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Chinese Evergreen or Aglaonema is one of the easiest houseplants to grow that thrive well in almost every indoor growing condition. Its stunning looks, bright colors, air-purifying ability make it a great houseplant. If you too want to add it to your collection, pick one from our list of Most Colorful Aglaonemas! Have a look at the most beautiful pictures of Aglaonemas here Most Colorful Aglaonemas 1. Red Aglaonema Not exactly a variety name, just search for red aglaonemas either online or offline and you’ll find many options for growing both indoors and outdoors....

1. DIY Zen Garden Use balsa wood or polymer clay as a base of your miniature zen garden and paint it with acrylic paint. Add some sand and decorate it with rocks, mini figurines, and if you like, plants. In the end, create zen garden patterns on the sand. Watch the tutorial here. 2. Adorable Mini Zen Garden Create an adorable mini zen garden with some sand, stones, and a stirrer....

Have a look at some amazing Gardening Hacks that will help you in a lot of ways, both in the home and yard. Check out some space-saving genius hacks for small kitchens here Best Gardening Hacks 1. Self-Watering Wine Bottle Planter The terracotta stakes are fitted with a water-filled wine bottle stuck in the plant’s soil. As the terracotta absorbs the water, it will slowly leak into the soil and keep the plant’s roots moist....

Pretty planters can multiply the beauty of plants, but they’re expensive! And if you’re low on budget and want to save your money–Instead of buying, make them at home with the help of these DIY Houseplant Pots Ideas and Makeover tips. Learn the art of making tiny planters in minutes here DIY Houseplant Pots Ideas and Makeover 1. Decoupaged Terra Cotta Pots Introduce an array of bright spring colors to the terra cotta pots using acrylic paint....

These Best January Birth Flowers are exactly what you are looking for so you understand what blossoms represent you and their special meanings. Here are Beautiful July Birth Flowers and Their Meanings Best January Birth Flowers 1. Carnation Botanical Name: Dianthus caryophyllus Carnation offers brilliant red blooms with heart-shaped leaves and velvet-like petals with crinkly edges. Regarded as the Best January Birth Flower, Carnation has a spicy fragrance and is native to the Mediterranean....

If you ever grew potatoes, then you must have seen the infestation of small, extraterrestrial insects crawling on the surface of leaves and near the roots. They can be quite a mess for your potato plants. They are known as potato bugs, and if you have questions hovering in your mind, like What do Potato Bugs Eat and how to get rid of them, then you are at the right place!...

Plants of darker shade have an exotic appearance that appeals to many people. If you are among those who are attracted to black plants, then having one indoors makes sense. Check out this list of Black Indoor Plants, capable of transforming any space! 1. Rubber Plant Botanical Name: Ficus elastica The rubber plant is our favorite, and its ‘black prince‘ or ‘burgundy‘ variety has dark burgundy leaves, it looks very black....

While choosing the balcony railing always mull over following aspects: Do you want a closed look or open, Do you care about looks or safety? If you want to enjoy the view from your balcony then railings that look more open and wide are best, consider glass railing and if you care about safety, install concrete railings. If you want to create a rustic feel or there are lot of trees growing in front of your balcony, you can go for wooden railings....

With the help of these Really Clever Window Herb Garden Ideas for City Gardeners, you will be able to grow organic supplies for your kitchen, that too in a tiny space, for fresh and flavorful taste in cuisines! Here are some fantastic window box herb garden ideas Really Clever Window Herb Planter Ideas for City Gardeners 1. Put Labels on the Pot Grow different herbs in pots and label them accordingly to make it easy for everyone at home to recognize them....

1. Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’ Robin Williams 2. Spring: The music of open windows. Terri Guillemets 3. “Come, gentle Spring! Ethereal Mildness! Come.” James Thomson Also Read: April Garden Tasks 4. Spring Comes: The flowers learn their colored shapes. Maria Konopnicka 5. It is dry, hazy June weather. We are more of the earth, farther from heaven these days. Henry David Thoreau Also Read: Garden Sign Ideas...

