Plant propagating should be a favorite activity on every gardener’s weekend to-do list. Not only is it easy to do, but it allows you to grow brand new plants at absolutely no cost. And what better way to get stuck into propagating than with a stylish station that doubles as a design feature when you’re finished? I used to leave all my cuttings in regular glasses of water on the windowsill. However, when you’re as obsessed with propagating as I am, your windowsill begins to look a bit ...
An herb garden is incomplete without at least one basil bush. This essential ingredient in many dishes, particularly the Italian favorites pizza and pasta, tastes so much better fresh, straight out the garden. But why stop at one? Basil has so many uses in the kitchen from baking to pesto that the more you can grow, the better. This doesn’t have to be a costly exercise with one simple gardening practice – propagation. Basil is one of the easiest herbs to propagate, readily rooting in ...
Peace lilies are a must-have for every houseplant parent. These stunning, delicate plants are incredibly resilient, tolerating a wide range of conditions inside and outside your home. They are also popular for gardening beginners and make great gifts due to their interesting white modified leaves that look just like shiny flowers. While peace lilies aren't fussy about care, they will require repotting at some point in their lifetime. This is indicated by problems with root growth or ...
Sansevieria, more commonly known as snake plants or mother-in-law’s tongue, has become a staple indoor plant. Snake plants’ allure comes from their sharp, structural leaves, with some edged in yellow or streaked with jagged lines. Part of the charm is their laid-back nature and ability to survive most indoor and outdoor conditions. The most unique thing about the snake plant isn’t its striking looks, but rather its stunning but elusive flower. Yes, snake plants can and do bloom. The ...
Perennials that thrive in the shade will brighten and lighten the dark and dreary side of the backyard. Shades of Green Shade-loving perennials may not bloom as abundantly as the sun-loving ones, but their blossoms are that much more precious because of it. Also, shade perennials make up for their lack of abundant flowers with infinite lush shades of green. The Dreaded Dry Shade At the top of every gardener's challenging areas, the dry shade problem can be overcome with ...
Rosemary features high on the list of essential garden herbs. This dense shrub is a vigorous grower with a million uses in the kitchen, from roasts to cocktails and more. Who wouldn’t want as much of this versatile plant in their garden as possible? Those looking to grow masses of rosemary in their garden, possibly for a hedge or a fully stocked kitchen garden, shouldn’t spend their money buying established plants from the nursery. It’s so easy to grow your own by propagating from ...
The blooming season may have passed its zenith, but fall hanging baskets are all about rich tones, contrasting textures, and long-lasting durability. Elevate the Fall Celebrations All the advantages of growing hanging baskets through spring and summer are virtually doubled in stunning fall hanging baskets. The gardens have been put to bed but the embellishments and architectural structure that hanging baskets provide can continue through fall. Some may even last through winter in warm ...
Rosemary is the go-to plant when starting an herb garden – or if you want something green and beautiful. Not only can you use the rosemary you grow in your cooking, but this herb makes for a great companion plant. From repelling insects to increasing the health and quality of the plants it's paired with, rosemary is guaranteed to make a great addition to your garden. Related Reading: How To Plant A Rosemary Hedge (& 10 Reasons Why You Should) But what should you plant with ...
Snake plants (Sansevieria) are the perfect beginner houseplant. They are almost impossible to kill, tolerate a wide range of conditions, and handle a missed watering or two incredibly well. Plus, they make a stunning structural feature in any corner of your home. As easy as they are to care for, you can run into some problems when growing these plants. Related Reading: 10 Common Snake Plant Problems & How To Fix Them Several of them are caused by a plant that is ...
The beautiful pots and containers of fall create a tribute to this exceptionally special time of year. In fall, we reminisce about the glorious successes of gorgeous backyard blooms of spring and summer. With excitement, we anticipate next season’s glory of abundant blossoms. Make the Most of Fantastic Fall Plants In Autumn some plants fall short, while others put on their best show of the year. The gray skies and barren branches of fall let us catch our breath with a ...
Amidst the houseplant craze of the past several years, many indoor gardeners have graduated from struggling to keep a single pothos alive to mastering multiple plants at one time. As we houseplant parents slowly build up our collections, there is one feature almost everyone cannot miss out on in their homes - indoor trees. Towering over furniture and in tall corners like no other decor can, indoor trees are the ultimate houseplant statement piece. As established plants with deep ...
Pruning is an essential garden maintenance task. Most plants will need some kind of trim throughout their lifetime – shrubs and trees in particular. Some gardeners dread this time, others enjoy the structure and interaction with their plants. But no matter which side of the fence you fall on, there is no doubt it needs to be done. As one of the more technical gardening tasks you’ll complete throughout the year, pruning can be difficult to get right every time. There are so many things to ...
