1. DIY 2-Tier Fountain Build an ecstatic fountain from two large garden pots and a small pump. Watch the tutorial here! 2. DIY Container Fountain Tutorial Create a container fountain for your backyard or an urban balcony quickly. To learn more, watch this tutorial video here. 3. Beautiful Container Water Fountain A soothing addition to your garden, this perfect water fountain is easy to make. Visit LOWE’S to see the DIY....
If you want to add greenery to your home with style, then take inspiration from these really cool Table Decorating Ideas with Small Potted Houseplants! Check out our article on Christmas decor ideas with plants here Table Decorating Ideas with Small Potted Houseplants 1. Gold Mini Planters These mini gold planters are great for small specimens like air plants. 2. Colorful Pots for Money Tree and Succulent Colorful pots will add to the beauty of the compact looking succulents and small money tree....
Not all homes enjoy full sunlight. If you too have a spot at your home or garden that looks gloomy in the shade, then don’t worry! These Ornamental Plants for Shade are going to thrive in dappled sunlight and will look at their best all year round! Check out our article on shade-loving shrubs here Ornamental Plants for Shade 1 Bush Lily Botanical Name: Clivia miniata USDA Zones: 9-11 Bush lilies are evergreen plants that produce large clumps of funnel-shaped, orange flowers nestled in dense clusters of green, strap-like leaves....
Have a look at these amazing DIY Lettuce Globe Planter Ideas that will let you grow this salad in small spaces! If you live in an apartment, this will be a boon for you! Check out our article on growing Lettuce here DIY Lettuce Globe Planter Ideas 1. Moss Lettuce Basket Not only this looks amazing, but it will also give you a fresh supply for your salad plate! Details are here....
Growing Bulbs in Water is one of the easiest indoor gardening projects to enjoy beautiful flowers on a tabletop or a windowsill. It’s super fun, and you can involve your kids, too, in that. So, check out the 8 Best Bulbs You Can Grow in Water with the instructions. Check out 11 Unusual Spring Flowering Bulbs To Plant This Fall here Growing Bulbs in Water Growing Bulbs in Water is easy as long as you use the right glass for it....
Succulents are the most modern things in plant fashion from the last few years and if you’re a gardener, not having them is not-so-cool. If you understand the craze and looking for some awesome succulent arrangement ideas and DIY projects–bookmark this article. Check out old electronic items used to grow plants ideas here Awesome DIY Succulent Planter Ideas 1. First Indoor Succulent Garden Get tips for making your first indoor succulent garden here....
If you want an indoor plant that stands out from the rest, then Elephant Ear Stingray is the best bet! Its leaves might not be as big, but it makes its impact with a distinctive “tail” and “wings” on its foliage! Here’s all you need to know about Alocasia Stingray Care Indoors. Botanical Name: Alocasia macrorrhiza ‘Stingray’ Here are the best Alocasia varieties you can grow Propagating Alocasia Stingray The plant is quite easy to grow, and you can propagate it by rhizome division, and offsets....
The need to use the herb in dishes arises quite often. Many people plant them in the backyard for the fresh supply of herbs. But what if you don’t have much space available for planting or the outdoor conditions are not suitable for the herbs you want to grow? Don’t worry! You can grow herb indoors. There are certain things to keep in mind, explained well in these Indoor Herb Garden Tips....
Romanesco Broccoli Information Propagating Romanesco Broccoli You can easily grow this plant with seeds. Plant seeds 4-6 weeks before the last average frost date in your region Sow seeds in a well-draining potting mix. When the seedlings grow up to 10-12 cm, transplant them to the garden or continue to grow them in a container that’s at least 10-12 inches wide. Put the pot in a location that enjoys bright but indirect sunlight in an area....
Thuja is a small genus belonging to the group of conifers and to the family of Cupressaceae. It is native to North America and Asia. It has a columnar habit and flattened branches. Some of its varieties can reach up to 200 feet tall in favorable climate. USDA Zones: 3 – 11 Propagation Method: Seeds, vegetative propagation Difficulty: Easy Soil pH: 6 – 8 Varieties and How to Plant Thuja There are three species most widespread: Thuja green giant, which is a hybrid of thuja plicata and Thuja standishii– the most popular cultivar that reaches height of 18 to 25 m and has very rapid growth and ornamental use....
