With their delicious, refreshing fruits and beautiful vining ways, cucumbers are some of the best garden plants to grow. These plants tend to grow very quickly, so they need regular pruning to keep thriving and producing lots of cucumbers. If you’re not sure how to start pruning your cucumber plant, you’ve come to the right place! In this article, we’ll tell you when to start cutting

It may not actually be a fancy piece of jewelry, but this succulent certainly adds a touch of beauty and elegance to your living space. Best of all? This low-maintenance plant doesn’t need a lot of TLC to thrive and flourish in your home. We’ll walk you through everything you need to know about your string of pearls plant, including how to care for it, propagate it, and repot it.

Chrysanthemums make a bright, cheerful addition to any garden, but you might be surprised to learn how easy they are to grow! Keep reading for tips on how to care for them, like how and where to plant them and how often to water them.

Whether you’re a seasoned plant aficionado or a novice plant owner looking to spruce up their living space with some greenery, the money tree is an excellent houseplant. As both an omen of good luck and easy-to-care-for plant, it’s easy to see why so many people keep this lovely little tree around. In this article, we’ll break down everything you need to know about growing and caring

If you want to add some lush plants to your decor but don’t have the time to water them, then a self-watering pot may be a good fit for you. Self-watering pots absorb as much water as they need from reservoirs on the bottom, so you only need to worry about refilling them once they’re empty. They're perfect for watering plants while you're away or if you just have a busy schedule. Just

While there are many different types of evergreen trees, they can all be generally divided into 2 categories: branching in whirled pines, spruces and firs, and random branching junipers, cedar, yew, hemlock, and arborvitae. There are some common pruning measures you should take no matter the type of evergreen you’re dealing with, but there are also distinctive methods to use based on

Fresh rose petals are beautiful decorations for weddings, parties, and other special events. It may seem intimidating to work with fresh flowers, but this project is super easy! All you need are a few airtight containers, some paper towels, and enough roses for your event. Follow these steps and you'll have fresh, beautiful petals to decorate with.

For thousands of years, different cultures around the world have burned various herbs for spiritual and healing purposes. The act of smudging is a traditional method of burning herbs to create a smoke cloud that is used in ceremonies and rituals. Native Americans traditionally would burn sage in a bowl or over the coals of a fire to purify or cleanse energy of people or places. Today

There are over ten species of cedar trees. Because the trees are fairly forgiving, they can be planted in a variety of weather and soil conditions. They are similarly versatile when it comes to landscaping, as they are often found in windbreak hedges and screens. Material gathered from these plants can be used in carpentry, shingles, incense and art. Once you’ve found a cedar tree that

Sweet potatoes make for a nutritious and filling side dish to most meals. As their popularity increases, more and more intrepid gardeners are trying their hand at growing their own. The misconception that sweet potatoes can only be grown in warm countries isn’t entirely true, since they can be grown in containers and kept indoors to keep the soil warm.