Check out some neatly done Balcony Vegetable Garden Ideas of Instagram that you can copy to grow your favorite veggies in a limited space! Learn everything about starting a balcony vegetable garden here Balcony Vegetable Garden Ideas of Instagram 1. A Vegetable Jungle! A post shared by Ali Hughes (@alijet80) 2. Runner Beans, Tomatoes, and Peppers A post shared by Mary-Clare C (@london.balcony.garden) 3. Strawberries on Railing Planters A post shared by Anna Maria’s Plants....

1. This functional rooftop garden in London has vegetables and herbs growing in containers and raised beds/planter boxes that are movable. 2. This New York City rooftop designed by Brook Landscape provides a perfect seating space in the busy urban life. Some beautiful ornamental plants in terracotta pots and herbs make it a great peaceful refuge. Also Read: Garden Sign Ideas 3. This NYC rooftop garden is undoubtedly so colorful. The touch soft pink and red is everywhere, in fuchsia, hibiscus, and New Guinea impatiens....

Gerbera daisies come in beautiful shades of red, purple, pink, yellow, orange, off-white, and peach. They look stunning, and the best part is that you can grow them both inside your home and in the garden. Let’s have a look at the detailed guide on Gerbera Daisy Care. Scientific Name: Gerbera jamesonii Other Names: African daisy, Barberton daisy, Hilton Daisy, Transvaal daisy, Gerbera, Gerber USDA Hardiness Zones: 8-11 Check out our article on growing Gerbera Daisy from cuttings here How to Propagate Gerbera Daisy?...

Water spinach is grown especially in the Southeast Asian region as a vegetable. It is a semi-aquatic plant, a creeper that grows in or near the water on moist soils. Keep reading this article to learn How To Grow Kangkong. USDA Hardiness Zones: 10 – 11, *can grow in lower zones as annual Difficulty: Easy Other Names: Ipomoea aquatica, Kangkung, river spinach, water morning glory, water convolvulus, Chinese spinach, Chinese Watercress,Chinese convolvulus, swamp cabbage, phak bung, ong choy, kongxincai, rau muống, kangkong, trokuon, kalmi saag, kalmi shak, Thooti Koora, kangkung, hayoyo...

Plant lovers work hard to make sure that their precious plants don’t die on them. But when going on a vacation or business trip, it becomes a dilemma–how will the plants survive? Especially without watering! The question arises–“How to Water Plants While Away?” It is obvious because, without the water for a long duration, even many drought-tolerant plants can’t live. If you’re about to face a similar problem and looking for a solution, these plant watering hacks are going to help you....

Orchid is an attractive, commonly grown, colorful and fragrant houseplant, popular across the world for its elegance and variety. It has the largest family of plants in the whole world, with 25000-30000 different species. Orchids are exceptionally adaptable and can grow in every condition. This quality makes them a perfect choice for a houseplant. Let’s have a closer look at the Orchid Care Tips! Check out our article on peace lily growing tips here!...

We all know how harmful chemical pesticides are, for the ecosystem and our environment. And after knowing all that if you’ve thought to go organic and looking for some natural ways to get rid of garden pests, you’re on right track. Commercial pesticides are one of the most effective ways to tackle the problem of pest infestation but if you want to use homemade natural pesticides like this one, use it regularly for better results....

While it’s not a particularly difficult plant to care for, sometimes a Jade plant can take a turn for the worse – and that can be quite disappointing. The first sign of an unhappy Jade plant is often the dropping of leaves. Understanding what upsets your Jade plant is important if you want to learn how to revive it and prevent this in the future. Why is my Jade plant dropping leaves?...

1. Baking Soda Lure ants to toxic quantities of baking soda with some powdered sugar and a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Baking soda will interfere with their digestive ability and cause them to explode and perish in the end. Place the mixture in all the common entry points of these pests and wait for the soda to work its magic. Vinegar Vinegar is very effective in getting rid of ants....

These creative and fun DIY Dollar Store Ideas are best to upgrade your landscape or interior without spending too much! Have a look at some stunning plant shelf ideas here DIY Dollar Store Ideas 1. Vertical Garden Display your succulent collection in style with this simple DIY vertical garden idea. 2. Dollar Tree Succulent Tower White ceramic oil warmers can make for awesome succulent planters! Check out this DIY to know the how to!...

