What a great idea to decorate the garden with a mosaic? Contrary to what you might think most of the mosaic projects here are easy and can be done using recycled materials such as old CDs, shells, pebbles or pieces of tile portions. 1. Tile Topped Stepping Stone for the Garden Just get some tiles of your favorite color and break them to create the mosaic style stepping stone. See the tutorial on BHG....
Honey is known for its culinary and medicinal benefits from thousands of years. But did you know there are ways to use honey in the garden? The antibacterial and antifungal properties make it an excellent rooting hormone, you can create a fertilizer with it to feed your plants and a lot more. Find out 6 never-known “Uses of Honey in Garden” in this article. 1. Honey Water Fertilizer To make this honey water fertilizer, mix one or two tablespoons full of honey in two liters of water....
Alocasia micholitziana ‘Frydek’, also known as Alocasia Green Velvet is a stunningly beautiful variety of Alocasia that has grown massively in popularity over the last few years. Like other Alocasias, keeping it thriving and looking its best can be a bit of a challenge. This article will cover all you need to know about Alocasia Frydek care to keep yours looking great. To provide good Alocasia Frydek care, provide bright indirect light, high humidity, and well-draining potting mix that stays lightly moist....
Kohlrabi a cool-weather crop and part of the cabbage family. It has a tender bulb-like stem that possesses a mild and sweet flavor with a hint of a turnip. The bulb-like stem is the edible part of kohlrabi that grows above the ground and foliage. Have a look at Growing Kohlrabi in Pots to enjoy it in your salad, fries or sautés! Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea USDA Zones: 4-10 Common Names: Kohlrabi, Turnip-rooted cabbage, Stem turnip, Turnip cabbage, Knol-kohl, Kohl rabi...
USDA Zones–9b-12 Difficulty— Moderate to Hard Family— Myrtaceae Other Names— Syzygium aromaticum (Scientific name), Bourgeon Floral de Clou de Girofle, Bouton Floral de Clou de Girofle, Caryophylli Flos, Caryophyllum, Caryophyllus aromaticus, Clavo de Olor, Clous de Girolfe, Clove Flower, Clove Flowerbud, Clove Leaf, Clove Oil, Clove Stem, Cloves, Cloves Bud, Ding Xiang, Eugenia aromatica, Eugenia caryophyllata, Eugenia caryophyllus, Feuille de Clou de Girofle, Fleur de Clou de Girofle, Flores Caryophylli, Flores Caryophyllum, Gewurznelken Nagelein, Girofle, Giroflier, Huile de Clou de Girofle, Kreteks, Laung, Lavang, Lavanga, Oil of Clove, Syzygium aromaticum, Tige de Clou de Girofle....
Symbol of luck, White Clover is no longer a ‘weed.’ Planting White Clover is beneficial as it is considered a useful plant and used as a cover crop, grass replacement, and green manure. It is also grown as a decorative ground cover and is attractive to honey bees, with edible and medicinal uses. Know all you need from this article about How to Grow White Clover. Botanical Name: Trifolium repens...
If you love decorating your rooms with plants then See How Rubber Plant Tree Can Liven Up Your Home Decor and makes a lasting impression with its glossy foliage! Growing it also comes with tonnes of benefits which you can check out here. Here’s all you need to know about growing a rubber plant See How Rubber Plant Tree Can Liven Up Your Home Decor 1. Adds Appeal to a Boho Bedroom The tall stance of the rubber plant adds an instant appeal to the bedrooms....
Deep water culture hydroponics is a method of growing plants where the roots are suspended in an actively oxygenated solution of water and nutrients, rather than planted in soil. It eliminates many of the drawbacks of growing plants in soil and results in faster plant growth and larger crop yields. There are many different ways to build a deep water culture hydroponics system, each with advantages and disadvantages for the user, depending on their goals....
Here are some Fast Growing Indoor Plants that Grow Tall for those who want a quick jungle look! They are also easy to care for and make for a charming addition to your rooms. Here are some great tall houseplants with patterns Fast Growing Indoor Plants that Grow Tall 1. Snake Plant Botanical Name: Sansevieria trifasciata The upright, sword-like foliage grows fast and tall with edges in silver, grey, or gold hues....
