Gardening Basics Videos

Creating an indoor window garden requires a window, some sunlight and moisture. Make a windowsill garden with expert tips from a gardener in this free video on creating an indoor window garden.

Most plants can be started from clippings, which involves taking a long stem where it meets a new leave line, dipping the tip in honey or peanut butter and planting it in a high-quality moist...

In the winter, it is a good idea to prepare plants to be indoors until the following growing season by hacking them down, digging them up and keeping them dormant for a few months. Winterize...

Outdoor plants can be broken into basic large families, such as trees, shrubs, bushes, flowers, edibles and grasses. Understand the basic rules of identifying plants with helpful information from...

Transplanting involves cutting into the ground at a large radius around the plant before pulling out the root ball and replacing it quickly to its new location. Move plants from one spot to...

The best way to protect outdoor plants during the winter is to cover them with a plastic tarp or a sheet to keep them as insulated as possible. Learn other ways to preserve fragile plants with...

Pruning outdoor plants every year is a great way to encourage new growth for the following growing season. Prune back one-third of a plant each winter or early spring with helpful information from...

When growing plants outdoors, be sure to pay attention to each plant's condition requirements, such as the amount of sunlight and the quality of the soil. Plan out the various plants in a garden...

Planting outdoors requires considering the year-round climate, the placement of the various plants and the amount of sunlight that reaches different parts of the yard. Cluster similar plants...

A few natural ways to get ride of pesky beetles in an outdoor garden include hosing down the beetle-infested plants, spraying the bugs with a mixture of water and oil, and sprinkling...

To make sure that plants stay watered while on vacation, set up a timed sprinkler system, add a thick layer of topsoil to all of the beds, or simply hire a neighbor to come over every couple of...

To enjoy an outdoor space all year round, incorporate plants, flowers and shrubs that bloom and thrive in different seasons, and incorporate seasonal decorations into the garden. Plant an...

Small gardens can be designed to best maximize the space by planting a variety of plants, grasses and flowers that bloom at different times of the year. Design a garden in a small space, taking...

Designing and preparing a flower bed does not require a large amount of space; simply lay out compost and soil, plant short plants in the front and taller plants behind them. Use rocks, bricks or...

Wildlife gardening is important to counter the hostile effects of urban development on the environment, and to offer animals a green space to thrive and migrate through. Create wildlife habitats...

Watering plants properly depends on the species, but consistently keeping the soil damp is an efficient way to keep plants thriving without wasting water. Keep plants moist, trying not to flood...

Green roofs added to a house, a garden or over a compost heap increase the green space and habitat value in a garden by regulating the temperature and moisture levels. Install a green roof over an...

Attracting birds to a garden simply requires providing food in the form of berry bushes, and nesting opportunities with bird boxes, trees or shrubs. Encourage birds to thrive in a garden, making...

Attracting butterflies to a garden involves providing plants that blossom from spring until fall and offering many pollinating opportunities for single-blossom flowers. Encourage butterflies to...

Attracting amphibians, like frogs, newts and toads, to a garden involves providing cool, damp shelters for the autumn and winter, and offering a pond in a sunny area for the spring and summer...

Planting outdoor plants involves digging a hole a little larger than the root base, breaking up compacted roots, placing the plant in the hole and filling the hole back up with more soil. Pack...

Potting a plant is done by lining the bottom of the pot with broken ceramic for drainage, adding the base layer of soil and breaking up congested roots before planting it in place. Fill the pot...

Pricking out seedlings is a process of transferring partially developed seedlings to larger pots before their roots become too entwined. Use a dipper or a spoon to scoop out seedlings and put them...

Sowing seeds is done by laying down a peat-free compost in a shallow tray for the initial bed, sprinkling a few seeds in each tray and covering them lightly with soil. Sow a batch of seeds, making...

Drought tolerant plants typically have leaves that are either waxy, spiky, succulent or hairy, such as rosemary, cistus, lavender and sedum. Plant drought tolerant species in a garden, able to...

Watering cactus and succulent gardens requires letting them dry out between watering them, and then soaking them completely once a week during the summer and once a month during the winter. Keep...

Asexual reproduction bulbs are plant bulbs that clone a piece of their genetics to produce another plant, instead of needing to be pollinated by insects. Learn about asexual reproduction bulbs,...

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...

Tulips should be planted in the fall, to maintain a regular blooming cycle, in raised flower bed with sun to partial shade. Plant tulips that will come back year after year with tips from a...

Caring for geranium plants involves planting them in full hot sun, watering them often and cutting off the dead blooms every couple of months. Care for a geranium plant that will bloom all summer...

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...

Growing cactus plants is possible in many different climates, but they need to be grown indoors when the temperatures reach below 50 degrees. Grow cacti, letting them dry out completely between...

Growing orchids indoors is possible by putting them in an east-facing window, watering them with lukewarm water and wiping the leaves dry with a clean cloth. Grow orchids inside the house, never...

To attract bluebirds in a garden, provide them with birdhouses to raise their young, bird baths or fountains to drink from and berry bushes to feed from. Create a welcoming atmosphere for...

Becoming a master gardener requires attending a master gardening program sponsored by the local state extension service, usually comprising of one class per week for three months. Get certified as...

Pruning a lilac bush involves chopping down each branch one third down to make room for more growth the following year. Trim lilac bushes, cutting only one third of the whole thing away, with tips...

Storing daffodil bulbs is best done by keeping them in the ground through the winter, or by storing them in bins or paper bags to keep them dry for the following spring. Store away daffodil bulbs...

Watering orchids once a week during the summer and once a month during the winter keeps them healthy to continue growing. Water orchids when the soil feels completely dried out with tips from a...

To grow marigold, also known as tagetes, plant them in potting soil or compost in a sunny area with lots of water. Grow marigold with tips from a professional gardener in this free video on gardening.

Making a butterfly garden involves growing leafy plants for caterpillars and planting fluffy blooms like leatrice, lavender and Black-Eyed-Susan. Create a butterfly-friendly garden with tips from...

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.

To take care of a lily, plant it in a warm area in the sun or partial shade in a triangle three inches deep. Care for a lily with tips from a professional gardener in this free video on gardening.

Organic gardening eliminates the use of fertilizers and chemicals by caring for plants in a natural way. Get organic gardening 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.

To grow hostas, plant them in partially shady areas where weeds grow well, and separate the roots for multiple plants. Grow hosta with tips from a professional gardener in this free video on...

To grow irises, plant three bulbs in a triangle three inches deep in a sunny or partially shady area of a garden. Grow irises with tips from a professional gardener in this free video on gardening.

Growing ivy involves maintaining it to prevent it from spreading and killing everything in its path. Grow ivy with tips from a professional gardener in this free video on gardening.

To grow Lily-of-the-Nile, also known as agapanthus, plant the bulbs close together in full sun for the best blooms. Grow Lily-of-the-Nile with tips from a professional gardener in this free video...

To grow Lily-of-the-Valley, also known as convallaria majalis, plant the bulb in a partially shady place with plenty of moisture. Grow Lily-of-the-Valley with tips from a professional gardener in...