And as impressive as they can be when well cared for, there’s nothing that detracts from a garden display more readily than a sad, tilted, misshapen specimen. I think tree roses can have one of the biggest impacts on a floral garden. They stand out among the other plants because of their unique shape combined with their colorful blossoms. They’re also a challenge to grow. They need regular pruning, staking, and special care to keep them looking their best....

The large and metallic leaves of the Rex Begonia Vine can add a lot of appeal to your home. It is a striking houseplant that you can grow with ease, as long as you know how to maintain it right. Here is all the information on Cissus Discolor Care. Have a look at the most beautiful types of rex begonias here Propagating Rex Begonia Vine The easiest way to propagate this plant is with cuttings....

Chayote is a tender perennial and produces white fruits with a nutty flavor. This vigorous vegetable grows best in warmer, subtropical, or tropical regions. Follow the article to learn about Growing Chayote in Pots! Botanical Name: Sechium edule Common Names: Chayote, Madeira marrow, Vegetable pear, Guadeloupe, Bermuda, Trinidad, Tobago, Nicaragua, Cidrayota, Gayota, Huisquil, Güisquil, Chocho, Chuchu, Xuxu, Machiche, Machuchu, Christophine, Mirliton Learn how to grow broccoli easily in pots here Is Chayote a Fruit or a Vegetable?...

For gardeners coping with drought and watering restrictions, or those who simply want to soften their environmental impact, it’s wise to turn to native species for ornamental landscaping. Baileya multiradiata With its cheery mounds of yellow blooms, desert marigold is a waterwise species adapted to arid landscapes. This drought-tolerant native of the American Southwest can provide an eco-friendly – and beautiful – alternative to thirsty bedding annuals for those in hot, dry locations....

Do you want to plant your own sweet-faced Johnnies? You’re in luck, because we’re about to discuss everything you need to know to grow these pretty and surprisingly hardy flowers. Viola tricolor Johnny-jump-ups are one of my favorite flowers because they pop up everywhere, placing them among the easiest blooms to grow. They’re determined to flourish. Here’s an example: One year, I grew a container of these purple, yellow, and white flowers (Viola tricolor) next to my garden....

Some of these factors can lead to an unfortunately common outcome: cracked or split fruit. What was once a semi-round, leathery globe is suddenly a mess of exposed, decaying arils, still attached to the limb. When you plant a pomegranate tree, Punica granatum, you’re most likely hoping that it’ll be productive for a long time to come. It’s necessary to have patience, as it can take a few years before the plants begin to produce fruit....

First of all, if you’re a seed saver, growing different species of these legumes can allow you to grow more than one type of bean without worrying about hybridization. So many beans, so little time! If this is a refrain you’ve caught yourself thinking before, you’ve come to the right place. Welcome to Beanland. Here in “Beanland,” we’re going to explore 13 different types of edible beans you might want to consider growing in your garden – not just cultivars, but different species and subspecies....

From choosing the best to carving and proper care, the following 9 tips will help you keep your decorative masterpieces fresh for a festive Halloween night. It’s almost Halloween, and that means pumpkin carving! But what can you do to keep those gorgeous creations from turning into a pile of mush within a matter of days? We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

As a home gardener, it’s important to know what to be on the lookout for, and what you can do to protect your trees, cull infection, and prevent further spread. We’ll cover all of this and more. Chestnuts are beautiful trees, providing shade and multi-season interest as well as edible nuts and high-quality wood. They can be productive for decades, and typically grow to impressive heights. Unfortunately, like most plants, they are susceptible to a number of diseases....

If you let a blossom stay until it turns brown and forms a hip, the plant often thinks it’s time to start putting its energy into developing seeds so it can reproduce. You constantly hear gardeners saying that you should deadhead your roses. But what does that really mean? And how do you do it? And for that matter, when should you break out the pruners? I can relate. When I first started growing roses, I felt totally overwhelmed....

