Are you ready to learn how to grow pot marigold? Here’s what I’ll cover: Calendula officinalis On late summer mornings, one of my favorite rituals is to wander through my garden, and pick a few of the vibrant pot marigold flowers to make into a refreshing tea. Each day I am pleasantly surprised to see a collection of new buds developing on my plants. An herb that keeps on giving, the showy flowers of calendula bloom well into the fall....

Here’s what’s to come in this article: Ipomoea purpurea The common morning glory is an easy-to-grow ornamental flower that’s tolerant of a variety of conditions, a voracious grower that opens its blooms wide in the morning only to wilt by the afternoon. Requiring little care, it’s the annual groundcover and trellis plant of choice for gardeners everywhere. We’ll take a look at where the morning glory comes from and take a gander at its history in horticulture....

If you keep your garden free of weeds and debris, and practice a few other smart gardening tactics that we’ll go over below, you can usually keep your patch of echinacea problem-free. One of the most fabulous things about coneflowers is that they’re rarely troubled by pests or diseases. That goes double for any of the uncultivated species. Now, this shouldn’t imply that there are zero issues that you have to watch out for....

What makes a raised bed a good option in the first place, and why should you get one? To put it simply, whether you purchase a bed kit or build your own, your garden bed is elevated from the ground and housed within a beautifully (or simply) fashioned container. But beyond just looks, there is a lot more to raised bed gardening than simply meets the eye. Sure, you beautify and neaten up your growing space – but did you know that these structures also achieve tons for your plant health, soil health, and – drumroll – YOUR health?...

Here’s the lineup: Garden tools are crafted with the home gardener in mind, to make working with plants and soil easier. Their unique features are suited to chores like digging, planting, pruning, and weeding. Using them correctly can help save time, money, and energy, making gardening a pleasant experience. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

When I feel that first nip in the air, I stock up on hot chocolate and marshmallows, air out the afghans, and clean out the fire pit. Are you looking for a way to extend the use of your outdoor living space well into the winter? A patio heater, fire pit, or both might be just what you’re after! In this article, we’ll teach you everything you need to know about styles and fuel options....

Who hasn’t admired a stately mansion ensconced in Boston ivy, Parthenocissus tricuspidata, or a country cottage nestled in Virginia creeper, P. quinquefolia? Vines are plants with long stems that cascade, climb, or creep. Some grow so big and old that they earn world record status, like the 240-year-old grapevine that fills a conservatory in Hampton Court Palace, London, England, and the 127-year-old Sierra Madre, California Chinese wisteria that spans an acre....

The flowers last about 16 hours, but open successively. Capparis spinosa I’m always interested in growing plants that offer a solid ROI. And while plants that offer a lovely flower or an unusual leaf shape in exchange for my work in cultivating them are nice, even better is a plant that rewards with something I can put on the dinner table. And the caper bush fits this bill to a T....

If you’re growing tea, damask, gallica, alba, or other types of Old Garden roses, then you know that they need a special touch. I know what you’re thinking: yet another thing you have to do to take care of your roses?! Isn’t all the pruning, deadheading, pest control, and disease prevention enough?! Don’t worry, this task is easy and not everyone even has to do it. Mounding is a common practice, especially in areas that are a bit chillier than roses prefer....

As air plants do not require soil to grow, fertilizing air plants is one of the most prominent questions of first-time growers. If this is your query too, this article will serve all the solutions. Learn How to Fertilize an Air Plant in the correct way! Have a look at the mini vertical garden ideas with air plants here How To Fertilize an Air Plant The best way to do that is by misting or soaking the air plant in a solution of fertilizer and water....

Starting cactus from seeds is an inexpensive growing method that will only cost a few cents per plant. This will allow you to give them away as gifts and share them with friends too! Here is everything and more you need to know on How to Grow Cactus from Seeds! Check out our article on best fertilizer for cactus here Getting Seeds Seeds of your choice can be purchased from any garden supply center, nursery, online, or harvested from a cactus in bloom....

The good news is that with a pinch of creativity and a dash of careful setup, anyone can train cantaloupe to grow vertically on a trellis of nearly any type. Wouldn’t it be nice if we all had gardens so big that we could give the cantaloupe their own big old patch to spread their vines? If you do have a garden that large, I am sincerely glad. The thought of a massive melon patch is immensely cheering....

This was the flower for me, I remarked as I crushed the oils from the flower petals between my fingers and savored the smell that lingered. The first time I was introduced to chamomile flowers, I was floored. I walked into the raised garden beds of a property where I would be working and was delighted by the array of ground cover flowers, prolifically growing vegetables, and leafy herbs. Out of the two dozen or so plants that were growing, one stood above all of the others....

These evergreens come in solid or variegated cultivars and with foliage that can range from pale gray-green to deep, dark green, and some with yellow or cream accents. Ilex crenata Dealing with a difficult area in the garden? I’ve been there. I once had a group of Japanese hollies growing next to my patio and I made the very stupid, no-good decision to pull them out to plant something with showier flowers....

Once plants are dormant, they readily handle hard frosts, freezing temperatures, and a blanket of snow. Showy, fragrant, and unfussy, lilies (Lilium) are beautiful, summering-flowering bulbs that are tough and durable enough to withstand harsh winter conditions. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Most of these easy-care plants require a period of cold vernalization to produce big, healthy blooms....

First cultivated near Naples in southwest Italy’s Campania region, and named for a town there known as San Marzano, the fruits are fleshy, easy to peel, and nearly seedless – all highly favorable traits in a sauce tomato. Solanum lycopersicum ‘San Marzano’ Growing ‘San Marzano’ tomatoes at home in the US is a tasty reminder that sometimes it’s just fine – good, in fact – to be second best. We are never going to be able to duplicate the growing conditions exactly in order to replicate the terroir of this famed Italian plum variety in our backyard gardens....

Rosemary is a wonderful herb that makes for a great ornamental plant. It also has tonnes of medicinal and culinary uses, which makes it a must-have in every home. However, if you want to ensure that it stays healthy, then do follow these Secrets To Grow Fuller and Bushier Rosemary. Check out the advantages of growing Rosemary here Secrets To Grow Fuller and Bushier Rosemary 1. Pruning Start pruning rosemary during late winter and then through spring and summer....

Or maybe you’re trying to choose something they’ll love and use often while staying within a strict budget. There are plenty of less expensive holiday remembrances for gardeners to choose from that are thoughtful mementos nonetheless. Are you feeling stressed about holiday shopping? Not sure what to get for the gardeners on your list? We’re here to help! There are so many potential gift items, both large and small, that green thumbs will appreciate – and we mean it when we say you can actually have fun while buying these presents, and maybe even pick out a treat or two for yourself....

Let’s get into why alumroot maintains this status as the toughest perennial in the garden when it comes to the winter. It’s no secret to the regular reader that my favorite perennial is a heuchera. Disregard the fact that I have many favorite plants, and remember that heuchera (aka alumroot) is my Favorite. That’s right – with a capital “F.“ A major reason they’re my Favorite is because of how easy they are to care for over the winter....

This fragrant flowering shrub conjures memories for me. Many years ago, my mother used the blooms to craft simple flower crowns for her girls to wear at the elementary school’s May procession. Gardenia jasminoides For me, the allure of growing gardenias is half nostalgia, half an appreciation of the wonders of science. There are nearly 200 species in the Gardenia genus, but us ornamental gardeners are concerned only with G. jasminoides, and the variety it is often grafted onto, G....