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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

A "yard of topsoil" technically refers to a cubic yard, an expression of volume equivalent to 27 cubic feet. In order to measure a yard of topsoil for your backyard, you will need to know the area...

Fresh garlic shoots are a delicious and healthy part of many recipes. Garlic is an easy addition to any vegetable garden and is available in two varieties. Hard necked garlic is often...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

According to the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, compost is created by the "biological decomposition of organic wastes by bacteria, fungi, worms and other...

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.

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.

Vermicomposting uses worms to help speed up the decaying process of plant materials, so you can use the compost more quickly in your garden. Special types of waste are required to feed and keep...

Now that the seasons are changing, there are many ways you can start preparing for a beautiful home and yard next spring. Many of us have started gardening in the past few years, and now our...

Spanish moss is a beautiful plant that is mostly grown in the Southeastern area of the United States, including Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida and Alabama. It's technically qualified as a flower...

Peppers are a very versatile vegetable. You can use peppers in a large variety of dishes including; chili, gumbo, pasta sauce, peppers and eggs, hot pepper jelly, Mexican dishes, etc. You get the...

Jasmine climbing vines are easy to start from a cutting. With a little tender, loving, care when starting, you can grown cuttings over winter and plant in the spring and see remarkable results.

Banana plants, or banana trees, as they are more commonly called, produce some of the tastiest fruit. With the right climate and soil conditions, watching a banana plant mature is fascinating....

Selecting the proper plants for your raingarden depends on several factors including the soil type, your growing zone, the amount of direct sun each day. You also want to make sure you arrange...

Enjoy a taste of the ancients, figs have been enjoyed for a millennia. Now more areas of the country can grow figs in backyards thanks to newer varieties and climate changes that have left our...

The sweetest, mildest garlic available to you comes from your own backyard. Garlic has been a staple of diets since the beginning of time because it makes every dish taste better. Imagine...

There are a number of different pests commonly associated with orchids. Here is a brief description of how to identify each type and how to get rid of them.

The Cooperative Extension Service came into being with the Smith-Lever Act of 1914. The purpose is to have a local resource for farmers and gardeners on plant problems, local conditions and pests...

Do you remember playing in the garden with your dolls on a warm and sunny afternoon while grandma was shelling peas in the shade of apple trees in the yard? What a sweet memory! And do you know...

The old trusty Clorox bottle has many more uses than whitening your whites and disinfecting bathrooms and counter tops. Though household bleach is often assumed to be harmful to the environment,...

Composting is a great way to limit the amount of garbage you throw away in the landfill as well as provide fertile soil to use in gardening and landscape projects. When most people think of...

Aspirin can work wonders in your garden or on your houseplants if you use it in the water you use to water your plants. It seems the acetylsalicylic acid stimulates the plant's immune system to...

Worm composting farms require little maintenance once established, and provide a rich source of compost for your garden. Worms require a composting bin, food, moisture and good drainage to work...

The Olive tree originated from Africa and holds a special place in human history for over 8000 years in its native region of the Mediterranean Basin. The Olive tree survives and thrives where...

Container gardening is a wonderful alternative for those who do not have room for a traditional garden. Blueberries make a very pretty container plant. Blueberries are also easy to grow. There are...

It's fall time and the leaves are falling. Raking leaves and bringing them to the local compost dump can be very time consuming. Also when you need mulch it can be a pain driving to and from the...

Are you tired of the same ol' look to your lawn? Ready to add some life to your yard that will make your wife smile as she pulls in the driveway tonight? Then throw on your bagger and sharpen that...

These days everyone is going green and it’s a good thing. I am in favor of all things green. You drive car with reduced emissions, you use solar power in your houses, you use wind power, water...

Outdoor plants need to be protected from harsh, cold winter weather. Some plants grown in a container are simply too big and too heavy to bring indoors. You may not have room inside your house for...

Does the thought of starting a compost pile intimidate you? It is a little work, but well worth the effort. Your fruit and vegetables will be so much more flavorful if they have been composted. ...

Every gardener knows a good compost pile will help their garden grow from all the rich nutrients the compost provides. To insure your compost breaks down properly and in a timely manner there are...

Epsom salt isn't new to cupboards, garages and medicine cabinets, but few people are aware of the immense benefit Epsom salt provides to plants. A simple concoction of Epsom salt and water will...

Asparagus is a tasty mealtime treat that is fun to grow. The color, shape, taste and texture of asparagus adds interest to any meal. Equally appealing is the chance to plant your own asparagus...

So your lawn is a wreck and Mr. Johnson across the street is flaunting is Kentucky Blue Grass laden masterpiece to the whole neighborhood. Men have a weird sense of need when it comes to having...

Learn how to trim pecan trees for the purpose of safety, to increase the yield of the nuts and for visual appeal. Use the appropriate tools when trimming a pecan tree. Take precautions for...