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Cilantro and Parsley are two herbs that you can grow in your garden, porch, or balcony, with ease. But if you don’t know much about herbs, then it’ll be difficult to tell them apart, since these two look similar. Therefore, reading this Cilantro vs. Parsley guide is important to learn how to differentiate them! Want to grow cilantro in pots? Click here! Difference Between Parsley and Cilantro Here are some of the key differences between both:...

We grow plants to feed ourselves, but the gardens we create are also dining rooms for pollinators. Birds, bees, and other insects rely on our gardens for food – just as we rely on them for pollination. Of the many pollinators out there, one of the most effective, and beautiful, is the hummingbird. These tiny speedsters will pollinate hundreds of flowers daily, so it’s no wonder that many gardeners want them in their yard....

Horticultural oil vs neem oil: who will win in this epic battle? Or are they the same thing? They’re super similar, and that’s because horticultural oil is an umbrella term for natural oils (previously known as dormant oils) that are made from vegetables, plants, and minerals. Neem oil comes from the neem tree, so it’s a type of horticultural oil. Table of Contents Neem oil is a bit different than other horticultural oils, which may be why it’s mistaken to be something completely different altogether!...

Lavender is one of the most popular flowers to grow in an ornamental or medicinal garden. If you are growing it, then you will be interested to know that propagating lavender is an easy task while also being economical and fun. Table of Contents This article will focus on how to propagate lavender from cuttings, air layering, and seed. You can accomplish these methods with minimal tools and in a short amount of time....

The variation is due to a 1990s taxonomic reclassification that whittled 600 species of plants down to 180 “true” Asian and European Aster species, recategorized the North American ones, and did nothing to change any of their well-established common names. The Aster genus of flowering plants is one of many in the large Asteraceae family that includes chrysanthemums and daisies. The blooms have a composite structure made up of a central disk of florets surrounded by petal-like rays....

And with their rich flavor and drip-free texture, they’re also ideal for eating fresh. They’re delicious chopped up on bruschetta or in salsa, and sliced for sandwiches and salads. Solanum lycopersicum ‘Roma’ The essential plum tomato, ‘Roma’ is prized for its tangy, rich taste and dense-walled, meaty flesh. As low-moisture paste tomatoes, their flavor intensifies with heat, making them a top choice for cooking. The dense, gel-less texture holds up magnificently on the grill, sun-dried, or roasted....

Also known as the carrot rust fly, the maggots of this tiny fly are no joke. Thanks to their small size and well-hidden feeding, their damage can be an unpleasant surprise at harvest time if you aren’t keeping a close watch on your plants. Psila rosae It takes some work and patience to grow a perfect crop of straight, beautifully orange, smooth skinned, crisp and delicious carrots. The soil needs to be crumbly and deep, they need water and fertilizer, and there are a variety of insects that might insist on having the first munch – not the least of which is Psila rosae....

Garlic is not only used in kitchens to uplift flavor, but it also has medicinal properties to cure ailments like high blood pressure, high levels of cholesterol, and hardening of the arteries. Moreover, it is also known for its therapeutic effects. What often confuses people is garlic’s classification. Is Garlic a Vegetable Herb or Spice? Read ahead! Check out our article on growing garlic here. What is Vegetable? According to Botany, a vegetable is an edible part of the plant, consumed by humans and herbivorous animals as food....

Plants, like humans and other organisms, are susceptible to viral diseases. Likewise, many viruses have also adapted to target specific species of plants. Mosaic virus is a broad term for a group of plant pathogens that disrupt the normal function of plant cells and result in foliages with a mottled or mosaic-like appearance. There are hundreds of strains of mosaic viruses that are not genetically related to each other. Many of these strains cause considerable economic damage to farmers and have names including the infamous Tobacco Mosaic Virus, Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Rose Mosaic Virus, Cowpea Mosaic Virus, and Pepino Mosaic Virus, just to name a few....

