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If planted together with the right vegetables and plants, they work on keeping bad bugs away, improving the health, taste, and yield of the arugula plants. Also, growing plants together intelligently saves space and helps to achieve optimum growth, health, and viability. Here are some of the best Arugula Companion Plants. Check out our article on companion planting tips here. Companion Vegetables For Arugula Arugula is an edible plant from the Brassicaceae family....

A Brief History Featured as a local event in Sydney, Australia in 2007 to combat against global warming. In 2008 it became a mass movement and appreciated in 35+ countries and became a global event afterwards. What you ought to do Don’t toss it away as needless upshot, show your support and switch off all the lights at least for 15 minutes if you can. Come outside your home, see the depths of sky and wait till the time pass on....

To help you grow more spider plants, we have all the tips and tricks on How to Get More Spider Plant Babies in easy ways! Have a look at the different ways to propagate Spider Plants here How Much Time Spider Plants Take to Reproduce? The reproduction cycle begins within 1-2 years when spider plants are mature and rooted well. Several elements are essential in the effectiveness of the reproduction method of your spider plant....

Here are some super effective ways on How to Get Rid of Stink Bugs from Home and Garden to ensure these foul-smelling pests stay away for good. Learn How to Get Rid Off Mealybugs here How to Get Rid of Stink Bugs from Home and Garden Stink bugs produce a foul smell if squished or disturbed. Most people find the smell disgusting, like skunk, burnt tires, ammonia, or cilantro. The critters love to feed on squash, apples, peaches, tomatoes, cucumbers, pumpkins, gourds, and berries....

Fig offers you the best of both worlds – it looks great with the glossy foliage when the plant is not fruiting and when it does, you can enjoy the tasty harvest with your heart’s content! If you are short on space, then here’s everything on How to Grow a Fig Tree in a Pot. Check out our article on growing apple trees in pots here Best Fig Varieties for Pots While growing figs in pots, you need first to choose an appropriate variety that would be suitable for containers....

Plants can benefit from a lot of things, and coffee is one of them. Surprised? Don’t be! We have some of the best Coffee Uses in the Garden to help you out! Here are the best plants that LOVE Coffee Coffee Uses in the Garden 1. Growing Veggies in Coffee Grounds Using coffee grounds in the vegetable garden ensures a slow supply of nitrogen and lowers the pH, thereby contributing to the growth of healthy and robust plants....

What if I told you there was a way to grow plants quicker, larger and using only 5% of the water normally required. Most people would assume this is impossible. And yet, hydroponics allows you to do just this. Hydroponics is a technique for growing plants without soil, using only water, a nutrient solution and a medium to hold the plants in place. Although various forms of water culture have been practiced for several thousand years, it is only in the last 100 years that the science behind hydroponics has been more fully understood....

Jade plants are one of the most popular indoor plants for very good reasons. They are extremely versatile, great looking and it generally doesn’t take much to keep them happy. However, If you’ve found your Jade plant leaves turning yellow, you’re not alone. Thankfully, this article will help you identify the cause, fix it and learn to prevent the problems that cause yellow leaves. Why are my jade plant leaves turning yellow?...

Cornstarch is a fine powder obtained from corn. It’s a popular thickening agent in recipes, and you can find it on almost every kitchen shelf. Beyond the kitchen, it’s also used in many home hacks. But do you know this natural ingredient is useful in your yard as well? Continue reading Cornstarch Uses in the Garden below to find out! Check out our article on Vicks vapoRub uses in the garden here Cornstarch Uses in the Garden 1....

We all want a little privacy when we sit to chill out with our family and friends. If you too want to do the same without spending too much money, then we have some amazing Cheap Ways to Block Neighbor’s Views in Gardens & Backyards! Have a look at some helpful balcony privacy ideas here Cheap Ways to Block Neighbor’s Views in Gardens & Backyards 1. Grow Hedges If the space and budget both are tight, choose to go green and grow evergreens such as Arborvitae or Italian Cypress that can block out neighbor’s view....

