Tag: planting

These brightly colored tulips brighten our days in early spring. We truly look forward to seeing those blue-green leaves start to emerge as the earth awakens from its winter sleep! Here are our tips on how to plant and care for tulips. Tulips normally begin emerging from the ground...

Tiny houseplants are adorable and all, but large, oversized houseplants and indoor trees are a growing trend. Not only do they add a whole lot of life to your home, but they’re also a great option if you want to make a statement with your decor. Just a few...

Houseplants are one of the best ways to enjoy the merits of nature indoors. However, when you have big houseplants, they not only create an impression but also make a visual statement that is simply hard to miss! Here is a list of some Best Large Indoor Plants for your...

Plants are great and easy solution to turn your kitchen into a dynamic place of creative cooking ideas! Whatever kitchen you have, from modern, contemporary to traditional in style, greenery makes it more beautiful. Herbs like basil, rosemary, and oregano are an obvious choice for kitchen plants, since you can also...

We will show you how to make these indoor clay pots, perfect for growing plants in small spaces. This is great way to spend some quality time with your kid and make interesting clay pots. Perfect vessel to house a mini plant as a pretty and thoughtful gift. You...

Garlic is a plant in the onion family that’s grown for its distinctive taste. Human research has supported many health benefits of garlic. Garlic, planted in autumn, is ready to harvest in mid- to late summer when the leaves turn yellow. Beyond its intense flavor and culinary uses, “the stinking...

Aglaonemas are often vibrant and colorful, with strikingly patterned leaves. Because they’re so easy-going, Aglaonemas are perfectly suited for a modern living room or office, bedroom, or cozy study. Because of their tolerance for both moist and dry conditions, and the fact that they will thrive with low light,...

With today’s busy lifestyles, homeowners are always looking for ways to liven up their landscapes without a lot of effort. Abelia is an ornamental shrub that is under-appreciated and underused in many parts of the country and is worth a second look. Grown for its attractive foliage and exceptionally long bloom...

Like hydrangea, rhododendron, and lilac, spirea (or spiraea) has joined the ranks as one of the most popular flowering shrubs for the home garden. Their long-lasting blooms and ability to serve a variety of landscape functions — from mass plantings and perennial borders to groundcovers and informal hedges —...

For sheer romantic charm, few ornamental plants rival the character and beauty of weigela. This old-fashioned deciduous shrub, which bears profuse clusters of flowers in spring, is virtually carefree, save for a bit of pruning and watering. The tubular-shaped flowers, which come in various hues, are especially attractive to...