This step-by-step guide to starting a garden will set you up for success. By Andrea Beck Updated on March 6, 2025 Reviewed by Sylvia Duax Fact checked by Marcus Reeves Starting a garden from scratch as a beginne
A plant wall is a modern, space-saving and undeniably aesthetic choice for almost any type of garden. Whether you've got sprawling lawns, a small terrace or a high-rise balcony to work with, all you need is a suitable wall. If you're wondering how to create a living plant wall in...
Vertical gardening is a way to maximize a small space or underused feature such as a wall, fence, or other gardening structure. A vertical garden can be used to create privacy, establish boundaries, block out an unsightly view, or to cover an ugly wall o
A herb garden can be practical and decorative, with the aromatic plants enjoyed for their use in cooking, their fragrance, or blooms. Easy to grow, herbs are a wonderful addition to your garden, while you can just as easily create an indoor herb garden too, because there are so many ways...
Create a stunning showstopper by growing a small tree or shrub in your container garden. Remember, you’ll need to plant a cultivar specific to container gardening. Here are some options: “Blue Star” juniper Boxwoods Hydrangea Japanese maple ...
1. Consider What to Plant Do you want to plant a vegetable garden? An herb garden? A flower garden? If you choose vegetables and herbs for their contributions to your dinner table, plant ones your family will eat or be willing to try. If you want flowers for their color and fragrance...
Create a rustic vibe with our wooden plant stand plans, perfect for any corner of your home. Elevate your home decor with a DIY wood plant stand that's as stylish as it is functional. Perfect for plant lovers looking to add a vintage touch to their space, this simple project is within...
Plant Alocasia macrorrhiza in a pot or in your garden under partial shade. Use regular potting soil, bark, and sand to create a nutrient-rich and well-draining soil. Care for Alocasia macrorrhiza includes watering once or twice a week when the top two inches of soil are dry. This plant...
Divide and re-pot any pot-bound plants so they will grow well during spring and summer. Prune judiciously to create a compact, attractive specimen. Provide extra protection to houseplants on windowsills if it is very cold. Place cardboard between the plants and the glass. Be sure the plants...
Just use the handle on the bucket or can to hang the plant and punch some holes in the side at the bottom for drainage. The Best Soil Mix for a Hanging Garden As a general rule, you’ll want to create a rich, loamy soil mix to give your hanging plants the most nutrients in a ...