Gardening Basics

Flowers bring sunshine into your home even on the rainiest of days. Their vibrant color and fresh aroma are enough to brighten any house. Knowing when and how to pick your flowers is the first...

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...

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

Hydroponic gardening is gardening without soil. Instead, water and a rocky medium such as pebbles, sand or gravel are used. Hydroponic gardening is gaining popularity because it is cleaner and...

Growing peppers does not have to be difficult, but knowing how to identify pepper plants will play a role in meeting the needs of each variety. Peppers can grow to be small or large, sweet or hot,...

The plumeria is a small flowering shrub that grows in tropical climates. The plumeria's flowers can be white, yellow, pink or red and grow between 2 and 4 inches across. Plumeria is incredibly...

Ground cover plants can be used for erosion control in areas where it is difficult to maintain a lawn or garden such as a hillside or bank. In shady places where grass is difficult to grow, ground...

People add food coloring to water used to water plants in order to alter the color of the plant. This alteration is done to show children how plants absorb water or to make white flowers more...

Some are cultivated for their sweet or tart fruit, and some are prized for their delicate pink or white flowers, but all cherry trees add visual interest to landscapes with their colorful blooms,...

Flowers add a beautiful touch to any décor, and they make lovely, thoughtful gifts for most occasions. Purchasing flower arrangements can be expensive, costing upwards of $50 for the most...

Some indoor plants bear attractive or useful fruit. If you want an indoor plant to bear fruit, you will need to know the sex of the plant. The sex of plants is a complicated topic. Like animals,...

Container gardening is very fun and rewarding. You can grow many different types of plants and flowers in containers. By combining plants and flowers in your garden, you will show that unique...

Fresh flowers are beautiful but short lived. Whether you receive them as a gift or arrange them from your garden collection, preserving their beauty and fragrance as long as possible is something...

Transplanting is a necessary thing to do. It will help your plants and flowers grow to their natural, beautiful maturity. Pruning the roots each year will enable your plants to get all the water...

A flower is the reproductive part of a plant. Although some plants reproduce without a flower, most plants rely on the intricate process of pollination in order to reproduce. Flowers might look...

A crystalline substance forms dots along ice plant leaves. These dots, sparkling in sunlight, gave ice plants their common name. Although ice plants will grow in hot and dry areas that have most...

The story of the pecan tree (Carya illinoensis) is inextricably intertwined with the story of the United States. They grow well in most parts of the country, both in painstakingly planted orchards...

The hanging gardens of Babylon, built by King Nebuchadnezzar II around 600 B.C. for his wife, Amytis, who was homesick for the plants of her lush countryside, may be the first established use of...

If you are new to gardening and you are growing basil, you may wonder how to keep it from flowering and going to seed. It’s easy to maximize your basil crop by preventing it from seeding.

Learning how to identify plants and flowers can be important for different reasons. It is necessary if you often camp in the outdoors or if you are interested in learning about edible or toxic...

Planting the perfect garden can seem an insurmountable task at times. Depending on your area it can seem downright impossible! We've all had a neighbor that puts the entire street to shame, but...

Some plants, flowers, shrubs and trees require soil with a high lime content. This is a very simple PH test to find out if your soil is alkaline (has a high lime content) without having to bring...

Creating new garden beds brings new life to your yard, transforming its appearance. Lush, green growth creates a relaxing atmosphere where you can experience nature and enjoy cool summer evenings....

Turn this year's flowers into next year's dirt! Recycle the plants and dirt from your flower pots. A little time and effort in the Fall produces a rich humus for beautiful container garden...

Planting vegetables and flowers together is common practice. In fact, many vegetables benefit from companion planting. A small yard may not allow for both flower beds and a vegetable garden....

Plants are some of the oldest living things on Earth, and yet they are also one of the most simple. Plants will grow naturally with no human input, though many have been domesticated and bred...

Container gardens add flare and beauty to porches and patios. In the fall, when most spring and summer plants have passed their prime, give containers new life with cold-hardy plants that...

It’s no secret that hard work pays off. The same holds true for gardening. Gardening starts long before the first seed is planted. A good garden actually can get started right after the fall...

Ahhh... summmer... the time to get out and enjoy the weather, kick back for some relaxing times. Your own backyard can provide a great source of stress-relief (and the ability to get out without...

In Idaho, the winters are long and cold, and the summer growing season is correspondingly short. Rainfall varies from more than 60 inches in some parts of the state to less than 10 in others....

The best way to attract hummingbirds to your garden is by using a nectar feeder, but they will stick around longer if you add flowering plants. The right combination of flowers will depend on your...

Gardening is a hobby that millions of people enjoy all over the world. It is also good exercise. Learning about gardening is a constant process, even for experienced gardeners. Approach your new...

Planting a memorial garden provides survivors a chance to grieve and reflect while being inspired by a living and growing garden that honors a deceased friend or family member.

Planting seeds by the phase of the moon is a method commonly used by farmers today, who believe the yield of crops or flowers may be increased according to the moon phases at the time of planting....

This article highlights the critical important steps to ensure a regular bountiful tomato harvest during the entire growing season.

Beautiful backyards and front yards are not just wonderful to admire during the spring and summer, they're are relaxing to the soul. Here is a way to start a simple, yet elegant yard of pretty...

By blending colored foliage with colorful flowers you can create a riot of color. And when flowers are not in bloom, colored foliage can add contrast and cheer up a garden that would otherwise...

Starting a garden sounds simple enough but some thought must be put into it before one can start a garden. It is not as hard as one may think it is but having a general idea of where to start is a...

A backyard full of colorful flowers makes summertime all the more enjoyable, and the end of spring/ beginning of summer is the perfect time to start a garden. But for some of us who have never...

Make your outdoor planters look great - inexpensively!

There probably is no other garden plant that is as popular as the Camellia except, maybe, the rose. These popular plants have big showy flowers that cover shrubs with glossy green foliage. Here...

Most people have a picture that comes to mind when someone mentions the Iris. But did you know that there are many types of Iris? Some Irises are large, some small, some grow from bulbs, others...

Early spring is the time when the chaparral flowers that are native to Southern California put on their best display. Here are some of the showiest California native flowers that will perk up a...

As water shortages become more widespread, water-wise gardening is becoming not only eco-smart, but economical. It’s more important than ever to realize that waterwise landscaping can be...

Growing mandeville flowers involves planting them in a warm but shady place, providing a trellis for them to grab onto and taking them indoors during the winter. Grow mandeville flowers, which are...

Flowers to plant in a yard or garden can be any variety of things collected and gathered from farmer's markets and gardening centers. Create a personal garden, planting different flowers in their...

Planting and growing ice plant, also known as lampranthus, makes a great ground cover with bright purple flowers. Grow ice plant with tips from a professional gardener in this free video on gardening.

The best flowers to plant in the sun include Lily-of-the-Nile, galtonia, Mexican shell flower and liatris. Plant sun-thriving flowers with tips from a professional gardener in this free video on...

Flowers that grow well in the shade include Coral Belle, hydrangeas, cyclamine and culturecom. Plant shade-loving flowers with tips from a professional gardener in this free video on gardening.

Drying hydrangea flowers is best done in a paper bag, followed by a mist of hair or body spray and a dusting of body glitter. Dry hydrangea flowers with tips from a professional gardener in this...