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Humans would of course suffer a similar fate due to lack of moisture. Water is essential. Without good ol’ Adam’s ale, the glorious poinsettia would look like nothing more than a rather sorry-looking clump of foliage, eventually succumbing to an untimely death. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. I know I would spend far too much time trying and failing to swallow pills, for example, all the while looking as if I were in dire need of the Heimlich maneuver....

Jelly Beans. Pork and Beans. What sounds like a delicious meal plus dessert is actually a succulent! Sedum rubrotinctum is a lively plant that requires little more care than a rock. It’s perfect for neglectful gardeners. Table of Contents Sedum rubrotinctum’s leaves resemble beans – jelly or otherwise. These plump beans are green, but turn red on the tips when given full sun. The red tips are actually a sign of minor stress....

Zone 5 is considered a fringe zone for this type, as the shrub itself is cold hardy, but sometimes the flower buds that set on the previous year’s wood are not able to tolerate the cold temperatures characteristic of this zone. Forsythia suspensa Weeping forsythia, Forsythia suspensa, is a one of the parent species of a popular hybrid known as border forsythia, or F. x intermedia. Appreciated for its arching canes and yellow blossoms, this shrub generally grows to heights of six to 10 feet in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 8....

If you are someone new to the plant world and confused about what to grow in your home, then don’t fret! Select from these Best Indoor Plants for First Time Plant Parents as they are pretty forgiving and don’t ask for much attention. Check out our article on best bonsai trees for beginners here Indoor Plants for First Time Plant Parents 1. Rubber Plant Botanical Name: Ficus elastica The rubber plant is a famous houseplant not only due to tropical look, leathery foliage, and air purifying qualities but also because of easy care and tolerance to low light....

These container water pond ideas can inspire you to create a miniature water garden in the container. 1. Pond in a Pot Use large tubs or containers to create a pond in a pot with the help of this DIY tutorial. 2. Outdoor Pond Select any container that can hold water to build your container pond. This informative article also explains the variety of aquatic plants you can grow in detail....

Who hasn’t admired a stately mansion ensconced in Boston ivy, Parthenocissus tricuspidata, or a country cottage nestled in Virginia creeper, P. quinquefolia? Vines are plants with long stems that cascade, climb, or creep. Some grow so big and old that they earn world record status, like the 240-year-old grapevine that fills a conservatory in Hampton Court Palace, London, England, and the 127-year-old Sierra Madre, California Chinese wisteria that spans an acre....

Once you’ve made your cuttings, planted them, and watered them, they need to go under lighting. I like to use a 4′ T5 fluorescent light setup so I can control how much light they get and for how long, but you can also grow outdoors if you like – it’ll just be less consistent. To make sure your cuttings will root properly, you need to control the temperature in the bottom of your container....

Here are the best perennials to choose to create your relaxing environment in the shade. Spring is fast approaching and the time has come to choose perennials for your garden. Though this task may seem daunting at first, it is relatively simple once you decide what type of environment you wish to create. Perhaps you are looking to create a secluded area where you can read your favorite book and enjoy the sounds of nature while remaining cool under the foliage....

Birches, Betula spp., and tulip poplars, Liriodendron tulipifera, are awash in yellow. Autumn is my favorite season – crisp, fresh, and full of promise. I want to wear plaid, sharpen pencils, and buy a new journal. Each year I eagerly anticipate leisurely walks among the brilliantly colored foliage that dots my local landscape. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

1. DIY Zen Garden Use balsa wood or polymer clay as a base of your miniature zen garden and paint it with acrylic paint. Add some sand and decorate it with rocks, mini figurines, and if you like, plants. In the end, create zen garden patterns on the sand. Watch the tutorial here. 2. Adorable Mini Zen Garden Create an adorable mini zen garden with some sand, stones, and a stirrer....

