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With their dazzling mix of colors and textures, coleus are some of the most exciting plants you can add to your garden If you’re looking to buy coleus plants, you have several good options both online and in-person. Here are the best places to find healthy, vibrant coleus for your landscape or containers. Online Sources … Read more
Succulents and shallow containers go together beautifully. Many succulent plants stay smaller, especially when growing indoors, and are well suited to growing in low pots. Today I’m going to show you how to plant succulents in a shallow succulent planter and give you some helpful tips along the way. Succulents are usually sold in 2″, … Read more
In woodland gardens or on the north or east side of a building, where there is some shade, you should plant perennial flowering plants that do well in the shade. Check out our list of the best perennials for shade. Youll find plenty of flowers that grow in shade here at PDN!. Gardening in shade … Read more
Cantaloupes are one of the most delicious fruits you can grow, with their sweet, musky flavor and soft, juicy orange flesh. Traditionally grown sprawling across garden beds, cantaloupes can also thrive when grown in containers. With the right setup and care, you can enjoy fresh, vine-ripened cantaloupe straight from your patio or balcony. Follow this … Read more
Onions are one of the most popular vegetables in the home garden. They can be grown for green onions and dry bulbs. Onions are easy to grow. They perform best in well-drained, slightly acidic, fertile soils in full sun. Heavy soils can be improved by incorporating organic matter, such as compost, into the soil. Onions … Read more
Most bulbs that bloom in the spring, like tulips and hyacinths, need a long period of cold weather to grow and bloom properly. In most of the United States, this cold period is caused by winters spent in the ground. However, in some places, the soil is not cold enough. Prechilling tricks the bulbs into … Read more
As Fall approaches so does the chance of frost. Protecting your tomatoes from early frost is a simple process if you use fabric row cover. There are affiliate links in this article. If you click on them, it won’t cost you anything extra, but Stoney Acres will get a small commission from the sale through … Read more
Blue hydrangeas are the envy of gardeners everywhere. Even though there are blue flowers on other plants, the big, round blue flowers of a hydrangea are the best. For those who want to change the color of their hydrangeas or just get brighter blue flowers, there are a lot of people who try out different … Read more
Leave the seed heads on the plant to fully dry. For best results, put a mesh bag or a piece of mesh cloth around each flower head to keep birds from getting to the seeds that are still growing. (I find it nice to also leave a couple sunflowers for the birds. There should be … Read more
Every item on this page was hand-picked by a House Beautiful editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Houseplants are one of the easiest (and best) ways to add style, personality, and life to your space. But the adorable greenery is often bite-size. That’s great for decorating bookcases … Read more