Gardening Basics

How to Be a Green Thumb

By Ruby Bayan

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A "green thumb" is said to be someone born with the power to make any type of plant grow and thrive. Fortunately, you don't really have to be born with special powers to become a plant person. All you need is enough know-how plus a sincere ... more »

How to Become an Expert on Gardening

By dawnmichel

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Becoming a gardening expert requres a great deal of reading as well as doing as you learn by both. Find out here how to make the best use of available resources... more »

How to Begin A Container Garden - For Newbies

By Bobbi

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Container gardening allows you to grow wonderful vegetables, fruits and flowers all year round, without the backache of tilling the ground. You can have an outside container garden, an indoors container garden or both. The ideas are limitless. ... more »

How to Build a Mini-hothouse

By Kat Yares

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Most gardeners like to start their seeds weeks, or even months, before the ground is ready to be planted in the spring. To get that extra jump on the season, a mini-hothouse can be a good way of getting seedlings started... more »

How to Build a Simple Rain Water Collection System

By w1z111

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These days, water conservation is a big thing. We are all encouraged to limit use, and many appliances and fixtures in our homes are designed to minimize wasted water as well... more »

How to Build Good Soil

By only1special1

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Even if your property is not blessed with naturally good soil, you can STILL have a beautiful garden. The key rests in investing time and resources in your soil. Take the time to improve your soil and you'll spend less time and money watering, ... more »

How to Buy Plants Wisely for the Desert or Chaparral

By Gardengates

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Hot, dry climates can support beautiful gardens. But you have to be choosy about the plants you buy. Here are a few things to keep in mind...... more »

How to Care for Potted Plants Brought Indoors for the Winter

By Wildscribe

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Some plants are just not cut out for winter living. If you are brining some of your plants indoors, you should know how to care for them!.. more »

How to Care for Potted Plants Brought Indoors for the Winter

By misswuwu

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Its wintertime which means that when it gets super cold, your plants may need an indoor shelter... more »

How to Catch and Store Water for Plants

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Consider watering household plants with water that would otherwise be wasted - from both indoors and out. Rainwater is free of chemicals and minerals; all you have to do is catch it as it falls from the sky... more »

How to Celebrate Build a Scarecrow Day (1st Sunday in July)

By alexagape

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Scarecrows are excellent for keeping birds out of your garden. That's why they are called "scare crows"... more »

How to Celebrate Earth Day as a Gardener.

By GreenGardenChic

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It is easy being green, especially in the home garden. Organics are easy with a little patience and know how. Celebrate our Earth by learning how to reduce waste and chemicals in garden, for you and your family’s future... more »

How to Choose Containers for Outdoor Trees

By SeventhSibling

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The potted tree you choose for outdoor décor will need a large container with drainage, that’s a given. But there are other considerations in selecting a container for a tree... more »

How to Choose Plants That Help Keep the Bugs Away

By wendyr

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Pests can sometimes be a problem in the garden. One natural and organic way to help keep those nasty bugs away is to grow plants that those bugs dislike... more »

How to Come Up With Beautiful, Inexpensive Pots for Plants

By derbyka

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It always happens. You've found a beautiful new plant and go to buy a pot that will show it off only to get hit with sticker shock! Leave the high prices behind and take a look at these cheaper alternatives... more »

How to Compost a Halloween Pumpkin

By WendyM

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When the Halloween season is over, what do you do with your carved pumpkin? Over time it will decompose, so add it to your compost bin or pile rather than tossing it in the garbage to join an overcrowded landfill... more »

How to Compost Autumn Leaves

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Composting leaves in the fall is a great way to dispose of them. Not only is composting easy, it gives you some great mineral-rich soil to help with your gardening in the spring. There are a few guidelines you should follow to ensure success when ... more »

How to Compost Successfully!

By bluemoon

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Anyone can Compost!.. more »

How to Control Garden Pests Naturally

By Dr. Christopher J. Kline

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Many gardners would rather use natural products to control pests, but are confused about developing an overall strategy for natural pest control. This article will investigate some effective options for controlling pests without toxic chemicals. ... more »

How to Create a Garden on a Budget

By Diane Dilov-Schultheis

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Even if you don't have a lot of money to spend on a garden, you can still create a beautiful one. You can enjoy the benefits of a breathtaking, full garden at a minimal cost. Read on to learn about several great money saving gardening steps you ... more »

How to Cut Your Landscape Budget in Half

By Allison Whyte

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It sounds crazy, doesn't it? If it was really possible to cut your landscape budget in half, wouldn't everyone do it? I suppose they would, if they knew how. The trade-off for your money is time. Patience is necessary, and planning ahead is ... more »

How to Decide What Vegetables You Want to Grow

By AutumnLeavz

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So you've decided to raise your first garden. Thoughts may already be running through your mind about where to put it and how much space. Those thoughts are wonderful. When you decide how much space you have to work with you need to decide WHAT ... more »

How to Design A Landscape Plan

By Gardengates

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The number one mistake in landscaping is not having a plan. Only YOU know what you like best and what will fit in your lifestyle. Even a simple sketch will save you from making costly mistakes. A plan will also allow you to do work over time ... more »

How to Design Steps in the Landscape

By Gardengates

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Adding steps to your landscape not only lets you move up and down from one part of your property to the next, but it is an opportunity to design in interest and even special effects into your garden... more »

How to Deter Pests From Your Garden

By kllmomof2

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I am not a good gardener by all means. I had to do some research on this one from family, friends and the internet. I've found quite a few ways to deter pests from your garden... more »

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