When it comes to using these flowers as a form of pest repellent, there’s a good reason to be planting those golden beauties next to your edible plants, and scientific research has confirmed it. Marigolds have a bit of a reputation in the gardening world. They’re known for repelling all manner of pests and diseases, whether they’ve technically earned these accolades or not. It’s extremely common to see their cheery heads nodding in the summer sunshine next to tomatoes, squash, and broccoli....

1. DIY Tiered Planter for Front Door Have you always eyed those expensive tall planters that will flank your front door? Well, this DIY shows you how to get the same look with plain terra cotta pots stacked to achieve a compact structure that is sure to add character to your home. 2. Succulents in Stacked Pots Lovely and hardy, Crassulas, strings of bananas, calico kitten, and kalanchoe make an excellent succulent combination for busy apartment-dwellers who don’t get the time to water their plants every day....

Looking for plants that can add a touch of bling to your interior? These Golden Houseplants are a perfect way to take a break from the common green foliage plants and introduce glam in your home. Here are some stunning red indoor plants you can grow Gorgeous Golden Houseplants The real golden color is not available in the plant world, but the leaves of these golden houseplants have a color or streak of gold and yellowish shade....

Do you have old tires? Don’t throw them away saying they’re not Eco-friendly. They don’t break down easily and can’t be burnt. Reuse them with caution to create amazing things in your garden. 1. Tire Swing You can make a tire swing and hang it in your garden in a warm and open spot. Children love this. Just paint a tire with shiny bright colors and make cool designs over it....

We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. With 80 organic recipes for essentials like compost, fertilizer, and pest deterrents, as well as instructions on soil testing, plant propagation, and attracting beneficial pollinators, it’s got everything you need to restore your gardens to a more natural, self-sustaining state. In this article, we’ll discuss the book in depth, to help you determine if it deserves a place on your gardening shelf....

Rather than heat-treating and robbing the stalks of their crunch after harvest, this article will teach you how to apply a gardening technique to your crops that will improve texture and flavor. Are you a celery fan? Done right, it’s satisfyingly flavorful with a pleasing texture that leaves you wanting more. But it can be difficult for the home gardener to achieve this without applying a little extra attentive care....

They feature narrow, linear leaves with a blue-green hue that appear opposite one another on narrow stems. Dianthus spp. A cottage garden favorite, Dianthus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae. Of the 300 species, most are native to Europe and Asia, a few are indigenous to north Africa, and one alpine species is native to the arctic regions of North America. Many are herbaceous perennials, but there are some hardy annuals and biennials available, and even a few that are classified as dwarf shrubs....

If you’re partial to a slight onion flavor and delicate greens on your baked potato, chive microgreens are here for you. These simple monocots provide super-skinny micro chives that make any dish look – and taste – like a gourmet meal. Plus, it’s very simple to grow chive microgreens at home! Table of Contents Chive microgreens are really just very young chive plants. They’re harvested right after the solitary cotyledon unfurls, which is much faster than waiting for the whole plant to mature....

I’m going to guide you through the entire process. Here’s a sneak peek at the steps involved in this project: Have you ever wished you could grow a parlor palm tree from seed? Well, you’ve come to the right place. As long as you’ve got plenty of patience, you can! Many houseplants are difficult, or even impossible, to grow from seed. But – provided you are willing to bring along a healthy dose of patience – this is not so with parlor palms....

Spruce budworms are some of the most geographically spread and destructive insects in North America. Multiple species of conifers are susceptible to moderate to severe defoliation by them. If you have hiked or driven through forests that have large patches of brown evergreen trees, you probably have seen their impact. However, because spruce budworms are native insects, they also play an important role in the ecosystem. According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, dead white spruce and fir trees, which the worms leave behind, are particularly suitable habitats for cavity-nesting birds, rabbits, weasels and other wildlife....

Even still, as reasonable as fuchsias are, there is a right and a wrong way to make them truly shine. Fuchsias respond super well to pruning, and unlike roses or lilacs, you don’t run the risk of ruining this year’s display if you mess things up a bit. Phew! Isn’t it nice to work with a plant that is totally low pressure? Having said that, you don’t just want to head out with the snips and go all Edward Scissorhands on your shrub....

In this article, we talk about why the segmented green stems of a Christmas cactus sometimes turn purple. Christmas cactus, Schlumbergera spp., is one of the easiest houseplants to grow. Not a desert cactus, but an epiphyte, it is one of a number of species and hybrids of rainforest plants that cling harmlessly to trees and rocks for support, drawing sustenance from the air, rainfall, and leaf litter in their immediate environment....

If you love colors, then you will really adore these Ideas to Decorate your Home with Poinsettias! As the festive season is around the corner, add the beauty of the colorful bracts of this plant to your rooms. Check out our article on popular holiday season houseplants here Ideas to Decorate your Home with Poinsettias 1. Decorate the Stairs Grow poinsettias in gleaming golden vases and containers for a beautiful look....

For either type, though, you’ll have the best harvest when you use your common sense and set reminders to alert you that the potential harvest window is open. Many human senses may come into play as you determine when homegrown pears are ready for harvest. For Asian varieties, Pyrus pyrifolia, your sense of smell or taste will let you know it’s time to pick. But for P. communis, European varieties that include ‘Bosc’ and ‘Anjou,’ you’ll rely only on your eyesight....

Maybe you’re a rebel who planted some agapanthus in Zone 5, and you’re wondering if you can keep your lush, colorful plant alive throughout the winter. I know the feeling. Whenever I see a bright cluster of agapanthus, I think of sunshine, warmth, and tropical locales. But these members of the amaryllis family may also need to deal with chilly wintertime temperatures – their growing zone suitability ranges from Zone 6 to Zone 11....

Amaranth Microgreens Quick Info Flavor: Quite mild and earthy. Soak – No Rinse / Drain – No Germination – 2-3 days Ideal Harvest – 10 days I’ve filmed a complete grow-along that you can watch below, or you can follow the step-by-step guide. Let’s get growing! Materials You don’t need much to start growing amaranth micros. Aside from the seeds, you can probably find everything you need laying around your house....

With so many pests, diseases, and other problems just waiting to plague your plants, it’s important to find the right spot, at the right time, and put them in the ground the right way. Any plant is going to do better in the long term if it has the ideal setup to begin with, and this is particularly true for roses. Given that a rose plant will likely be with you for at least a few decades to come, you don’t want to slouch on setting it up right....

Gardeners work hard to grow their own food! Why would you ever want to waste that abundance? If you don’t have a large family, you’re stuck with finding a way to preserve it. That’s where lacto-fermenting vegetables comes into play. In lacto-fermentation, we’re relying on a mix of lactic acid and salt. Fermenting vegetables with salt reduces the possibility of unwanted dangerous bacteria. Meanwhile, lactic acid bacteria naturally preserve our veggies....

Read on to learn how to keep collard greens growing strong after a frost. While freezing temperatures and a snow-covered ground may signal the main growing season is over, it doesn’t have to mean the end of fresh garden greens. Collard greens in particular thrive in cold weather, which is lucky for me, since there isn’t much I enjoy more than sizzling up a pan of fresh homegrown collards in some garlic butter....

Aloe Vera is not just a medicinal plant, you can also grow it indoors to improve your interior. Apart from offering myriads of health benefits, this amazing succulent can tolerate low light, dry soil, and neglect. Not to mention the fact, it is one of the most popular houseplants, which also purifies indoor air. Just make sure that you keep it at a spot in your home that receives bright indirect and some direct morning sun....