Marigolds are a favorite, no-fuss annual that can bring the color of sunshine to your garden, as well as butterflies, bees, ladybugs, and other beneficial insects. Give them full sun and some…
Author: thegardenbeds
How to Grow Butterfly Weed in Your Garden
What is a butterfly weed? Butterfly weed plants (Asclepias tuberosa) are trouble-free North American natives that produce umbels of bright orange, yellow, or red blooms all summer long. Butterfly weed is appropriately…
How to Grow a Beautiful Yarrow Plant
You’ve been looking for a plant that will add beauty and style to your garden, but have you considered Yarrow? In this article we’ll show how easy it is to grow gorgeous…
How To Grow Zucchini Vertically In A Pot?
If you’re short on garden space, growing zucchini vertically is a smart alternative. With a reputation for being a sprawling plant, zucchini grows quickly and tends to overtake garden beds. By growing…
How to Grow Parsley From Cuttings
You can grow parsley and other herbs from seeds, but the germination process takes time. Cuttings are more successful than seeds because they start growing right away rather than waiting for a…
5 Garlic Growing Tips You Don’t Want to Miss
Just like onions, garlic is a cool weather crop. Garlic requires cold weather because the bulb should split into cloves and sometimes trigger division of cells. Having said that, the best time…
How to Grow and Use Mint
From a refreshing tea to a classic sauce for roast lamb and new potatoes, mint is one of the most useful culinary herbs. It’s also one of the best herbs for attracting…
6 Easiest Vegetables to Grow in Pots
Growing up with a little garden, producing plants in pots was my first taste of growing my own food. From the chives in the big garden pots, to the little pots of mint and coriander sitting…
12 Drought Resistant Flower Plants
Water conservation is at the forefront of gardeners’ minds in many parts of the country. Luckily, there are a wide variety of drought-tolerant plants that thrive in dry conditions. The majority of…
8 Best Houseplants For Your Kitchen
With fluctuating temperatures, occasional fumes, and, in some cases, little natural light, kitchens may not seem like an environment where houseplants will thrive. A number of plants, however, are resilient and hardy…