Triostar stromanthe is a great plant to keep in rooms with its vivid pastel stripes, having beautiful colors embedded into it. If you too want to include it in your houseplant collection, then here are all the details on Stromanthe Triostar Care Indoors! Check out our article on hibiscus care indoors here How to Propagate Stromanthe Triostar The easiest way to multiply Stromanthe Triostar is by division. During spring or summer, take the mother plant out of the pot and using clean shears or knife, cut away the clumps after separating the rhizomes....

Any of these situations can be frustrating, but I’ve pinpointed nine possible reasons that might be keeping your crocuses from blooming. There’s nothing like watching brilliant crocus flowers bloom through a field of snow. But what if you spend time planting crocuses in the fall and wait eagerly all winter… only to see a blank field staring back at you in February, March, April, and well into May? Or maybe your crocuses bloomed perfectly the first year, but now they’re struggling to bud and flower....

There’s an important caveat, though: this plant is extremely toxic to humans and animals alike. Be careful where you plant it if you have young children or pets who like to explore your flower beds. Foxgloves are one of my top five favorite flowers. There’s nothing quite like the sight of tall spikes packed with long, tubular, brightly colored blooms with speckled throats. The common foxglove, Digitalis purpurea, is the most well-known species....

Also known as “spekboom,” “porkbush,” or “baby jade,” this nontoxic evergreen succulent can have a trailing or upright growth habit, with foliage that is emerald-green, yellow, or variegated, depending on the variety. Elephant bush is an easy-care, low maintenance houseplant – and there are many different types to choose from! We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

Whether you are new to growing bush beans or are an experienced gardener, there should be something to pique your gardening curiosity on this list. Once you’ve decided to add bush beans to your garden, there will likely be no going back. These veggies are so easy to grow, such fun to harvest, and so delicious to eat, it’s likely you’ll want to keep adding new types to your summer garden beds each year....

You may have heard of it in teas, but I’d like to dive a bit deeper to explore what this fruit has to offer from a culinary and nutritional standpoint. Roses are a symbol of romance and passion, but did you know this plant can also be a source of nutrition? Rose hips are the edible accessory fruit, aka pseudocarp, or “false fruit” of the rose plant. This means that although they do contain seeds, the flesh contains both the mature ovary and other tissue from the floral structure....

So your string of hearts will remain as charming as any fairy tale protagonist, we’re going to cover everything you need to know about growing this houseplant, including light, water, and soil requirements, as well as some tips for propagation and repotting – and a lot more! Ceropegia woodii With looks straight out of a fairy tale, string of hearts has beautiful, heart-shaped leaves in shades of dark green, silver, and purple....

I’m going to lay out those options for you as well as give you a few tips on the picking process. When you’re growing spinach in your garden for use in fresh spring salads or warming autumn stir fries, knowing when and how to harvest can help ensure you extend the growth of your crop, and enjoy more meals from your plants. Packed with nutrition, this healthy leafy green, Spinacia oleracea, is a fantastic garden staple to have on hand in your backyard....

There are dozens of varieties of mustard, classified botanically as Brassica juncea, B. rapa var. japonica, B. rapa var. narinosa, and Sinapis alba. Slow and steady wins most races, but mustard greens do well with the opposite approach. They grow quickly, and this helps them avoid many of the pests and diseases that afflict other garden vegetables. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

Apart from looking amazing, succulents are also one of the easiest plants to maintain. However, if you are still not sure and looking for Reasons Why You Should Grow Succulents, then this post is for you. Check out some incredibly beautiful succulents you can grow here Reasons Why You Should Grow Succulents 1. Can be Grown in Stylish Ways Thanks to their compact dimensions, colors, appearance, and shapes–succulents can be grown in creative pots, jars, and DIY planters....

Perhaps you’ve heard of these hydroponic indoor gardening systems already, or maybe you haven’t. Either way, you’re about to learn all about gardening indoors with one of these cool little units! Looking for an indoor solution for small-space edible gardening? You’ve come to the right place. For the first time since I was a teenager, I’m living in an apartment. It has its benefits, such as having less to clean and no outdoor maintenance to do, but there is one large, looming downside – I can’t have a garden here....

We’re going to get up close and personal and learn the difference between these two veggies – and look at their origins, growing conditions, flavor, and uses in the kitchen. If you’re the adventurous foodie type, broccolini might be something you’ve not only heard of, but cooked at home or eaten in a restaurant. But what about the similarly named broccoli rabe, also known as rapini? Are these two vegetables the same thing?...

In our guide to growing spinach, we cover how to cultivate this leafy green in your garden. I love those funny jokes about spinach. You know, the ones where people poke fun at the way you can put an entire bag of spinach in a pan to saute, but you’ll only have a teaspoon of the green once it’s done cooking? Okay, that’s a slight exaggeration – but we all know spinach loves to shrink, which means you need a lot of it if you want to serve it to more than a few people, or if you want to eat it regularly....

Not all of them are the same, which is why we’ve created this guide to help you find the best moisture meter for your garden. Watering is one of the most common gardening tasks, and also one of the easiest to mess up. At some point, pretty much anyone who dabbles in growing plants has managed to drown one completely, or has forgotten to water to the point where the plant is practically a husk....

Japanese maples are one of the most common species of tree grown as bonsai. So, you’re in for a resounding yes – it’s possible, you can grow Japanese maples in pots! Whether you lack a spacious yard or just want to bring a Japanese maple closer to your home, you might want to try growing one in a pot. How difficult would that be? Is it even possible? We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

Whether these succulents hold a place in your cultural heritage or not, their paddles have been used as a food source and as medicine by indigenous peoples and others throughout the Americas for a long, long time. They’re more than just a trendy food. Are you planning to harvest some nutritious, tasty pads from a prickly pear, also known as nopal cactus? Or are you debating whether it’s worth it to buy and contend with such a pokey plant for the potential of a future harvest?...

Try some of the following ideas to keep your garden producing for longer: Not ready to put your garden to bed just yet? Luckily, gardening doesn’t have to end when summer does. There are plenty of ways to extend your harvest season so you can keep eating those garden-fresh veggies all through the fall! We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

Keep reading for a short list of all the ways you can use floating row covers in your garden, how to pick the right types for your needs, and some tips to avoid possible pitfalls. Every gardener out there can benefit from having floating row covers on hand. They’re lightweight, easy to store, and inexpensive. And their uses go well beyond frost protection. Don’t be discouraged if you aren’t up for building a mini hoop house either....

In an article in Frontiers in Microbiology published in 2019, authors Fausto Almeida, Marcio L. Rodrigues, and Carolina Coelho discuss “the still underestimated problem of fungal diseases worldwide,” referencing their role in both human and plant diseases. You are no doubt well aware of the damage that fungi can cause to your plants and crops, and have probably at some point experienced the difficulty of controlling infections. They also cause damage on a global scale....

1. Wine Barrel Planter Half wine barrels are a perfect contender to become successful, personable planters. What are the steps you need to follow–find out here. 2. DIY Tiered Planter Making a tiered wine barrel planter like this is really an engaging DIY gardening project. Learn how to make it at Centsational Style! 3. DIY Wine Barrel Planter This infographic has all the steps required to create this DIY wine barrel planter....