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Fresh fruit makes such a lovely treat straight out of the garden. Fruiting plants like raspberries are great investments for your garden because they are perennial plants and provide fruits that are expensive to purchase and transport. Growing berries do come with their own unique challenges, one of which is the raspberry beetle, Byturus tomentosus. Another pest is the raspberry fruit worm Byturus unicolor, which will be covered in detail in another article....

If that’s the case, you’ve come to the right place, because today we’re going to talk about when and how to harvest this delicious melon (Cucumis melo var. reticulatus). Is there anything tastier than a juicy, soft-yet-firm piece of cantaloupe unfurling its delightful flavor on your tongue? Of course not! And there’s no better reward for the work involved in planting and growing this tasty melon. Maybe your melons are looking more and more mature every day, and you’re not sure when to harvest them....

Easy to maintain and beautiful to look at, succulents are the best houseplants that you can grow to add a touch of natural style to your space. Have a look at some Extremely Beautiful Drawing Room Décor Ideas with Succulents for your rooms! Here are the most beautiful colorful succulents you can grow Extremely Beautiful Drawing Room Décor Ideas with Succulents 1. A Natural and Colorful Centerpiece Grow different colorful succulents in a long stone container and place it on the table....

1. Soil testing First and most important tip: Soil testing helps in finding out the pH level and micro-nutrients present in your garden soil. You can send soil for testing in your nearby garden center or test it at your home. 2. Best Planting Time Do you know what the best time to transplant your plants is? It depends on the day you’re planting— if it’s a sunny and windy day then late afternoon is best....

Some of the most formidable foes in the garden are plant omnivores because they are not reliant on just one host. The tarnished plant bug (TPB), Lygus lineolaris (Palisot de Beauvois), is one such pest that is a nuisance in gardens and can cause significant economic losses to commercial farmers and plant nurseries. Table of Contents Plant bugs are a large, diverse order of insects that fall within either the families of Lygaeidae or Miridae....

Your options for controlling this disease vary depending on what part of the country you live in. States vary in the number and types of fungicides that you can use to control Alternaria leaf spot on crucifers. Alternaria brassicicola / brassicae Two species of the fungus Alternaria, A. brassicicola and A. brassicae, can cause leaf spot on turnips. You will know that you have Alternaria leaf spots on your turnip or rutubaga leaves when they develop yellow to black leaf spots with concentric rings like a target....

If you’re looking for a striking but simple plant that’s perfect for an office desk, kitchen, or succulent planter, look no further than Haworthia attenuata, or the zebra plant. It can thrive in pots, in the ground, and even indoors in a decorative arrangement so long as you care for it well. Table of Contents The striking, green and white appearance is why they’re so popular. It’s how they got on my radar — I saw one at the nursery and instantly bought it!...

Table of Contents The china doll plant was only introduced to domestic settings in the early 1980s. It’s a fairly compact plant that has became popular due to how tolerant it is of the warm, low-humidity air of most modern homes. It has medium to dark green foliage that’s glossy and almost look oily. The leaves are divided into separate leaflets and are generally thin and delicate looking. The blooms that occur on mature plants are white (but it rarely blooms indoors)....

Here’s what’s to come in this article: Growing carrots, Daucus carota subsp. sativus, in containers is a convenient way to produce your own fresh root vegetables, even if you don’t have the acreage for a full-fledged vegetable garden. One large round planter can yield up to 30-40 carrots per harvest, depending on the weather, variety, and how many you’ve planted. My favorite thing about growing them in containers is that there are no wild critter issues, since my planter is close to the house where I can keep an eye on it....

Wonderfully diverse, they come in a huge variety of colors, sizes, and shapes suitable for many interior settings. Gorgeous grasses add immense appeal to our outdoor gardens and yards – but did you know they make beautiful houseplants as well? We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. You can create a cool green mini-meadow in a glass bowl with grains like wheat (Triticum aestivum) or add a fiery potted New Zealand sedge (Carex testacea) to your holiday decorations....

With plenty of open pollinated varieties to choose from, reproducing plants true to their parents is easy. And you can begin your own organic, heirloom collection – a wonderful legacy your family will cherish for generations! In the last few decades, nutrient rich kale has become widely popular as a healthy staple for meals and snacks. And home gardeners have readily embraced it in the veggie patch as well. This easy-to-grow leafy green thrives in cool temperatures, and a generous selection of cultivars make it a beautiful and delicious addition to the garden....

We provide an overview of the major insect pests of turnips and rutabagas and advice on how to control them. Turnips are vulnerable to several pests, including cabbage aphids and root maggots, that plague other crucifers. In addition, other insects are more annoyances than serious pests. Examples include whiteflies and caterpillars that feed on the turnip foliage. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

Are you baffled by what to feed worms to produce great compost? Most people new to worm composting are at a loss for what goes in there, other than the obvious vegetable scraps or melon rinds. Table of Contents Most red wigglers or European nightcrawlers will eat almost anything. The average worm will consume half its body weight in food and bedding per day. If you start with a pound of worms, they should eat a half-pound of food and bedding per day, and so on....

1. With the deep gray and blue colored stones and pebbles implanted, this garden path idea is amazing. Just walk on it barefoot and it will do an acupuncture. 2. Look at this Japanese Garden path– rocks, colorful stones and small bridge, everything is complimenting each other and giving the place a serene ambiance. 3. Here’s one more idea for you. Big rounded stones pitched in the walkway, this is giving it a different look....

Here’s what’s to come in this article: Curious if you can eat kale that has turned yellow? Let’s find out! A popular member of the cabbage family, Kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) is a cruciferous vegetable, like broccoli, cauliflower, and brussels sprouts. It is available in a variety of types, including lacinato, curly, ‘Red Russian’, and Chinese kale. While all are highly nutritious, they vary in color, shape, texture, and even flavor....

Desert rose looks like a bonsai plant, thanks to its thick trunk, which further adds value to it. The plant is fairly easy to grow provided you maintain it right. Here are some great Desert Rose Care tips that’ll help you to keep it thriving all-year-round! Botanical Name: Adenium obesum Other Names: Adenium, Kudu, Impala lily, Sabi star, Mock azalea USDA Zone: 9-12 Check out our article on autograph plant care here Choosing a Container The size of the pot depends on the plant size....

If you always reach for the bottle of mustard at cookouts, you’ll love mustard microgreens. These baby greens don’t look anything like the popular condiment, but they pack the same hot and sweet taste. In fact, mustard sprouts are one of the most flavorful microgreens. They’re the perfect garden-friendly addition to zest up dinner! Table of Contents Mature mustard plants may give us that familiar yellow color, but they can’t compete with the nutrition and simplicity of mustard microgreens....

Since I live in Vermont and tropical hibiscus is only hardy in Zones 10 and above, I thought I was out of luck. That is, until I learned it is actually quite easy to overwinter these plants indoors! I am a serious fan of hibiscus tea, and while a quality box of tea bags can do the trick in a pinch, there is nothing quite like a fresh batch of ice cold jamaica made with flowers grown and dried right at home....

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!...

Okra, Abelmoschus esculentus, is one of the hardiest plants in the mallow family. It is thought to have originated in Africa and Asia but today it is grown across the United States, especially in temperate zones and mild seasons. But did you know that there are great okra companion plants that will enhance your garden efforts? Table of Contents Growing okra plants is not hard if you have full sun and good soil in your garden....