Here’s a fascinating pictorial story of a Little Girl and a Fig Tree Growing Together. Stacey-Ann Blake shares this tale of her little daughter Cheyenne and her beloved “Glory the Fig.” Learn everything about growing Fiddle Leaf Fig here Little Girl and a Fig Tree Growing Together 1. 1st of August, 2018 Baby Cheyenne sits in the shadow of the fig in the living room. 2. 29th of August, 2019 It is amazing to see how much change a year can bring....
Potatoes can make any meal taste so much better! Baked, fried, mashed, boiled, or roasted hardly matters! If you want a bumper yield, Put These 10 Things in Your Potato Planting Hole for Best Harvest! Learn how to grow Potatoes from store brought potatoes here Put These 10 Things in Your Potato Planting Hole for Best Harvest 1. Humus Humus is a rich source of minerals and organic matter, which gives the plants the needed boost....
These are the most Common ZZ Plant Problems with their detailed solutions. Knowing them will help you to keep your plants safe and healthy. Read about the raven ZZ plant care tips here Common ZZ Plant Problems and Solutions 1. Stunted Growth If your indoor ZZ plant is not producing new leaves, the most potential cause would be insufficient light. This houseplant prefers bright, indirect sunlight; hence locate the plant accordingly....
Have a look at the best trailing foliage plants for hanging baskets here 1. Flowering Plants+Foliage Combo You can combine foliage and flowering plants together to create beautiful arrangements in hanging baskets. 2. String of Pearls & Pothos in Macrame Plant Hangers Macrame plant hangers look classy and go really well with curtains in bedrooms. 3. Dangling Basket The dangling foliage of trailing plants looks more amazing in any hanging basket....
Looking for some peculiar and quirky plant hangers? These DIY Plant Hangers from Unusual Items are wonderful and effortless projects that will give you exactly what you want. Check out Beautiful DIY Succulent Boutonniere Ideas here DIY Plant Hangers from Unusual Items 1. Ceiling Rope and Macrame Hanger Suspend a macrame pot from the ceiling using multiple ropes for a spectacular DIY plant hanger from unusual items. 2. Wooden Frame and Chain Hanger Create a wooden frame of your liking to hold a plant pot for a modern yet unusual hanger for your plants....
Are you wondering what to do with some used and old stuff lying around the house? Try your hands on these Household Succulent Container Ideas to make the best out of these scraps! Here are some amazing Succulent windowsill ideas for you Household Succulent Container Ideas 1. A Tin Box After brewing your favorite tea flavor, recycle the can to plant mini succulents for a cute tabletop display. 2. Mason Jars Give an old mason jar a creative makeover by adding some porous mix topped with moss sheet and mini succulents....
We all try to be as healthy and natural as possible. We go to grocery stores, organic markets and spend money on superfoods. We purify our drinking water, pay attention to our body and occasionally try to enjoy nature to come out of our hectic schedules. A herb garden fits perfectly well into this picture. Your home-grown herbs and perhaps vegetables too. Who does not want that? Freshest and tastiest. But of course, there is still a practical side to this story....
Growing Kale in Pots is a great way to get your hands on healthy greens even when you’re short on space. Kale has innumerate health benefits on offer and you’ll be reaping them all fresh and free! Common Names: Leaf Cabbage, Borecole, Curly Kale, Kale Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea acephala Check out our article on growing Kohlrabi in pots here Planting Time Being a cool-weather crop, kale can withstand temperatures as low as 20 F (-5 C)....
Big and Lush Ferns can create a huge impact on the home interior, which is evident in the pictures below. Not only ferns are excellent air purifiers and help in improving indoor air quality. Check out our article on the best ferns you can grow here Stylize Your Home with Big and Lush Ferns 1. Hanging Ferns You can hang ferns in baskets, and this way, they look simply great in small places....
Don’t let a lack of a proper garden stop you from harvesting fresh veggies at home! Here are the most productive Vegetables to Grow in Pots in a small space like an apartment balcony or a patio! Check out the best nuts to grow in pots here Best Vegetables to Grow in Pots 1. Tomatoes Without a doubt, tomatoes are the most productive vegetables you can grow in pots. Tomatoes need ample sun (five to six hours minimum)....
