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There are Types of Mints for everything: For fragrance, grow Eau de Cologne and for cooking, plant Spearmint or Vietnamese mint. If you want to garnish your desserts with fruit-scented herbs, strawberry and apple mints are perfect. Grow peppermint for teas and horsemint for medicinal uses and if you have cats, don’t skip catmint! Check out our article on growing mint here Types of Mints 1. Spearmint Botanical Name: Mentha spicata...

LED grow lights consume less energy and produce lower heat. Not only that, they last for a long time as well. 1. Cheap High Power LED Grow Lights Build this high power DIY LED lamp to grow light at a cheap cost for your plants. The tutorial is available at Science in Hydroponics. Also Read: 14 Hydroponic Vertical Garden Ideas 2. 15W LED Grow Light Setup in a Tub Grow your plants in artificial light with the help of this DIY....

1. Late Fall Container This one features Rudbeckia, coleus, calibrachoa and ornamental peppers for a fiery color scheme that’s perfect for the fall garden. Click here to see the video! 2. DIY Flower Pillow A flower pillow is just a fancy name for a drained teabag pre-filled with a selection of plants. See more about this at Proven Winners and must watch the video from Garden Answer to learn more!...

Have you been fascinated with canary blooms growing around in your garden and unsure what the plants are? Have a look at some of the best Weeds with Yellow Flowers that can help you learn more! Read on to find out the beneficial weeds in a garden here Weeds with Yellow Flowers 1. Bird’s Foot Trefoil This perennial legume can grow up to 3-5 feet tall, producing yellow flowers in a whorl pattern....

1. Compost Citrus peels can be composted, they are an excellent source of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Adding them to compost is a great way to make it nutritious. Before putting citrus peels to compost pile be sure to break them down into small pieces to speed up the composting process. As an added bonus, citrus peels also protects compost from scavengers and some pests as many of them dislike the smell....

Indoor Plants Decoration makes the atmosphere lively and can transform your home into a green oasis. If you too want to invite some greenery, discover Great Ideas to Display Houseplants and enjoy the happy vibes! Check out our article on DIY indoor garden decoration ideas here Great Ideas to Display Houseplants 1. Potted Houseplants on Floating Shelves Check out some fantastic plant shelf ideas here 2. Lush Tropical Corner 3. Macrame Hanging Garden 4....

Buy potted strawberry plants of day-neutral varieties. Day-neutral varieties grow year long if right condition and protection from winter is provided. They don’t spread, produce less runners and small fruits that’s why this type of strawberry is better for both hanging basket and upside down planter. Varieties Tristar Evie Albion tribute and alpine for partial sun. Step One You can either buy an upside down/topsy turvy planter or if you are a DIY kind of person, make your own at home....

Calathea crocata, commonly called Eternal Flame Plant belongs in the Marantaceae family and is only one of 300 different species of Calatheas. With proper care, the tropical plant adds a splash of indoor color with its lush foliage and bright orange-yellow blooms resembling a flame, thus its common name. Here’s a quick summary of its care with further details outlined below. How to care for Calathea crocata: Grow Calathea crocata plants in a rich, well-drained soil situated in a humid environment with indoor temperatures ranging between 65°F to 80°F....

This list of the most Common Rose Growing Mistakes is reviewed by a rosarian. If you too are growing roses, read it carefully to grow the best rose plant in a pot or garden. Have a look at the most important things to consider while growing roses here Common Rose Growing Mistakes You Should Avoid 1. Not Giving them Proper Sun Exposure The most important thing about any flowering plant, including roses, is light exposure....

Blooms can brighten up any space they are kept in and radiate many positive vibes. In America, red is often associated with desire, power, and love. We have compiled a list of Succulents with Red Flowers for you that are both beautiful and easy to maintain! Look at the Best Trailing Succulents here Succulents with Red Flowers 1. Christmas Cactus Botanical Name: Schlumbergera With red and huge blooms, it makes for a stunning holiday season houseplant, perfect for Christmas decorations....

