Succulents are plants that store water in thick, fleshy leaves, stems, or roots, an adaptation to arid environments that also makes them famously tolerant of neglect. The term covers a huge range of species — echeveria, sedum, haworthia, aloe, and many others — but most share the same core care requirements, making a single set…
Photo: GT1976 (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Lmbuga (CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Lmbuga (CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons) Growing Zucchini in the Garden – A Bountiful Harvest Without Much Effort Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo subsp. pepo convar. giromontiina) are among the most rewarding vegetables for home gardeners. From just a few plants, an…
Photo: Brocken Inaglory (CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: fir0002 flagstaffotos [at] gmail.com Canon 20D + Sigma 150mm f/2.8 (GFDL 1.2, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Nikodem Nijaki (CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons) Growing Peppers Yourself – Sweet and Spicy Varieties from Your Own Garden Peppers (Capsicum annuum) bring color and vitamin power to the vegetable garden….
Photo: Fernando Losada Rodríguez (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Fernando Losada Rodríguez (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Böhringer Friedrich (CC BY-SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons) Butterfly Bush (Buddleja davidii) – The Butterfly Magnet for Your Garden Butterfly bush (Buddleja davidii), also known as summer lilac, is one of the most popular flowering shrubs for…
Photo: USDAgov (Public domain, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: USDAgov (Public domain, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: USDAgov (Public domain, Wikimedia Commons) Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) is one of the easiest and fastest vegetables to grow, making it a favorite for beginner gardeners and anyone short on space. With the right timing and technique, it’s possible to harvest fresh lettuce…
Photo: DidierFy (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: FrancyDB (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: FrancyDB (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) Cherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) – The Year-Round Privacy Screen for the Garden Cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) is one of the most-discussed yet most popular hedge plants in German gardens. With its large, glossy dark-green…
The right pot size and good drainage are two of the most important factors for healthy plants — and two of the most commonly underestimated. In this article, you’ll learn what matters when it comes to pot size and drainage, and how to effectively avoid waterlogging. The Right Pot Size: Not Too Big, Not Too…
The trend toward hydroponics for houseplants keeps growing. But is switching from classic soil culture actually worth it? In this article, we compare hydroponics and soil culture and show you the pros and cons of both methods. What Is Hydroponics? In hydroponics, plants don’t grow in soil but in a mineral, water-permeable substrate — usually…
Repotting gives a plant’s roots fresh space and renewed soil, but doing it at the wrong time or for the wrong reasons can set a plant back rather than help it. Knowing when a plant actually needs a new pot, and when it’s best left alone, makes repotting far more successful. The Best Season to…
Photo: GT1976 (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Photo by and (c)2016 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man) (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Нели Иванова – Сдружение за дива природа БАЛКАНИ (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) Planting and Caring for Lilac (Syringa vulgaris) – Fragrant Blossom Splendor for the Spring Garden When lilac (Syringa vulgaris) opens its…
