Gardening Basics

Gardens in northern climates are often idle for the winter, waiting for the warmer growing seasons to get outside any till the soil. But gardens that plan ahead for winter’s view can enjoy a land...

Japanese painted fern plants are quite hardy and are highly prized by gardeners. The vibrant colors of the Japanese painted fern add a radiant burst to small gardens, and grow nicely along side...

Evergreen trees and shrubs are lovely landscape plants with vibrant shades of year-round green. Holly, juniper, boxwood, rhododendron and other ornamental broad-leaf evergreens are valued for the...

Repairing a small engine is usually a much simpler task than many people think. The general rule of thumb with engines is that you need 4 things for them to work. The first is fuel, the second...

Gardening is an enjoyable activity for many people. Not only does it allow you time to spend many enjoyable hours outdoors in the sunshine, it can provide fresh, healthy vegetables for your table....

Humming birds can be very charming, indeed. But how can you get them to visit your garden area more often? You could try simple things like adding a bird bath, or certain types of plants they...

As this may seem pretty simple to do, you will be surprised by how many house plants die from lack of care. This article will give you tips on how you can properly care for your plant. Providing...

The Weeping Siberian Pea Tree is a native to Russia, with blooms of a beautiful bright yellow color and shaped like a delicate pea. These trees prefer a more sunny location, but will tolerate some...

Rainwater gardens are excellent solutions to 2 common problems - you live in a watershed and are concerned about runoff carrying pollutants from fertilizers and pesticides into nearby lakes and...

Figs trees can be expensive to purchase in some areas, however they are easy to propagate. Material for several trees can be removed from one small plant. Propagation is simple and fun with the...

Every spring as the weather turns warm and the sun is shining bright in the sky you may decide that you need to landscape your yard. Before landscaping your yard you need to think about how to...

Desert willow (Chilopsis linearis) is not a true willow. This is a hardwood tree native to southeastern United States, Gulf Coast and western United States. Native Americans use the wood for a...

There is no better time to start planning a kitchen garden also known potage. It is a small herb and vegetable garden where you can grow to suit your cooking.

Love spaghetti or pizza? Growing tomatoes will give you plenty of one of the main ingredient for these dishes.

Squirrels can devastate pecan trees in just a matter of weeks and even days. This article will give you step by step instructions for keeping squirrels out of pecan trees and any tree for that...

Having a beautiful patio garden can be a wonderful way to create a relaxing place to enjoy a cup of tea on a pleasant evening. Incorporating lights to illuminate your patio plants is not only...

I know that most of us are too busy shopping and getting ready for Christmas that we try to ignore and forget about our gardens. But our gardens are still there and need a little attention. It...

Keeping a gardening journal is an excellent way to stay motivated in your garden throughout every season of the year.

Want to make those houseplants grow twice as fast? Try these all-natural and cheap homemade fertilizers, all made from items you already have in your home.

When considering an area for your first garden it is important to remove the grass or sod that is already there. Rather than using chemicals or tilling up the soil and disturbing the natural eco...

When you've decided you'd like to start a garden there are certain steps to take to ensure your success. It's a good idea to draw a picture of your garden, making notes on where the sun shines all...

Pine trees have a different set of rules for pruning than most other conifers do. Improper trimming can cause needle death and damage to the tree. Here is how to do it properly to shape and...

Raspberries are a delicious berry that are fun to grow. They grow from shhots and expand rapidly.

Growing bananas outside in cold climates may seem crazy, but with variety selection and some winter protection, you will soon have your own jungle.

Starting a garden in your very backyard can be fun and rewarding. Treat your plants with care and you’ll see them grow. Garden vegetables generally taste better than the store vegetables since...

Aloe is a very good plant to grow. It has many medicinal purposes, is relatively easy to care for and can be grown both outdoors and indoors. If you like hummingbirds, this is also a plant which...

If you are planning to start your own personal garden, there are a few simple rules to follow so that your garden will thrive. Whether you plan to grow a vegetable garden or you want some sweet...

Having an encounter with poison ivy, oak, or sumac can be a terrible experience. The best way to deal with poison ivy, oak, and sumac is to be able to identify them and avoid them.

Ever wonder how to keep your tomatoes from getting black spots on the bottom? After this most problems should be resolved.

Fig trees need to be protected during the colder winter months, depending on the climate where you live. If you do need to winterize your fig tree, here are some tips on how to do so.

Throw your garden into motion with a path of garden stepping stones. Not only does it serve a purpose of beauty but also gives direction to otherwise dull landscapes and muddy walkways. Lawn...

Any serious gardener knows how important it is to know how to identify weeds. Knowing what kind of weed is in your garden is the best way to know how to prevent it from coming back and affecting...

Bone meal is composed of bones that have been very finely ground. It may not sound very appealing, but bone meal is rich in minerals and nutrients, which made it useful for gardening applications.

Learn how to save money by living off the land.

Young trees are often killed by string trimmers and lawnmowers beating about the trunk. Here's a step-by-step guide to making an inexpensive and effective tree trunk protector for your freshly...

In this article I will show you each of three steps to grown raspberries in your own garden.

Tired of pest that eat or weakening your desired plants and you don't want to use chemical fertilizers? Have you ever though of using plants to deter or stop bad insect? Yes there are many plants...

So you did some research, followed the steps, and now have a nice big heap of compost. Yet your not quite sure what to do with it. Compost is a versatile material and is only limited by your...

Successful gardening in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area means being aware of climate conditions during growing seasons. Plant hardiness zones, or Climate Zones, or growing zones, and Heat Zone...

This article will teach you how to clone most plants. Some plants may take longer than other species of plants. Some may be harder to clone, but some are very very easy to clone. You can buy a...

The art and science of growing your own food extends your own budget as well as supplying your family with wholesome produce all year round. Muscadines, also known as Scuppernongs, are a hardy and...

This article is a follow-up to the previous article, "How to Start a Tomato Bucket Garden, Cheap and Easy". If you have planted your tomatoes, you have plenty of sunshine, and good...

Compost is the 'black gold' of the gardening world. If you use it in your garden, your flowers, vegetables, fruit, and herbs will thrive. The best thing is, it's easy to make in your own back yard!

Learn how many plants you need for an average family, and ways to figure out how many you need for a larger family.

How to harvest the most garden tomatoes as you can, and how to store the green immature garden tomatoes so they can mature without damage to it or its flavor when they would normally die maturing...

The shady hosta is a very low maintenance perennial plant that does well with little attention. The plant will die back in late fall, and gardeners could allow the leaves to decompose naturally...

Fruit is delicious and yummy! Fruit can be expensive. Why not try growing a variety of different fruits in your own backyard? It's easy, fun, economical and healthy for you and your family. ...

Learn to grow fall vegetables in hot dry desert areas. This is not always simple but it can be done.

Fall garden clean up is essential to maintain a healthy garden year round. In the garden, winter is the time when insect larvae hibernates on spent plants. By cleaning up dead plants, spent...

Winter is coming. Outside gardening is coming to an end for the season, but there are still gardening-related projects you can do over wintertime. Plan the projects prudently.