15 of the Best Types of Maple Trees to Grow at Home

Personally, I’m a big fan of serration.Whether it’s a megalodon tooth, a trusty pocket knife, or th

It’s hardly a meal in the South without green beans on the table! Fortunately, the common garden bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is one of the easiest vegetables to grow, even if it’s your first garden. Sometimes called snap beans, garden beans are inexpensive seeds and fast growers, with some types ready in as little as 50 days. They’ll produce bumper crops so you’ll have plenty of green beans to cook fresh, freeze or pickle. With top picks fromAll-American Selections (AAS), which trials seed performance for home gardeners,  Johnny’s Selected Seeds, extension services at Clemson University, North Carolina State University, Louisiana State University, University of Georgia, and University of Kentucky, here are the best types of beans to grow in the South:

There’s absolutely nothing as amazing as a fresh-picked tomato still warm from the sun. In fact,tomatoes are one of the most popular plants in home gardens, alongsidebeans, summer squash, andherbs such as basil. But with hundreds and hundreds of tomato cultivars, or cultivated varieties, it’s tough to choose which ones you should plant to stand up to the heat and humidity of the South. Whether you’re a traditionalist and plant only heirloom types your Granddaddy grew or you’re all about experimenting with new types bred for improved disease resistance, you’ll get the highest yield when you grow a few different types. Just make sure to set plants out after all danger of frost has passed in your area, and give them at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day. Tomatoes do not do well in shade.

The orchid family, Orchidaceae, is one of the largest plant families with an estimated 30,000 species and many more cultivars. There are hardy orchids that live in temperate climates, but 80 percent of orchids live in tropical conditions in Central and South America, Asia, and Africa. What we grow as houseplants are tropical in origin which is important to know—the plant’s natural environment indicates their desired cultural requirements.

Lettuce, an annual plant of the Asteraceae family, is commonly grown as a leaf vegetable. This plant category has clusters of leaves, a short stem, and reaches 19 inches tall. The plant prefers cool weather and comes in a range of colors.

The fleshy leaves of easy to maintain crassula look adorable with all types of home decor. Have a look at some stunning Pictures of the Best Types of Jade Plant Varieties and include them in your rooms!

Looking to upgrade your garden with a durable evergreen shrub that provides year-round interest and doesn’t require the backbreaking labor of higher-maintenance plants, such as roses or hedges?Look no further than heavenly bamboo.We link to

Many people don’t tend to think of plants as living things in need of feeding. This feature tends to stand out more in animals, what with their gaping mouths and (sometimes) teeth.But plants need to be fed as well, even the

Also known as fresh coriander, cilantro is a multipurpose aromatic herb grown for its foliage, flowers, seeds, and even roots.This zesty, fresh herb can bri

Supermarkets can provide an overwhelming selection of processed foods. But there are some simple pleasures they don’t usually offer, such as a lavish choice of shelling or dry beans.That’s when resourceful gardening skills can

If you’ve ever checked out the roses at your local nursery, I’m sure you’ve noticed that some appear to grow small and have petite blossoms, while others are big and bushy, with blossoms that look like they must have a thousand petals. Maybe you’ve heard of wild or tea roses, but you’re wondering w

“Good things come in small packages,” as the saying goes. It’s totally true! Golf scores, pro horse jockeys, the egos of politicians… they all benefit from being small.The same is true in the botanical world,