Whether you’re acquiring this beauty for yourself, or for someone else as a not-so-subtle declaration of romantic feelings, the heart fern is an amazing plant to add to your collection. Hemionitis arifolia Want a plant that makes a big statement without a big footprint? Then the heart fern is the pteridophyte for you. Taking up less than a cubic foot of space at maturity with glossy, heart-shaped leaves, Hemionitis arifolia is an unusual yet stunning specimen....

Rhubarb, whose edible stalks sort of look like rosy celery, is tart. Extraordinarily tart. Think Granny Smith apple times 100. Rheum rhabarbarum I have faint memories of a neighbor woman down the street from our house in Northern California sharing great bundles of homegrown rhubarb with our family when I was quite wee. That was approximately 300 years ago, and I don’t think I’ve heard much about rhubarb since. I suppose smarter people than I have expounded on why this sour vegetable has fallen out of favor, but if I were to hazard a guess, I might lay the demise of its popularity at the feet of our sweet-obsessed culture....

Whether you’re hoping to pot up a few to nurture on a sunny windowsill, or you have a patch of sandy ground in full sun that’s just begging to be filled, the following tips will help you to become the best succulent parent on the block. Have you always wanted to grow your own succulents? You’re not alone. Some varieties have always been in vogue (like aloe, or hen and chicks) while other more unusual species have gained huge popularity today (like living stones)....

I’ll let you in on a little secret: Growing veggies in the winter isn’t that much different from growing them in the summer, but instead of battling the heat, you’ll be confronting the cold. Most gardeners know that brussels sprouts prefer cool temperatures, but these tiny wannabe cabbages take the concept of cold-weather gardening to the next level. With the right care, you can grow a fresh harvest all through the winter....

Visitors to your garden will be so impressed with your homegrown harvests! If you love mushrooms and have always been fascinated by the way they grow, it’s time to take the next step and grow your own. Foraging for mushrooms in the wild is fun, exciting, and also a wonderful way to incorporate a little exercise into your food-finding missions. But sometimes you want to be able to pick them a little closer to home – like in your own backyard, or even in your living room....

Watering plays a vital role when it comes to keeping your plants healthy and green. Here’s all you need to know about the Benefits of Bottom Watering your Plants! Here are the top houseplant watering rules you must follow What is Bottom Watering? Bottom watering is a method where you dip the bottom end (2-3 inches of the pot) in a large container filled with water for 10-12 minutes. The soil in the pot absorbs/sucks the water through the drainage holes....

With this guide, you’ll stand a good chance of turning the tide against these irritating insects. You know the dread you feel when you see a few ants in your house, harbingers of an approaching onslaught? Where there are a few, many more are likely to follow. However, it’s possible to combat many of these invaders yourself, without enlisting the help of a professional exterminator. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

Always be sure to work with sanitized tools as well, and follow best practices to keep soil moist and well-draining, not oversaturated. Cauliflower, Brassica oleracea var. botrytis, is a cruciferous vegetable that requires consistently cool temperatures, even moisture, good airflow between plants, and nutrient-rich soil to produce firm, compact heads. Have you read our guide to growing cauliflower? To recap, when growing this crop, you can gain the upper hand from the start by selecting disease-resistant varieties for planting, and always gardening with clean hands, gloves, and garden footwear to prevent the spread of disease from one plant to another....

They also have a less noticeable, thinner core than some other types, so they tend to be extra sweet and have almost entirely tender, crisp flesh. This is another reason they’re a favorite with reluctant vegetable eaters. Daucus carota sativus ‘Nantes’ Carrots that you grow yourself are crunchy, flavorful, and best of all, fresh! But the ‘Nantes’ variety is a good reminder that they’re not all the same. This type of Daucus carota is distinguished by its skin, which does not require peeling, only a good scrub before eating or cooking....

Luckily, there are plenty of ways to keep and preserve their delicious flavor for months to come. At summer’s end, we’re often left with a surplus of produce from the veggie patch that needs to be picked and stored before inclement weather sets in – like tomatoes. We enjoy their ripe red fruit from midsummer on, but they don’t fare well when there’s a chill in the air. Toward the end of the growing season, vine ripening slows and then stops....