Check out the Best Balcony Gardens of July 2022 From Instagram and get an idea of how you can make a similar one in your apartment! Here are the Best Balcony Gardens of June 2022 From Instagram Best Balcony Gardens of July 2022 From Instagram 1. Balcony Garden with Veggies A post shared by Colette (@eckeletic) 2. A Little Green Space of Delight 3. Incredible View from the Balcony of Flowers 4....

We have some great DIY Ikea Pot Hacks that you can use easily for your plants and add a lot of appeal to your rooms! Have a look at some awesome IKEA indoor garden ideas here DIY Ikea Pot Hacks 1. IKEA Plant Drawers These mini drawers in brown color are great for growing small plants. Check out this blog for more details. 2. IKEA Rug Planter A long wire metal basket and an IKEA Signe rug are all you need to make an awesome planter....

To help you maintain a good yard with healthy plants, we bring you the top Gardening Things You Should Never Do in the Afternoon! Follow these tips to have a fabulous garden all year round! Here are some amazing gardening tips to save a lot of money! Gardening Things You Should Never Do in the Afternoon 1. Avoid Watering Watering your garden plants in the afternoon is not a good idea, as the sun is at its peak, the water will vaporize soon instead of getting absorbed by the roots and soil....

Instead of throwing away those old garden fence boards, reuse them to create these Spectacular Objects for your home and garden! 1. DIY Love Headboard At House Tweaking, find out the steps to create a rustic love headboard like this from old fence boards, for your bedroom. 2. DIY Fence Table They made this backyard fence table from new boards, but if you have access to old boards, head over to Sensibly Sara for the tutorial....

Here are 25 Plastic Bottle Vertical Garden Ideas Materials for the DIY Plastic Bottle Vertical Garden Plastic Bottles Cutter Decorative Duct Tape Spray Paint Wooden Board Screws Steps for the DIY Plastic Bottle Vertical Garden 1. Cut Bottles in Half Begin by cutting the plastic bottle in the middle. To cut a plastic bottle in half, you will need a sharp object such as a pair of scissors or a utility knife....

Chinar (Platanus orientalis) is a deciduous tree that belongs to the cold regions of the world, mainly in the Kashmir valley of India. Their real beauty unfurls in fall when the foliage turns to a blood-red and mauve color. The leaves eventually turn yellow and amber. The name ‘Chinar‘ comes from the Persian word, which means-‘What a fire.’ Here is Everything About Chinar Trees you need to know! Check out our article on growing Aspen trees here!...

The Goldfish plant (Columnea gloriosa) can start a conversation with anyone, kids included. It’s a showy tropical that sports intriguing and beautiful flowers that look rather like goldfish leaping through long stems of cascading leaves. Though its origins give it particular requirements, goldfish plant care isn’t difficult if you understand what it needs. What is the right Goldfish plant care? The Columnea gloriosa loves warmth, but not high heat, long hours of bright light, and lots of moisture without being too wet....

Known for their ability to store water to survive arid conditions, succulents are commonly associated with intensely sunny desert settings. However, it’s a mistake to assume that all succulents need to be in bright sunlight all day long. While succulents generally do need plenty of bright sunlight, many can’t handle too much sun, as it can cause them to become sunburned. And there are several types of slow-growing succulents that actually prefer lower light conditions....

Chinese Fan Palm is an easy-to-grow subtropical plant that can be grown both indoors and outdoors. Check out the details about how to grow it. Get the Best Mule Palm Tree Care Guide here Chinese Fan Palm Information The Chinese Palm is native to east Asia (China, Japan, Taiwan) and some areas of South Africa. With fan-shaped leaves, this evergreen plant stands out with downwards-drooping leaves, popularizing it as Fountain Palm....

Here’s What to Do When Lucky Bamboo Turns Yellow and how to take care of it in the right way to nurture it back to its green glory! Check out our article on lucky bamboo care tips here What Causes Lucky Bamboo to Turn Yellow Two of the most common problems that cause the plant to turn yellow are too much exposure to direct sunlight and heavily-fluoridated or too salty tap water....