Evening primrose has many admirers because of its beautiful and delicate appearance, but even as many of us view this fiesty floral as an invasive and temperamental weed. Native to North America, the flower is best sown in early spring or late fall, will grow quickly and bloom each summer, beginning during its second year of life. Evening primrose self-seeds, so it’s…

Baby’s tears (Soleirolia soleirolii) may be a mat-forming tropical perennial with myriad tiny leaves. it’s equally valuable as an outside bedder and as a container plant and potted indoor houseplant. What makes baby’s tears plants so special are the myriad tiny leaves, which form a dense mat implicational a gnome’s green paradise. Although baby’s tears plants are easy for beginners, they require regular attention to…

Gardening doesn’t necessarily mean soil and dirt. In fact, you’ll have a fruitful gardening experience without using soil. If you’re wondering how, the solution is straightforward , water gardening. Believe it or not, there are some plants that grow in water perfectly. Many houseplants and herbs grow are ideal to grow in water. In fact, growing plants in water is simpler than growing them within the soil as…

There are many sorts of lettuce (Lactuca sativa) you’ll grow, from soft and delicate Bibb lettuce to crisp and colorful rouge d’hiver. This easy-to-grow annual may be a classic for beginner and expert gardeners alike. Most types grow very quickly, maturing in five to eight weeks, and lots of are suitable for cut-and-come-again harvesting, so you’ll nip a couple of leaves anytime you would like a salad. Lettuce is considered a cool-season vegetable, and…

Ever thought of growing marshmallows at home? I don’t mean the creamy treats that you simply put in your cocoa , but the marshmallow plant that blooms with showy white flowers throughout the summer. Your kids won’t be as excited about the marshmallow plant as they’re the dessert, but Althaea officinalis once grew in many backyard gardens, and it’s worth having around. The…

Growing carrots (Daucus carota)—or any vegetable , for that matter—can be a touch of a big gamble since you can’t see how well they’re doing until you harvest. Even experienced gardeners can have trouble growing long, sweet carrots. fairly often , carrots can disappoint with bland, misshapen, tough roots. But given loose soil, some cool weather, and many of water, there’s no reason you can’t…

Cilantro may be a great herb addition to any outdoor garden. Not only is it a comparatively easy plant to assist flourish outdoors, but it actually boasts two herbs for the worth of 1 . The name cilantro refers to the plant’s green stems and flat leaves—which are best eaten fresh—while it’s other common name, coriander, pertains to the seeds, which are used as a…

What is hydroponics? How does it work? How does hydroponic farming compare to traditional farming?When we tell folks that we grow our produce using hydroponics, we usually get something on the brink of this response: “Sounds cool…sounds love it has something to try to to with food maybe? What even is it?” For all the hydro-curious folks out there, we’ve put together a primer on the…

ll admit, that my house is peppered with houseplants. Some are given to me as gifts from friends and family; some I’ve purchased myself to accent our lebensraum . While I don’t often “need” a reason to shop for a replacement plant I appreciate it immensely when one can serve double duty: being a beautiful houseplant and serving a function also . true laurel may be a great example of just…

Many homeowners dream of a lush, green carpet of grass upon which your children and pets can frolic. But achieving that goal can sometimes be fraught with challenging growing conditions. Disease, pests, drought, and scorching temperatures can quickly lay waste to a yard. Growing a lawn that creates your neighbors green with envy begins with choosing the proper grass…