Check out some great indoor plant living room ideas from Instagram here 1. Magnificient Potted Fronds You can never get bored of a potted palm indoors. 2. A Lone Tall Plant A tall Norfolk island pine at the corner of a room, giving it depth. 3. Soaking the Light The light coming out from a window makes the plant look more beautiful. 4. Center of Attraction A hanging ceiling light right above the plant will make it stand out!...
From choosing the best to carving and proper care, the following 9 tips will help you keep your decorative masterpieces fresh for a festive Halloween night. It’s almost Halloween, and that means pumpkin carving! But what can you do to keep those gorgeous creations from turning into a pile of mush within a matter of days? We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....
The name makes it sound worse than it actually is, but transplant shock is still something to watch out for whenever you are moving your plants from one container to another. After the move, it’s common for growth to slow down and your plants to wilt. Because we’re all starting seeds and transplanting throughout the year, let’s look at how we can avoid or at least mitigate transplant shock. Listen to this post on the Epic Gardening Podcast...
When I started out in hydroponics, I wanted to start out cheap. I didn’t feel like blowing a lot of money on fancy gadgets or equipment – I was much more interested in hacking together components and making a system that would produce awesome plants, all for under 100 bucks. Table of Contents I’m still interested in that, but as time went on I became more experienced with my grows and quickly found out that there were a few pieces of equipment I was willing to spend some extra money on....
Brown rot is a group of fungal diseases that impact stone fruits and some pome fruits grown worldwide. It’s a problem during the development of healthy fruits as well as a leading cause of post-harvest fruit decay in peaches, cherries, plums, and apricots. Brown rot fungi can be found on young shoots, infected twigs, open or unopened blossoms, and rotting fruit. Table of Contents Brown rot diseases were first documented in 1796 and went through several taxonomic changes in the past few centuries until they became classified under the new genus Monilinia in 1928....
You may not think that you can garden if you’re living out of an RV or tiny house. But you’d be wrong! A small home garden can travel right along with you. Table of Contents Container gardens are the perfect solution for people who’re living out of an RV. Nothing beats picking fresh veggies and herbs outside your front door! Let’s take a closer look at small garden design and how you can take yours on the go!...
I’m here to tell you how and when these plants flower. But fair warning: The blooms appear just once per plant, as part of its natural reproductive cycle before it reaches the end of its life. Also known as houseleeks, Sempervivum varieties nicknamed “hens and chicks” are already easy to care for, and readily produce offsets to share or add to your own garden beds, container gardens, or terrariums. Is it too much to expect them to bloom, too?...
My grandmother is rather plucky for being 87 years old. Just last year, she underwent heart valve replacement surgery, and was given a good outlook and a free pass to resume activities and interests as normal. Her first activity involved tending to her peony bushes, and setting up a garden trellis for some climbing florals. If this isn’t proof that the gardening bug never leaves us, I don’t know what is....
Quick to germinate, low maintenance, and great for canning and freezing, this prized legume is one of the most rewarding seasonal veggies to grow. If you’re hoping to grow more of your own food this year, green beans are a great place to start. Although easy enough to pick up at the grocery store, nothing beats the taste and nutrition of homegrown veggies. And fortunately, green beans are one of the easiest veggies to grow!...
Table of Contents While growing microgreens is relatively simple when compared to a lot of hydroponic plants, you can still run into a lot of different problems. In the microgreens business that I have recently started, I’ve found that it’s been a challenge to control for all of the different things that can go wrong when growing restaurant-ready microgreens. Here are all of the microgreen problems I have run into, along with how to solve them!...
Growing tomatoes indoors is the way to get fresh, homegrown tomatoes even if you lack outdoor space or the weather is very cold. There is a catch though–The tomatoes won’t grow that prolifically and will remain smaller in size than the regular ones grown outdoors. Although, you’ll be able to get the irresistible taste of homegrown tomatoes. Choosing a Variety The primary distinction between the varieties is determinate and indeterminate varieties....
