In this guide, we’ll answer all of these questions. If you’ve ever smelled something oniony in your yard and seen hollow-stemmed, grasslike herbs growing there, you might be dealing with wild chives (Allium schoenoprasum). But what are wild chives, exactly? Will they spread everywhere? Can you eat them? What do you do with them? We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

1. This functional rooftop garden in London has vegetables and herbs growing in containers and raised beds/planter boxes that are movable. 2. This New York City rooftop designed by Brook Landscape provides a perfect seating space in the busy urban life. Some beautiful ornamental plants in terracotta pots and herbs make it a great peaceful refuge. Also Read: Garden Sign Ideas 3. This NYC rooftop garden is undoubtedly so colorful. The touch soft pink and red is everywhere, in fuchsia, hibiscus, and New Guinea impatiens....

And when I lived in Arizona I would visit an old bridge in town that was home to a colony of thousands. They’d all take flight at about the same time, following the first one daring enough to enter the twilight sky. Ever since I was a child, a favorite pastime during the summer evenings was watching bats fly over an open yard. I’d lie down in the shaggy grass and watch them hunt, admiring their acrobatics....

In our guide to growing Shasta daisies, we provide all you need to know to cultivate them at home. The Shasta daisy, Leucanthemum x superbum, is a summer to fall bloomer for USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 9. It’s a member of the Asteraceae family that contains asters, chrysanthemums, and sunflowers. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

Beets are tasty from top to bottom, and the same is true of their microgreens. While there won’t be a bulbous and sweet root to eat, beet microgreens provide the same flavor as grown leaves, but in a form that’s easy to use to top off other dishes. They’re fantastic for salads, sandwiches, and so much more! Table of Contents Most microgreens look alike, but that’s not the case with these beauties....

Cauliflower is notoriously difficult to grow. Even with the growing tips from our guide on growing cauliflower, it takes quite a bit of commitment. If you’re after the nutrients without the hard work, we have the perfect alternative to grow: cauliflower microgreens! Table of Contents Though it’s the exact same plant, cauliflower microgreens look drastically different. Instead of the classic, white head, you’ll get a bushel-full of vibrant, green leaves. The cauliflower plant is harvested right when the cotyledons open, which is very early in the plant’s natural life cycle....

If you want to add a gorgeous, charming pink tree to your driveway, look no further than the Okame cherry tree. This incredible species of Prunus is one of the most striking of the flowering tree category, with pops of color brigher than you’re likely to see in a tree of any kind. Table of Contents Even when the Okame flowering cherry tree isn’t blooming, it makes a beautiful addition to your garden, thanks to its green leaves with strong orange tints in its fall color display....

How to Make a Book Planter First, learn how to make a book planter a super quick way. Get super cheap old books from the thrift store, yard sale, library or friends. Remember, you’ll need to use thick hardback or hardcover books for this purpose. Why? Because hardcover books have protective covers. The steps are simple, glue the pages together and measure a rectangular box on the front page of your book....

As hydroponic gardeners, we face all sorts of challenges when it comes to getting our plants to grow how we want them to, but none is more annoying than the dreaded overheating reservoir. While there are many different ways you can combat this problem, this article will give you an in-depth look at the best water chillers for hydroponics. Table of Contents We’ll look at the three most popular brands, plus two alternative options that I’ve tested:...

So, much as I would like to pretend like I simply didn’t spot it when I see the evidence of an assault on one or more of my cukes, I always follow up. There are two main reasons why I don’t like to see holes in the cucumbers I grow in my garden. The first was best stated by a work friend’s wife many years ago. She was complaining about chard that had been gnawed on by slugs, but her chosen phrase applies here, too: “I don’t like to eat anything that something else has eaten first....

Best Plants For Vertical Garden Not all plants adapt well to vertical gardening. They must have certain important characteristics for proper development and growth. Ferns They are one of the garden plants that are preferred for their adaptability and humidity resistance. Ferns are easy to grow and they cover the area quickly. You can grow sword fern, blue star fern, bird’s nest fern, they are easiest. Ferns will generally grow downward, so you’ll need to grow other covering plants with them too....

Young plants have a tender root system, and it’s easy to uproot them or scatter the sown seeds. Beginners and new gardeners often do this by their improper watering techniques. If you’re one of them, learn how to water seedlings and seeds properly in this article. Water Seedlings from Above Watering seedlings from above mean that you water the seedlings from the top. Seeds that are not sprouted yet can get displaced even with slight disturbance, and watering this way is the main reason behind this....

Snails! They’re cute, but most gardeners don’t get excited about slugs and snails eating their plants. They’re often treated as pests because snails feed on foliage and can remove tender leaves quickly. Some see little difference between snails and insects. But is a snail an insect? Table of Contents Well, the short answer is no. They’re members of the animal kingdom, like bugs. But they’re in a different phylum altogether — the phylum Mollusca to be exact — unlike insects who are in the phylum Arthropoda....

As a beginner hydroponic gardener, one of the things that confused me the most was how to control and maintain my nutrient reservoir. There are a lot of different variables to consider, one of the most important being the oxygenation of your nutrient reservoir. Table of Contents There are three pieces here: your air stones, your airline tubing, and your air pumps. In this piece, we’ll look at air pumps, why they’re needed, and what to consider before you buy....

1. CD Plant Markers Grab some old CDs and use sharpies to write the names of each of your plants/veggies. You can also embellish them with stickers and ornaments. Here is the tutorial. Also Read: Amazing Plant Marker Ideas 2. DIY CD Wreath Glue 10-30 CDs on a wooden ring to display this shining wreath onto your door or wall. It’s just a matter of five steps and simple supplies, visit Instructables for the directions....

Before you start reading the names of these plants below, it’s important to note that blue foliage doesn’t mean the ‘real blue.’ Plants with gray-green and silver foliage with bluish tinge became a part of this list. Check out our list of best blue flowers here Indoor Plants With Blue Leaves 1. Blue Agave Botanical Name: Agave tequilana This agave variety is not only popular for blue-green foliage, but it is also used for making Tequila....

1. Christmas Theme Terrarium One of the best Christmas terrarium ideas your kids will surely love! You can easily prepare this fun project with the help of inexpensive items like clay pellets, glass jars, succulents, and other decorative artifacts. Get the details here. 2. Hanging Terrariums for Christmas Using objects like glass terrarium, miniature deer, snow trees, and faux snow, you can create a snow-filled terrarium by fixing them all in place inside with hot glue....

In our croton growing guide, we discuss how to care for plants. And our guide to croton leaf drop addresses the species’ tendency to shed leaves under stress. Tropical garden croton, Codiaeum variegatum, is a striking foliage plant with bold, leathery leaves in shades of yellow, red, and green. Variegation creates a dazzling array of contrasting speckles, blotches, and veining for a unique and showy display. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

These ants like to nest in warm, moist places in structures – near toilets, hot water heaters, pipes, and drains, and even behind paneling or under carpets! Tapinoma sessile Odorous house ants (Tapinoma sessile) are native to the continental US and are distributed from Mexico to Canada. These ants eat an unusually broad variety of foods, which often brings them into houses and in conflict with humans. They are one of the most common types of ants found in houses....

Take inspiration from these 12 brick ideas for garden and use whatever you find interesting. 1. Garden Edging Garden edgings made of clearly arranged bricks looks so compact. It cleanly edges the lawn and garden beds. 2. Pathway You can make a brick garden path. For more ideas, click here. 3. Raised Garden Bed A raised bed made of bricks and mortar are perfect and long-lasting. If you want to make permanent raised beds in your garden then make raised beds of brick....