Don’t let limited space cramp your nut harvest dreams! With the right variety, container, and care, you can cultivate a mini-orchard on a patio or balcony. Nut trees in pots offer flavorful yields, seasonal interest, and a hands-on connection to your food—all from a compact footprint. Here’s the top 10 container-friendly nut picks, each chosen …
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Designing a good-looking backyard can be expensive if you don’t have a good plan. It can also end up looking different from what you imagined. Today, we’ll look at how technology can help you create your dream landscape in the backyard. We’ll look at the best landscape design apps for all of your landscaping needs. …
Planting a garden in a shady yard can be a frustrating experience. As we walk through a nursery or garden center looking for shade-loving plants, many of the showy flowers we gravitate toward require a sunny location. But there are plenty of beautiful flowers for shade, too! Add some bright, cheerful color to your shade …
Is “raking the leaves’ on your weekend to-do list? If it isn’t yet, it probably will be soon as cooler fall temperatures start to settle in and the leaves start falling. Before you give in to the urge to pick up the rake and start making some neat piles of leaves, take a second look …
If you’re a fan of purple flowers, you know how much they can elevate a garden with their rich, vibrant hues. Purple blooms bring a sense of calm and elegance, and they work beautifully whether planted en masse or sprinkled among other colors. The great news? There are plenty of varieties — from hardy perennials …
Once you learn how to grow chrysanthemums, you can have beautiful mums that last longer than store-bought ones. Chrysanthemums are one of the most rewarding flowers to grow because of their vibrant colors and hardy blooms. When grown properly, chrysanthemums can provide beautiful blossoms from the early autumn through late spring, depending on the climate. …
Beets are a wonderful crop to grow for many reasons. These vegetables are packed with nutrients, and you can harvest some of the leafy greens while you wait for the vibrant, fleshy roots to fully mature. To ensure healthy plants both above and below the soil, grow one or two companion plants for beets nearby. …
While most gardeners think spring is the prime time for planting, seasoned green thumbs know that fall can offer the perfect window for establishing perennials that will reward you with spectacular blooms come next season. The cooler temperatures, increased rainfall, and reduced plant stress make autumn an ideal time to get your garden ready for …
Are you wondering how to grow eggplant? A beautiful vegetable with dark fruit, eggplant is a classic in Mediterranean dishes. The glossy purple coloring is so appealing! But remember that eggplants require a long, warm season to grow. There are different varieties of eggplant, and this can affect how you grow them, as well as …
As you probably noticed, cilantro bolts easily in hot weather. And rather than fighting it, you probably wondered: are cilantro flowers edible? Of course, once your cilantro plants bloom, you can expect to get some coriander seeds (Coriandrum sativum), which are also great for flavoring certain foods. The entire cilantro plant is edible, including its …