These Container Gardening Arrangements can make your entryway, patio, balcony, rooftop, and backyard stand out dramatically! Check out these arrangements that we have put together, keeping in mind their low-maintenance nature! Have a look at some fantastic plant combination ideas here Best Container Gardening Arrangements 1. Backyard Urn Planter What You’ll Need Petunia Purple Fountain Grass Sweet Caroline Jet Black Lobelia Creeping Jenny This classic urn relies on two contrasting shades, pink and purple, to liven up the space it’s placed....

There are many herbs that you can use to add flavor to your salads and stews! Keeping that in mind, we have combined an exclusive List of Cooking Herbs that are going to come in handy while you prepare your favorite recipe! 1. Parsley USDA Zone: 4-9 Botanical Name: Petroselinum crispum Common Names: Peterselie, Prezzemolo, Peterselie, Persilja Growing Requirements: Full sun to partial shade, evenly moist, mildly acidic soil, feeding with slow-release fertilizer before and during planting, seeds started indoors...

USDA Zones— 5 – 11 Difficulty— Easy Other names — Phaseolus vulgaris var. pinto (Scientific Name)Frijol pinto, Speckled bean, Poroto frutilla, Strawberry bean, Carioca bean, Mottled bean, Phaseolus vulgaris and Common beans. Pinto beans are annual plants that grow best in areas with long hot summers as they take three to five months to mature for harvest. How to Grow Pinto Beans Varieties Pinto beans grow on both vine (pole) and bush....

1. DIY Minion Tire Planter Recycle and spray paint three junk tires to create a minion planter. Fascinating craft for displaying plants cleverly. Check out the step by step DIY here. 2. How to Make a Minion Planter Display your favorite flowering plants or houseplants in the most creatively by creating this minion planter. You can involve your kids in this project! For this, get 6 terracotta pots, rope, paint and brushes, stencil, Polyurethane, pencil, and tape....

Widely reputed to be easy to care for, and often said to thrive on neglect, ZZ plants (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) are a popular indoor plant. However, there are a few common problems such as zz plant stalks falling over, which can affect their health and aesthetics. This article is going to explain why ZZ plant stalks fall over or droop, and how to prevent and fix the problem for good. Why are my ZZ plant stalks falling over?...

Companion gardening is a clever practice that boosts harvest, repels pests, and provides support to the crops. If you are planning for one, start with the Best Herbs to Plant with Tomatoes for a healthy organic harvest! Check out the best companion plants for tomatoes here Best Herbs to Plant with Tomatoes 1. Parsley Botanical Name: Petroselinum crispum Parsley can be a great companion plant to tomatoes as it attracts beneficial insects such as hoverflies and parasitic wasps that feed on tomato hornworms and aphids....

Check out the Best Tabletop Snake Plant Varieties and grow them on desks to have a green appeal in your decor! Have a look at the best types of snake plants here Best Tabletop Snake Plant Varieties 1. Sansevieria pinguicula Popular Name: Walking Sansevieria It grows up to a foot tall, making it great for small tables. The plant display uniform blue-green, thick, pointy, and channelled leaves. 2. Sansevieria parva Popular Name: Kenya Hyacinth...

Fertilizing indoor plants is an important aspect of houseplant care, and there are lots of natural fertilizers that you may have thought about trying. One that many people ask about is whether you can use coffee grounds to fertilize indoor plants. Can you use coffee grounds to fertilize indoor plants?- Coffee grounds can be used to fertilize indoor plants, but you are best to make compost with them first. Directly applying coffee grounds to indoor plant soil can cause excessive moisture retention, fungal overgrowth and even impair plant growth....

If you are looking to spruce up your home with a bit of tropical exoticness, then the addition of a Ponytail palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) is the plant for you. Although not really a palm despite its name and really a succulent, it makes a hardy and low-maintenance addition to any indoor setting. Below is a quick summary of their care. How Do You Care For A Ponytail Palm Indoors: Grow your Ponytail palm in well-drained soil and water when the top 3 or 4 inches of soil become dry....

How to Prepare Soil for Vegetable Garden Proper soil preparation when growing vegetables is the key to successful and bountiful harvest but if you neglect to do this, it can greatly hinder the cultivation of demanding plants. Ideal Soil for Growing Vegetables Every garden has different soil type and if it is not according to the ideal soil type recommended for growing vegetables it needs to be amended. The ideal soil for growing vegetables should be neither too light nor too compacted, it should be crumbly and have a balanced texture....

