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Blueberries are suitable for growing in a pot because they have a shallow root system. Growing them in a container is an excellent idea, as they attain a height of just 3-5 feet. So even if you have limited space, you can grow them easily! Learn How to Grow Blueberry in a Container and enjoy them delicious and fresh! Botanical Name: Cyanococcus USDA Zones: 3-10 Soil pH: 4.5-5.5 Check out our article on growing Strawberries in containers here Choosing a Container The container size also depends on the variety of blueberries you are growing....

Lavender is a refreshing herb with multiple benefits. Every garden should have at least a few bushes of this pretty, purple, fragrant plant wherever possible! If you too want this fragrant specimen in your home and garden, learn all about How to Grow Lavender ahead! Is It Possible To Grow Lavender In Tropics? Click here Lavender Plant Information Varieties of Lavender 1. English Lavender 2. Spanish Lavender 3. French Lavender Propagating Lavender Cut a 3-4 inch segment from a healthy, mature shoot using a clean, sharp knife....

1. Built-in Barbecue Pit Build this simple barbecue pit; it’s a relatively easy job and likely to cost less than a fancy new gas grill. With the right tools, materials, and a little skill, you can put together a basic brick barbecue in a weekend. Visit This Old House to read the full DIY post! 2. Mini Charcoal Grill Centerpiece Create this Mini charcoal grill and use it as a table centerpiece and enjoy your urban summer grilling party....

Complimenting all types of decors, these Best Climbing Houseplants are also easy to grow in low light and thrive all year round! Have a look at the best indoor vines and climbers here Best Climbing Houseplants 1. Blushing Philodendron Botanical Name: Philodendron erubescens This beautiful variety has many cultivars such as ‘Pink Princess,’ ‘Red Emerald,’ ‘Burgundy Princess’, and ‘Imperial Red.’ It thrives in partial shade and you can train it to grow as a climber with appropriate support....

The Japanese art of growing miniature versions of beautiful trees is perfect if you wish to fill your home with stunning greenery without compromising space. Let us look at the 14 Oldest Bonsai Trees in the World to inspire you. Ready already? Here are the Best Trees for Bonsai Oldest Bonsai Trees in the World 1. Mansei-en Nursery’s Juniper Bonsai Estimated Price: $2 million The Mansei-en Bonsai nursery in Omiya, Japan, houses the oldest Juniper Bonsai in the World....

East-facing windows are an ideal source of the bright, indirect light favored by some of our most beautiful houseplants. This exposure offers brief hours of morning sunlight before the heat of the day followed by indirect light through the long afternoon. Many desirable tropical plants evolved in the filtered sunshine of a forest canopy and make perfect east facing window plants. If you’re lucky enough to own such precious real estate, you can grow many stunning and in-demand plants that are otherwise finicky about their light....

Cascading plants add beauty and style with their trailing stems. Here are the best Hanging Basket Plants You can Grow from Cuttings and multiply easily! Have a look at the best trailing plants for hanging baskets here Best Hanging Basket Plants You can Grow from Cuttings 1. Pothos Botanical Name: Epipremnum aureum The variegated foliage of pothos looks amazing in hanging planters. Choose a healthy stem, cut 4-6 inches below the root node, and grow it in water to multiply it easily....

For a happier, and more productive you, there could be no better way to add some soothing plants to your workspace. According to a study, workspace, whether it’s at home or in an office, can make good use of some greenery as it makes you about 15 percent more efficient! Here are the best plants you can grow to improve productivity Why you Need Plants to Reduce Eye Strain If you are constantly on your phone or computer, there is a chance that you have some stress, headache, dry skin, fatigue, and eye ache....

Basil is one of the most commonly grown herbs. It prefers a warm temperature, above 50 F (10 C), and doesn’t tolerate frost. For growing a basil plant, choose a sunny spot. This herb prefers full sunlight but easily tolerates partial shade as well. If you live in a warm subtropical or tropical climate (Zone 9 and above), provide afternoon shade to the plant. Growing basil in containers is super easy....