Pak choi is a cabbage family plant that grows best in moderately cool weather like other brassicas. It is one of the varieties of Asian greens and is also known as Chinese white cabbage. If you too want to grow this quick-growing vegetable, then here’s all the information on Growing Pak Choi in Containers. USDA Zones: 3-11, pak choi is a biennial crop in its favorable climate but can be grown as an annual in all the zones....

It could be frustrating to see Geranium Leaves Turning Yellow & Brown. Whenever it happens, the obvious thing to ask is why it is happening? Is there any solution to the problem? Fortunately, yes! Let’s have a look at them in detail. Here’s all you need to know about growing Geranium! Why Your Geranium Leaves are Turning Yellow & Brown? If you are growing a true Geranium, then it won’t be exposed to such problems as the plant is hardy and pretty much disease and pest-resistant as compared to the Pelargonium....

Watching your favorite plants get infected with diseases is not a good feeling. However, it is essential to get rid of them to save the environment and other plants. Here are the best tips on How to Dispose of Diseased Plants Safely that you can follow. Get to know some potent ant killer recipes for your garden here! How to Dispose of Diseased Plants and Damaged Parts? 1. Bury them Deep One of the safest options to dispose of plant parts is to bury them deep in the soil....

Star Fruit Facts Star Fruit comes from the Carambola tree and can be found in most places throughout the world. While it thrives in humid subtropical climates, the Star Fruit can also be grown in cold climates in pots, where they survive winters indoors or in greenhouses. The Star Fruit is a tropical fruit tree that blooms several times a year and produces yellow fruits. When cut open, this fruit resembles the shape of a star, hence the name....

Philodendrons of all varieties are usually easy to grow once you have mastered the basics. They will reward you for your care with wonderful foliage unless you run into one of the common problems. If your Philodendron has yellow leaves, this article will help you work out what is causing the problem, and help you fix your plant. Yellow leaves on Philodendrons are most commonly due to overwatering. Other causes include pests, fertilizer issues, underwatering, temperature stress, and excessive light....

If you are good at seed propagation, you can start these Indoor Plants that Grow from Seeds in your home. Want to get free Indoor plants? To find out how–click here Indoor Plants that Grow from Seeds 1. Gloxinia Botanical Name: Sinningia speciosa Time: 1-3 weeks These flowering houseplants are related to African violets and grow well in indirect sunlight. You can easily propagate the hybrid cultivars from seeds. 2. Asparagus Fern Botanical Name: Asparagus setaceus...

If you are health conscious and want to grow healthy greens, then check out these Indoor Microgreen Garden Ideas to have a fresh and constant harvest! Here’s everything you need to know about growing Microgreens Indoor Microgreen Garden Ideas The best things about growing microgreens is they take very little soil and as they have tiny roots, you can also grow them in any shallow container. 1. Microgreens in a Pot A small pot by a sunny window is all you need to grow microgreens....

1. Christmas Theme Terrarium One of the best Christmas terrarium ideas your kids will surely love! You can easily prepare this fun project with the help of inexpensive items like clay pellets, glass jars, succulents, and other decorative artifacts. Get the details here. 2. Hanging Terrariums for Christmas Using objects like glass terrarium, miniature deer, snow trees, and faux snow, you can create a snow-filled terrarium by fixing them all in place inside with hot glue....

Turnips are an ancient root vegetable that has been grown for over 3000 years! It comes in different shapes, sizes, and colors, and you can grow it in both fall and spring seasons. Growing turnips is super easy, whether you are growing them in containers or the garden! Here are some of the best Types of Turnips you can grow! Check out some of the best types of Radishes to grow here!...

Types of Succulents When it comes to the types of succulents, you can divide them by the most popular genera, some of the important ones are below: Agave Aloe Crassula Euphorbia Echeverría Haworthia Lithops Sedum Similarly, some of the most important cactus genera are below: Astrophytum Echinopsis Ferocactus Mammillaria Opuntia Schlumbergera Instead of dividing the succulents on the basis of their genus, we’re dividing them according to their attributes. You’ll see various lists below showing the best Trailing succulents, Flowering succulents, Shade-loving succulents, Cacti, Colorful succulents, Mini succulents, and Edible succulents....