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Senecios are succulent houseplants that require minimum care. Some varieties have flowers while some have stunning leaves in different shades and hues. The plants are often grown in hanging baskets and placed in a bright spot. Here are some of the Best Senecio Varieties that you can include in your houseplant collection! Best Senecio Varieties Senecio is broadly classified into 5 major varieties – Cascading, Shrub, Fuzzy white, Blue ground cover, and Upright snakes....

A bedroom is a place where you rest and regain your energy through a peaceful sleep. By adding some greenery to your bedroom will help you in getting quality sleep in the fresh air. Go through the list and learn about the features of Best Bedroom Plants in detail. Check out our article on awesome indoor plant bedroom pictures here CAM Plants for Bedroom If you want low-maintenance plants for your bedroom, then grow CAM (Crassulacean Acid Metabolism) plants....

We cover the basics in our guide to growing chestnuts. So you’re ready to grow your own chestnut trees, or maybe you already have a few in the backyard. Do you know how to keep them healthy, producing sizable yields of nuts each year when they reach maturity? Insects, as well as some larger visitors to your garden, may enjoy feasting on the tasty nuts, wood, or leaves. Or perhaps they’re after a cozy place to lay their eggs....

In this guide, we’ll set the record straight on which juniper species are edible, when the fruits are perfect for you to gnaw on them, and everything else you need to know. You’ve probably heard that juniper berries are edible. Or at least… you’ve heard the fruits from some species are? Or maybe they’re only palatable at certain times of the year? But you’ve also heard that maybe some species are toxic?...

With this guide, you’ll learn the basics of caring for this unique type of flora, and gain the necessary know-how to put it into practice. Have you ever dreamed of growing a pack of pitcher plants, a settlement of sundews, or a colony of Venus flytraps? Well, don’t let your dreams just be dreams. Turn ’em into reality with a hearty dose of carnivorous plant knowledge, on the house. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

My grandmother is rather plucky for being 87 years old. Just last year, she underwent heart valve replacement surgery, and was given a good outlook and a free pass to resume activities and interests as normal. Her first activity involved tending to her peony bushes, and setting up a garden trellis for some climbing florals. If this isn’t proof that the gardening bug never leaves us, I don’t know what is....

It grows fast and furiously, requires minimal upkeep, and has these appealing bright green or variegated leaves that complement any decor. Epipremnum aureum When you hear of a houseplant that’s nearly impossible to kill, you probably think of something that looks like a stick or is made out of plastic. But pothos, Epipremnum aureum, is not just easy to keep alive, it’s lush, leafy, and attractive. It’s a darling of office decorators and those in charge of adding life to retail spaces, with good reason....

Read on to learn more about why and how to tie up cabbages that you’re growing in the garden. Cabbage plants grow firm, round heads surrounded by large, loose outer foliage. Tying up the outer leaves is not a required step in the growing process. As long as plants are healthy, they should produce a head regardless of whether they are tied or not. That being said, binding the loose outer foliage can help to protect plants from strong sun and pests, and may result in tighter heads as well....

In this article, we introduce 13 delicious types of kale that not only enrich the family diet, but add color and textural interest to early and late season gardens as well. Kale, Brassica oleracea var. acephala, is a cool weather crop that can be planted early in the spring and late in the summer. In our guide to growing kale, we discuss all you need to know to cultivate this nutritious leafy green....

In this article, I’ll start with a roundup of some of the best options available – and a few DIY alternatives. Growing my own veggies, flowers, and herbs means that there are a few necessities I can’t get by without – like seeds, good soil, water, and sunshine. And there is one other item that I consider essential: my gardening journal. At risk of sounding a bit melodramatic, I truly can’t imagine growing plants without having some method of noting and organizing my records, observations, and plans....

And let’s not forget the marvelous fragrance, which is light and fruity. In fact, they smell so lovely that sometimes I’m tempted to bring one to my mouth and take a bite. Snapdragons make me happy. The presence of their cheery blossoms in the garden means the best weather has arrived and will continue for months to come – just like those colorful flowers. Of course, we can’t forget the child-like thrill of pinching the sides to make the “mouth” of the flower open....

Let’s take a look at what they have to offer: The cooler months just scream root vegetables to me. Maybe it’s because I’m a dietitian, but I look forward to it every year. One root veggie that I get particularly excited for is the parsnip. These paler carrot lookalikes are packed with nutrition and health benefits. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

There is no better time to shop for appliances than during the holiday sales, so save on all your kitchen needs and make the most of this year’s savings. A favorite for compact and convenient coffee making, the Keurig K-Mini is available in a range of colors and has auto-shutoff for when you’re finished making your drink. A beautifully sleek design, this Nespresso Vertuo Coffee and Espresso Machine can make single or double coffee and espresso in three different sizes....

Are you a fairly seasoned gardener, with a few notches on your belt? Maybe you’ve already spent a few years growing annual crops for food: starting them from seed, tending young plants, and harvesting them – only to see them die and return to the soil again. If you’ve seen many rounds of veggies come and go, it could be time for a little something different – such as planting asparagus, the king of perennial crops!...

Keep reading to learn how to choose flowering annuals that are best suited to colder growing zones. Living in a cold climate doesn’t mean you have to miss out on colorful flowers in your garden. While the growing season may be shorter, by selecting cold hardy annuals you can stretch those vibrant displays from early spring late into autumn. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

In our coneflower growing guide, we discuss all you need to know to cultivate echinacea in your outdoor living space. North American native coneflowers, Echinacea spp., are hardy daisy-like perennials for USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 9. There are nine species and numerous cultivars for an array of color, height, and style options. Perhaps best known is the purple coneflower, Echinacea purpurea. The blossoms have protruding center disks that attract beneficial pollinators galore throughout the growing season, and foraging songbirds like goldfinches feast on the seeds at season’s end....

In our guide to growing agapanthus, we discuss how to cultivate these elegant plants in the garden. But what if you don’t have space? Try growing them in containers instead! Have you ever grown agapanthus flowers? The blue, purple, white, or bicolored blooms grow on three-feet-tall stems above the lance-like leaves, and these plants a garden fixture in places like Mexico, Jamaica, and warm parts of the United States – though they’re native to South Africa....

Root maggots aren’t a fun find, but we’ve got everything you need to know about these insects covered in this guide, including control options! Anthomyiidae The sun is blazing down on your vegetable patch, and as the day heats up, you notice your cabbage is looking a little wilted. That’s weird, the soil seemed moist enough when you checked early this morning… Turning into a sleuth, you inspect the leaves. They’re free of pests, but you notice they’ve got a yellow tinge....

We noticed that, unlike some cacti we had seen, it didn’t have long, sharp spikes but rather tufts of small yellow bristles. My daughter thought she could root the paddle, so she grasped it gingerly while I opened my canvas shoulder bag. I was visiting my daughter out West, and on one of our walks, we came upon what turned out to be prickly pear cacti growing on a hillside by the road....

You can grow coreopsis as a border, in a flower garden, as part of a wildflower field, in hanging flower baskets, or in containers. Your options are just about limitless. Few flowers are better suited to a wildflower garden than coreopsis, also known as “tickseed.” Native to North America, coreopsis comes in a pleasing array of colors, heights, hardiness suitabilities, and textures. The daisy-like blooms are often perennial, although some varieties are annuals....