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So how do you identify a lace bug problem, and what are your control options? Keep reading, because this guide includes everything you need to know about these sap-sucking pests. Tingidae Strangely beautiful and intricately designed, lace bugs are fascinating little plant pests. Not to be confused with the similarly named good guys lacewings, these doily-like insects aren’t a welcome sight, especially on ornamental trees and shrubs. The damage they do to foliage can be confused with that of thrips or spider mites....

The term “home gardener” encompasses a wide array of folks from those with 40 acres (and the proverbial mule?) to a few pots on the patio. In the quiet, post-holiday weeks of winter, nothing livens up a gardener with cabin fever like a fresh-off-the-presses, colorful and enticing seed catalog. This time-honored resource has its roots in antiquity. The British Agricultural Historical Society (BHS) archives describe a burgeoning seed trade in the late 1200s....

Mother of Thousands may sound impressive, but better yet, it’s true! This unique succulent plant goes by the botanical name of Kalanchoe daigremontiana. Sometimes called the Mexican hat plant or devil’s backbone, it’s an incredibly interesting xeriscape plant or houseplant. Table of Contents It’s commonly called mother of thousands from the many tiny plantlets that form along its leaf edges. One plant very literally could be the mother of thousands plant!...

Black vine weevils emerge at night and feed on the outside of the leaves, resulting in a notched appearance around the edges. Is this a familiar scenario? You get up after a good night’s sleep and check your garden. It looks like there are notches on your bergenia leaves that weren’t there yesterday. Could that be…? While bergenia is generally resistant to pests, there are two exceptions: weevils, especially black vine weevils, and gastropods....

Here’s the bottom line: plants like bergenia that are resistant to most diseases can still be infected by specialized pathogens. To begin, you will be happy to learn that few diseases affect Bergenia spp. In fact, members of this genus are widely studied for their natural ability to resist fungi, because they produce antifungal chemicals. This would make it seem like you never have to worry about disease in bergenia…...

USDA Zones— 3 – 7 as annual, 8 – 11 as perennial Difficulty— Easy It is an annual or perennial herb, depending on the climate. In sub tropical and tropical zones it is grown year round. Epazote grows up to 1 meter tall. It has coarsely toothed oval leaves. The stem is often reddish and forms very small flowers that are grouped at the leaf axils. The fruits contain very small brownish seeds that are shiny....

It increases aeration, water retention, improves soil texture, productivity and reduces root diseases! Coco peat is a growing medium and normally used for soil amendments. It’s made from the husks of coconuts. It’s a beneficial product for plant growers and provides an alternative growing medium. It’s used much like sphagnum peat in garden applications. It increases water retention, aeration and provides antifungal benefits when used alone or incorporated into the soil as an ingredient....

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....

Unless you’ve been living deep undercover, you’ve likely heard about the tiny home movement that’s been sweeping the country over the past 4-5 years. Table of Contents There’s even a show about it on HGTV these days, so you know it’s gotten popular enough that the mainstream media is trying to cash in. That said, it’s a wonderful counter-culture movement in housing. It says “No!” to over-sized homes packed with junk you don’t need or use....

You will be surprised to know about the seeds of fruits and veggies in your fridge that you can grow easily! Growing them is fun and this will allow you to enjoy the taste of homegrown fruits and vegetables! So, from now on, don’t throw the unused seeds that you can find in your fridge or pantry for free as waste and utilize them by planting in your garden. Check out our article on fast growing herbs you can grow from seeds here Seeds from Fridge/Pantry 1....

If you live in a growing zone that is pleasing to this shrub, I highly recommend giving elderberries a chance. Though they are not widely known, elderberries are one of the most versatile and productive plants in the garden world. Native to many parts of the United States, they have offered shade, protection, beautiful flowers, and tasty berries to their keepers and the local wildlife for generations. In short, they require very little care and give back so much!...

They all share an easy-growth culture that’s suitable for a wide range of climates, and the masses of flowers attract many beneficial pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Spirea is the common name for a group of flowering woody shrubs in the Spiraea genus, widely appreciated for their many outstanding qualities in the garden and landscape. Several species and their hybrids offer multiple seasons of interest with clusters of pretty pink, purple, red, or white flowers, color-changing foliage, and beautiful forms that include elegant, swooping branches or compact, tidy clusters....

When it comes to dogs, they can put anything into their mouth lying around. So, you have to be careful about what they are eating! If you are wondering, Can Dogs Eat Walnuts, then you have come to the right place! Can Dogs Eat Chikoo? Click here to find out! Can Dogs Eat Walnuts? Walnuts are safe for your pooches to some extent. However, make sure that you are feeding them smaller quantities....

Table of Contents A plant with a lot of personality and even more interesting names: I’m talking about the Flamingo Flower, or Anthurium. Green, heart-shaped leaves with white, pink, lavender, orange, or red spathes that inspired names like Pigtail Plant, Painter’s Palette, and Painted Tongue. If you want to show true hospitality, you’ll bring this plant to your next housewarming party. Flamingo Flower Overview The anthurium flower name comes from two Greek words, oura and anthos, or “tail flower....

Root maggots aren’t a fun find, but we’ve got everything you need to know about these insects covered in this guide, including control options! Anthomyiidae The sun is blazing down on your vegetable patch, and as the day heats up, you notice your cabbage is looking a little wilted. That’s weird, the soil seemed moist enough when you checked early this morning… Turning into a sleuth, you inspect the leaves. They’re free of pests, but you notice they’ve got a yellow tinge....

Growing Succulents According to Zodiac Signs can help you reach your best. As there are many succulents types available, we made it easier for you by picking the best ones that pair with your sun sign. Check out our article on Indoor plants according to Zodiac Sign here Succulents According to Zodiac Signs 1. Aries Aries is a fire sign and has a creative and enthusiastic personality. Lipstick echeveria and zebra plants are the best succulents for Aries as they represent the vibrant energy and amazing personality this sun sign carries....

And how do you even harvest it, anyway? Stalk by stalk? Or can you pull the whole plant at once? It’s finally time. You’ve nurtured your celery plant from the time it was a seedling with impossibly thin “stalks,” and now they’re getting big and tall. The leaves are fragrant. You’re pretty sure the herbaceous vegetable – a member of the Apiaceae family, like carrots and cilantro – is ready to eat....

1. Soda Can DIY Herb Garden Create a herb garden out of soda cans. All the instructions are here! 2. Soda Can Plant Labels Create attractive soda can plant labels following the tutorial available at Thrifty Fun! 3. DIY Empty Soda Can Garden Labels Turn your empty soda cans into decorative garden labels. The tutorial is available here. 4. Soda Can Garden Charms Repurpose soda can bottles into beautiful garden charms....

You must already be aware that air plants are epiphytes, which means they don’t require soil to grow. If that isn’t enough, the absence of visible roots makes these plants even more interesting! But hang on, before you buy some of them, learn about some of the best Types of Air Plants in this list. 1. Tillandsia ionantha Commonly known as the sky plant, it’s one of the most popular air plant varieties....

Have you ever thought about having a garden where you sit down on a chair, stretch your legs over a silky grass, smell fragrances of Jasmines and Gardenias, sip coffee while brushing up your dog’s hair and then you get up to pluck your garden grown juicy red tomatoes, cucumbers and chilies? Isn’t it wonderful? Of course, but you say—“I live in an apartment and there is no space to have even a ‘G’ of Garden”, I know because I live in an apartment too, and how limited space I have, still I have a garden— beautiful and engaging, thriving like nowhere; a Balcony garden....