Water 4) If you’re noticing a slimy build-up in your Lucky Bamboo’s water, it’s most likely algae.Algae needs the sun to grow and can build up in glass vases and containers where the light gets through. Keep it out of the sun, especially when the temps are warmer. Be sure to...
Plant bulbs in groups of more than five for the largest impact. Just don’t crowd them or they may struggle to grow. An exception is if you grow them temporarily in gift pots or glass vases. Then, a little short-term crowding will be acceptable. The taller types can grow top-heavy an...
We say “true” lilies because there are also plants, such asdaylilies,peace lilies, andcanna lilies, which have the term “lily” in their common name, but they’re not actually lilies at all. They do not grow from bulbs but are in a different plant genus. Water lilies aren’t lilie...
Gourds (Cucurbitaceae) are among the oldest cultivated plants. They were the early water bottles of the Egyptians (2200 or 2400B.C.) and were traditionally used as utensils, storage containers, and dippers by indigenous peoples in North America. Today, these garden novelties can be used for ma...
is broadly respected to be anything but difficult to think about, in any event, for those that don't have a green thumb. They require next to no light or water to stay sound, which is one of the fundamental reasons why they're one of the most mainstream plants to keep in your home...
We finally transplanted our little celery and he is so happy! I am curious how long it will take before our little celery plants are ready to be eaten. Tips for growing Celery: Celery does not grow well in hot conditions, so make sure you give your celery plant adequate water and shade...
Here’s just the thing to rock a plant. Crafted to evoke nature, Plants Rock are handmade ceramic containers beautifully glazed to look and feel like a rock. With opening on the top and a hollow inside, Plants Rock comes in a variety of rockin’ shapes p
The plant also tolerates dry soil conditions. While you do not need to water or fertilize Gloriosa plants, a little extra love and care result in more and bigger blooms. Keep plants well weeded when young. Established will grow in thick clumps, and will not need weeding. ...
Water, Water Everywhere—Or Not, in the Proper Measure Overwateringis like giving plants a pool party they didn’t ask for, and not watering enough is like totally ghosting them when they need you. Your garden just wants you to be a good buddy—give it water regularly, but don’t drown...
Annual Strawflower plants are easy to grow. They prefer full sun to partial shade. The plants do well in poor to average soils and tolerate heat and drought conditions. Water them during extended dry periods, once or twice per week.