21 Vastu Plants for Home for Health, Harmony & Wealth

You’ve probably heard of companion planting: Grouping different plant species near each other to the mutual or sole benefit of one or the other. Companion planting methods are used for various reasons, most commonly to repel pests. Herbs, including thyme, are often recommended companion plants. So what companion plants go well with thyme? Read on to learn about companion plants for thyme.

The arching foliage of Aspidistra elatior with its deep green hue makes for a perfect houseplant. It also survives neglect and grows well in the shade. Let’s have a look at some great tips on Cast Iron Plant Care!

Shady corners needn’t be gloomy. There’s a host of beautiful plants that will thrive in partial shade and full shade, and even plants that can cope with dry shade. Here, we share some of our favourite shade-lovers that look fabulous throughout autumn. There are options to suit every colour scheme, and plants that will thrive in pots as well as your borders. Our choices include recommendations from the Gardeners’ World team and familiar faces from across the gardening industry.

Dennis Leupold | Design: Better Homes & Gardens

Cooler days and cozier evenings are just around the corner, and we’re officially craving some Halloween-inspired decor in our lives. While it’s still a bit too early to set up our autumnal displays, it’s never too early to get a feel for some of the great options that are out there for the coming season.

Formaldehyde is a colorless gas, which is used in making building materials and pressed-wood products like particleboard, plywood, and fiberboard. You can also find it in adhesives and glues, paper product coatings, and certain insulation materials. Other formaldehyde sources are cigarette smoke, emission from new plastic materials, new carpets, and fuel-burning appliances.

Discover the ultimate solution for privacy and beauty with the Blue Point Juniper! Its versatility and lush growth make it the ideal screening plant. Enjoy both aesthetics and seclusion with this remarkable choice.

Growing tea at home can be rewarding and fun. The best part is, you can also grow it in your balcony or patio! There’s nothing like watching a tea plant grow and sipping a piping hot tea made from the homegrown, organic tea leaves! Here’s everything about Growing Tea Leaves at Home!

Not everyone has a backyard appropriate for a large garden, but almost everyone can keep a container plant. Size is only one of the many advantages of growing plants in containers rather than in the ground. This only works well, however, if you select plants that are happy living in a pot. Gardeners in the West have many choices. Read on for some top options for California or Nevada container gardening.

Many gardeners adore the tasty pods and numerous culinary applications of okra, a warm-season vegetable. However, like all plants, okra can benefit from the presence of other plants in the garden. In this article, we will explore some of the Best Companion Plants for Okra.

Header image: Three sisters (winter squash, maize and climbing beans) summer garden at the University of Guelph. (Hannah Tait Neufeld), Author provided

On Thursday I pottered out into the garden and planted some tea bags. This isn’t because I have some loony idea that they’ll grow into tea plants (you were wondering that, weren’t you?) – it’s all in the name of soil science.