Gardening Basics

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...

Many of the seedlings purchased at your local gardening warehouse were started in greenhouses or under specially designed grow lights. This is how you are able to purchase seedlings that are more...

Starting seeds indoors is an ideal way to save on money usually spent on purchasing seedlings to be transplanted to your garden. Growing indoors also gives you the ability to start plants from...

Starting plants from seed early in the year is an ideal way to get a jump start on the growing season. When the seedlings are transplanted into the ground in the spring, they will already have a...

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...

Miracle-Gro is a line of home and garden products produced by the Scotts Miracle-Gro Company. Miracle Grow products enhance the growth and resiliency of lawns, gardens and plants.

The pecan is a nut tree native to North America and grown predominantly in the southern United States. Pecan pies are a holiday classic, but the nut makes a great addition to salads, desserts,...

Everyone knows plants need water, but many gardeners do not realize the importance of how and when to water. Not only can you grow stronger and stop wilting plants with proper watering, you can...

If you want to grow plants indoors that normally need sunlight, you'll need grow lights. Commercial grow lights can be expensive, but it's easy to make your own from commonly available components....

A trellis can be used to create a fruit- or vegetable-covered focal point in your backyard. During the off-season, plant creeping vines that produce colorful flowers. Hang lights and wind chimes...

Flowering vines are beautiful additions to any front porch, balcony or patio. Living in a cold climate can make it hard to enjoy them year round, but since it's so easy to sprout hanging plants,...

Before you decide on a garden space, consider where you will plant the garden and what type of soil your plants will need. The garden that grows vegetables or plants needs special care for a...

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 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...

Tomatoes, like most plants, require specific growing conditions. Knowing the correctly light source can help you grow tomatoes indoors. Even if you plan to grow tomatoes outside, it is crucial to...

Bamboo is a strong and versatile material that has a number of uses. It blends in with most gardens and is highly pest-resistant. Bamboo is also quite easy to work with, making it ideal for...

How to grow pineapple tomatoes in pots.

Growing vegetables indoors with grow lights allows gardeners to get a head start on spring and extend the growing season. Keep in mind that plants need light, space, air, water and nutrition to...

Grow boxes and earth boxes are part of the container gardening craze sweeping the world. Both offer advantages to the more traditional forms of gardening but many gardeners think one is better...

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...

If you are planning to start your own vegetables or flowers by planting seeds, make your own grow box out of a Rubbermaid plastic container. Though you can purchase a grow box, making your own...

Save money by growing your own garlic. Garlic is easy to grow, even for beginners. It is virtually pest free and doesn't require a large garden. Get satisfaction out of eating something that you...

Every year I like to grow morning glories along my partial wall in the front yard. Every year it is so "Heavenly Blue" beautiful. This is the first year they took forever to bloom. As...

A garden grow box can produce a large vegetable harvest in a limited amount of space. The grow box can be placed either indoors or outdoors, provided you have the right equipment. There are...

Moss adds instant age to new things by giving them a time worn patina. Growing moss is very popular in a garden on waterfalls, terracotta pots, and almost anywhere that is moist and shady. If...

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...

Privet hedge is a green, dense hedge most notably used as a natural fence or to mark the boundaries of the yard. Privet hedge is one of the easiest hedges to grow because it survives in all kinds...

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...

Rosemary is a fragrant and handsome herb to plant around your home. It loves being neglected and will live happily with you, adding greenery during the bleak winter and pretty little blue flowers...

The best plants to grow in your garden will depend on a few factors, such as whether your garden is in the sun or the shade, and if you get a lot of rain or the climate is dry. How much you want...

Fresh strawberries plants are very easy to grow and cultivate in your garden to make your own Strawberry Patch. Early white strawberry blossoms during May and June can show off your gardening...

The olive is an ancient, venerable tree long valued for its fruit and the oil pressed from it. The olive can be a beautiful addition to your garden, but after an initial growth spurt, it grows...

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...

If you live in a city, you may think that you can't grow a garden. But just because you don't have a large plot of land to grow fruits and veggies doesn't mean you can't grow a garden. If you try,...

Sorghum is planted for human consumption, as feed for livestock and for syrup production. Sorghum requires hot, dry weather conditions to grow and is generally planted in southern areas where...

You can turn a closet into a grow room or section off an area in your basement and devote it to your plants. The grow room, though, may then be cut off from the ventilation that is a part of the...

In my house we eat lettuce almost every day. Buying lettuce every day is expensive and time consuming. When you grow it yourself, it tastes so much better than store bought. Last year, I decided...

Choosing fun plants to grow in your garden takes a little research. To make your garden fun, start with easy to grow plants that the entire family can enjoy. These are easy care plants that are...

Commonly known as horsetail, equisetum grows vertically in the form of columnar green tubes. The leafless tubes of horsetails grow up to several feet high. Because they remain green year round and...

Ferns give a soft, feathery effect to the garden. There are ferns that can grow in most any part of the country provided you can give them the shade and water they need. Here is some information...

Growing hydroponically means gardening without soil. Babylon presented its hanging gardens and China displayed its floating gardens; both are examples of hydroponics. Hydroponically grown plants...

I had always dreamt of having my own greenhouse. Then I discovered the cost of a fabric greenhouse was not out of reach. Before long I had mine up and running. This is a dangerous beginning...

Wild Buckwheat is native to North America. The Eriogonum family is a large one and many of these plants grow wild in chaparral areas where they add color and texture to the local landscape. Some...

If you live in an apartment you may have a balcony, patio, window box or no space at all for growing a garden. Yet the joy of gardening shouldn’t be denied to apartment dwellers. Here are some...

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...

Gardening is a fun and rewarding hobby that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Like most hobbies, it can be expensive if you don't plan carefully. Here's a few tips to help you grow a garden...

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...

Lighting is one of the essential aspects of hydroponic gardening. Indoor grow lights are commonly used in hydroponics to provide lighting to plants. This is because, for an indoor garden, indoor...

Ornamental grass gardens have become fashionable and ecologically desirable. They are easy to grow and, when designed properly, can be highly effective. Here are some suggestions for lovely...

What is a plant sucker? Suckers are the side shoots or underground runners generated at the base of trees, shrubs or other plants. If you want a healthy, neat garden with well-grown plants it is...