Also Read: How to Make Spiral Herb Garden Easy to Grow Herbs for a Herb Garden 1. Parsley Parsley is a biennial herbaceous plant, although it can also be grown as an annual. It is propagated from seeds easily, place it in a sunny or shady it doesn’t mind, parsley is not picky about soil type too. However, choose soil that is not too compact. It is one of the most easy to grow herbs for containers....

Don’t let the un-used bottles in your home go to waste. Here are some really cool DIY Bottle Garden Projects that you can implement to repurpose bottles that you’d otherwise never use. Check out our article on growing herbs in plastic bottles here DIY Bottle Garden Projects 1. Hanging Glass Bottles with Ropes Hang old glass bottles and grow plants hydroponically. You can also use fake ones. 2. Plastic Bottles on Wall A large empty wall can be a great place to grow multiple plants in plastic bottles....

Succulents are all the rage in recent times. They’re one of the most trending gardening crazes worldwide. And why not? They are easy to plant and propagate, low care and maintenance, thrive in full sun and part sun, don’t require frequent watering. If all these qualities are not enough–They look awesome! One of the major reasons why succulents are hit is you can grow them in a variety of DIY containers....

Outside, these ants feed on dead insects and rodents, which can transmit diseases to humans. Solenopsis molesta Thief ants, Solenopsis molesta, certainly live up to their name. They are tiny, less than 1/32 inch long, and tend to locate their nests next to those of other ant species. This makes it convenient for them to steal food and larvae to feed the members of their own colony. These particular pests are one of the smallest species of ant around the world that commonly infest houses....

It’s easy to see why van Gogh was drawn to these beauties. Helianthus annuus ‘Teddy Bear’ Even though they look more like miniature mops than a stuffed animal, it’s still quite easy to understand how ‘Teddy Bear’ sunflowers got their name. They’re fluffy, bright yellow, and a comforting small size – especially when compared to their relatives that can grow to 10 feet and taller! Scientists have even determined that the double-bloomed sunflowers in the famous paintings by Vincent van Gogh were ‘Teddy Bear’ types, but they couldn’t find the gene mutation that gave them the green centers as depicted by the artist....

Yet another nickname, hemp tree, stems from the appearance of plant’s leaves, which resemble those of the cannabis plant. Fortunately, the DEA has never beat down my door. Vitex agnus-castus Vitex is one of the most liberally reseeding plants I have ever grown. In an interesting twist, it got a couple of its nicknames – chaste plant and monk’s pepper – from old beliefs that utilizing potions made from the plant’s berries helped maidens remain maidenly, and helped monks adhere to their vows of chastity....

Whether your season is short or long, this method can help to guarantee an abundant harvest. Hand pollination is an easy process, too! Growing corn is one of the most satisfying things you can do. Few things compare to the feeling of harvesting your own ears from a stalk taller than you, and then eating them that very same day. You won’t be able to wait even a moment, much less all the way until dinnertime....

While fungicides are the standard treatments, there are some cultural practices that can help control this disease as well. While powdery mildews don’t kill their hosts, they sure do a number on them. And that is particularly true for powdery mildew of apples and crabapples, caused by Podosphaera leucotricha. This pathogen attacks both cultivated and wild apples and crabapples. And it occurs in the all regions of the world that produce apples!...

Potatoes are a staple food in many places around the world. This starchy tuber can be fried, mashed, baked, roasted, or grilled to create various dishes. Potatoes are highly recommended if you’re growing your own food because they’re easy to grow and store over winter. Fortunately for gardeners, there are many potato companion plants that are good to grow with potatoes that will help make your experience more enjoyable. Table of Contents...

Growing berries at home can be a delicious and rewarding experience. Raspberries are perennial plants that send up new canes every year on which fruits grow. Properly caring for your raspberry patch and managing pests like the raspberry crown borer are important steps to making sure you get abundant harvests year after year. Table of Contents The raspberry crown borer (Pennisetia marginata) is a type of moth that can damage many crown-forming plants, including raspberries, blackberries, and other brambles in the Rubus family....