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We all love our pets and are always concerned about the stuff that goes in their mouth. One such worry of cat owners is that whether their beloved cats can have tomatoes or not? Also Read: Poisonous Succulents for Cats Can Cats Eat Tomatoes? The answer is simple, not at all! Contrary to the popular belief eating a ripe tomato or two won’t harm your furry friend in any way. According to one of the members of the Veterinary Botanical Medical Association, Dr....

1. Cat Litter Planter for Strawberries Watch this YouTube video tutorial to learn how to make these awesome strawberry planters out of kitty litter buckets! 2. Inexpensive Cat Litter Container Gardening Project If you’ve got a collection of kitty litter buckets, check out this cat litter container gardening project at Thrifty Fun. Also Read: Basic Container Gardening Tips 3. Recycle Cat Litter Buckets in Chicken Coop Use cat litter buckets as nest boxes in the chicken coop....

From the next time whenever you buy a bunch of green onions, don’t throw away their root part. You can use these to regrow your own green onions from scrap. Growing Green Onions in Water Chop up the onion leaves but save the bulbs with at least an inch of green part left above them. Take a transparent, clean jar or glass through which sunlight can penetrate easily. Fill it half with water and put those bulbs in it with the roots facing down....

USDA Zones— 5 – 8 Difficulty— Easy Other Names— Triticum Spelta, Dinkel wheat, Hulled wheat, Spelt, Spelt wheat, Espelta, Blé des Gaulois, Epeautre, Dinkel Spelt, Spelz, Spelta Spelt (Triticum Spelta) is a plant belongs to the grass family. This rustic looking subspecies of wheat is resistant to diseases. Though it is is not widely grown, but it is of great interest in organic farming. It adapts well to cold climates and thrives in various soil types: sandy, wet, poor and non-draining....

Homegrown tomatoes taste heavenly when they are sweet with a hint of tart, acidic flavor. If you want to grow the same, there is a science behind it. Learn the Number One Technique to Produce Sweeter Tomatoes to enjoy a sweet summer harvest! Find one secret for healthy and productive tomato plants here Number One Technique to Produce Sweeter Tomatoes Phosphorus is the Key Element that Directly Results in Sweeter Tomatoes!...

Earthworms are tube-shaped worms, belonging to the genus of the annelids. Approximately 700 different types of earthworms exist worldwide. They live in the soil and help in increasing the amount of air and water into it. Earthworms are an important part of the terrestrial ecosystem, acting as little engineers, turning over and aerating the soil. They provide key assistance to gardeners, especially farmers as they act as compost-dwellers. What earthworms eat, they leave that behind in the form of feces, which is valuable fertilizer....

Best Herbs to Grow Indoors in Less Sun 1. Lemongrass This herb grows wild in tropics. You can also grow it in temperate climates. It requires slightly moist soil and partial sun, and it can even adjust itself in a small container. 2. Mint In the garden, mint becomes very invasive and grows like a weed. It doesn’t require plenty of sun too. You can even keep your potted mint plant in a spot that receives bright indirect sun....

Greenery indoors brings positive vibes to the place and can make your eating experience truly delightful. Have a look at these exclusive Indoor Plants Dining Room Décor Ideas to get inspired. Check out our article on the best indoor plants for the dining room here Indoor Plants Dining Room Décor Ideas 1. Modern Dining Room by the Garden A big dining room right next to an open garden will offer a great view through the window with a potted plant indoors....

These herbs and vegetables are most important part of any Italian cookbook. And you can even grow them without a garden, in containers. 1. Cima di Rapa Cima di Rapa is related to broccoli, it is quick to produce harvest and hardy enough to withstand off-season climates. Delicious when stir-fried in olive oil with garlic and chili flakes or in the salad. How to Grow: Cima di Rapa requires full sun, drainage, regular watering and some staking to grow into a prolific and healthy plant....

Honeysuckles are arching shrubs or twining vines climbers which are native to temperate zones of both the North and southern hemispheres. Known for being highly fragrant and colorful, these Different Types of Honeysuckle Varieties grow in China, South Asian countries, and North Africa. Needing little care, these plants are perfect ornamental flowers for your garden. Here are the Best Types of Scented Lilies Different Types of Honeysuckle Varieties 1. Scarlet Trumpet Honeysuckle Botanical Name: Lonicera sempervirens...

