Sansevieria zeylanica, more commonly identified as bowstring hemp, is an evergreen perennial plant. It’s native to the South East Asian Region, especially found in India and Sri Lanka. A very close relative of the “mother in law’s tongue“, it’s vividly green with gorgeous leaf stripes. Table of Contents Sturdy and hardy, this plant can tolerate a surprising amount of neglect. It’s phenomenal as a houseplant, and in fact will purify the air in your home for you....

See that sucker there on the picture? Suckers are secondary branches that grow in the joints of existing branches. Always, pinch them off! How does this tomato tip help? Suckers take energy away from your tomato plants. No tomatoes form on sucker branches. So, it’s best to remove them from tomato plants. You can also do this with eggplants. Also Read: How to Grow an Eggplant Ine June 10, 2020 At 11:14 am...

1. Viral Turtle Topiary Everything related to succulents is on trend and so the succulent topiary. This succulent turtle topiary from Gardening in the Shade is very popular. You can check out its tutorial here! 2. Sexy Gold Painted Pots Transform your ugly old planters into the attention-grabbing pots by painting them into gold. The step by step tutorial is available at the Garden Therapy! 3. Stunning Picture Frame Flower Pot On Organized Clutter, check out this DIY framed flower pot idea and you don’t need a garden to complete this project....

Whether you’ve slathered it on your skin, seen it in tiny pots at the grocery store, or witnessed all its glory in the desert, we’ve all come across aloe vera at some point in our lives. This unique, medicinal plant is a staple of succulent gardening – and one you can very easily take care of! So if you haven’t already, it’s time to add aloe vera plant care to your gardening repertoire....

We’ve got an Aquafarm to take a look at today on the blog. It’s a pretty cool countertop aquaponics system that was first brought to life via Kickstarter by the same guys who do the Mushroom Kit that I’ve also reviewed here on the blog. Table of Contents ​The Aquafarm, also called the Back To The Roots Water Garden, is designed to be a mini-aquaponics system. It’s a great introduction to the growing method for the total novice....

Garlic is my absolute favorite vegetable to grow. It is easy to care for, perfect for the beginner gardener and the reward is the unmistakable flavor essential to many great dishes. If you’d like to grow your own garlic, then it’s useful to understand the different garlic growing phases to ensure you make the most of it. Table of Contents Depending on where you live and the variety of garlic plant you grow, the time it takes from sowing to harvest can be anything between 5 and 10 months....

Munching holes in the foliage, and burrowing into your precious cabbage heads, if left unchecked these pesky caterpillars can destroy your crop – unless you get there first. Trichoplusia ni If your garden looks like the aftermath of a visit from the Very Hungry Caterpillar, you may be dealing with cabbage loopers. These green inchworms feed on a variety of garden crops, from kale to tomatoes, but as their name suggests, are particularly partial to your cabbages and other cole crops....

Whether you opt for a towering display with some tall cultivars or an elegant hanging basket full of colorful crawlers, snapdragons are versatile and tolerant of container life. Snapdragons are a classic in cottage gardens, bringing up the rear in mixed plantings, adding interest to borders, and filling mass plantings with a riot of color. And do you know what else this perennial favorite can do? It makes a marvelous container plant!...

Bonsais are a fun way to grow big trees in a miniature form. However, you need to have patience and fortitude to grow them. With dedicated care and understanding the requirements involved, you can surely have your own bonsai, flourishing in your home! Let’s have a look at How to Grow Your Own Bonsai Quickly! Check out our article on the best indoor bonsai trees for beginners here Choose a Fast-Growing Variety Choosing a fast-growing variety will save you from the hassles of waiting and maintaining the plant for long....

This Valentine’s Day, create a romantic ambiance at home with a heart-shaped floral centerpiece that you can make in minutes. This lovely low-profile arrangement is called a pavé. It’s made with carnations, roses, mums, baby’s breath, and berries that have had their stems cut short to create the effect of a surface paved with flowers. It’s easy to make and perfect for a Valentine’s Day table for two. Read on to learn how to make your own!...

And the easiest and most efficient methods for vegetative propagation are via rooted stem cuttings, stem layering, and air layering. Azaleas make a magnificent addition to our gardens and yards, and when you find one that works for you, it’s natural to want a few more! These members of the Rhododendron genus are highly popular, with over 10,000 registered cultivars. This is great for selection, but unfortunately, plants started from the seed of hybrids don’t grow true to the parent plants....

Store bought kits are widely available, but the accuracy of these is questionable at best. In particular, if pH is off by just one degree in either direction, any amendments you make could do more harm than good. Gardening experts everywhere recommend that you test your soil before doing anything else. And, if your garden is suffering, you’re just starting out as a gardener, or you’re a serial fertilizer, I recommend the same....

What Is A Salsa Garden? A salsa garden is just a normal garden, but focused on growing salsa essentials: tomato, onion, peppers and herbs. While none of these plants require a great deal of meticulous care, they will need to be planted at the right time and harvested at the ideal flavor point. If you already have a garden, find a sunny spot for Roma tomatoes and peppers hot enough to satisfy....

We all know cotton is a valuable material worldwide. But its byproducts, like cottonseed meal, have value too! Table of Contents With more and more people growing their own food, cotton seed meal is increasing in use. As a fertilizer option, it’s a slow-release pick. It provides more organic matter to your soil, too. And with over 14 million pounds of it produced every year, it’s constantly renewable! Let’s cover the myriad of uses for cottonseed meal....

With low water needs and few maintenance requirements, it is also a popular houseplant in all regions. Kalanchoe tomentosa The panda plant is a fuzzy-leaved succulent suited to outdoor cultivation in USDA Hardiness Zones 11 and 12. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Read on to learn how to grow a panda plant indoors....

It also grows very quickly, typically harvested in around ten days.​ The seeds are relatively cheap, going for around $15/lb. But you can also grow these greens on a smaller scale and buy seed packets at your local garden store. If you like them, opt for a larger volume of seed in your next purchase. Alright, let’s get growing!​ Arugula Microgreens Quick Info Soak – No Rinse / Drain – No Plant – Day 1 Ideal Harvest – 10 days You can either follow along with the video tutorial, or go with the written one below – the choice is yours!...

We’ve been learning to grow microgreens from a variety of edible plants, so why not broccoli? You might be imagining tiny, seedy trees but the broccoli microgreen is just like any other young plant: all stem, root, and cotyledon. It may not look like a full-grown vegetable, but these broccoli plants have the same nutritional value and health benefits without the season-long commitment. Growing broccoli microgreens at home is an easy and remarkably short process....

Aloe Vera Plant Information Aloe vera is a succulent plant from aloe genus, it’s known for its medicinal and culinary uses. While it prefers warm and dry climatic conditions, you can also grow it indoors as a houseplant, in cold climates. It’s a forgiving plant but requires partial sunlight and care in watering. And that’s why “how often do you water aloe vera plants” is an important question. Also Read: Aloe Plant Care Tips...

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....

In some instances, the best idea is to start over with a different variety or more suitable growing conditions, either right now or next season. “You are my sunflower, my only sunflower, you make me happy, when skies are gray…” Those aren’t the actual words to the song, but that’s how I sing it. Still, I have to admit, that joyous feeling only occurs when they burst into bloom, seeming to smile with their round faces and bright petals....