When the bridal veil plant grows, the leaves and stems deepen to their green and purple colors. Soil Soil needs are simple with this houseplant. Just double-check it’s well-drained and high in organic matter like coco coir, perlite, or vermiculite. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova All that’s needed are temperatures between 55-75 degrees Fahrenheit. Fertilizer Another reason we love bridal veil plants is that they don’t require any fertilizer. Trim the branch tips and remove dead wood on old branches all the way to the ground level....

These fast-growing trees thrive in warmer regions and are typically planted in late fall or early spring. Youll find all the tips you oughta grow fig trees right here. Both types of trees are planted using a similar technique. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Want more gardening tips? Planting figs in a south-facing location can be particularly beneficial in cooler areas. Gently wiggle potted figs out of their nursery containers, taking care not to damage their roots....

If you like thetart berries, you might want to consider growing your own. Gooseberries are self-fertile and long-lived, so you will only need one plant for years to come. The two main species of gooseberries are European gooseberries and American gooseberries, and there are severalcultivarsof each. Sloniki / Getty Images All varieties ripen between late June and mid-July. Warning You might not be able to plant gooseberries in your location....

The Spruce / Adrienne Legault Kumquat is a smallish broadleaf evergreen fruit tree native to China and southeastern Asia. Kumquat is a slow grower with dense, glossy, dark green foliage. Some varieties will even flower and fruit twice a year. The Spruce / Adrienne Legault These trees are best planted in the early spring. Young trees might take a year or two after they’re planted before they start to bear fruit....

Whilemoss gardeningis uncommon in most of the world, it has been integral inJapanese garden designfor centuries. Moss still grows well in poor soil conditions too. What Is a Moss Lawn? Johann Kraftner / Getty Images They grow slowly and are propagated through the production of spores, not by seeds. Contrary to popular belief, you’re able to step on a moss lawn. Most mosses withstand light foot traffic. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova...

Pecan trees shed flowers, leaves, and branches, which some people consider to be too messy. Be aware though that the crop yield is not the same every year. Pecan trees alternate with a heavy crop year followed by a light crop year. Skapie777 / Getty Images Just as important as the right soil texture is that the roots have ample room to grow. That amount is not likely provided by rainfall so you will need to establish a watering schedule....

The Spruce / Jason Donnelly Some houseplants, like the variegated string of hearts, (Cecropegia woodii var. ),are as much fun to grow as they are decorative. Vines can even produce small pink trumpet-shaped flowers all spring and summer to complement the pink and green foliage. The Spruce / Jason Donnelly These types of plants are usually succulent or semi-succulent with a trailing growth pattern. A south- or west-facing window is an ideal location....

Native to southern Africa, this plant thrives in hot, dry climates. It can be grown indoors as a houseplant in temperate regions. Like othertypes of aloe, aloe ferox prefers full sun, sandy loam soil, and infrequent watering. Clay10 / Getty Images This plant is considered toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. As a houseplant, it grows best in a bright, south-facing or west-facing window. Soil Plant aloe ferox in a well-drained, sandy loam soil....

The more important question is whether you would want to grow apples from seeds. The Spruce / Autumn Wood How Do You Germinate Apple Seeds? Place in the refrigerator for about 6 weeks, then plant in a pot. The Spruce / Autumn Wood You will later need topruneand train it to be a proper apple tree. When the strongest seedlings are a few inches tall, plant them in the ground....

Two easy methods exist and work for all types of avocados. Two common varieties available in most markets areHassand Reed avocados. For the home grower,avocado treesare most often kept as houseplants rather than to produce fruit. The Spruce / Carson Downing First, a tree started from seed can take several years to yield fruit. Finally, avocado trees do not self-pollinate. Two different varieties are needed and trees grown indoors must be hand-pollinated....

The aromatic purple shrub returns every year. Its relatives include ash trees, jasmine shrubs and vines, forsythia bushes, and privets. The common lilac is a popular ornamental landscaping plant that’s fairly low-maintenance under the right conditions. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova New Hampshire even made the lilac its state flower. They are very low-maintenance plants and require little care beyond annual pruning and fertilization. Lilacs will grow in some shade but likely won’t produce as many of the prized blooms....

The ‘Angelina’ cultivar ofS. rupestrefeatures chartreuse or golden needle-like foliage, depending on how muchsunit gets. It sports tiny yellow flowers throughout the summer. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova And in the fall, the foliage takes on an orange or rust tone. It has a moderately fast growth rate, but it may take a year or two before it flowers. The plant has a good tolerance for gravelly or sandy soils....

‘Becky’ shasta daisy is considered mildly toxic to peopleand pets. Becky Shasta Daisy Care In proper growing conditions, ‘Becky’ shasta daisy requires little care. The plant grows tall but rarely requires staking due to its rigid stems. ​The Spruce / Autumn Wood Replant the smaller clumps wherever you wish. In climates with especially hot summers, light shade in the afternoon can be beneficial. If your daisy grows leggy, lack of sun could be the reason....