1. Carrot Tops You must have seen rabbits eating the carrot tops and leaves, and they are actually tasty food for humans as well. Carrot greens have a slight taste of carrots and can be used in salads and to make pesto and soups. Here are some surprising benefits of carrot greens. 2. Onion Skins Use onion skins in stock recipes. Add them to your broth for a deep amber hue....
Grasses are just not limited to meadows anymore, some of them are prized for their aesthetics and grown in containers for their architectural appeal! Moreover, it’s becoming a trend to grow them indoors, which is why we’ve selected 9 Best Ornamental Indoor Grass varieties that you can grow as a houseplant. Check out our article on Ornamental Grasses for homes & gardens here Best Ornamental Indoor Grass 1. Fiber Optics Grass Botanical Name: Scirpus cernuus...
Also Read: How to Grow Ferns Magnesium Deficiency in Plants If the leaves of your fern plants are pale or yellow and slow growth. It may be due to leaf chlorosis–A condition in which plant leaves produces less chlorophyll. One of the main reasons behind this condition is the deficiency of magnesium. Container plants often face this problem because of the constant leeching of plant elements due to watering. Low temperatures, acidic soil, excess potassium, or sodium are also a few factors that cause magnesium deficiency....
Here are some top secrets on How to Get Bird of Paradise to Bloom! Use them to your advantage and make your plant full of flowers! Learn how to get a snake plant to bloom here Why Your Bird of Paradise is Not Flowering? The most common reason that stops a strelitzia from flowering is its age and insufficient light. While this plant can tolerate low light, it needs at least four to six hours of direct light even indoors for adequate blooming....
Bay Leaf Laurel is among the best known and most used herbs. Leaves of this small tree are aromatic and emit an intense scent that complements most of the Mediterranean recipes. Read on to know about how to grow bay laurel. What is Bay Leaf? Native to the Mediterranean region, bay leaf belongs to the Lauraceae family. It is an aromatic herb and has culinary as well as ornamental use. The leaf is consumed in dry-whole form and also known as sweet bay, laurel, and bay laurel....
A post shared by Bev Dewhirst (@mrspotterybee) Mums are one of the most recognizable flowers in autumn and look best in balconies, patios, or anywhere you choose to show them! Let’s have a look at How to Grow Chrysanthemums in Pots! Botanical Name: Chrysanthemums Other Names: Anthemis grandiflorum, Anthemis stipulacea, Chrysanthemum indicum, sevanti, Chrysanthemum sinense, Chrysanthemum stipulaceum, Chrysanthemum morifolium, Crisantemo, Dendranthema grandiflorum, Dendranthema morifolium, Fleur d’Or, Florist’s Chrysanthemum, Flos Chrysantemi, Ju Hua, Matricaria morifolia, Mum, Yao Jiu Ha, Ye Ju Hua....
Pothos is one of the most versatile specimens for both indoors and outdoors. You can also combine its different varieties for a spectacular display, also known as Frankenstein Pothos! Here’s How to Grow Different Pothos in One Pot! Check out the Secret Tips to Grow Lush Pothos Plant here Can You Grow Different Pothos in One Container? Well, the answer is yes! All the types of pothos have a similar growing requirement, making them perfect for mixing and matching with each other in the same pot!...
Growing Umbrella Plant Indoors is a great idea, thanks to its lush glossy foliage and low maintenance nature. It’s commonly called the ‘Umbrella Tree’ because of the elongated leaves that resemble an umbrella! It’s an ideal plant to place in an empty and bright spot of your home or office. The plant also acts as an air purifier, removing toxins from the indoor air. These qualities make it worthy enough to grow if you know what’s required when it comes to Schefflera Plant Care Indoors!...
LED grow lights are becoming an increasingly popular choice for people growing plants indoors. The Viparspectra 300W LED grow light is an impressive package, providing excellent value and great performance for indoor gardeners. I’ve used this light personally over the last 6 months and have been very impressed by the light’s performance and the growth of the plants. It’s a grow light that will be best suited to beginners and intermediate growers, but is a great option to get started with LED grow lights....
