Now that you’ve tended to your spinach plants and allowed them to grow into beautiful rosettes, you may be thinking about how to harvest spinach. Since spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is a cool-weather vegetable related to swiss chard, you won’t be growing it during the heat of the summer. Table of Contents Spinach is a popular crop to plant in the early spring or late summer since it is cold hardy and can tolerate full sun to partial shade....

We all enjoy the serene look of nature a waterfall brings. You can imitate one in your backyard easily, but what to do if you live in a small urban apartment? Well, you can still have it–If you take inspiration from these awesome DIY Indoor Waterfall Ideas and start making one. Check out some amazing water pond ideas here DIY Indoor Waterfall Ideas 1. Waterfall Fountain with LED light The exquisite looking waterfall gets a bright LED light treatment that adds a bling factor to it!...

On top of that, they’re simple to grow. They reseed readily, are rarely troubled by pests or diseases, and tolerate a pretty wide range of conditions – even drought and neglect. I have a soft spot for plants that can serve multiple purposes. That particularly applies to ornamentals that give you a dramatic display while being useful in the kitchen as well. Of all those wonderful edible flowers like fuchsias and roses, marigolds might be my favorite....

If you want to have a successful and most productive VEGETABLE garden, do crop rotation. Learn everything you need to know about it in this informative guide! What is crop rotation? Crop rotation is the practice of dedicating a single spot in the garden or patch of land to only one type or family of vegetable or crop for a certain time period. Specifically, members of one plant family must never be planted in that same spot or area more than once in a period of four years....

I’m going to share key transplanting tips in this guide, and I’ll also help you to determine if one of these impressive foliage houseplants needs more root space. On a long-overdue visit to New Orleans, I spotted multitudes of tree philodendrons (Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum) thriving in protected areas of ordinary gardens, producing oversize, deeply lobed, heart-shaped leaves on five- or six-foot plants seemingly effortlessly. Those who grow tree philodendrons indoors as houseplants don’t have this carefree option....

When we say “daisy,” we refer to thousands of different plants. Daisies are plants with composite flower heads, comprised of a central disk of florets surrounded by petal-like rays. They are members of the immense Asteraceae family, that includes asters, chamomile, coneflowers, coreopsis, 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. There are native and introduced varieties for all temperate growing zones, in either annual or perennial form....

Jalapenos are a part of the chili family and are a hot pepper. People often get confused about what they actually are. This article will answer the question at hand–Is Jalapeno a vegetable or a fruit? Is chocolate a fruit or a vegetable? Find out here. What is Jalapeno? Jalapeno pepper is green and fleshy with an elongated, conical shape. It can be up to 6 inches long. However, the average size remains 2 to 3 inches....

The purple waffle plant stands out from other houseplants due to its unique leaves. Puckered and rippling, they develop in a way to increase the surface area over each leaf surface. The underside of each leaf is a vibrant purple color. As a shaded groundcover plant, it can make for a multicolored mat of dense foliage. Table of Contents That increased surface area has another benefit. Hemigraphis alternata is known to be an air-cleanser....

Sansevieria ballyi, or dwarf sansevieria, is a perfect addition to your succulent garden or indoor houseplant collection. A close cousin to the classic mother in law’s tongue, it’s just as easy to care for…so let’s get started! Table of Contents Recommended Products Espoma Organic Cactus MixEspoma Organic Succulent Fertilizer Quick Care Guide Native to southern Kenya and Tanzania like many Sansevierias, Sansevieria ballyi is also known by its common name of the dwarf snake plant....

Spider plants can turn brown or yellow. Or they might start to fade and turn pale, or lose color. Variegated types might lose their distinct contrast. Spider plants are special, in part, because they’re so easy to care for. Plus, those strappy, often variegated leaves are pretty distinct. No one is going to mistake your spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum) for a Monstera. And those spiderettes?! SO cute. As with many tough houseplants, when things go wrong, your plant tells you right away with changes in the leaves....

