Don’t panic, and put the hose away. I know it’s most people’s first instinct to add some moisture and hope for the best, but you need to do some troubleshooting first. If you’ve even grown fuchsias, you probably know the frustration of finding your plant all wilted and sad looking. These plants are fussy about the temperature and the amount of water they like. Plus, there are a number of pests and diseases that may attack them....
Looking for an alternative ground cover that’s reminiscent of juniper? Siberian cypress, botanically known as Microbiota decussata, is great. This evergreen, low-growing shrub has a wealth of garden uses. Table of Contents Unlike junipers, it’s a bit more shade-tolerant. Its mid-green leaves turn a coppery bronze in the fall, adding to its appeal. Spreading with ease, it will gradually fill in an area with lush color. Though it was found in 1923, the world didn’t discover the plant until nearly fifty years later....
Also known as “spekboom,” “porkbush,” or “baby jade,” this nontoxic evergreen succulent can have a trailing or upright growth habit, with foliage that is emerald-green, yellow, or variegated, depending on the variety. Elephant bush is an easy-care, low maintenance houseplant – and there are many different types to choose from! We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....
In this article, we zero in on nine adverse conditions that may cause tulip foliage to turn yellow prematurely, and how to avoid them. The tulip, Tulipa spp., is a spring-blooming bulb flower in the Liliaceae, or lily family. It has a waxy, cup-like flower available in every color except blue, a bare vertical stem, and fleshy green foliage that is sometimes variegated with red or white. After blooming, the foliage feeds the bulb so it can store energy for next year’s flower....
The Chinese evergreen is a gorgeous houseplant native to subtropical Asia. It adapts to almost any indoor environment and its slow-growing nature makes it ideal for use as a houseplant. If you too are interested in growing it indoors, then here are some great Chinese Evergreen Care Indoors tips that’ll come in handy! Check out our article on the best types of Aglaonema here Choosing a Container Depending on the size of the plant, the pot size may vary from 4 to 10 inches....
Dasylirion is a small genus consisting of 22 different semi-succulent species of plants. It lies under the family Nolinaceae. These plants are found along dry washes, arid lands and on rocky hillsides where the soil is porous and fast draining in Mexico, up to Arizona western Texas, and New Mexico. Table of Contents Even though this plant looks ferocious upon first sight, you can tame it and use it to add an elegant effect to your gardens....
It can be a little bit of a hassle to find the right fence for your particular situation, especially if you want something that adds to your garden’s beauty instead of being a purely functional tool. Here’s a quick and dirty guide to picking the right fence for your garden: What’s Your Budget? The first thing to think about in any garden project is budget. How much are you willing to spend?...
Highly prized as an ornamental, L. nobilis is often trimmed into topiary shapes, and the trunks can be trained into braids and spirals. Laurus nobilis Bay laurel is an aromatic evergreen tree in the flowering Lauraceae family. It features shiny, dark green oval-shaped leaves with a leathery texture that are popularly used as a kitchen seasoning. Native to the Mediterranean region, it’s considered to be one of the oldest of cultivated trees....
You may know clover as a cover crop or ground cover. Maybe you even have early memories of searching through clover patches for that lucky, four-leaf token. What you probably didn’t know though is that clover can be edible! Clover microgreens are a fun and safe way to add some flavoring, nutrients, and luck to your life. Table of Contents Clover microgreens are a lovely light green and have a fresh, mild sweetness....
Tired of insects hovering around your home and gardens? Don’t worry! You can keep them at bay without the use of any chemicals by growing these Bug Repellant Plants. Check out our article on spider repellant plants here Bug Repellant Plants 1. Mint Botanical Name: Mentha This fragrant herb has several medicinal properties and its scent acts as a natural bug repellent. It can deter ants, mosquitoes, and spiders away from your home or garden....
Citrus leafminer (Phyllocnistis citrella Stainton) is a common citrus pest for growers worldwide. As the name suggests, this pest creates unsightly tunnels under the surface of leaves. Although it originated in Asia, the citrus leafminer has spread to all citrus-growing regions along with the popularity of citrus fruits. In the United States, the first documented case of this pest was in Florida in 1993 and is now found in Texas, southern California, and other citrus-producing states....