Do you own a balcony and want to give it a classy makeover? We have compiled some Apartment Balcony Decorating Ideas you Must Look at! Check out our article on apartment decoration ideas with plants here Apartment Balcony Garden Decorating Ideas you Must Look at 1. Use Artificial Green Carpet or Turf Rug Instead, of tiles, a simple floor and rug on it, use an artificial green carpet or turf rug imitating the lawn....

If you are looking for some striking and colorful addition to your vegetable garden, here are the best Types of Ornamental Pepper Varieties for you to grow! Check out the Best Ornamental Onion Varieties here Types of Ornamental Pepper Varieties 1. NuMex Twilight Pepper Numex Twilight peppers are extremely hot varieties that undergo a color transition from purple to yellow, orange, and finally red as they age. Learn about Growing Black Pepper Plant here 2....

If you are looking forward to including an easy-to-grow plant for your rooms, then Syngonium makes a lot of sense. It does well in the shade and looks fabulous all year round! Here are the best Indoor Arrowhead Vine Varieties you can grow! Check out our article on growing arrowhead plants in the water here Best Indoor Arrowhead Vine Varieties 1. Emerald Gem Botanical Name: Syngonium podophyllum ‘Emerald Gem’ The plant has comparatively large arrowhead-shaped, deep green leaves on short leaf stalks with light green leaf veins....

Are you looking for some Dwarf Vegetables to Grow in a small space? Here are the best Mini Vegetables to Grow in tiny containers! If you live in a small urban home or apartment, there is always a way for you to have a lovely kitchen garden. Here are some delicious Dwarf Vegetables to Grow in small pots! Want to make an urban vegetable garden? Click here Dwarf Vegetables to Grow 1....

Bamboos are elegant and beautiful plants that can add an appeal to any place, where they’re planted! You can use this plant to create a strong and aesthetic hedge as well. Let’s have a look at the Best Bamboo for a Hedge and how to maintain it! Check out our article on growing bamboo in pots here! Best Bamboo Varieties for Hedges 1. Seabreeze Bamboo Botanical Name: Bambusa malingensis Seabreeze bamboo is a hardy sub-tropical variety and the best choice for coastal areas and can also survive in cool climates and winds....

The nerve plant, or Fittonia, is an eye-catching houseplant that is popular for use in hanging baskets, container gardens, and terrariums. Since they are native to tropical rainforests, nerve plants prefer conditions similar to the rainforest floor. But don’t worry, this doesn’t mean that Fittonia plant care requires you to turn your home into a steamy hothouse. Rather, these herbaceous evergreen perennials do great in most regular household environments, as long as you follow a few guidelines for proper nerve plant care....

Flowers aren’t the only way to have stunning color in your garden or home. The attention-grabbing Persian Shield (Strobilanthes dyerianus) has iridescent purple foliage that lasts all season long. Indoors or out, it works as a brilliant accent or stunning centerpiece to give any setting an exotic tropical ambiance. How do you grow Persian Shields? Plant persian shield in partial shade and rich, moist soil. It prefers warmth and humidity yet can take some cold weather, and it’s resistant to disease and pests....

Mice are one of the most successful mammals living on Earth and are known to have a high breeding rate. As they can spread diseases through their parasites and feces, it becomes necessary to control mice infestation from spreading in your home or garden. Here is how you can Use Peppermint Oil to Repel Mice in Home! How to Use Peppermint Oil To Repel Mice In Home? Here are some potent ways in which you can use Peppermint Oil to your rescue:...

If you want some relaxing balcony GARDEN images that can give you an idea of making a similar one for yourself, then you are in good luck–Have a look at Peaceful Balcony Garden Pictures for inspiration. Check out our article on awesome balcony gardens of October 2020 here Peaceful Balcony Garden Pictures 1. Small Balcony with a Water Feature A beautiful view of the city landscape with the relaxing sound of flowing water makes for one great balcony!...

1. Macrame Cord Straps Use macrame cord to make a crochet plant hanger. Even if you are not introduced to crocheting, you can learn the simple chain stitch. The tutorial is available here! 2. Crochet Plant Holder Combine crochet doily and embroidery floss to create this pretty (or prettiest) plant holder for your mini succulent pot. Follow this tutorial to make one for yourself. 3. Crochet Planter Sack Use your crocheting skills to DIY a planter sack for your plants!...