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| photo by Greta Hoffman |
Vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers are just a few of the many plants that Americans cultivate in their gardens.
American gardeners commonly cultivate the following plants:
1. greens
One of the most common plants grown in backyard gardens is the tomato.
You can cultivate lettuce easily in a variety of conditions.
Pickles and fresh salads are two examples of cucumber's many uses.
Hot and sweet peppers are both widely cultivated.
Home gardens are ideal for carrots.
Zucchini: a prolific and rapidly expanding vegetable.
Beans: Both pole and bush beans are great, both raw and cooked.
2. Fruits
Strawberries: delightful plants that thrive in both pots and raised beds.
I love blueberries, whether eaten fresh or baked into pies.
Blackberries are a summertime favorite because they are simple to cultivate and yield tasty jam.
In colder regions, raspberries are common.
Apple trees: Many individuals who cultivate gardens also own small fruit trees.
Warm climates, such as the South, are ideal for growing peaches.
3. Plants
Basil: A culinary mainstay in many kitchen gardens.
Mint: A common herb used in drinks and as a ground cover due to its pleasant aroma.
Sala gardens frequently include cilantro.
People often cultivate the rosemary plant in pots, and it thrives in warm climates.
The culinary herbs oregano and thyme are essential.
4. Bouquets
Marigolds: Popular because of its colorful blooms and pest-repelling properties.
Zinnias come in a rainbow of hues and are quite hardy.
Sunflowers: Generous, bright, and simple flowers to cultivate.
The beauty and scent of roses make them a popular flower.
Adaptable and resilient, coneflowers are a sight to see.
A common garden flower, the black-eyed Susan requires little care.
5. Plants—Shrubs and Trees
The stunning autumn hues of maple trees make them famous.
In warmer regions, tropical or container-grown lemon and lime trees thrive.
Hydrangeas are common flowering shrubs that enhance landscapes.
6. Crops for Specializing
For Halloween or to carve into pies, pumpkins are a common crop.
Certain gardeners grow sweet corn and its decorative variants, such as Glass Gem corn.
Because of its high yield, squash is a popular plant for home gardens.
7. 3 Plants That Are Beneficial to Pollinators
The monarch butterfly caters to milkweed.
It attracts bees and has a pleasant aroma: lavender.
Bee balm: Butterflies and hummingbirds like it.
Native plant cultivation is an important part of many American gardeners' efforts to preserve ecosystems and animals.