Gardening Basics

Clay soil presents a challenge for gardeners. It holds water, compacts, and cracks when it dries. Clay soil often is fertile, but plants may have a hard time accessing nutrients because the clay...

Espalier gardening occurs when a plant is trained to grow in a pattern against a flat surface. It is striking when flowering plants are trained and even more spectacular when fruit trees are...

According to the website American Lawns.com, U.S. homeowners spend more than $17 billion a year on outdoor home improvements. Most of this goes into getting and maintaining a green lawn. ...

While hiring a professional tree care company to remove a tree stump is the quickest and easiest route, it is possible to remove a tree stump yourself. There are a few ways to remove a stump, so...

When making a garden bed ideally you should double dig the bed first. Double digging takes time and effort but it's well worth the extra work involved by improving soil structure and fertility,...

Over the years I've bought many different type of plants and seeds but only planted a fraction of them. The last few years I've developed a strategy so that my gardening purchases are more...

Grow a one person 3 foot by 3 foot garden for the summer season. Grow enough food for salads and dinner accessories for an entire summer.

In Arizona many people choose to use rocks their landscaping as grass doesn't do well in Arizona due to lack of rain and because rocks require very little upkeep. These days with the economic...

There are a lot of methods for doing fire ant control. Some work better. The most important thing to know is you cannot completely get rid of them in most cases as they are extremely resilient,...

Builders and developers, even many or most landscape architects, obviously have no knowledge or interest in feng shui principles based on how most subdivisions are laid out. This is most...

Are you struggling with an old outdated landscape that adds little to the appeal of your home? In todays economy, updating your curb appeal might be the one thing that may quickly help you sell...

While double digging a raised bed garden means a little extra work, it can also mean higher yields at harvest time. This is because the deeper the planting soil, the deeper the roots. Deep roots...

You may want to plant an orchard to produce fresh food, provide shade or just to beautify your property. To plant an orchard successfully, however, you'll need an understanding of soil, pests,...

This article pertain to planting good seeds. A garden is beautiful when seeds are planted and the soil is nourish. A flower blooms with beauty when the seeds are planted correct and the soil is...

Grow a garden full of delicious vegetables for your family. You can choose from a variety of root and leaf vegetables. Whether you have a small garden or a large plot, you will enjoy the taste of...

There is nothing quite like having your own citrus tree. Making fresh squeezed lemonade, limeade, or orange juice whenever, is like having summer growing on a tree. Make no mistake, while citrus...

Carp ponds have become very popular in garden landscape design. Carp are beautiful fish that are available in many different varieties and colors. A carp pond can add an element of serenity and...

According to author Alvin Horton, some knowledge in the design principles employed for centuries by the Japanese are essential for a garden to flourish. Read on to learn how to design a Japanese...

Do you say "echinacea purpurea" instead of "purple coneflower," or "nicotiana" instead of "flowering tobacco"? Do you know the best methods for ridding a garden of Colorado potato beetles or...

Digging your whole planting area twice sounds like a lot of work, and it is. But your plants - particularly your perennials - will thank you for your labors by giving you lush, healthy foliage,...