Look at any beginner-friendly houseplant list, and you will undoubtedly find pothos right near the top. Pothos, botanically known as Epipremnum aureum, are some of the easiest indoor plants to care for, suiting a wide range of growing conditions. They can handle less light than other houseplants and aren’t too fussy about humidity. Plus, they are the perfect living décor piece, hanging along bookshelves or climbing up a trellis for a vertical living wall feature. But that’s not all. ...
Hydrangeas, a traditional garden staple, are back in fashion in a big way. The stunning flower heads in a range of colors and shapes grace our gardens in summer and into fall, depending on the variety. Unfortunately, their beauty doesn’t last all year. Once the flowers and foliage die back in fall, you’ll need to head out into the garden for your annual hydrangea maintenance session. These tasks are vital to keeping your plants looking great and ensuring they come back even stronger ...
Rosemary is an herb garden staple. This reliable plant grows incredibly well in a wide range of conditions and can stand up to a bit of neglect, unlike some other fussier herbs. Plus, they have many uses in the kitchen, from garnishing an array of dishes to lightly flavoring your afternoon gin and tonic. While they are incredibly carefree plants, rosemary will benefit from the occasional prune. Related Reading: How To Plant A Rosemary Hedge & 10 Reasons Why You Should There ...
Snake Plants (Sansevieria) are one of the most – if not the most – popular houseplants on the market. Commonly referred to as mother-in-law's tongue, their structural shape is highly sought after, but they are chosen most often for their ease of growth. If you’re usually a houseplant killer, this is the plant for you. Due to its incredibly carefree nature, many plant parents are shocked when they discover problems with their snake plant. They are known to tolerate a wide range of lighting ...
There are so many great reasons to create exceptional curb appeal at the front door. Striving to be the envy of the neighborhood? Or are you envisioning a more welcoming entrance. Perhaps it is time to sell the house. On the other hand, it might be a great time to put in some landscape plants to compliment the recently installed new porch or siding. Great design and planting ideas to boost your curb appeal are a wonderful way to achieve all the above. 3 Questions to Ask Yourself About Your ...
Fall is Mum Season! The flowering equivalent of putting on toasty, fuzzy socks, wrapping yourself in your favorite, cozy, thick knitted sweater, and sipping on a soothing warm drink. Nothing spices up the warm autumn colors of your backyard fall display like fall-blooming chrysanthemums . Punctuating Precious Fall Moments Treated well, chrysanthemums give glorious color through fall, past Thanksgiving, and may even adorn the winter holiday festivities! The Perfect Size for ...
Houseplants are usually favored for their leaves. From the ever-popular Monstera deliciousa to the collectible Pepperomia varieties, social media feeds are filled with foliage. But that’s not the only thing to love about houseplants – many of them flower too. It’s not easy for plants to produce flowers. Their stunning colors, shapes and textures come from hard work on the plant’s part. This hard work is only possible with energy, and plenty of it, provided from the sun. With less light ...
Lavender is one of the most popular garden plants around the world. Its greyish foliage with pops of purple is stunning, but the benefits don’t stop there. They also smell wonderful, have a million uses in the home and garden, and attract a range of pollinators to help the rest of your garden and the environment at the same time. It’s hard to resist packing your garden with these stunning plants, especially when grown as a hedge. However, your budget may get in the way. Instead of buying ...
Have you ever come across a plant that looks eerily similar to lavender, but just doesn’t fit the profile? Maybe the leaves are an odd shape, or the crushed flowers don’t have that quintessential calming scent. Or perhaps it's not suitable to grow lavender in your location or particular planting spot, but you want to grow something that gives the same impact. As it turns out, there are several lavender lookalikes out there - and some that even have the same culinary and medicinal ...
The potting bench is an essential workstation for the avid gardener. Acting as a gardening headquarters of sorts, potting benches are a dedicated space to perform many every day and seasonal gardening tasks. Keep all of the tools of the trade in one place with plenty of storage for pots, soil, fertilizers, hand tools, and more. Here you can repot, transplant, start seeds, mix soil, and prune plants, all without worrying about making a mess. Standing and working from an elevated ...
Peace lilies (Spathiphyllum wallisii) are elegant and magnificent plants known to thrive indoors or in shadier spots in your garden. They’re extremely popular, not only for their luscious green leaves and soft white flowers but for their easy-going nature. As intricate as they look, they’re wonderful plants for beginner gardeners. They thrive in low light conditions, needing very little fuss to flourish in your garden or on your window sills. Unfortunately, peace lilies' easy-going ...
Ornamental onions or allium bulbs create an exceptional finale to the parade of spring-flowering bulbs. Bold and brave allium flowers make a dazzling display. They bridge the gap between spring flowers and summer-blooming annuals, bulbs, and perennials. Plant in Fall for Unique Globe-Shaped Blooms In Late Spring to Early Summer Planted in the fall, allium bulbs arrive in late spring to early summer in shades of white, pink, purple, blue, and mauve. Create a succession of ...
