Aglaonema species are suited to cultivation outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10 and 11, and may be grown as houseplants in all zones. Aglaonema spp. The Chinese evergreen, Aglaonema, aka Philippine evergreen, or poison dart plant, is an ornamental herbaceous perennial. The Aglaonema genus includes over 20 different species, and is part of the Araceae, or Arum family. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

In other words, these are do-it-all peppers. And because they aren’t too hot, your spice-adverse mom can enjoy the same chile relleno dish that your pepper-loving cousin relishes. Capsicum annuum ‘Anaheim’ If you want a pepper that has just a bit of zing but not so much that it overwhelms your dishes, Anaheims might be the perfect thing. Also known as California chilies or Magdalenas, they’re large enough that you can easily stuff them, flavorful enough to stand up to other ingredients when sliced and served with fajitas or chopped and added to salsa, and fleshy enough for roasting and canning....

Winter mulching is an important part of my winter prep routine each fall. While it may feel like a superfluous step, I find it extremely valuable both in the short and long term for protecting plants, prolonging harvests, and improving soil! As the leaves begin to brighten and drop, chilly winds stab at the air, and we start yanking sweaters hats and scarves from the depths of our closets, the time has come to think about preparing our gardens for winter....

Cold-season care is part of a regular maintenance schedule and depends largely on the types and size of plants in your garden, your local climate, and how cold your area gets in the winter. Growing your own herbs is highly rewarding, with beds and containers full of tasty edibles, flowers, and fragrance – and winterizing your herb garden is a smart step to ensure their healthy return in spring. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

If you want to know what juniper can do for your health, and discover a few preparations to help make it happen, this guide is for you. We’ll discuss the following topics, coming right up: When it comes to herbal remedies, some species get all the attention. It’s difficult to find someone who hasn’t heard of echinacea. But it’s pretty uncommon to find someone who knows the medicinal value of juniper....

With deep green flat leaves, the Platycerium bifurcatum makes for a great looking houseplant that’s also quite easy to grow. Here’s all you need to know about Staghorn Fern Care. Here are the best ferns you can grow for containers Staghorn Fern The staghorn fern (Platycerium genus) is a beautiful looking plant. It was previously considered difficult to grow, but now it is quite popular. They have two different leaves (fronds) types–sterile shield fronds that are rounded in outline, and fertile fronds, which are branched like the horns of a reindeer....

Why does this happen? I’ll suggest three possible explanations and give you pointers on how to cope with each. Growing vegetables involves an element of mystery, but not always a positive one. Case in point: When zucchini drop their blossoms instead of producing squash to harvest and eat. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

If you are a forgetful person, who gets lazy around indoor plants, then this article is for you. We have a list of some of the best Houseplants You Can’t Kill Even If You Want. Read ahead! Have a look at some beautiful drought-tolerant houseplants here Houseplants You Can’t Kill Even If You Want 1. Mother of Thousands Botanical Name: Kalanchoe daigremontiana The mother of millions is quite easy to grow and maintain....

Our guide to growing pomegranates covers how to cultivate these trees in your landscape. Pomegranate trees, Punica granatum, are suitable for cultivation in USDA Hardiness Zones 7 to 11. They thrive in arid or semi-arid regions, producing an abundance of fruit in fall in ideal growing conditions. The red, leathery pomegranates piled high on a produce table in the grocery store may all be of the same variety, but these fruits have a centuries-long history of breeding resulting in more than 500 known cultivars....

That’s why many experts today choose to call beneficial relationships among plants “intercropping,” “polyculture,” or “plant association” rather than referring to companion planting. Companion planting is one of those garden practices that many of us engage in despite there being a lack of solid evidence supporting the technique in many cases. That’s not to say there isn’t any benefit to companion planting, just that it hasn’t been thoroughly studied and quantified, and the practice is often imbued with mythical qualities....

