How to grow microgreens indoors in 1-2 weeks, using no special equipment. Enjoy the tremendous health benefits of consuming microgreens daily- adding to meals you are already making. Plus 10 Health Benefits.
White mold on soil is one of the most common plant problems for container gardens. What is it? Is it dangerous? How to Treat Your plants.
Nasturtiums are easy to grow and are edible, medicinal, and great for your garden. Find out how to grow and use nasturtiums.
Check out these 17 easy to grow perennials for your garden. Flowering plants which need very little attention and give you a blossoming backyard.
All you need to create a kitchen garden vision board including beautiful raised beds, trellises, and full garden photos to inspire you
Growing Sage in Pots allows you to have this aromatic herb available year-round in your urban home without a garden.
When styling a home, I always mix in a few colorful house plants to break up the sea of green! These are my 6 must-have colorful house plants:
It was not that many years ago that I saw a picture of a beautiful vegetable garden that had dozen’s of marigold’s planted in it. My initial reaction was wow isn’t that beautiful…
Our judges have selected the finalists, now you choose the winners. Vote for the finalists in each of 12 categories in the Considered Design Awards, on bot
How to Dry Basil and Other Herbs+ Recipes using basil Basil is my favorite herb! I love using it in recipes. It has such great flavor! I am excited to share with you a really easy way to dry basil along with some fabulous recipes! We have the smallest space ever for a garden so... Read More »
Add a vertical touch to your garden by growing climbing plants in pots. These 35 Best Vines for Containers are perfect for both small and big gardens!
Learn on how to care for a rubber plant indoors and outdoors including proper water, light, pruning and temperature to keep it healthy for ever.
Mandevilla is a reliable flowering vine with stunning, trumpet-shaped blooms. In cooler climates, it is grown as an indoor plant. Occasional repotting is necessary to keep the plant healthy and repott
With growing concern over the declining population of pollinators, it’s nice to know which veggies are self pollinating plants and which ones rely exclusively on wind or insect pollinators. Most of us are familiar with the role that pollinators like bees, wasps, and other bugs have in the process of pollination. Pollination refers to the...
I'm fond of kitchen gardens because they delight both sides of my brain. Wild and unruly and just a little bit scraggly, they also tend to be places where
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These 9 herbs are easy to care for and will grow well indoors on a windowsill or kitchen bench. Growing your own herbs saves money
We are very pleased to welcome Catherine Masi to A Beautiful Mess today to share her lovely home with us! "I'm recently divorced, but it's been the best case scenario, all things considered (my ex-husband and I are still best friends, thankfully.) That said, this new home is a wide-open and positive new endeavor for…
There are plants that grow without sunlight, they need indirect exposure, some even thrive in fluorescent light and here in this article we've listed Best Plant…
You might know it as Devil’s Ivy, Ceylon Creeper, or Epipremnum aureum, but most people know it simply as Pothos. Pothos is one of the most beloved houseplants available here in the US, and for goo…
Well, it's been a long journey since April 12. The light went on saying to add more nutrient tablets, and since there are no more of them, i...
Plans for my backyard kitchen garden, along with all my inspiration for the prettiest vegetable and herb gardens around the web.
Follow our beginner-friendly landscape design tips to turn your yard into a blooming paradise and get advice for personalizing your outdoor space.
Add a vertical touch to your garden by growing climbing plants in pots. These 35 Best Vines for Containers are perfect for both small and big gardens!
Garden design is a matter of working with a space and creating a balance of flow and drama. Here are examples of a variety of garden styles that work.
Because it's always mojito season somewhere.
Growing fruits, vegetables and herbs in your home from kitchen scraps (organic waste) is the best way as it results in high yield gain. You just need time and patience to take care of newly establishing plants by providing sufficient water and sunlight.
Want to know How to Grow Wasabi? It's not as tough of a task if you follow the instructions right! Learn the method in detail!
Are your Pilea's leaves trying to tell you something? If you can see the foliage curling, drooping, changing color or getting spots, your Pilea may be suffering from overwatering, nutrient deficiency or an insect infestation.
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Add some life to your home with these 11 high humidity bathroom plants. Dim lighting and a moist environment are exactly what they need to flourish.
Madagascar Jasmine makes a beautiful, fragrant houseplant. Also called the Hawaiian Wedding Plant, its flowers are popular for bridal bouquets.
Even the tiniest landscapes can be magical outdoor spaces with these small backyard garden ideas that maximize your yard.
Want to know when it's time to repot houseplants, how to pick the right pot, and more? These 6 easy tips will help you indoor garden like a pro!
Kick your cooking game up a notch by growing these herbs indoors all year round. Never settle for bland dried herbs again.