If you're planting rosemary, always reserve it for the top portion of the strawberry planter, as this herb can become rather large and bushy. Using Containers in the Garden By keeping your most delicate herbs in containers outside in the garden, not only will it be easier to transport them...
Position them in unglazed terracotta pots or stone planters for an organic, grounded look. Pro Tip: Use wall-mounted plant holders or hanging pots to keep surfaces clear. Ready to transform your space with Scandinavian interior design staples? Scandi design isn’t just a style; it’s a ...
There are several important stages in the cultivation of a plant and one of these is the planting of plants in pots. This is known as potting. The move is dictated by the vigor of the plant, especially in its root system. Once it outgrows its original soil area in a pot it is ...
To get a head start on the season, sow cucumbers in peat pots 3–5 weeks before planting out. Transplant cucumbers out into the garden after the soil has warmed and the weather settled. For successive crops, plant cucumbers every 2 weeks until midsummer. Cucumber seeds will germinate in as...
Container trees will allow you to create a garden in the garden, even in places where there is no land at all. Deciduous and coniferous trees, as the
If you have the room, and the ambition, dig up a new garden bed, or get together a lasagna bed for planting later in the year. You can add garden refuse to it as the season progresses. If you start it early enough, you’ll be able to plant in it in summer. ...
that have 5 to 7 true leaves are ready for planting out in the garden—but be sure the garden soil temperature is greater than 50 degrees F. If the soil is chilly, warm it by placing black plastic sheeting over the planting row. Cut an X in the plastic to set seedlings in the soil...
Container gardening is a great and easy option when you want to try your hand at growing your own fresh vegetables, but don't have much space in which to do it!Glazed Pots Make Good ContainersPlanning and planting a container vegetable garden is a great way to save money, and begin a ...
These plants have a climbing habit in their natural habitat. My dad grew the old standby Syngonium podophyllum up a moss pole in our greenhouse. That one is great for growing a small trellis, bamboo hoops, or a pole. Such pretty foliage this assortment of arrowhead plants has!
When it comes to choosing flowering plants, you have a lot of options: perennials that bloom for decades, flowering herbs that offer beauty and aromatics, long-stem annuals perfect for cutting, and more. It’s nice… August 12, 2024 Colors...