You can take inspiration from here and create a DIY salad table garden on your patio, rooftop, or balcony to enjoy the fresh homegrown green salad year-round. This would also save space if you use a table with the lower shelf. Find out the best green leafy vegetables for salads here Salad Table Garden Benefits A salad table garden is a unique approach to grow salad vegetables on raised tables. This is more like a portable raised bed with many other advantages:...

While these both herbs might look the same to many, they are different when it comes to the taste, aroma, and flavor. So, what are the key differences between the two? Is there any special reason why you must choose one over the other? Let’s find out the Cilantro vs Culantro differences! If you want to grow them both, click here for Cilantro and here for Culantro What is Cilantro? Cilantro, an herb of the Coriandrum genus, contains substantially higher vitamins....

An Avocado houseplant looks beautiful indoors with its glossy and oval leaves. Growing a dwarf variety, such as Holiday and Wertz, can allow you to grow it in a limited space, not to mention the nutritious buttery fruits you’ll get! As a decorative houseplant, Growing Avocado Indoors makes a lot of sense! Botanical Name: Persea americana Plant Type: Evergreen fruit tree Hardiness Zones: 10-12 Is avocado a fruit, or is it a vegetable?...

Ah, orchids…some of the most beautiful flowers that exist. Their balance of colorful blooms and woody, thick roots make them a favorite flower of gardeners around the world. A little-known fact about orchids is that in many areas of the world, they grow hydroponically in nature! How is this possible? Well, in tropical climates, orchids typically grow between rocks or tree bark. Because the climate is so wet and rainy, they get more than enough water, and when its’s not raining their roots are being exposed to the oxygen they need to survive....

If you have these plants in your garden, it doesn’t take much effort at all to save a lot in no time. And I’ll bet your friends and neighbors wouldn’t mind receiving a few of the extras. Now that I’ve moved and have my own yard and garden again, I can’t wait to establish a foxglove patch in my front yard. Not only are these pretty flowers deer resistant, which is necessary for keeping any plants alive in my neighborhood, but they provide a pollinator haven as well....

The bacteria genetically engineers plants to use their own DNA to make tumors. What you see as the gall is actually a tumor that your tree has grown. Rhizobium rhizogenes Does your apple tree have weird growths on it? Apples are prone to several different kinds of galls, but crown gall is the worst of them. This disease, caused by the bacteria Rhizobium rhizogenes (old name Agrobacterium tumefaciens), is likely to be fatal to your tree over time....

Continue on to learn how to trim morning glories. Morning glories are vigorous vines that can grow ten feet tall or larger, producing attractive funnel-shaped blooms through the summer. In order to maximize the quantity of blooms and keep these aggressive climbers in check, it is useful to do some occasional pruning and deadheading of spent flowers. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

Gardening can be a slow, patient process. It’s usually best not to hurry it along. For those of us who can get a little impatient at times, there​ are some vegetables that grow quickly. These veggies are great for children, who tend to have lower attention spans than the rest of us – but if you’re an impatient gardener (like me), then these will be great for you to add to your garden as well....

We will walk you through these different scenarios, so you will know whether or not you can eat the damaged fruits of your labor. As a gardener, you’re undoubtedly familiar with that perpetual question when you find that something has been nibbling on your greens: Are they safe to eat? In many cases, yes, they are perfectly edible and you need not worry. However, at other times, the answer is absolutely not....

Ready to get started? Here’s what we’ll cover: Growing your own edible crops is rewarding, tasty, and perhaps most importantly, nutritious! Vitamins and minerals are found in all of them. But which ones are the best sources of vitamin E? This essential nutrient serves many functions in our bodies. Luckily, you can easily boost your daily dose by growing plant-based sources in your own backyard, and enjoying the harvest. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

To get started, you can propagate angelica from fresh or dried seed, by planting transplants, or by dividing existing plants. Stem cuttings do not root successfully. Angelica archangelica is a striking biennial herb that I absolutely love. Tall, upright stems with bright green foliage, and fragrant flower heads that bloom in midsummer, add texture and interest to the garden. This biennial plant completes its life cycle in two years. Once established, it will readily self-seed – without becoming invasive – and new plants will pop up come springtime....

Before long, their enormous leaves shaded out my carrots, shallots, rhubarb, and more. The rhubarb leaves grew to be twice the size of my face in their quest for a droplet of sunlight. I’m here to make a confession: when I first started gardening, I planted four broccoli seedlings in a container, I grossly underestimated how big they would get. They started from such tiny seeds. How could they possibly grow to be so enormous and strong?...

A favorite flower for many households, Impatiens walleriana is wildly popular in the UK and US. As a ground cover, they create a stunning, flower-dappled display. They make an excellent houseplant as well, growing easily if you give them the right conditions. Table of Contents Impatiens has many crazy names like busy lizzie or sultana. It’s even sometimes called the “patience plant”, although in an ironic way – more on that later!...

Kale has gained notoriety as a superfood, packed full of nutrients and healthy benefits. Kale can be fun and easy to grow, ranging in size from tall lacinato kale to loosely bunched frizzy varieties. It can be grown in extremely hot and extremely cold environments, making it a universally good plant to grow. Let’s talk more about kale companion planting that will help it grow well. Table of Contents Companion plants for kale are any plants that grow well near kale....

If you’re looking for a grass-like, care-free ground cover that will add texture to your landscape, then look no further than this popular evergreen grass, Ophiopogon japonicus, commonly known as mondo grass. Mondo grass originated in Japan and China and is known as the traditional groundcover of many Japanese gardens. This ornamental grass is very similar to black mondo grass, and in fact, it’s a direct relative. While black mondo grass is dark and spooky-looking, the dwarf lilyturf (or just “mondo grass”) is a lovely light green hue and looks great as an accent plant!...

Are you looking for a vining plant to provide vivid green foliage on your backyard pergola? It’s time to take a look at wintercreeper! This creeping, climbing vine can grow to create a living roof with ease. It’s also perfect for green fencing. And it’s great for ground cover too! Table of Contents Euonymus fortunei comes in many colorations. Pure green, a mix of light and dark combined, creamy white, and even purple aren’t uncommon shades....

Keeping your garden spick and span can be a tough thing to achieve, especially if you have a big one with different flowers and trees. However, you can keep it all neat and tidy using these cool DIY Garden Stake Ideas that are great fun to make! Check out our article on some amazing DIY garden craft ideas here Awesome DIY Garden Stake Ideas 1. DIY Garden Sign Small wooden stakes and colorful permanent markers are all you need to make this one!...

But there are a few diseases out there that can harm your mums, resulting in a pathetic, wilted mess. And one of them is a real challenge to address. Chrysanthemums are tough plants that are known for being maintenance-free, and it’s hard to even imagine them dying from some disease. So when they start to look a bit sad and wilty, it’s easy to assume that you’re to blame, and maybe you’ve done something wrong as a gardener....

Growing succulents from seed is a cheap way to add lots of new plants to your collection. However cheap it is, it’s still a slow process. Succulents are generally slow growers, so it will take much longer to coax them from seeds instead of cuttings. Some seeds can take a year or more just to germinate! Succulent seeds are also extremely picky about their growing conditions. Before you jump into growing, you need to be prepared to give them the constant care they require....

When it comes to caring for tomato plants, focus mostly goes on soil, water, and sunlight, forgetting an essential aspect of tomato care–Spacing! For a bountiful harvest, you need to save up as much space as possible without overcrowding the plants. But exactly How Far Apart to Plant Tomatoes? Do all the varieties require equal spacing? Is spacing depends on the type of planting method? Let’s discuss it in detail....