …
How to Repot a Houseplant
If you have gotten into the craze for houseplants, one of the first things that you will need to learn about your plant is when and how you should repot it. Plants are very beneficial for people – they help us stay connected to nature even when we are bound to our work desks or …
How To Grow Old-Fashioned Bleeding Hearts?
It is very easy to see how the old-fashioned bleeding heart flower got its name. The flower shape is similar to a heart with an additional pendulous drop that is dangling. These shade-loving flowers are perfect for just about any garden, blooming in early spring and staying in bloom for several weeks. During summer, it …
Can You Plant Tulips in The Spring?
Many people wonder if they can plant tulips in spring. The answer is most certainly yes and there are several ways to do it! Tulips are gorgeous flowers of vibrant colors that bloom when warmer weather comes around. There is no need to dwell if you did not get the chance to plant tulip bulbs …
How to Grow Giant Pumpkins?
Growing giant pumpkins is a fun contest, but you can use those tremendous squashes for decoration and meals, too. However, it requires a bit of knowledge, skills, and tips to grow giant pumpkins. Today, I’ll be sharing the helpful steps, preparation, and tips and tricks in how to get the juiciest, the largest, and most …
What to Do With Garlic Scapes?
Many recipes include garlic as a central flavoring point, but the scapes are rare in recipes. Furthermore, garlic is an excellent choice for beginner gardeners because it is easy to grow as long as you provide optimal growing conditions. But, garlic provides two harvests, and even experienced gardeners aren’t sure what to do with the …
What Are Hardiness Zones?
The USDA hardiness zones refer to 11 zones in North America, divided by the weather conditions. Additionally, zones 12 and 13 cover Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Therefore, each zone is either 10 degrees Fahrenheit warmer or colder in winter than the next or previous one. So, the USDA hardiness zone map is a convenient guide …
How to Plant and Grow Glory-of-the-Snow
The glory of the snow is something we all love to see when the winter finally ends. It announces the beginning of the spring with its gentle, star-shaped flowers. This bulbous perennial is among the easiest plants to grow in your garden. Today, I will be sharing useful information and tips on the growing the …
How to Choose and Grow Belgian Mums
Belgian mums are the brightest and most charming fall-blooming flowers. It is one of the finest bred of so-called mums on the market that comes in attractive colors and isn’t difficult to grow. Belgian mums are also something I often get asked about, so let’s learn how to grow Belgian mums! The look, their growing …
How to Grow Tomatillos
Delicious tomatillos are the special ingredient in sauces and chutneys, and you can have them in your garden. Let’s see how to grow and care for tomatillos in the garden! Tomatillos’ origin is Central America, so plenty of authentic recipes coming from here include this plant. They are relatives to the famous tomato, but except …
Top 7 Skinny Trees
Skinny trees make a perfect choice for smaller gardens. They cover small space, but because some types can grow tall, skinny trees create the effect of rich and well-used space. Today, I am explaining how to grow skinny trees in your garden and utilize the space the best. First of all, skinny trees are often …
Oriental Poppy
Rarely do I get so many compliments and inquiries about plants in my garden as I receive about beautiful Oriental poppy. Today, I will be sharing all tips and explaining more about how to grow and care for Oriental poppy. Oriental poppy is a perennial that provides the wow effect during the bloom season. It …
How To Grow Goatsbeard in Your Garden?
If you are looking for a simple yet effective way to include a statement plant in your garden, a goatsbeard might be an excellent choice. I am here to help you learn more about this plant and how to grow a goat’s beard. Goatsbeard has a distinct look and is known for its white feathery …
How to Propagate Lavender?
Knowing how to propagate and grow lavender can change your life. Lavender is not only one of the most beautiful plants, but it is also quite useful. The characteristics that it has make it one of the best plants that you can add to your garden. It is very easy to use it for a …
How to Grow Poppies from Seeds?
Most people do not realize how much it can help them to know how to grow poppies from seeds! The poppy flowers can be annuals, biennials, as well as perennials. Some of the most famous representatives of this plant family are the ‘Oriental poppies’, ‘Himalayan poppies’, ‘Welsh poppies’, and the ‘Field poppies’. Even though these …
How to Plant
Knowing how to plant, grow, and harvest raspberries can be very beneficial to just about anyone. It is not only that they look quite nice, but they are also very tasty and can be used in many meals. To add to that, there are so many health and medicinal advantages to these little fruits, you …
How to Grow and Care for Lungwort
Lungwort is one of the rare plants that blossoms in the early spring. If you want to have beautiful lungwort as your herald of spring, keep reading to learn how to grow and care for lungwort. Despite its unpleasant name, lungwort has distinct and pretty flowers, so there is no reason not to make it …
How to Plant and Grow Ground Cherry?
Ground cherries are as delicious as they are nutritious. They are tomato relatives and ideal plants for your garden. I am here to help learn how to plant and grow ground cherry and get satisfying results! Because ground cherries are summer annuals, they can award you with fresh, tropical-taste fruits after only one season. Before …
31 Best Garden Quotes
Still trying to find some motivation to work in your garden? What if I told you there are many words of wisdom, people, and books, as well as historians and literary masters that can inspire you? Whether you are not much of a gardener, you are genuinely passionate about this hobby, or you just want …
Top 5 Advantages of Lawn Aeration
When you want to enjoy the “fruits of the Earth” and maintain a nutritious, healthy lawn, there are simple yet basic practices to take care of the soil. Most people already know about watering, fertilizing, or mowing. But few consider ensuring that all the nutrients necessary for plants can reach the soil, even beneath the …
How To Stratify Seeds
If you are a gardener already or are developing your skills, you might know how important it is to prepare the seeds first. Not all the plant seeds can get ready to sprout right away once you put them in the soil. For instance, some of the most common hard-shelled seeds need a bit more …
How to Plant Purslane
Learning how to plant purslane could be one of the most beneficial things that you can do for yourself. This plant will not only help you make your garden more beautiful, but it will also improve your diet. What a lot of people do not understand about purslane is that it is much more than …