1. Plastic Bottle Garden Sprinkler Make a garden sprinkler at home using an old plastic bottle. Watch the YouTube tutorial here 2. 60-Second Garden Sprinkler This DIY garden sprinkler project is similar to the project above. The tutorial is here. 3. Rain Water Garden Sprinkler Find out how they transformed a rain gutter into a sprinkler for their garden in this article. 4. Garden Sprinkler Using Recycled Materials This garden sprinkler is super easy to make with the help of recycled materials like a plastic bottle and a few used ballpoint pens....

Houseplants grow in full glory when exposed to a few hours of sunlight, and can you think of a better spot than being close to the window? If you agree–try one of these “Best Hanging Plants in Front of Windows Ideas.” Check out the Best Plants for Hanging Baskets here Best Hanging Plants in Front of Windows Ideas 1. Spider Plants and Asparagus Ferns in Hanging Rope Planters If you have a big and bright window, hang houseplants such as Spider Plant and Asparagus Ferns in rope planters, so they can bask in the morning sun....

Do you know about the Different Types of Ficus Lyrata? If not, then don’t worry. We have handpicked the Best Fiddle Leaf Fig Varieties that will look smashing with your home decor! Want to grow Ficus Benjamina Indoors? Click here Ficus Lyrata The Fiddle Leaf Fig or Ficus Lyrata is one of the trendiest indoor trees with very large, heavily veined, and shiny foliage. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa and can grow well in warm and wet conditions....

Cashews we eat come from the cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale), they’re not true nuts but seeds, growing at the end of the Cashew apple. These edible kernels are the main ingredient in various Southeastern Asian cuisines and are also famous as a protein-rich snack in Western countries. Wondering where do cashews come from? To find out, click here! What Are Cashews? Cashews are not really nuts but seeds. They are seeds of a drupe or bean that grows at the bottom of the cashew apple, which is an accessory fruit (false fruit), growing in red to yellow color....

Are Dahlias Deer Resistant? This has been the question of discussion amongst many gardeners. Some believe they are, and some think they are not. So, what’s the right answer? Let’s find out! Want to keep your cats away from houseplants? Click here Are Dahlias Deer Resistant? If you are wondering – Are Dahlias Deer Resistant, then a short and simple answer to your question is no! Though deers usually do not prefer munching on dahlias, it is a no guarantee that they would never eat them at all....

We often wonder whether we can give our pets the same food items that we include in our diet. But before feeding anything to dogs, you should make sure that it won’t cause any harm. One such edible sweet fruit that’s on the list are dates. So, Can Dogs Eat Dates? Let’s find out! Can dogs eat walnuts? Find out here Can Dogs Eat Dates? Yes, dates are absolutely safe for dogs!...

1. Mini Copper Planters Very simple, plant the succulents in copper cap fittings. They will look attractive. Get more information at Poppytalk. 2. DIY Copper Planters What’s the story behind this copper planter project? Find it here. 3. Faux Copper Succulent Planter Recycle a small tin can into homemade copper planter using a self-adhesive vinyl copper sheet. Get the info here. 4. Copper Geometric Planters Shape scrap cardboard for a geometric look and cover it with contact paper to recreate this idea....

1. Prepare Your Soil Remove all the weeds and indulge in a wee bit of forking to maintain a tidy and uniform surface. The soil is workable in the spring, so it’s a good idea to add a few centimeters of compost layer or well-rotted manure over your topsoil to prepare it for the upcoming growing season. Cover the newly prepared soil with multiple sheets of black plastic to keep it warmer and drier in preparation for planting of summer-special seeds....

Beans can be an excellent addition to any edible garden as they are easy-to-grow and harvest. If you like to grow different types of beans, we’re listing some of the varieties that home gardeners usually don’t grow. Check out our article on types of beans for containers here What are Beans? Beans are the seeds or fruits of one of the several species of the flowering plant family known as Fabaceae....

Planting and Growing Rye does not involve special care, and having it indoors will give you a beautiful ornamental plant! Here’s everything you need to know about How to Grow Rye Grass! Here’s a Trick for Growing Wheatgrass for 7 Days and Harvesting it for Months Rye Grass Profile Rye is an annual plant that belongs to the family of grasses (such as millet or barley). Native to the Mediterranean region, this crop is widely grown across the world and is used as a forage crop, particularly in Australia....