1. Huge Bloodshot Eyes Scatter a bunch of giant bloodshot eyeballs in your yard for a large-scale Halloween decoration that onlookers will remember till years later. Click here for inspiration. Also Read: 70 Eerie Halloween Projects For Home & Garden 2. Gleaming Pods Greet trick-or-treaters with these DIY hanging paper mache lights that take on a sinister glow once the sun goes down. 3. Yard Sign Inspired by the old signs often shown in horror movies, this one is made from scrap wood and serves to invite guests to a destination of doom and gloom....

Eggs are useful for you and Eggshells–for the garden, you may know it already. But if you’re not convinced yet, this eggshell tea therapy for plants will convince you for sure. Eggshell Nutrition The eggshells you often throw away are a rich source of calcium and contain 2.2 grams of calcium in the form of calcium carbonate. This is double the amount of calcium an adult human being needs per day....

If you’ve noticed that your Snake Plant isn’t growing, you may be wondering what’s happening. Whilst not particularly fast-growing houseplants, they should grow new leaves and stretch upwards over time. This article will help you work out why your Snake Plant is not growing, and make the changes required to get it thriving again. The most common reasons for a Snake Plant not growing are lack of light or water. Damage from overwatering, pests, or disease can also prevent your Snake Plant from growing....

As the spring flowering bulbs need pre-chilling, you should plant them in fall in a way that they get enough time of some weeks to establish their roots before freezing but not that enough that they’ll start to sprout. 1. Crown Imperials Botanical Name: Fritillary imperialis USDA Zones: 5-9 Belonging to the family of lilies, this flower does not smell that good. But it makes up for this drawback by being extremely showy....

Repurpose old bottles using these Plastic Bottle Vertical Garden Ideas and grow your favorite plants indoors or outdoors and help save our environment. Check out amazing bottle ideas to grow herbs here Plastic Bottle Vertical Garden Ideas 1. Window Farm An indoor windowfarms allow the crops to take full advantage of the light and vertical space available at the windows. In this PDF, find all the instructions on how to build a Window Farm....

Are you a houseplant enthusiast looking forward to having safe plants for pets? We have prepared a list of some non-toxic, Low Light Indoor Plants Safe for Cats and Dogs, approved by ASPCA. Give your interior a touch of green with these houseplants, and stay assured of your pets! Check out our article on plants that dogs love to eat here Low Light Indoor Plants Safe for Cats and Dogs! 1....

Check out some really worthy Pinterest Garden Hacks that you can try with ease without burning a hole in your pocket! Have a look at some stunning balcony decoration ideas on Pinterest here Pinterest Garden Hacks 1. Self-Watering Seedling Planter This self-watering seedling pot, with a biodegradable coffee filter, soaks water from the saucer and reduces the need for watering frequently. 2. Recycle Overripe Banana- Hang it in the Garden Instead of throwing overripe bananas in the trash can, hang them in the garden and attract butterflies....

You’re probably reading this article because you have a passion for gardening, but you do not have a regular garden, because you live in an apartment (most probably), or you own a house in a city or your plot is too small? Whatever the reason is– there is a section of gardening that does not require large space: Container gardening. In this article, you will learn 5 basic container gardening tips, more useful if you’re a beginner and starting a container garden....

1. Planting without Planning Plan a garden to avoid gardening mistakes. This is one of the common mistakes most homeowners usually make. They want to have a garden, but they don’t know about the appropriate plants. Of course, gardening also depends on how much space you have in your home. Moreover, before you decide to make a garden, research the plants that can live in your environment. Also Read: Landscaping Mistakes When Designing a Garden...

When stepping into a new year, everything sounds and seems new. From the chirp of the birds to the growling of a cat, everything seems to have a touch of fresh start altogether. It is as if even nature itself in its own way cherishes the new beginning of a kind. So be it anything, like from engraving down new resolutions to buying some fancy new things. The start of the new year always seems to be like the best time to have a brand and fresh start for whatever you do or at least plan to do....