There are many less heard fruits to explore and you will truly be astonished to know how many of them you have missed. Have a look at the most Exotic Fruits From Around the World! Check out the most exotic herbs you can grow here Exotic Fruits From Around the World 1. Aboujahl Watermelon (Hindavane Aboujahl) Botanical Name: Citrullus Colocynthis USDA Zones: 3-11 A miniature watermelon similar in appearance to the cucamelon is Aboujahl....

Clivias really know how to put on a show – the unfolding of their vibrant buds is a dramatic herald of spring. They make no-fuss houseplants that enjoy a certain studied neglect, with a few twists. Let’s take a look at some Clivia care tips to keep your plant thriving and blooming every year. Clivia Care Summary: Clivia isn’t a bulb plant, but it’s treated like one. To bloom, Clivias need a six- to eight-week cool dormancy period with little water....

Check out the list of 12 Edibles You Can Grow in Water with ease! You don’t need a garden to grow these–A small windowsill, balcony, or tabletop is sufficient to have a fresh supply right at your fingertips! Here are the best houseplants you can grow in water Edibles You Can Grow in Water 1. Beet Greens Slice off the top part of the beet with a knife; take not more than one-third....

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....

If you’re tossing your food scraps in the waste bin, then you are losing plenty of important stuff that could otherwise be very beneficial for plants. Surprised? Here’s how you can use them with the help of these DIY Fertilizer Recipes from Food Scraps & Kitchen Leftovers! Check out some awesome homemade Fertilizer recipes here DIY Fertilizer Recipes from Food Scraps & Kitchen Leftovers 1. Banana Peels Fertilizer You can use banana peels in many ways to fertilize your plants!...

Love growing plants? Why not add fruit trees to your list! Nothing turns a balcony, a city rooftop, or a patio into a true garden than potted trees laden with juicy fruits. Choose your favorite from this listicle of the Best Fruits You Can Grow in a Balcony or Rooftop and relish them in your small garden. Check out our article on the best plants for balcony here Best Fruits You Can Grow in Balcony 1....

The beauty of bonsai lies in the fact that it allows the grower to create a unique, artistic expression of a tree. Check out these Best Brazilian Rain Tree Bonsai Pictures which will definitely allure everyone to your home. Here are the Best Norway Spruce Bonsai Pictures Best Brazilian Rain Tree Bonsai Pictures 1. A Brazilian Rain Tree Bonsai with Amazing Foliage A beautiful Brazilian Rain Tree Bonsai Picture with gorgeous foliage that will turn everyone’s gaze....

Check out the list of some of the most Common Peace Lily Problems and how you can address them to keep your plant happy! Have a look at the best types of Peace Lily here Common Peace Lily Problems 1. Brown Leaves If the lush green leaves of your peace lily are turning brown, then it can be an indication of one of the following things: The plant is getting more than the required direct sunlight....

Probiotics can play a vital role to improve immunity, boost gut health, safety from potential diseases, and promote strength in humans. If used in the right way, they work similarly in plants, helping them to thrive and stay green. Let’s have a look at the best DIY Plant Probiotic Recipes! Here are the best recipes to make organic fertilizers at home What is Plant Probiotic? In simpler terms, these are essential and useful bacteria that improve nutrients and plant’s bioactive compounds ensuring lush growth, and more production in vegetables and fruits....

1. DIY Shoe Box Hanging Planter Create a hanging planter using a shoe box. An affordable environment-friendly idea for urban gardeners. Just place the shoe box on a planter holder, and it’s ready. Such a planter will last for two years, and you can grow herbs, annuals or small vegetables in it. Learn everything about this project in detail at the CardboardCollective.com! 2. Seed Collection Box If you’ve got a collection of colorful, beautiful seed packets–keep them with care by trying this absolutely free, and one of the coolest shoe box uses in the list....

The Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens) is a wonderful choice of indoor palm tree to bring a touch of the tropics into your home. Growing in clusters of slender yet erect stalks, it has a feathery appearance to the leaves. Preferring warm and humid climates, this is a very popular houseplant that can provide you with many years of lovely greenery. It’s important to note that this plant is reasonably challenging to care for and doesn’t tolerate being neglected....