Utilize the open space of a window in your cooking place and add greenery with the help of these awesome Pictures of Houseplants on Kitchen Windowsill! Have a look at the top tips on how to start a kitchen garden here Pictures of Houseplants on Kitchen Windowsill Herbs Have an unlimited fresh supply of your favorite herbs by growing them on a sunny windowsill. 1. Potted Herbs by the Kitchen Sink 2....

Here are the Best Flowering Succulents that you must definitely check out if your like vivid blooms! Pick your favorite ones and add them to your plant collection! Here are Best Indoor String Succulents Best Flowering Succulents 1. Christmas Cactus Botanical Name: Schlumbergera x buckleyi A blooming Christmas cactus plant can be a great gift for the holiday season or just anytime. If properly cared for, it bears beautiful colorful flowers in the shade of purple, pink and red....

Black plants are not really black, but dark purple, deep burgundy, maroon, or red. These black flowers and plants can transform any backyard or container garden exquisitely. They add a tropical touch and look exceptional when grown with other bright-colored plants. Find out some exciting pictures of black houseplants here Black Flowers and Plants 1. Queen of Night Tulip Botanical Name: Tulipa ‘Queen of Night’ Beautiful and dramatic, its flower appears in deep maroon in spring....

Half past the March you start to feel the excitement of working in the garden and from the beginning of April, gardening season perks up and mood uplifts for summer. To enjoy your garden, whole season–it’s important to do certain April gardening tasks. What are they? Find them out in this article. 1. Clean the Garden Fall and winter leave a lot of branches, dead leaves, and debris behind. Clear your garden, lawn and flower borders of any such debris so that you can prepare for the planting season....

Catnip is a mint family herb. It’s known for attracting cats like a magician. This gray-green foliage plant releases a chemical called nepetalactone, when rubbed, which works as a cat attractant. Catnip is also used to flavor salads, teas, and meat dishes. Overall, it’s a useful herb, and you can also grow it as a houseplant. Botanical name: Nepeta Cataria Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial What’s with the Cats? Cats don’t bother the catnip plant much, as long as you are not crushing its leaves....

A beautiful garden needs the right tools, and it becomes imperative to keep them in pristine condition. Generally, gardeners underestimate the importance of the cleaning process of tools. It is essential to take care of tools with regular cleaning and oiling in a correct manner. Read in detail How to Clean Garden Tools. Check out the Best Power Tools for Gardening here! How to Clean the Garden Tools Things You’ll Need Dishwashing detergent Sodium bicarbonate (Baking soda) Sandpaper Wire bristle brush Abrasive sponge steel wool Disinfectant alcohol Coconut oil Paper towels Linseed oil Gloves Step 1: Wash Tools Take warm water in a bowl and add a liquid detergent into it....

To make your gardening a little fun and interesting, here’s all the information on How to Grow Cucumbers in Unique Shapes in pots! Here are the best tips on avoiding bitter-tasting cucumbers How to Grow Cucumbers in Unique Shapes The secret of giving the cucumbers your desired shape comes into action after the plant starts to grow them. 1. Prepping the Cucumber Once you spot the baby cucumber growing to about 3-5 inches, take a sharp blade and cut the bottom 1 inch of the fruit....

Ponytail palms are a great houseplant because they’re easy to care for, look very striking, and can live for a really, really long time. That said, one of the common issues with this plant is the tips turning brown. The truth is that there are a lot of reasons why this happens and it’s not always easy to figure it out. Why Does Your Ponytail Palm Have Brown Tips? The most common reason is overwatering, though a lot of other factors come into play....

The fragrant blooms and glossy green leaves of Gardenias make them a delight to grow indoors or outside. The only problem is they can be tricky to keep happy, so you need to work hard to enjoy them at their best. If you’ve found your Gardenia dying or looking a little unhealthy, this article will help you work out what the problem is, and get your plant thriving again. The most common cause of a Gardenia dying is root rot caused by soggy soil conditions or overwatering....

Growing these root vegetables is easy. Not only the edible roots, you also get the chance to eat their nutritious and tasty green tops. Cook them or use them fresh and raw in salads. 1. Potatoes Soft and fluffy fresh potatoes taste heavenly just like tomatoes. And, no restriction of space can stop you! Your small balcony, rooftop, terrace, or patio has enough area to grow them. Growing potatoes is possible in any type of container, growing bags, and even in polyethylene bags, dustbins, sacks, and tires....