The Weeping Fig (Ficus benjamina) is an elegant houseplant that is popular for its beautiful foliage and generally simple care requirements. Weeping Fig propagation is a great way to multiply your collection or take cuttings from a sickly plant and is thankfully very simple to do. Weeping Fig propagation is best done by growing stem cuttings in soil or water, but they can also be propagated by air layering. Water and soil propagation have a higher success rate than air layering....
Every plant parent dreads the sight of yellow leaves on their plants. If you have a Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica) with leaves that are starting to turn yellow, it could be a sign that something isn’t quite right. In this article, we’ll talk about some of the common causes of rubber plant leaves turning yellow and offer solutions to fix the problem. Causes of Rubber Plant leaves turning yellow include overwatering, underwatering, sudden changes in lighting or temperature, becoming root bound, pest problems, or simply related to aging foliage....
Citrus trees are, without a doubt, container gardeners’ most favorite fruit trees. Oranges, lemons, tangerines: there are so many to choose from. Not just for the fruits, they usually make excellent container plants due to their lush foliage and scented flowers—enough reasons to grow them on your balcony or patio. Let’s have a look at the Best Citrus Trees for Containers. Discover the names of the best fruit trees you can grow in pots here Best Citrus Trees for Containers Like all trees, you plan to grow in a pot, always select either a natural dwarf or a tree growing on dwarf rootstock....
1. Silver & Purple Container Garden Perfect container garden arrangement for full or part sun. These plants can tolerate warm weather easily. In this arrangement, dusty miller is used as a thriller, petunia as filler, and dichondra as spiller! Also Read: Thriller-Filler-Spiller Technique Ingredients: Dusty Miller, Purple Petunia, and Silver Falls Dichondra 2. Lush Cottage Charm A great container arrangement for the spring and summer (year-round in warm climates). Keep the containers in full sun to part shade....
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Peat moss is one of those products in gardening that most everyone is familiar with. It’s used as a growing media in containers and pots, and a soil amendment for garden soil. For a long time, it’s been a staple product in gardening but is coming under scrutiny lately for sustainability issues, prompting people to look for alternatives to peat moss to use. What are the alternatives to peat moss? There are plenty of peat moss alternatives, including coconut coir, compost, bark or wood fibre, pine needles, leaf mold, and manure....
There are herbs that boost libido, enhance sex-drive and energy levels in men, proven in various studies. Growing them fresh and making them a part of your diet can naturally improve your stamina, vitality, and mental health. Check out our article on best Italian herbs here Powerful Herbs Every Man Should Grow 1. Fenugreek Botanical Name: Trigonella foenum-groecum Results of various clinical trials suggest that fenugreek is one of the best male-health herbs....
1. The amount of sunlight your container garden is receiving? Full sun (6-8 hours)? Filtered light? Partial-shade (4-6 hours of direct sunlight)? Full shade (no direct but indirect sunlight)? Choose plants according to light conditions, your schedule for watering will depend on it, too. If you will do these two things correctly, it will solve the problems of overwatering, underwatering and root rot as well as pest infestations and diseases to some extent....
Peperomia are wonderful plants to grow indoors as they have so many features that make them ideal houseplants. With a great variety of beautiful foliage, and tolerating a wide range of growing conditions, they are ideal for anyone looking to expand their collection of houseplants. How Do You Take Care Of A Peperomia Plant? Most Peperomia plants should be kept in bright, indirect sunlight, in temperatures of between 65-80 °F. They should be watered infrequently once the top inch of soil has dried out, fertilized monthly through the growing season and potted in well-draining potting soil....
If you want to make your garden stand out, you must try designing these Hanging Tire Planters displayed below! It’s the best way to utilize the vertical space while adding a cheerful vibe to the place. Check some fantastic Tire DIYs for your garden here How to Make Hanging Tire Planters? 1. Find a Tire Find a tire that is not cracked or too old. Make sure the tire you use is big enough to hold soil for plants....
These Lesser-Known Indoor Plants for Hanging Baskets look beautiful with their dangling foliage. Grow them near the window and add a lot of appeal to your home! Have a look at the impressive pictures of hanging ceiling plants here Lesser-Known Indoor Plants for Hanging Baskets 1. Tricolor Hoya Botanical Name: Hoya carnosa variegata ‘Tricolor’ This hoya variety looks great in hanging baskets with blush pink and white variegated leaves and delicate, sweet-smelling flowers....
