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9 Must-Know Tips for Growing Tomatoes Indoors Skip the dull grocery store tomatoes this winter. Instead, grow your own indoor crop of salad-sized tomatoes. Tomato plants grow best outdoors, but with some special care they can grow, flower, and fruit indoors as well. A blend of art and science, growing a crop of indoor tomatoes is a labor of love. Don't expect to harvest enough to store, but expect tasty little tomatoes to add flavor to great salads, side dishes, and favorite appetizers. These 10 must-know tips for growing tomatoes indoors will help you enjoy some delicious gems that are especially welcome in the off-season. 1. Strong, bright light is essential A collection of grow lights in the sun's place when growing indoor tomatoes. Indoor sunlight, especially in winter, is strong enough to provide the fuel a tomato plant needs to grow and produce fruit. Even bright sunlight in a south-facing window is less than what a tomato plant needs to thrive. A simple set ...

7 Fastest-Growing Leafy Green Vegetables Following Covid-19, the demand for home-grown vegetables is increasing. Vegetables that are simple and quick to grow at home have become popular recently. However, it will take some time to grow vegetables by planting specific types of seeds. To focus on growing healthy plants, you should soak the seeds, wait a week for the plants to germinate, then trim the plants and finally start eating the vegetables after about 1.5 to 2 months. However, you can easily grow the 12 well-known vegetables listed below from cutting to harvest. By recreating the edible plants found in the kitchen, you can grow lots of spices and vegetables with a little warm sunlight, a little persistence, and enough daylight. 1. Fenugreek are you ready Check out this list with us! Features: Fenugreek plants are fast-growing. From seed to harvest takes less than 30 days. Additionally, this easy-to-grow herb not only adds beauty to the garden but also has medicinal ben...

 4 lawn alternatives that have as much curb appeal as grass Green grass with a picket fence is the perfect picture for a yard, but a lawn isn't necessarily the best choice for every climate or home. Lawn alternatives are growing in popularity because lawn grass requires a lot of effort to stay green. In many cases, grasslands are patchy and dry in some seasons and discolored in other seasons without much irrigation. They need regular trimming to keep them tidy. And if their maintenance involves the use of pesticides and artificial fertilizers, these chemicals can harm people and the environment. Instead, consider these 4 grass alternatives that experts say can provide plenty of curb appeal with less maintenance. "Grassless lawns are a growing trend in the U.S., starting in western states and moving up the East Coast. We're seeing more homeowners downsize their lawns and opt for edible landscapes, pollinator gardens, rainwater gardens, and native lawns/wildflowe...

 Best companion herbs to grow in your garden Growing companion plants has many benefits. For example, maximizing garden space, attracting beneficial insects and pollinators, keeping insect pests away from other food crops, and increasing growth, flavor, and endless harvest. A wide range is great when choosing companion herbs for your garden. If you're a fellow gardener, you'll love growing fresh herbs! Here are 10 great companion herbs to help you enjoy fresh herbs right in your home. They are easy to grow and care for, and even if you have no gardening experience, they will survive in your garden and provide a steady supply of herbs at home. Apart from culinary uses, you can benefit from their medicinal, aromatic, decorative, and cosmetic services. Additionally, today's list includes some herbs that bloom beautiful edible flowers to brighten up your otherwise dull garden. For these good reasons, they should be grown together for a better harvest in the next sea...

 Houseplants that grow well on top of your refrigerator Many will say that you should not grow plants on top of the fridge. Many older refrigerators have hot tops and many refrigerators exhaust hot air. That's why some plants don't do well due to heat or increased ventilation. Don't turn that thought into a boring place, choose the right plants first so that your plants grow healthy. If you want to decorate the top of your fridge with green space, start growing with one of the options below. You can use the empty space in the refrigerator while enjoying the fresh air in your living space. They are hardy plants and can handle the heat and some low-growing conditions when kept on top of the refrigerator. Learn more about their information and grow some now! 1 Bird's Nest Fern It is a perennial houseplant and can live indoors for 4-10 years. Ferns are somewhat picky about their growing habitat, but the top of the refrigerator is fine for them as they prefer war...

 The most colorful houseplants you'll ever love No matter what your interior designs are, adding houseplants is an absolute must. Not only do they bring green space to your home, but there are also some that can purify indoor air. To help you add colors and hues to your home for a more varied and unique look, this post will share the 6 most colorful houseplants you'll love today. Those who want to break the sea of green. Each has its own charm to bring practicality to any room, even a dimly lit room. Also, they are easy to grow with minimal care, making them a perfect choice for those without much gardening experience. 1 African mask plant The African mask plant is a beautiful houseplant with a tropical vibe. It is also known as Elephant's Ear. It displays massive, hard leaves with silvery veins. If you want to grow this plant, give it plenty of moisture for optimal growth. 2 Calathea Also known as the prayer plant, this Calathea has great beauty with leaves tha...

Plants should be grown with caution These popular species are harmful if eaten; some should not be touched. Here's what to look for when considering them for your garden. Word traveled fast about giant hogweed, a poisonous plant mistaken for Queen Anne's lace, a related, but a harmless, plant that grows wild in many parts of the United States. Besides weeds, some plants commonly grown in gardens and landscapes contain toxic chemicals in their leaves, berries, and/or stems. Here are some dangerous plants to be aware of, especially if you have children and pets. However, don't feel like you have to remove them all. If you take a few precautions, such as keeping children and pets away, and wearing gloves when handling them, you can continue to enjoy them in your garden. 1. Oleander Oleander is a dense flowering shrub with short pointed leaves. I am hardy and hardy in USDA zones 7. Attractive pink, white or red flowers bloom in summer. All parts of oleander, includi...

12 Popular Spices You Can Easily Grow in Containers Want to pick fresh herbs growing in pots outside your kitchen door? Consider growing 12 popular spices that you can easily grow in pots. That way, if you're in the middle of making dinner and realize you forgot to harvest some onions or cilantro, it's only a few steps away. Also, growing these spices in pots will save your garden space and help you create a small garden around your home such as a balcony, porch, and windowsill. These herbs are easy to grow, making them a great choice for beginners. They adapt well to climate change and do not require much effort from the gardener such as water, fertilizer, and insects. You will easily have herbs for every dish but will gain experience in planting and care. 1 Onion Onions are easy to grow in pots. Ideally, choose plants that are at least 10 inches deep and wide, or grow them in a window box or pot where they will grow well. 2 Coriander Coriander is also called cilan...

Privacy screens with a lush look Maintaining your privacy doesn't have to be a rigid fence. Now is the time to grow a living barrier with plants for your property. They are great alternatives to a natural screen that can make your yard look secluded. They can play a role in adding lush greenery to your landscaping ideas. Here are 18 plants for living privacy screens with a lush look. There are great options such as tall bamboo, hedgerows, or rows of evergreen trees, all of which can maintain their appearance year-round. Also, growing these plants can be cheaper than installing a fence or other privacy structures. Moreover, their easy growth characteristics make them well suited to any conditions to create privacy fences with living walls. 1 Bamboo This tropical plant is a fast-growing and low-maintenance plant that adds a beautiful look to the landscape. You can grow it to create an aesthetic living privacy screen or hedge. 2 Climbing Rose This lovely flowering plant of...