This festive season, revamp the look of your home with Norfolk Island Pine. We have some amazing Potted Christmas Tree Pictures to Win Your Heart for sure! Here are the best houseplants that can be used as Christmas tree alternatives Potted Christmas Tree Pictures to Win Your Heart 1. As a Tall Christmas Tree Decorate a tall Norfolk Island Pine with all the bells and whistles to make a great looking Christmas tree!...

Is it a good idea to put a raised bed on concrete? In short, yes… if you do it properly. Table of Contents While most people opt to place their raised beds directly on the soil, more and more people are opting for paved back yards. This is especially true in rental properties, as it’s easier to maintain and doesn’t develop weeds or require regular landscaping visits. Just because your yard has lots of concrete doesn’t mean you can’t garden in it....

Various types feature lush and glossy canopies or stands of strappy foliage. And many have tree-like stems similar to palms. Popular houseplants and garden ornamentals, tropical dracaena can benefit from the occasional light trim to the foliage to improve appearances, or more thorough pruning to resize overgrown plants. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

Much like aphids, whiteflies are a scourge in the garden. These tiny pale pests fly around sucking plant juices and spreading diseases. Worse yet, they’re so minuscule that they can fit through a lot of mesh screening. Because of this, the whitefly is also a major problem in greenhouses and indoor growing spaces. Table of Contents But don’t panic, you can eliminate these white insects from your greenhouse or garden. Let’s talk about whiteflies, how they multiply, and how to get rid of them!...

1. Lucky Bamboo Those who have got this plant know how easy it is to maintain it. Keep the lucky bamboo on your office desk, coffee table or kitchen countertop. It looks cool everywhere. How to Grow Place the lucky bamboo plant stems in pretty vessels in a well-ventilated spot, where it can see some bright light. Avoid direct sun and change the water time to time. Some people do it in every one or two weeks, while many don’t change it for months....

Plus, the taller ones make sweet cut flowers, and this is an excellent bulb to force indoors for winter blooms as well! Grape hyacinth, Muscari spp., is delightful in the early spring garden and flowers are beloved for their bright splashes of color and sweet, light fragrance. A visual delight in their traditional shades of rich royal blue and violet, different species also offer pretty hues of pale blue, pink, teal, white, yellow, and bicolors....

For most of us, peppers come into their own later in the summer just when our thoughts turn to whipping up some salsa, canning for fall, and livening things a bit. Only the brave and daring step up to crunch into a hot pepper, but for the rest of us, they are fun and decorative to grow amongst our other veggies or even next to our favorite flowers. Spring for gardeners is like an annual fashion show....

Upfront disclaimer: I am not a “boot person,” so trying this pair was my first foray into wearing anything resembling a boot in a long time. It’s been a positive experience. I’m a picky guy (I prefer “a guy with refined taste,” for the record), and that pickiness is particularly exacting when it comes to footwear. From running to working in greenhouses and tromping through woods, gardens, and parks, I know what makes a shoe good or bad....

Sometimes the simplest tools are the best. My favorite gardening tool of all time is the Hori-Hori Japanese gardening knife, or as I like to call it, the “MacGyver” of the garden. The Japanese named it “Hori” because “Hori” means “to dig” in Japanese. Some call it the mountain vegetable knife, which hearkens back to its early uses as a way to cultivate and care for veggies grown in their steep geography....

Pepper is a warm season vegetable like tomatoes, cucumbers, and eggplants. The right time to start pepper seeds indoors is during the late winters or early spring. Once spring approaches, the seeds need to be transferred into the garden outdoors or desired pots. Both the bell peppers and hot peppers can be grown from spring to fall. In frost-free regions, you can even grow this vegetable year-round as a perennial. To grow the best pepper plants, provide full sunlight, slightly moist soil, and rich potting soil with compost....

It renews its appeal as it moves through its different growing stages, starting with tiny rooted leaves or stems, moving to young green specimens with thick, oval leaves, and gradually growing into a woody, treelike form with brown “trunks” topped with leafy branches. Crassula ovata The hardy, spritely green, low-maintenance jade plant, Crassula ovata, is a consistent day-brightener. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....