Growing indoor plants is a great way to add color and vitality to your home. In addition to their beautiful appearance, many houseplants are beautifully fragrant, making your home smell fantastic too. I’ve picked 15 of the best smelling indoor plants, and some of my all-time favorites to share with you in this article. My favorite thing about growing fragrant indoor plants is that you can bring a little of the outdoors inside....
Stairs are often the most neglected areas of the house but if it’s bright and receives some light you can use the space wisely to create a mini garden there with the help of these Indoor Garden On the Staircase ideas you can use. Check out our article on unique under stairs garden ideas here Indoor Garden On the Staircase 1. Add Spilling Plants Growing spilling plants on individual stairs will add more appeal and will also cover as they’ll drop down!...
Native to South Africa, Haworthia is one of the easiest plants to grow! It is quite similar to the aloe vera plant and can be identified by its pearly warts! It is a slow-growing plant that can grow up to 3-5 inches long. Let’s have a detailed look at How to Grow Haworthia! Soil pH: 6.6-7.5 Other Names: Zebra cactus, Star window plant, Cushion aloe, Pearl plant Types of Haworthia There are around 80 species of Haworthia!...
1. Potting Soil Bag Container Learn how to use the potting soil plastic bag to grow plants, check out the tutorial video here. It can be a nice makeshift container. 2. Growing Potatoes in a Trash Bag You can grow food anywhere, in the trash bag as well. Click here to find out! 3. Self Watering Plastic Bag Containers Self-watering plastic bags containers for the balcony gardeners. Watch the DIY video here!...
1. Cone Wall Planter These cute and vibrant shaped cone planters can make any boring wall interesting. Use polymer clay and some other craft materials to make them. To learn more, follow this link. 2. Ice Cream Seedlings Growing your seedlings in ice cream cones can be a biodegradable option. Check out this link for more information. 3. Clay Ice Cream Cone Craft an ice cream cone model out of polymer clay to make these beautiful hanging cone planters....
Indoor plants are popular among homeowners for a wide variety of reasons. They add a touch of nature and greenery to our houses. But to keep them looking their best and to help them thrive, you should clean indoor plant leaves from time to time. How do you clean indoor plant leaves? The best ways to clean indoor plant leaves depends on the type of plant, the type of leaves and the nature of the dirt....
This tree-like succulent is a great plant to have indoors that’s also easy to maintain. If you want to know How to Get a Big and Bushy Jade Plant without too much fuss, then we have all the right pointers for you! Here are the best jade varieties you can grow The Number 1 Secret to Making a Jade Plant Bushier The best and most effective way to make a jade plant bushy is to prune it actively....
USDA Zones: Varies according to species Propagation Method: Seeds, cutting Difficulty: Moderate Soil Type: Highly acidic Carnivorous plants growing information Carnivorous plants are those plants that are capable of capturing and collecting the bodies of insects. Victims are small insects and crustaceans. Carnivorous plants carry out photosynthesis process but due to the fact that they grow in poor soils that lacks nitrogen and other essential elements needed for proper development, they gain these elements by the bodies of insects they kill....
The Rhode Island State Tree will make you stop at your tracks with its beautiful foliage! Let’s find out more about it! Learn How to Grow a Japanese Maple Tree in a Pot here Rhode Island State Tree Red maple is the official Rhode Island State Tree. The magnificent tree was adopted as the official state tree only in 1964. Red maple is native to the moist woods or wet bottomlands and is the fastest-growing tree in eastern America....
With bold and beautiful leaves, that come with diverse appearances, Alocasias are a joy to keep as houseplants. The only problem is they can be a little fussy at times. Alocasia leaves drooping is a common problem, with a number of causes. Thankfully, drooping leaves can easily be fixed and prevented. Alocasia leaves drooping is most commonly due to overwatering or underwatering. Other common reasons include lighting problems, temperature stress, pests, dormancy, and low humidity....
If you are wondering about the Most Popular Houseplants According to TikTok, then we have an all-inclusive list for you! Have a look at some awesome TikTok plant hacks here Most Popular Houseplants According to TikTok 1. Lavender Botanical Name: Lavandula Views: 289 Million The lovely lavender is trending on Tik Tok, thanks to its soothing fragrance and beautiful looks. Its calming ingredients are used in candles, soaps, and detergents....
