Gardening Basics

How to Grow an English Garden

By Tom Morgan

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English gardens are known for their timeless look and romantic appeal. These types of displays can take quite a bit of work to maintain, but it's worth it. Find out how to plant your very own English garden... more »

How to Grow Bells-of-Ireland

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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An old-fashioned favorite, this unusual-looking annual (grows just one year) is a favorite for cut arrangements or as an out-of-the-ordinary touch to flower beds... more »

How to Grow Cactus

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Cactus is easy to grow if you have the correct climate and soil. The southwest areas of the United States are obviously the best places to grow cactus. Arid land and sandy soil are a good host for cactus to thrive. Follow the steps below to grow ... more »

How to Grow Carrots

By Willi Galloway

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Once you taste a sweet, crunchy homegrown carrot, you will never ever want to eat the dried out “baby carrots” from the grocery store again. Carrots are very easy to grow in the garden and you can even plant them in containers if you use a ... more »

How to Grow Citrus Fruits

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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There is nothing quite like having your own citrus tree. Making fresh squeezed lemonade, limeade, or orange juice whenever, is like having summer growing on a tree. Make no mistake, while citrus trees can give bounteous bushels of fruit, they ... more »

How to Grow Exotic Flower Bulbs

By Jeanne Grunert

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If you're tired of tulips, daffodils and crocus, choose exotic flower bulbs to add sparkle to your garden. Many unusual flowers can be grown from bulbs, and they typically don't require much more care than the usual daffoldils and tulips. ... more »

How to Grow Moss for Your Garden

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Adding moss to a garden is a beautiful way to enhance its appearance, and with this easy and inexpensive recipe, you'll enjoy growing moss as well... more »

How to Grow Red Currants

By zap2tvnewsgal

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Your patio garden has grown into the lush outdoor haven you've always envisioned, but there's just one small empty patch calling to be filled. Why not add a luscious red currant shrub? Red currant shrubs grow to about 5 feet tall and can be ... more »

How to grow the Flowering Vine Clematis

By Susan Golis

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I have been a Gardener for several years. Not only do I oversee my own garden but my skills are also for hire. In my experience I've noted that it's better to grow a Clematis from a Nursery grown plant, than to grow from seed. However if you ... more »

How to Grow Tomatoes in Texas

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Growing tomatoes in Texas is not without it's challenges. Poor soil, variable moisture and pests are just some of the difficulties Texas gardeners face. Grow flourishing and delicious tomatoes in Texas by addressing these and other issues up front... more »

How to Grow Tomatoes in the Desert

By Summer Banks Banks

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Tomatoes are one of the best fruits to grow in the desert. But, unlike other parts of the country, the desert requires a little extra effort and a few tricks up the sleeve to render a bright and juicy piece of fruit... more »

How to Guarantee Gorgeous Summer and Fall Flower Displays

By Todd Wessel

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Well designed and maintained landscapes have the ability to turn heads and stop people in their tracks. Add some annual flowers to the design and get an explosion of color that will enhance your curb appeal to even greater heights... more »

How to Identify Wild Mushrooms

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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One of the most interesting things about hiking or walking in the woods is the ability to interact with and identify a plethora of plants and animals. Identifying different flowers, plants and species of wildlife can be a fun and educational ... more »

How to Install Outdoor Wooden Handrails

By Yibbie

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Whether for aesthetic or practical reasons, installing handrails outside is an easy task for any do-it-yourself homeowner. Wooden handrails, if properly treated, can last for several years and provide a beautiful, natural addition to the outside ... more »

How to Keep Rabbits Out of Your Garden With Ivory Soap

By GreenKnitter

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There are a lot of methods to keep rabbits out of your garden, but this method is both easy to do and easy on the environment... more »

How to Landscape on the Cheap

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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You've just bought a new house and you're very excited. Finally a place to call your own. Now that you've got the house, you want to work on your landscaping--however, you're on a tight budget. Don't let that hold you back. Read this eHow to ... more »

How to Maintain a Healthy Bonsai Tree

By Summer Banks Banks

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Bonsai gardening is considered one of the most difficult types of gardening that one can do. With patience and some very important tools, one can take this task and make it manageable... more »

How to Make a 2 Litre Greenhouse

By MrsBuckeye

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My mom always started her seeds indoors prior to Mother's Day ... great way to get a head start on mother nature !.. more »

How to Make a Bamboo Teepee Trellis

By Willi Galloway

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Bamboo is a great material for making garden trellises because it is lightweight, flexible, resilient, and a fast growing, renewable resource. This teepee trellis is a classic garden structure and supports peas, pole beans, sweet peas, and ... more »

How to Make A No-Till Garden

By ashleighmiller

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This is the perfect project for the lazy gardener! There's no messy, stinky compost pile to deal with, few, if any, weeds, and very little watering to do... more »

How to Make a Pinecone Bird Feeder

By cakewalk

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During the wintertime, food is scarce for the birds. Making a pinecone birdfeeder will ensure they have food, and will make a fun craft for the kids to do on a weekend... more »

How to Make a Self Watering Planter

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Pots and planters overflowing with colorful flowers always look beautiful on a patio or porch, but they require almost daily watering and leaving home for the weekend is a problem when pots must be watered. Here is a self-watering planter to ... more »

How to Make a Terrarium

By Willi Galloway

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I'm going to show you how to build your own terrarium. Terrariums are mini indoor gardens that are perfect for people who want to decorate their home or office with houseplants, but don't have a lot of time to care for them. I love them because I ... more »

How to Make Compost

By Willi Galloway

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No garden is complete without a compost pile! Compost is a soil conditioner, mulch and fertilizer all wrapped into one. It feeds the soil microorganisms that help plants stay healthy, adds nutrients to the soil, and helps clay soil drain better ... more »

How to Make Compost Tea

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Compost in any form is a plant's idea of gourmet health food. Made into tea, it's the ideal liquid fertilizer, especially for young plants. Compost tea helps plants grow stronger and more productive and, evidence suggests, can protect against ... more »

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