The metallic color is common in nature but quite rare in plants. Here are some exciting Metallic Sheen Indoor Plants to add that touch of class to your houseplant collection. Confused about which plant for which room? Click here Metallic Sheen Indoor Plants 1. Aluminum Plant Botanical Name: Pilea cadierei The gorgeous green foliage of this pilea variety is patterned in an attractive metallic silver sheen. Pair it with indoor flowers for an awesome looking plants combo....

Ponytail palms, also known as elephant foot, are fantastic and cute indoor houseplants, as their caudex makes for a striking appearance… Table of Contents But growing a ponytail palm outdoors is actually more common, believe it or not! You get to take advantage of the full spring, summer, fall, and winter growth cycle of this incredible plant. Without further ado, read on for tips to make your elephant foot plant grow tall and love growing outdoors....

That’s why it’s so devastating when a rose doesn’t bloom. I mean, what’s the point in nurturing this plant all year long if it isn’t going to burst forth with those incredible flowers? No offense to roses, but let’s be honest: A rose bush isn’t exactly stunning when it isn’t in bloom. Sure, it can be a lovely addition to the garden as a foliage plant, but there are certainly better options if you’re looking for some gorgeous greenery....

With just a few things, a few minutes, and your creativity you can make a succulent dish garden. All you need are some succulents, a shallow dish, and soil. And the best part is that this will last for years with very little care. You can make the succulent dish garden as an interesting decoration piece for your home or gift it to a friend. Things You’ll Need Succulents Choose whether you will use established succulents from a garden center or if you want to start the succulent dish garden from cuttings....

Freshly harvested, crisp leaves are highest in vitamin A and potassium. And experimenting with different varieties will open up your palate to new flavors of this leafy green you never knew existed. For the antsy gardener waiting in anticipation for the last spring frost, growing leaf lettuce eases the tension. Its fresh, vibrant leaves are quick to rise and are a welcome sight in the early weeks of spring. Leaf lettuce refers to varieties that don’t produce any type of head....

There are millions of ants in the world, and they get everywhere. While I’ve focused in-depth on ants and organic ways to eliminate them in the past, one thing I haven’t done is to focus in on some of the many great commercial options to kill these pesky little pests. Table of Contents Every supermarket, hardware store, big-box store, even the convenience store carries at least one form of ant killer....

Leeks can grow so large that leek-growing competitions are all the buzz in Europe. But, what if we were to turn leek growing upside down and aim for the opposite: leek microgreens! Instead of a 3-foot tall monstrosity that takes months to grow, you can cultivate inches-long leek microgreens in just 10 days. Plus, you’ll get up to 3 harvests from each crop. Table of Contents If you’re not familiar with leeks (Allium ampeloprasum), they’re part of the onion family and in the same genus as shallots, green onions, and chives....

What’s a gardener to do with these cute little pests? I read “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” just like everyone else, and loved the drawings, the live action movie, and the series of stuffed animals that came out many decades later. While reading the book, I sympathize with Peter and Flopsy and Mopsy. But when it comes to cottontails making free with my home garden, I am strictly Team Mr. McGregor....

Mexican heather is a small evergreen shrub that is native to Mexico. It tolerates high summer heat and prefers full sun. This low-maintenance plant is a perennial in warm climates and can also be grown as an annual in milder climates. This small shrub makes an excellent border plant and is a fantastic addition to any pollinator garden. It has small white, pink or purple flowers. Table of Contents Mexican heather plants go by many other nicknames such as Hawaiian heather, elfin herb, or false heather....

If you’ve been following our microgreens series, you may be ready for a challenge – and we have the perfect one! Celery microgreens are difficult to grow, but their sharp flavor is absolutely worth it. With feathery leaves and a healthy, refreshing taste, these mini veggies are a fantastic addition to your microgreen garden. Table of Contents Because these are microgreens, we’ll be harvesting the sprouts, not full-grown celery stalks. However, the stems still have a bit of that famous celery crunch without the tough strings....