Echeveria ‘Black Prince is a dark succulent that will definitely add some mood to your garden. It may be small, but the imitation black leaves stand out in a sea of green. Table of Contents Black Prince’s rosettes have spirals of wide and pointed leaves. The leaves turn very dark purple as they mature – so dark that they appear black! The coloring depends on how much sunlight this succulent receives....
What does that mean? Don’t throw them away! Your garden can benefit from all of those extra nutrients. Leaves aren’t the only thing you should be composting from your yard! By following these few simple tips you can compost weeds without the risk of spreading them throughout your garden. Listen to this post on the Epic Gardening Podcast Subscribe to the Epic Gardening Podcast on iTunes Remember: We will never eradicate weeds, they blow about, birds drop them and they can sleep in the soil for years then soil disturbance will set them off....
If you’re lucky enough to have a large yard or garden, you’ll probably need a fertilizer spreader to take some work off of your plate. Table of Contents Also known as lawn or seed spreaders, these handy tools make seeding or fertilizing your yard an absolute breeze…but choosing one can be a pain. There three different types of fertilizer spreaders, each of which are best suited for a particular application or yard size....
Rhubarb is a long-lived perennial that makes a great addition to any garden. It’s an easy growing plant that can produce for decades when properly cared for. Although the leaves and roots are poisonous, the stems are commonly used as the base for many desserts. Rhubarb is popular in pies, jams, jellies, and compotes. Table of Contents Some varieties can live up to 20 years, and the plant can grow to be several feet wide and several feet tall....
Oregano is a peculiar herb. It has an earthy, pungent flavor that’s only paired with certain foods. This herb also takes 3-4 weeks just to form cotyledons. As such, oregano microgreens are much less popular than clover or spinach microgreens. However, the unique flavor helps oregano fill a very specific niche: Mediterranean food! Table of Contents If you like to cook tomato-based soups and dishes, particularly Italian and Greek cuisine, oregano microgreens need a place in your garden....
When you are looking for plants to fill your landscape, succulent ground cover plants are an excellent option. This is especially true for those who live in warmer climates and want to place vegetation in their garden that requires very little maintenance once they are established. Table of Contents You can find many varieties of succulents, and some even have dwarf species. The ones we feature in this article vary in size from low-growing to providing ground coverage with height....
For at least a short time each year, we all like having a winter wonderland. But snow and ice tend to cause major problems on our driveways or walkways. The snow can be shoveled out of the way with a good snow shovel, or blown away with an electric snow blower. However, ice is a bit more complicated to remove. So what’s the best way to clear up that slippery ice in the dead of winter?...
Picking the right houseplants for your living space can be tricky, and finding ones that are pet-friendly is even harder. .. While dogs like to laze around in the house, cats are rather curious. With a feisty pet that loves to explore every nook and corner, it’s important not to keep any poisonous plants in the house. Ponytail palms are extremely common houseplants, with their cascading leaves and bulbous caudex. They make fantastic indoor décor as they’re slow-growers, low-maintenance, and can live for decades....
Not only are lotus flowers absolutely gorgeous in landscaping, but their roots are also edible. With a sweet, crunchy taste, these rhizomatic tubers are popular in Chinese and Japanese dishes. You’ll soon learn how to grow lotus root for your own table because that’s our topic today! Table of Contents If you’ve ever done yoga, you’re probably familiar with the sacred lotus. This peaceful flower isn’t just a pop culture icon; it’s an important spiritual symbol in Buddhism and Hinduism....
If you are blessed with a natural green thumb, then continue doing what you’re doing. But if you’re like the rest of us mere humans, it takes time and a lot of trial and error to figure things out. It’s important to know some indoor gardening basics to give you the best chance to grow gorgeous plants. Table of Contents Save yourself some of the hassle by understanding the principles of what’s going on above and below the dirt....
Apples have become one of the most iconic fruits in our diets, but it’s come a long from the mountains of Eurasia to kitchen tables around the world. Apples are a member of the rose family (Rosaceae) which also includes pears, peaches and quinces. For over a thousand years, growers along the silk road cultivated and traded fruits. The increase in the popularity of apples also unintentionally spread a small but destructive tag-a-long: the apple codling moth (Cydia pomonella)....
Garlic is one of the most versatile alliums out there. There are thousands of culinary uses for garlic, and plenty of medicinal uses too. And with so many different cultivars to choose from, growing regular garlic just kind of seems passe. Instead, grow elephant garlic! Table of Contents Despite its name, elephant garlic is more closely related to leeks than regular garlic. Because it’s not a “true garlic” it has a much milder flavor and slower bulb growth....
Today’s topic is multi-use and packed with nutrition. It’s also a beautiful sight. It’s the flax plant! The fibers of this ancient grain have been used for millennia among Roman, Egyptian, and Mesopotamian peoples. Today, people grow these plants for commercial and home use. Table of Contents There’s so much to gain from working with flax. While you may not be interested in the lengthy process of making linen fabric, flax flowers and flax seeds are well worth the effort it takes to grow them....
Table of Contents Brightly-colored in shades ranging from common pinks and reds through deep dusky blues and violets, geraniums are a common sight in most gardens today. The term “geranium” itself is a bit misleading, because there’s actually two separate genuses that are considered geraniums. But we’ll go into that in more detail shortly! Whether you are simply looking for a plant which can create a plethora of bright and wildly-colored flowers, or a plant that smells like cinnamon or spices, you can find a geranium that will suit you....
Do you love Szechuan beef? Do you crave a hot dish full of Chinese pepper with a warm heat that leaves your lips tingling? If you answered yes to either question, look no further than the Sichuan pepper plant! Table of Contents Szechuan peppers aren’t chili peppers. They’re berries that grow on a Sichuan pepper tree. People grow Szechuan pepper tree for culinary and medicinal purposes. Szechuan pepper plants have a long history in China, where they originated....
