Gardening Basics

A weeping willow tree is a lovely addition to any home lawn or garden. Planting a weeping willow near a septic area in your lawn is not a problem, as the weeping willow does very well in moist...

Privet hedges are easy to grow. They will quickly fill in and give you a thick hedge of greenery. Some countries such as Australia have outlawed growing privet hedges because they grow like weeds....

Plant cuttings are an easy and inexpensive way to add new specimens to your garden without spending a fortune. And if your friends, family or neighbors have plants you admire, starting a cutting...

Trees enhance home landscapes. A thorough knowledge of appropriate species, proper timing and the correct tools to use will improve homeowners' success in transplanting trees into their landscapes.

Shrubs are the foundation of any garden, but sometimes they become old or diseased or otherwise unattractive, or perhaps they become invasive, threatening other plants or even your house's...

If you have taken cuttings from a silver maple, you will need to root them and then transplant them to a larger container to give them enough space to grow. Root cuttings are very sensitive and...

A privet is a landscape shrub that can be moved or transplanted during the late fall or spring after the ground can be worked. The roots must be disturbed as little as possible during the process...

Repotting a house plant provides additional room for its roots to expand in fresh soil; ultimately fortifying the plant's good health and caring for its longevity. The act itself is simple and...

Avocados are valued for their wonderful flavor and texture. The trees are heavy bloomers, but only about 1 percent of these blooms will produce fruit. Some people prefer the non-fruit producing...

Cedars are evergreen trees originating from the Mediterranean and western Himalayas. Strong wood and aromatic qualities have made cedar trees popular for use in building construction, furniture...

Splitting lilac bushes takes time and patience. For this reason, it is not ideal for large-scale nurseries, but it can be a good way to multiply the plants in home gardens or small landscapes....

Applying mulch to desert plants helps protect plant roots from cold weather, provides nutrients to the soil as it decomposes, inhibits weed growth, protects seeds from animals, makes your desert...

There are people who find it satisfying to help plants grow--watching new shoots come up, seeing a transplanted tree bear fruit, or stopping to smell the roses. One of the best garden tips is to...

Water can be as damaging for plants as it is necessary. Though all plants require water to conduct photosynthesis (converting light energy to sugar), too much water can kill a plant.

Canna plants are a hardy and beautiful addition to most landscapes. The plants are available in a variety of colors and sizes and require little maintenance, considering the amount of color they...

A cedar tree can be planted in most areas of the United States and provides a lifetime of beauty and shade. But the cedar tree is going to need a little help when it is first planted to make sure...

Whether you want to create additional vines from a single vine, take a portion of a particular vine with you to a new location or get started growing grapes, it's simple to root grape vines. The...

Cloning your own plants is easier than it sounds, and can be done with a variety of indoor or outdoor plants. With just a few simple steps along with the help of a little water and sunlight, you...

Coleus are one of the easiest plants to propagate from cuttings. I prefer to root mine in water, but they can also be rooted in soil. For this article I will be focusing on rooting them in...

Bare root plants are perennials in a dormant or semidormant state. They are devoid of any flowers or foliage and basically are just a pile of vibrant roots that need to be planted to grow and...

Many plants have roots which are densely spread through soil in order to obtain as much water and nutrition as possible. A few plants do not have roots but only live in water or very wet areas....

Hydroponic gardens are simple to set up and easy to maintain. From a simple container filled with gravel to a more complicated drip system, hydroponic gardens allow you to grow fruits, vegetables...

Fine hairs populate the surface of the plant's roots. These hairs absorb water and the nutrients therein through tiny pores, which span each hair's surface. Within the roots and stem of the...

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...

Willow trees make beautiful ornaments for a pond and the wide, wispy limbs can provide privacy for your house. It is best to plant the tree in an area away from underground pipes or septic...

Irises can be ordered as bare rooted plants or they can also be shipped in pots. Some of the more fragile and smaller irises are usually shipped in pots to prevent damage to the roots. Early...

Transplanting a large indoor plant is as easy as lifting it up for the base of the stem and pulling gently. You should pull from the center and wait until the soil is dry for an easier...

A corn stalk plant is a beautiful addition to any collection of house plants. Specific soil and watering requirements can make it difficult to grow. Its roots need to dry out regularly and it...

Potting a plant is important when moving the plant from a hyphronic state to potting soil.

Unless pulling weeds is an activity you really enjoy, you'll want to get the job done as quickly and painlessly as possible. Here are some tips on how to remove those wild and unwanted plants from...

Bone meal is an organic fertilizer that increases the growth of plant roots, flowers and fruits.

Living in San Diego, it is easy to come across a yard with Bamboo and other natural grasses growing in a carefree and natural setting. There are approximately over 1600 species of bamboo and they...

Water is a must for a healthy garden and lawn, but watering can be costly, especially during a drought. Check out the tips, below, to help save water in your garden.

Distressed plants that once flourished in the grower' s climate controlled greenhouses, often don't get enough water, are displayed in hot areas, or are root bound after a summer's stay at a...

This article offers guidance for taking a cutting from a plant and growing a new plant.

Keeping your lawn healthy in a heat wave without using too much water has to be done with a plan. There are several steps you can take to keep your lawn healthy, green, and growing even in the...

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...

It is important to water your garden properly and at the appropriate time. Proper watering practices can save both time and water.

Learn how to care for a bonsai tree, and you can add an eccentric showpiece to your home. The Chinese began growing trees in containers around the 3rd Century B.C. However, it was Buddhist monks...

Kudzu vines are notorious in the South for growing rapidly and overtaking everything in their paths from plants, to bridges, trees and even buildings. If you have ever tried to kill Kudzu you have...

You may have a very good reason for wanting to uproot a shrub. Most people want to move their shrubs to an area that is not so congested by other plant life. You would also uproot shrubs when you...

Groundcover plantings by nature are meant to form a dense carpet over the soil. Consequently, many groundcovers have aggressive runner and trailing structures that must be completely removed....

Moving into a new home and beginning to landscape your yard can be a very exciting time. Many people purchase small trees at very cheap prices in hopes of someday having a large shade tree or...

Hydroponics is a system by which plants are grown in water without the use of soil. The plants are anchored in an inert medium such as gravel or clay pellets. The roots of the plants grow downward...

You may have seen the commercials for the Topsy Turvy tomato planter which promises you a bountiful harvest of beautiful tomatoes. Their secret? They send you a container with holes in the bottom....

If you are trying to grow a garden with clay soil, then you have got your work cut out for you. The properties of clay soil are distinctive, and even a child can learn how the clay soil is...

When you visit your local garden center, the plants are all in small containers filled with soil. You can then slide the plants out, root ball and soil together, and plant them directly into your...

Sometimes it becomes necessary to transplant a large outdoor plant. If a plant is getting the wrong amount of sun exposure, for instance, or is starting to grow too large for the area it's in, you...

Growing ginger root is as easy as setting the roots down on the dirt (instead of in it) and they'll take care of the rest. The tall, slender stems and leaves closely resemble bamboo and, when...

If you live in the desert like myself you are surprised if anything will grow in this god awful heat. If you live in a desert area where it does get chilly some varieties that do well in desert...