1. Squirrel Proof Birdfeeder Ready a PVC pipe into a bird feeder using PVC Cap, glue, metal screws, cable ties, wood block, and drain pipe. Get the step by step tutorial at Instructables. 2. Functional Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder This bird feeder is not just squirrel proof but looks modern too. Have a look at the tutorial here. 3. Plastic Bottle Feeder The use of a plastic bottle in this bird feeder DIY makes it difficult for the squirrels to reach for the food....

As the name suggests, poison ivy is poisonous but you already know that! What you are here for is – Does Poison Ivy Have Flowers? The reason might be plain old curiosity. If it bears flowers, it becomes easy to identify so that you keep your distance from it. But before finding out about the flowers, let us know more about the plant itself! Does grass seeds go bad? Find out the answer here!...

Beautiful and seemingly delicate, the poppies are the plants not particularly very easy to grow, but the beauty of the flowering plant makes it a popular classic. Those who want to enjoy the intense blooms in their container gardens must grow poppies in pots. Best Poppy Varieties There are some of the varieties of poppies that are popular and can grow well in a pot: Oriental poppy Most of the oriental poppy cultivars have large strikingly beautiful flowers that usually appears in late spring to early summer in bright colors like orange and red....

According to a study done by the Department of Agrotechnology, Universitas Riau, Faculty of Agriculture, Indonesia, the use of rice water in plants can help vastly in growth along with fruit and flower production. Sounds exciting? Let’s have a look at more such Scientifically Proven Rice Water Benefits for Plants! Have you tried using olive oil in the garden? If not the read this post What is Rice Water? The strained water left after boiling rice is richer in nutrients than the one collected after washing....

If you are someone who’s in love with white, then this list of snowy flowers is surely going to tempt the gardener inside you to grow them! As milky blossoms are always serene to look at, having Indoor Plants with White Flowers is going to add a touch of calmness and beauty to your home! If you like pink, then you’ll love our list of pink flowers here! 1. Peace Lily Botanical Name: Spathiphyllum wallisii...

1. Aloe The plants from the aloe genus, especially the aloe vera is undoubtedly the best choice for your office desk. It’s a low maintenance plant and has a proven ability to soak up benzene and formaldehyde from the air. Plus, the gel in the leaves has medicinal value. 2. Snake Plant Snake plant or Mother in Law’s Tongue is one of the hardiest houseplants that can thrive in the typical dry air, low lighting conditions, characteristic of an office environment....

If you are looking forward to grow flowers that stand out from the other ones, then check out these Best Fuchsia Varieties! Have a look at the best blue and white flowers here Best Fuchsia Varieties 1. Fuchsia ‘Claudia’ USDA Zones: 9-10 Exposure: Full to partial sun ‘Claudia’ is a deciduous shrub andoffers medium-sized double blooms ornamented with pale rose sepals and charming frilled orchid-pink corolla. It is one of the Best Fuchsia Varieties you can grow....

In a favorable climate, pothos can grow at a rate of 18-24 inches per month, which is fast. However, when grown indoors, this fast-growing rate reduces to slow. If you’re facing this issue as well and want to grow pothos faster, follow these tips! Here’s how to save pothos foliage from turning yellow How to Grow Pothos Faster 1. Give it More Light This is most important–because Epipremnum Aureum can tolerate low light–most indoor plant growers keep this plant at a spot that doesn’t even receive any indirect light....

If you love exotic flowers, then here are some of the Best Blue Orchids that will look smashing in home decor! Want to know the secrets behind making an orchid flower? Click here Are Blue Orchids Real? If you are looking for a true blue natural orchid, then the choices are quite limited. However, there are many artificial ones available that are injected with a food-grade coloring to make them take a dark blue hue....

Plants grow from the energy they receive from glucose through the process of photosynthesis, for which they need sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water. Sunlight is the crucial element for it, and without it, the process of photosynthesis is incomplete. But, have you ever thought of what plants do at night when there is no sun? Do Plants Grow at Night as well? Read the full article to know the answer....