Section by Section The book is split into easily digestible chunks, which are laid out clearly in the table of contents. Let’s look at what each section contains. Beekeeping is a never-ending learning journey and I love a good word about bees, so I jumped at the chance to read “Common Sense Natural Beekeeping: Sustainable, Bee-Friendly Techniques to Help Your Hives Survive and Thrive.” A relatively quick read, this book is packed with enlightening moments and interesting perspectives, particularly that of the Bee, which the authors present in a clean, easy to digest way....
Sweet potato plants are a nutritious option to keep the cellar full during winter! Gardeners growing large harvests will need to keep a few things in mind when harvesting sweet potatoes to prolong the life of their delicious bounty. Table of Contents While the growing season is full of high humidity weather, in order to make them last all winter, they prefer cool and moisture free environments for storage. Storage can only happen after a process called curing, during which the starches in the sweet potato turn into sugars, and the tuber forms a second skin that makes it more resistant to injury....
Pak choi is a microgreen known by many names. Perhaps more recognizable as Chinese cabbage or bok choy, it’s a very easy microgreen to grow both in terms of the technique and its speed. You can get a fresh batch of pak choi microgreens every 10 days if you want, making it a great microgreen for beginners. Chinese Cabbage / Pak Choi / Bok Choy Microgreens Quick Info Flavor: A more potent version of the larger bok choy / pak choi plant....
Rock phosphate is a long-standing organic fertilizer for gardens. It’s known for keeping plants healthy and encouraging new growth. It does this by adding phosphorus, thereby helping them to make other plant nutrients more accessible. But what exactly is rock phosphate, and how should it be used for your plants? Table of Contents Our Top Recommendations for Rock Phosphate What is Rock Phosphate? Also known as phosphorite, rock phosphate is a sedimentary rock that contains high amounts of phosphorus....
The mythology behind garlic is long and storied. From vampires to devils to werewolves, garlic is purported to do anything and everything. While those stories may just be myths, garlic is both a great plant to grow in your garden, and a great plant to use on your garden. It’s a common plant used to repel bugs in the garden as well. Garlic bulbs consist of numerous segments called cloves, which can be separated and planted....
We’ve covered Sansevieria trifasciata, the snake plant, in the past. But we never delved heavily into snake plant propagation, and it’s overdue. Table of Contents So today, we’ll explore the different methods in use for starting new snake plants. Each one has its pros and cons, but they all result in an expansion of your sansevieria selection! Useful Products For Rooting Snake Plants: Garden Safe TakeRoot Rooting HormoneBontone II Rooting PowderSpartan Garden Knife Choosing Your Technique The first step in your rooting journey is to select your method....
Growth slows to a crawl, or even a standstill in the coldest and darkest months of December through February. Tasty, nutritious, and prolific with beautiful savoyed leaves and crisp, colorful stalks, Swiss chard is a garden stalwart that gives gardeners an extra-long growing season and multiple harvests. Both heat and cold tolerant, it thrives in the cool temperatures of spring and fall, but it’s also productive during the hot months of summer – only slowing down a bit when temperatures rise into the mid-80s and above....
How to care for succulents you’re growing indoors or outdoors? What’s the best soil? How to water succulents? Get answers to all these questions in this article. 1. Best Soil For Planting The right soil is the key to grow succulents successfully as it impacts the drainage. Plant succulents in a commercial succulent mix or make your own loose and well-drained growing medium. Find out the DIY succulent potting soil recipe in our guide here....
With all the efforts you put into plants so that they show vigorous growth is understandable. But no matter how much you care, if they’re slow-growing, they won’t grow fast. So you must go for those plants which grow quickly and luckily you have come to the right place! Here is the list of some of the eye-catching and fast growing indoor plants! 1. Pothos Botanical Name: Epipremnum aureum Pothos is probably one of the easiest to grow houseplants!...
