Most cactus species are low-maintenance and grow well indoors in soil with good drainage. Although sun is necessary forindoor cactus health, many species need just a few hours daily. Always be mindful about when you place your cacti in your home. The Spruce / Kara Riley Proper pruning can help keep this plant small. Pale yellow blooms are followed by red, edible fruits on plants that receive a full day of sun....
Trees and Shrubs as Screens The Spruce / Paige McLaughlin Evergreen hedges make wonderful privacy screens. Tall hedges serve as windbreaks and provide shade for garden plants. Some evergreens with sharp pointed leaves or thorns can act as a barrier to discourage animals and pets. The Spruce / Paige McLaughlin Most evergreens produce insignificant flowers if any at all. Consider the following 10shrubs to create evergreen hedgesthat meet your needs....
Warning One person’s perfume can be another’s foul stench. It’s a good idea to consult neighbors and family members before choosing a flowering tree. Here are 10 good choices if you are looking for a tree to add fragrance to your landscape. The Spruce / Letícia Almeida Apple trees yield not only sweet-smelling fragrant flowers but also edible fruit, provided there is suitable pollinator present. The varieties grown for edible apples are mostly cultivars fromMalus domestica....
The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Many of the bestshrubs for full sunare grown for their floral displays. But that’s not all you’re able to get from a sun-loving shrub. Others sport evergreen foliage that gives a garden interest year-round. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Plus, some of these shrubs have colorful or peeling bark, as well as unusual branching patterns. Here are 10 shrubs that grow best infull sun. The shrub also features small yellow catkins from April to May....
Plan your garden the smart way with these online planners. To help you build your garden, the planner walks you through a wizard. First, just select a background scene from the pre-made templates, like the house you see here. The Spruce / Autumn Wood Your garden can be saved online so you never lose your progress. GardenPuzzleis another garden planner that’s very similar in layout to Plan-A-Garden. The result is an approachable garden design in a hand drawn style....
The right or wrong color can make or break your home gym. The best color choices can not only lift your mood but make working out more inviting. There are even some wall colors that work for both types of workout styles. The Spruce / Sanja Kostic Think about the color of blood as your heart is pumping, and you’ve got your color family. Another punch in of workout is meditative and intentional; it’s more relaxing, calm, and soothing....
The Spruce / Danielle Moore A largecactuscan be an interesting, low-maintenance houseplant. Some cacti dont reach maturity until they are 150 years old. A young cactus could easily outlive you before reaching the size you are looking for. The Spruce / Danielle Moore Keep in mind that cacti are desert plants, and they can survive months (yes months!) without water if needed. It is always better to underwater a cactus than to overwater it....
Find out more about kitchen cabinet materials for your next renovation project. Without this information, it can be difficult to decide on the right choice for your kitchen. Medium-density fiberboard, orMDF, is a relatively common option for kitchen cabinets. John Keeble/ Getty Images It can even be cut into different sizes and coated with laminate to increase the variability of thedesign. Solid Wood JamesBrey / Getty Images Best for: Strength, durability, and long lifespan....
They should have spreading foliage to slow the velocity of heavy rain. If you live in deer country they should also be plants thatdeer tend to resist eating. The following list gives you a variety of choices, each of which meets these criteria. The Spruce / Autumn Wood Inyour plant selection, aim for a balance between beauty and practicality. Plants that are naturally drought-tolerant take some of the pressure off you to care for them....
Here are 10 great yellow-flowering shrubs for different climate zones. Anearly bloomer, the yellow flowers of forsythia signal the end of winter like few other plants can. The shrub is low-maintenance and fast-growing. The Spruce / Alison Czinkota For small yards, there are several compact and dwarf varieties to choose from. The ‘Arnold Promise’witch hazel cultivar (Hamamelisxintermedia) blooms even before forsythia. A more important benefit to growing this bush is that it is agood shrub for fall color....
A Tuscan color palette is predominantly warm. Adding cool color accents gives balance to your palette. The warm colors ofTuscan-styledecorating are a reflection of golden fields and rustic walls. I just try to tell my emotions and take you around the world / Getty Images Overview Here are our ideas for the best Tuscan-style paint colors to revamp your home. Add touches of a Bordeaux red or deep purple. These colors also add a gorgeous, vacation-worthy touch to your landscaping (vineyard not included)....
americanaas a parent are especially good for shady conditions. Here are 10 great heuchera varieties that could form the beginning of a new collection in your garden. Dark-leaved cultivars such as ‘Melting Fire’ are prone to leaf scorch in full sun areas. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova The plant also works well in summer containers, providing a foil for pink or purple plants and flowers. The lime green foliage and red veins of ‘Electra’ offer up fun possibilities in garden design....
This makes vegetable container gardening a good option for beginners. Another benefit of container gardening is you don’t need a vast space or an in-ground garden patch. Fast-growing crops, including peas and lettuce, also are some of the easiest veggies to grow in pots. The Spruce / Ellen Lindner Some mixes specifically state they’re good for use in vegetable gardens. What size container you should probably grow vegetables depends on what you’re growing....
