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Keep your garden healthy One of the most mysterious things that can happen in your garden is when a plant gets sick. How did that happen? Will it spread? Will all my plants die? How can I get rid of it? The most important thing to understand about disease prevention is the disease triangle (drawing, right). A disease only occurs when three things concur: you have a plant that can get the disease (a host), a pathogen that can attack the plant (such as a fungus, bacterium, or virus), and environmental conditions (such as moisture or drought) to promote the disease. If any one of these things is absent, the disease will not occur, so at least one side of the prevention triangle is knocked off. Instead of waiting for a problem to appear in your garden, consider the best defense against the disease a good offense. Here are 10 ways to keep your plants healthy by removing at least one side of the disease triangle. 1. Inspect plants carefully before purchasing The easiest way to co

 11 Tall Growing Succulents for Your Space Most succulents grow slowly, but there are some varieties that can grow to great heights over time when planted outdoors. Also, they become towering plants in yards and parks. In this article, we'll explore 11 tall-growing succulents that will add dramatic height to your space. After reading, we are sure you will be surprised to come across famous names but you don't think they are meaty. Each has its own interesting character that will suit your taste. You can grow tall succulents as a backdrop to shorter plants, or as a focal point to draw attention away from construction, or if you want to live on a farm, these succulents will help you make the most of their beauty. Growing them will fill empty spaces in your garden and bring excitement and life to your living rooms. 1 Century Plant Centennial plants grow up to 30 feet (9.0 meters) and 8 across (2.4 meters). They are famous for their silvery blue pointed leaves that form

Summer's the Perfect Time to plant fall vegetables Summer feels like peak season in the vegetable garden, when tomatoes, squash, and other warm-season plants abound. However, plenty of fall vegetables are planted to make your garden productive. If you plan to start planting in late summer, you can extend your garden-fresh produce harvest into fall and even winter by growing cool-season crops. For example, try planting fast-growing salad crops to quickly fill more messy summer vegetable beds. And many other sweet root crops, such as beets and carrots, and cabbage relatives, such as cabbage, will continue to grow for several weeks beyond the first frost. These tips will help you beat the summer heat and fill your table with plenty of homegrown goodness. It's all about timing The secret to growing an abundance of fall vegetables is timing. That means thinking a bit differently because you have to plan backward. Start with the average first fall frost date for your area

 Beautiful houseplants that bloom all year round Flowering plants are some of the most beautiful plants in the world, many of which only produce flowers for a few months of the year. Fortunately, there are some plants that bloom year-round, and here are the top 10 beautiful houseplants that bloom year-round to add extra color to your indoor garden. Each one has its own charm and of course, you will have wonderful experiences when you grow them in your home. Growing these flowering houseplants can help you find a little extra joy in today's hustle and bustle. When planted outdoors, they enhance the landscape, and when they sit indoors, they offer an opportunity to be closer to nature. Additionally, they are very easy to grow indoors without requiring much care. Most of them adapt well to all conditions, and some still live in your oblivion. 1 anthurium An anthurium plant does not produce flowers continuously, but it blooms throughout the year, usually at three-month inte

 10 Sustainable Gardening Tips to Make Your Yard More Eco-Friendly When you grow in a green way, you will have less waste, use fewer chemicals, and overall, you may have lower costs. This can add huge benefits to the planet as well. So, what is sustainable gardening? There is no official definition, but the idea is to reduce the impact humans have on the Earth. Adopting sustainable practices at home includes avoiding polluting chemicals, conserving natural resources, and minimizing waste as much as possible. If you want to start gardening more sustainably, you don't have to make big changes right away; Even something as simple as using natural weed killers instead of chemicals can help the environment. These sustainable gardening ideas can help contribute to a happier, healthier planet. 1. Practice organic gardening Going organic is an important part of sustainable gardening. Using fewer chemicals in your garden is more ecological and cost-effective. If you're growi

 Plants that are safe for cats and dogs There are two things in life that we love deeply: plants and pets. The bad news is that many common plants are not safe for cats and dogs. Some plants can be toxic to pets when ingested, sometimes causing seizures, tremors, or worse. Even the most well-behaved animals have to bite a houseplant at some point, so we reached out to New Jersey veterinarian Judy Morgan for advice on how to choose ones that won't harm our four-legged friends. Lives. Check out these 21 non-toxic plants that are safe for cats and dogs, as we strongly recommend adding greenery to your home to help clean your air and improve your mood while ensuring your furry friend stays safe and healthy. 1. Rattlesnake plant The colors, uniquely shaped leaves, and easy watering schedule make the rattlesnake plant (Calathea lanceifolia) great addition to a low-light living room. Can you imagine that funky purple on the underside of the leaves against your midcentury chair

12 Tips for an Early Harvest in Tomato While there's no magic wand that will make tomato plants go from seed to harvest in mere weeks, there are a few simple steps you can take to jump-start harvest season. It starts with various selections, followed by proper planting and maintenance. Preventing pests and diseases goes a long way to speeding up the harvest, and allows the harvesting of fruit that is not fully ripe and coloring indoors. Read on if you're wondering how to make tomato plants grow faster. At one time or another, every tomato gardener has asked how to make tomato plants grow faster. Perhaps they are impatient to harvest or worry about whether their fruit will ripen before frost. Whatever your reasons for trying to speed up the growth of your tomato plants, below are 14 steps to help you grow a bountiful and early harvest. 1) Plant the tomato seedlings in the right place Fast-growing tomato plants start with the right growing conditions. If plants strugg