Black vine weevils emerge at night and feed on the outside of the leaves, resulting in a notched appearance around the edges. Is this a familiar scenario? You get up after a good night’s sleep and check your garden. It looks like there are notches on your bergenia leaves that weren’t there yesterday. Could that be…? While bergenia is generally resistant to pests, there are two exceptions: weevils, especially black vine weevils, and gastropods....

Various types feature lush and glossy canopies or stands of strappy foliage. And many have tree-like stems similar to palms. Popular houseplants and garden ornamentals, tropical dracaena can benefit from the occasional light trim to the foliage to improve appearances, or more thorough pruning to resize overgrown plants. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

Romanticize the idea where you are spending time with your loved one in your garden, stargazing at the sky, and sipping a glass of wine? If you do, then you are in for a treat! We have some fantastic DIY Outdoor Bed Projects & Ideas that you cannot miss! Check out our article on old wooden boards used to create brilliant vertical gardens here 1. Swinging Daybed Hang a daybed made by using wooden boards, screws, rope, spray paint, and some other supplies in your garden....

That’s why you shouldn’t write off your more ornamental plants. A shocking number of them are far more than just pretty faces. Most of us are chowing down on flowers all the time without realizing it. Broccoli, cauliflower, and artichokes are all flowers, or flower buds. Clearly, the part of the plant that we often think of as only being valuable for its looks can be incredibly tasty as well....

Over the years, the organization has strived to educate the public and influence public policy by increasing its body of members through local chapters, creating a network of nature centers and sanctuaries, publishing informative guides, broadcasting nature programs, developing interactive apps, and awarding outstanding conservation and environmental efforts. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

One of these dinnerware sets will make the ultimate addition to your next dinner party tablescape and are sure to attract compliments from all of your guests. With a range of different designs depending on your personal style (catering to both classic and modern looks), there’s a set here that will elevate your table entirely, and earn a place in your home for good. Browse more dinnerware sets… If you like to have plenty of dinnerware options ready for entertaining, then it’s understandable if you’re still searching for the ultimate dinnerware set....

Ornamental grasses present a unique design element as they can be used in all settings – as part of the bones, the flesh, or as decorative accents. How does your garden grow? Well, we know that trees and shrubs are the “bones” of a garden – they provide a framework around which we can create an overall structure or theme. Perennials are reliable performers that flesh out the bones by adding shape, color, texture, and fragrance....

Adding depth and flavor to countless savory dishes, these healthful bulbs can be grown and enjoyed in almost any climate. Allium sativum and A. sativum var. ophioscorodon I think we can all agree: the world just wouldn’t be the same without garlic. This pungently potent vegetable is delightfully easy to grow. And as a natural pest and fungus deterrent, it makes a powerful companion to a variety of plants, from herbs and veggies to flowers and fruit trees....

Read on to learn how to prevent these diseases, and what to look for if your plant becomes infected. Although you may fuss over and carefully tend your Dracaena plant, it could still come down with a disease. This can happen precisely because of the care you have given it, in fact. Unlike many other types of lush houseplants, these plants prefer allowing the soil they’re planted in to dry out between waterings....

In this article, we talk about why the segmented green stems of a Christmas cactus sometimes turn purple. Christmas cactus, Schlumbergera spp., is one of the easiest houseplants to grow. Not a desert cactus, but an epiphyte, it is one of a number of species and hybrids of rainforest plants that cling harmlessly to trees and rocks for support, drawing sustenance from the air, rainfall, and leaf litter in their immediate environment....

Why not remove one section of grass and replace it with a low-maintenance focal point that is especially lovely when it’s in bloom? Ground cover plants are extremely useful in landscaping. They’re low-maintenance landscaping solutions to common problems and questions like: What should I plant on a slope that’s too steep for my lawnmower?What will grow under a shady tree with prominent roots?How can I create a uniform border along my driveway?...

Leonurus cardiaca Lucky for me, motherwort is happy to grow most anywhere. Once I learned to recognize it, I realized it had been lurking around my garden all along! When I began my studies as an herbalist, I was immediately drawn to wanting to learn more about motherwort. This medicinal herb has a reputation for reducing anxiety, feelings of restlessness, and stress. It seemed to be calling my name. But I had never grown motherwort before, and truthfully, I didn’t have any idea what it looked like, how to harvest it, or how to use it at home....

Beyond the flavorful leaves and available medicinal uses, it’s drought-tolerant, not fussy about soil, and doubles as an ideal ornamental specimen – it’s actually closely related to marigolds. Tagetes lucida Fresh tarragon lovers in blistering hot regions often have to forgo growing their favorite herb. French tarragon simply doesn’t thrive in places where it gets really hot and dry. But there’s an herb with a similar flavor called Mexican tarragon (Tagetes lucida) that does extremely well in arid spots....

Once you’re sure the seeds are mature and ready to be collected, it doesn’t take much to gather a bag to start indoors or sow outside next year. And they’re perfect for sharing! Here are two things I love: wildflowers, and collecting seeds from my garden to save for next year. It only makes sense to combine the two into a fun, relaxing, kid-friendly, educational activity, right? Rudbeckia hirta is one of those wildflowers that’s simple to grow, beautiful to have in the garden, and easy to collect from....

When you realize what a powerhouse S. indicum is, you’ll want to grow some in your garden! And if you’re into cultivating drought-tolerant edibles, this is an excellent choice. Sesamum indicum Sesame is one of the most ancient cultivated crops, and it may be the first seed that was grown for oil. The tiny nutrition-packed seeds carry a robust nutty flavor enhanced by lightly toasting them. Sesamum indicum is responsible for the existence of many mouth-watering dishes, as well as snacks and desserts, in kitchens across the globe....

In our guide to growing cabbage, we offer information on how to cultivate this cool-weather crop in your garden. Black rot of cabbage is a bacterial infection that causes extensive damage to brassicas, aka cruciferous vegetables, including bok choy, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and turnip greens. Caused by Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris (or Xcc), the bacteria enters a cabbage via a leaf pore or wound, such as a broken leaf. It spreads systemically, rendering all plant tissue vulnerable....

The most popular pick out of the entire Ficus genus is climbing fig. Its thickly leafed vines look great in hanging baskets and it is also a relatively easy plant to maintain. Let’s have a look at Creeping Fig Indoor Care in detail. Common Name: Climbing fig Botanical Name: Ficus pumila, Creeping Ficus Check out the best golden houseplants for hanging baskets here Propagating Creeping Fig The plant is quite easy to grow from cuttings....

Delicate underfoot, native wildflower baby blue eyes conjures incredible bright blue blooms that will captivate visitors to your garden. Nemophila menziesii If you’re looking for color and whimsy in your landscape, or you want to attract pollinators to your wildlife garden, baby blue eyes is the plant for you. There comes a moment when a gardener discovers they’re also a magician. When you plant the seed, water just right, and watch the tiny sprout emerge from beneath the soil, you feel the power of participating in nature....

Their sun-loving character makes them great additions to drought-tolerant landscapes, adding long-lasting bursts of color. Bidens spp. The name Bidens may not be a familiar one, but the sight of them surely is. While creating dazzling displays in the ground and in containers, Bidens species and cultivars also provide bountiful blooms for pollinators to forage nectar and pollen from. 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 want to bring a little lady palm elegance into your home, let’s get to it. Rhapis excelsa Lady palms are elegant, tough, and they can bring a bit of the tropics into any space. Unlike other palms, these plants aren’t all that tender. They can even handle a freeze now and then, which makes them ideal if you want to put a tropical-looking palm near a door or cold window....