USDA Zones— 5 to 9 Difficulty— Easy Scientific Name— Carya illinoinensis Pecan Tree Information Pecan trees are native to America and Mexico and grow mostly in Georgia and grows in Florida to Illinois, even to the west of Texas. Pecan trees are rather large, a mature pecan tree can grow up to 40 m tall with a spread of 12 – 20 m. If you’ve large yard you can grow pecan trees as they are not suitable for small backyards or garden....
If you’d like a review of the entire green bean growing process, make sure you read our complete guide. Growing beans at home in the backyard garden can be a real confidence-booster when you are a beginning gardener. But if you pick your crop too early, your harvest will feel a bit insubstantial. If you wait too long, on the other hand, you will end up with a mouth full of unpalatable stringiness....
1. Create a Nice Sitting Space What’s nicer then sitting out in your little backyard enjoying some freshly planted pretty flowers 🌺🌸🌼 Enjoy Mom! #flowerpots #minigarden #relaxwithflowers #momslittlebackyard #pottedplants #aplacetorelax #lavenderplant #hibiscustree #marigolds #petunias #smallpatiogarden #dalia A post shared by Julie Shepherd (@juliebabe406) on May 26, 2019 at 6:24pm PDT A comfortable sitting space in your garden patio is a must if you want to enjoy your backyard. 2. Use Contrasting Colors I’d seen a forecast earlier that mentioned a 30% chance of rain today, but when I heard water outside, my first thought was “I didn’t realize this was a scheduled irrigation day....
1. Homemade Hydroponic System Net Potbasket A straightforward and cost-effective net pot from recycled bottles can be an excellent option for your hydroponic plants. Check out the instructions here. 2 Gallon Buckets Homemade Hydroponic System Use your buckets to create this homemade hydroponic system which is budget friendly as well as effortless to make. Learn here. Also Read: 14 DIY Hydroponic Garden Ideas 3. DIY Hydroponic System Space is never a matter of worry in case of hydroponic systems either indoors or outdoors....
LED grow lights consume less energy and produce lower heat. Not only that, they last for a long time as well. 1. Cheap High Power LED Grow Lights Build this high power DIY LED lamp to grow light at a cheap cost for your plants. The tutorial is available at Science in Hydroponics. Also Read: 14 Hydroponic Vertical Garden Ideas 2. 15W LED Grow Light Setup in a Tub Grow your plants in artificial light with the help of this DIY....
Are you one of today’s harried urban gardeners, with less time to putter but more need to relax? Feel married to your lawn most of the year, but not particularly happy with the high-maintenance ol’ gal? Time-consuming demands on today’s busy homeowners don’t leave much spill-over for outdoor necessaries such as mowing, fertilizing, mulching, and weeding, let alone flower gardening! So you might think the very idea of attempting one of those flower-filled, meandering, paths-crossed, bench-friendly cottage gardens is ludicrous....
These easy-care plants require little attention outside of an annual cleanup, and look sensational as single specimens or as a backdrop or focal point in mixed planters. Ornamental grasses add unique color, motion, and texture throughout the garden, and these low-maintenance plants are also well-suited to container growth. Cultivation in planters and pots is a smart way to enjoy their graceful, swaying motion in small spaces, and to easily manage the spread of fast-growing types that can potentially take over the garden....
There are plenty of good things about having plants in the house. For starters, they clean up the air and smell wonderful. Secondly, they add a much-needed dash of color and accentuate the appeal of your interior. 1. Snake Plant The snake plant is a low-maintenance succulent plant that thrives on neglect pretty well. If you have had little success with indoor gardening , do give the snake plant a try....
One freshly-picked bite, and I can almost guarantee that you’ll be hooked! I first met arugula, Eruca sativa, when I made a spring panzanella salad several years ago. I’d never used the leafy green before, but I was hooked from the first peppery bite. And when I started shopping for seeds to grow my own, what a surprise it was to discover so many different varieties were available. If you’ve not yet fallen in love with the peppery deliciousness of this member of the Brassicaceae family, it’s probably because you just haven’t tasted the right variety....
