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It’s fragrant, fast-growing, green, and compliments fruits, vegetables and meats. It’s also its own ice cream flavour. So what’s not to love about mint? If you’ve ever grown the herb, you know where I’m going with this, but if you haven’t and are interested: read on for the dos and don’ts of successfully growing mint in your home garden or in a container. Like cilantro and basil, mint is one of the easiest herbs to grow; however, its roots, which are called “runners,” are incredibly invasive: they quickly grow, sprouting new leaves and new plants as they go. Mint will overtake a flower bed or garden in no time if you’re not careful. DO When choosing a location for your mint, find one where the plant will receive morning sun and partial afternoon shade. Plant on a patio, in a container. When planting the herb in a flower bed, first submerge a container (either a pot, a mesh bag or edging to at least 5 inches deep), leaving the rim above ground level when potted, so the mint’s fast-growi

I’ve never run across a sweet potato I didn’t like; Sweet Potato Fries, Sweet Potato Casserole, Sweet Potatoes and Beets, Sweet Potato Noodles, Sweet Potatoes and Marshmallows, Sweet Potato Pie, Sweet Potato Quiche, Sweet Potato Butter, Sweet Potato Chips–  What I really like about sweet potatoes is their affordability, versatility, and ease of growing. The easiest vegetable I’ve ever grown, hands down, has to be the sweet potato. I call the sweet potato the beginner vegetable because it is perfect for any colour thumb; green, black, brown or new.  Step #1  Sweet potatoes are grown from sweet potato slips. You can make your own slips easily at home by following these simple instructions.  Find a nice, medium-size sweet potato (organic if possible) that are starting to sprout (see picture) and grab a cup of water that is big enough to fit the sweet potato. Step# 2-Growing The Slips Place your sweet potato in a cup of chlorine-free water with the sprout side down in the cup. Make sure 1/

Pothos is a common houseplant and often thought of as the easiest one to grow. Its botanical name is Epipremnum aureum. It is also sometimes called taro vine or devil’s ivy. Pothos is a vine plant, but it doesn’t need a trellis. However, it can be draped around a room in a becoming fashion. It can grow up to thirty feet long, but most plants are between six and ten feet. How To Grow Pothos While it is easy to grow, pothos does need a few things to thrive. This plant does well in moderately cool temperatures. It prefers about fifty-five degrees Fahrenheit but can handle warmer room temperatures. Pothos also needs full shade or partial shade though it does like diluted sunlight. This plant isn’t picky about soil, it does need to have some fertilizer. When first planting it, use a potting soil that has some in it. The plant does not like to be overwatered. Let the soil dry out completely before watering it. Keep in mind that all parts of this plant are poisonous. It is a mild to moderate

If your friendly yucca plants become yellow or may discover black spots on leaves then there may be chances of spoiling the growth of yuccas from blooming flowers. You need not worry as this problem can be easily solved by applying natural fertilizers and by providing sufficient water and sunlight to the plants. Yucca plant is a perennial shrub in the family of Asparagaceae that is abundantly seen in the Caribbean and American countries. It is a super air-purifying plant and grows well in hot and dry climatic conditions. Plant leaves, stems and roots are poisonous if consumed directly. Though the plant is poisonous it contains powerful antioxidants that help to cure a stomach ache, headache and other skin related problems in humans. Here in this article, we shared the detailed information related to the yucca plants, growing conditions and how it is helpful in your daily life to lead a happy life. Companion Plants Yucca combination plants include euphorbia, sedum, lilies, sage, rudbeck

I love outdoor spaces filled with overgrown blooms, piles of mismatched pots, bits and bobs of weathered sculpture, and richly textured blankets of moss. Moss adds a touch of magic and intrigue to any garden, and makes it look that much lusher! Super easy to propagate, moss is actually an amazing plant to have in your garden because it has no known pests AND also stays green throughout winter. If you're looking to learn how to grow your own moss, you've come to the right place! With just a few ingredients (only 2 really!), you can grow your own moss! HOW TO GROW YOUR OWN MOSS – A DIY GARDENING GUIDE INGREDIENTS: A piece of moss from your garden or anywhere else – it can be dead or alive. 2 cups of water 2 cups buttermilk TOOLS: Blender Paintbrush DIRECTIONS: Pour the water and buttermilk into a blender. Top with enough moss to fill the blender. Blend until you get a milkshake-like consistency. Paint or pour the mixture over rocks, pots, garden decorations, fences, bricks, trees

The name “dusty miller” is shared with a few other similar plants, we’re specifically discussing the Jacobaea Maritima, a name that sounds much more impressive and smart (as long as the person I’m talking to has no idea how to pronounce it.)​. They make wonderful landscaping foliage with their beautiful silver-felted leaves and fluffy voluptuousness. They’re a cinch to care for and a pleasing addition that will bring a different dimension to your flower garden.​ The dusty miller plant hails from many different places, mostly rocky coasts and cliffs. You’ll find these woolly-looking plants in far west Asia, northwest Africa, and southern Europe. It is most often paired as a counterbalance with flowering plants, though they do have yellow blooms of their own. You won’t usually see them, as most aficionados of this silvery vegetation will do away with the blossoms to keep the fronds as full as possible. The flowers cost the plant much of its silver. Dusty Miller Plant Types : Dusty Miller