Here are all the details you’ll need to grow pretty garden pinks yourself. Dianthus plumarius Garden pinks are an old-fashioned favorite beloved for the sweetly spicy fragrance and charming, frilled flowers in shades of pink, red, and white. With all the appeal of their larger cousin, the carnation, pinks are easily grown, have a full flowering season, and are among the best scented perennials in the garden. And they’re an absolute must-have if you enjoy bouquets of freshly cut flowers!...

Bear in mind, however, that B. iberidifolia doesn’t flower well in very hot weather. Brachyscome Iberidifolia An import from the land down under, Swan River daisy (Brachyscome iberidifolia) joins eucalyptus as one of our favorite botanical gifts from Australia. Though this blooming beauty is available with lavender, pink, or white flowers, it’s the varieties with the striking blue daisy-like flowers that really catch our attention, especially when massed groundcover-style. While generally classified as an annual, this drought-tolerant, fragrant jewel may function as an herbaceous perennial in Zones 8-10....

Blanching is the simple practice of binding large outer leaves together over and around developing cauliflower heads, to prevent them from yellowing or browning and developing a bitter flavor due to an overabundance of sun exposure. Some older white varieties can even turn shades of blotchy purple. Cauliflower, Brassica oleracea var. botrytis, is a cool-season cruciferous crop that can be challenging to grow. Many different varieties are available in shades of green, orange, purple, and white....

This guide will help you to narrow down the search. Up ahead, we feature some of the best options out there. Picture some of the most beautiful gardens that you’ve ever seen. Chances are, many of them had a Japanese maple or two (or three). That’s because these trees are so incredibly unique, elegant, and colorful. Plus, there are so many size, shape, and growth combinations available, you’re sure to find what you need to add height, texture, or color to a garden display....

They also help to prevent water runoff, improve soil moisture retention, and provide valuable cold weather food and protection for birds, insects, and wildlife. Cold weather cover crops, or green manure crops, are planted from the end of summer to early fall for the purpose of enriching and protecting the soil. Often overlooked in the home garden, they offer an easy and economical method of improving your garden’s productivity while it lies fallow in winter....

Cordylines are quite easy to grow and look stunning with their vibrant colored leaves! Though they are quite hardy, in this article, you will get to know How to Grow Cordyline Plant Indoors to keep them happy and thriving! Here’s everything you need to know about growing inch plant indoors Propagating Cordyline Plant The simplest way to propagate Cordyline plants is by the stem cutting method. Snip away 4-6 inch long piece from a healthy stem and trim out the bottom leaves....

I know from experience that it can sometimes be hard to keep potted plants alive. They’re prone to drying out quickly, and if you forget to fertilize it can spell disaster. But marigolds make it easy. Marigolds are so easy to grow that they’re often recommended as a good plant for children to learn how to garden. That easygoing nature makes them a fairly sure thing in the face of all kinds of gardening challenges, including container gardening....

In this article, you’ll learn all you need to know to cultivate this cottage garden classic. Heliotropium arborescens The garden heliotrope, Heliotropium arborescens, is a tender shrubby perennial, or sub-shrub, of the borage family, with clusters of sweetly-scented blossoms in shades of purple, blue, or white. With a backdrop of dark green pleated leaves, plants bear a resemblance to hydrangea or viburnum, and generally reach a mature height of between one and three feet tall....

For more information on how to cultivate this member of the Brassica genus, which is also called Chinese cabbage or pak choi, check out our growing guide. Maybe you decided to cook a new recipe, and after a cursory glance at the ingredients list you picked up some bok choy at the grocery store. But then you got home and realized the recipe actually called for baby bok choy. Your heart sinks....

Let’s look at our top picks, a collection of woody shrubs that are particularly memorable and well-suited for landscapes east, west, north and south. The flora of spring and summer with their lush foliage and eye-catching flowers receive a lot of attention in the garden. But we shouldn’t forget about autumn’s contribution to Mother Nature’s colorful palette. Many deciduous shrubs and bushes shine brightly as the dog days of summer wane and a hint of fall’s crisp air begins to sneak in....