Have you ever witnessed a vivid coleus plant growing like a tree in someone’s garden and wanted to have the same in your yard? Don’t worry! We are here to help you! Learn all about How to Grow Coleus as a Tree in this article! Learn How to Grow Coleus as a Houseplant here Picking the Right Coleus Before you plan to grow coleus as a tree, you have to remember that not all varieties can grow tall as most of them hardly breach the 3 feet mark....

One of the best plants for hanging baskets, Tracheophytas can also be an amazing choice to display in a vase and decorative terrariums! If you don’t want to grow them in pots, then these plants can be great centerpieces, too, if you know How to Grow Ferns in Water! Have a look at the best types of ferns you can grow here Can Ferns Grow in Water? Ferns are easy to grow in water as long as you keep the following points in mind:...

1. Fruit And Veggie Planter Create a set of planters that resembles any fruit or vegetable by just using glass dishes and acrylic paint. Shirley And Chris has the tutorial. 2. DIY Fruit Planters Spray paint terracotta pots with several coats and draw the features of a fruit you like. Here’s a tutorial for every planter that you see in the picture above. 3. DIY Clay Fruit Planter Cover mini terra cotta pots with air dry clay in shape as if pineapple and strawberry and add details using ruler or brush....

If you are looking for a natural way to keep blood-sucking pesky insects at bay, then here’s an exclusive list of the best Herbs that Keep Mosquitoes Away. Grow them for surprising results! Learn how to use olive oil and Aloe Vera for mosquito bites here Herbs that Keep Mosquitoes Away Before you grow these Best Mosquito Repellent Herbs, keep the fact in mind that you have to crush their leaves every once in a while to let the fragrance of their oil sway in the air....

Want your indoor plants to sport a bit of color combination? Go with our 12 favorite Houseplants with Red Stripes. Here are some beautiful houseplants with red and green leaves Houseplants with Red Stripes 1. Ruby Red Botanical Name: Fittonia ‘Ruby Red’ This compact fittonia variety features dark green leaves beautifully variegated with deep red veins. Grow it in contrasting shade containers for an exquisite look. Check more beautiful fittonia varieties here 2....

Rain chains are perfect for harvesting rainwater. They not only add a decorative element to the garden but are also easy to make and can be a lot of fun! As getting them installed professionally can be a costly affair, we have some great DIY Rain Chain Ideas for you to do it at a fraction of a cost! Check out our article on rain garden and its benefits here 1....

Keeping your garden spick and span can be a tough thing to achieve, especially if you have a big one with different flowers and trees. However, you can keep it all neat and tidy using these cool DIY Garden Stake Ideas that are great fun to make! Check out our article on some amazing DIY garden craft ideas here Awesome DIY Garden Stake Ideas 1. DIY Garden Sign Small wooden stakes and colorful permanent markers are all you need to make this one!...

The large and metallic leaves of the Rex Begonia Vine can add a lot of appeal to your home. It is a striking houseplant that you can grow with ease, as long as you know how to maintain it right. Here is all the information on Cissus Discolor Care. Have a look at the most beautiful types of rex begonias here Propagating Rex Begonia Vine The easiest way to propagate this plant is with cuttings....

Heathers are low maintenance, drought-tolerant and hardy-winter plants. They are easy to grow and features wonderful colorful flowers year-round. Keep reading this article to learn how to grow heathers in pots. Family: Ericaceae USDA Zones: 4 to 9 Bloom Color: White, pink, purple and red Height: 4 inches to 2 feet Growing Heather in Pots? There are 500+ varieties of heather – low growing bushes and shrubs, they differ not only in height but in size and colors of flowers and foliage....

Swiss chard is a nutritional leafy green with many health benefits. Growing it in pots not only saves space but also ensures that you have a fresh supply at hand, whenever required! Its needs are not much different from lettuce, kale, and other leafy greens. Just go through this Growing Swiss Chard in Pots guide for more information! Here are some of the best leafy greens you can grow in containers!...