Gardening Basics

How to Clean Gardening Hands

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Gardening is hard work and even harder work on one's hands. The hands take the abuse, so the hands need to be pampered. Cleaning hands after gardening seems obvious and easy, but it is difficult when the dirt and grime won't come off. Here are ... more »

How to Create a Garden Along a Driveway

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The driveway is the most overlooked part of the yard, yet it is regularly used and gets high visibility. A garden lining the driveway sets an inviting tone for homeowners and guests alike. Follow these tips to create a lovely garden along your drive... more »

How to Create a Water Garden

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For a new twist in gardening, consider creating a water garden. Water gardens can be extremely enjoyable and relaxing with the calming sound of running water and visits from wildlife. This project can range from simple to complex... more »

How to Create Yard Privacy With Plants

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Many people turn to their yards as an oasis of solitude where they can relax and spend time with family and friends. But with neighbors or even traffic passing by, some people have issues with privacy in their yards. When a privacy fence is not a ... more »

How to Deep Root Feed Your Trees, Shrubs and Landscape Plants

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The easiest & most efficient way to water, fertilize and care for your trees, shrubs, flowers, vegetables and plants:.. more »

How to Design a Japanese Garden

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According to author Alvin Horton, some knowledge in the design principles employed for centuries by the Japanese are essential for a garden to flourish. Read on to learn how to design a Japanese garden... more »

How to Dig a Hole

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When gardening and landscaping, you will inevitably have to dig a hole. Knowing how to dig the right hole for your needs will make your time outdoors more fun and productive. Whether you're preparing a spot for a fencepost, trellis or plant, make ... more »

How to Edge Your Lawn

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You have seen those perfectly edged lawns, and now you want one. The only question is how to get that perfect edge that you have seen all over the place, and what equipment you need to achieve that edge... more »

How to Feed Plants in a Hydroponics System

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One of the fastest ways to grow plants is in a hydroponics system. Otherwise known as soil-less gardening, hydroponics is becoming a popular method to grow plants. There are a few different ways you can feed your plants in a hydroponics system, ... more »

How to Find a Plant Growing Zone

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North America is divided into 11 plant hardiness zones based on the minimum winter temperatures in the zones. Zone 1 represents the coldest zone while Zone 11 represents the warmest zone. You should determine your plant growing zone before ... more »

How to Get Rid of Slugs

By Kristie Leong M.D.

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If you're an avid gardener you may have encountered the frustrating problem of slugs. They can feed on vegetables, fruits, and plants, in your garden making them more susceptible to damage and disease. Plus, they can be difficult to completely ... more »

How to Get Rid of Whiteflies on Hibiscus Plants

By Carol Tilley-Williams

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Whiteflies are the bane of many gardeners and plant lovers. They seem to spread overnight and getting rid of them is no small task. But be encouraged! There are several tips that you can apply to get positive results for your hibiscus plants... more »

How to Grow a Crepe Myrtle

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Crepe Myrtles are a great landscaping tree because of their drought resistance and flowering blooms. Crepe Myrtles work well in yards as pruned hedges or tall, flowering trees. Growing a Crepe Myrtle is easy, as long as you keep it well watered ... more »

How to Grow a Hibiscus Privacy Hedge

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Hibiscus is a perennial flowering shrub that grows along the Gulf Coast in south Texas, Louisiana and Florida, and in California and Hawaii. In more southerly areas hibiscus blooms nearly all year round. Here’s how you can grow a gorgeous ... more »

How to Grow a Miniature Crepe Myrtle

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Planning the bushes and trees that you want to grow in your yard along with flowerbeds can be confusing. If you want a crepe myrtle, it may be too large for your area. Your solution--one of the new varieties of a miniature crepe myrtle or a dwarf ... more »

How to Grow Asiatic Lilies

By Jeanne Grunert

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Asiatic or Oriental lilies are easy to grow and can provide color from spring through fall if you plant the right cultivars. They require no special soil, no special care, and they come back year after year. Some have a heady fragrance, while ... more »

How to Grow Cherry Tomatoes in Containers

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Nothing says summer like picking a tomato right off the vine and popping into your mouth. Here's the good news--you don't have to spend the summer digging in the dirt to grow your own. Cherry tomatoes are easy to grow in containers on a deck or a ... more »

How to Grow Elephant Ear Plants

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Elephant ears are tropical-looking plants with large leaves, and they come in different varieties and colors. The shape of the plant's leaves resembles an elephant's ear. These plants thrive in heat, sunlight or shade, and can grow from 3- to ... more »

How to Grow Ferns in Containers

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Ferns are beautiful, easy to maintain and colorful plants that have been a staple of many gardening styles since Victorian times. Growing ferns in containers is relatively simple, though some care and attention is required at the beginning of the ... more »

How to grow lemons

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Grow your own lemons easily with these simple hints and tips.. more »

How to Grow New African Violet Plants from Leaf Cuttings

By Jeanne Grunert

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You can grow beautiful new African Violet plants from leaf cuttings in just a few months. African Violets are easy to start from leaf cuttings. New plants grow to maturity in just six to nine months, and you can easily double or triple the number ... more »

How to Harvest Wheat by Hand

By Kat Yares

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Before tractors, threshers and combines, people harvested wheat with a scythe or a sickle. In many parts of the world, wheat is still harvested by hand. For the small-time grower, heavy machinery is not a necessity. Read on to learn how to ... more »

How to Hire a Garden Professional

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Maybe you need a plan for your whole garden, or perhaps you just want a classy border. Do you have special challenges such as complex drainage systems or retaining walls? It's time to call on the services of a professional designer... more »

How to Hire a Kid for Garden Work

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If you don't have children of your own, or if there are more chores to be done than your own kids can keep up with, why not hire a kid to get some of the extra garden work done? Kids are often looking for ways to make a few extra dollars on the ... more »

How to Identify Aphids Before They Damage Your Fuchsia

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Fuchsia is a plant that is usually grown from cuttings of other fuchsia plants. You will often find them at garden centers in hanging baskets available for purchase. If you have a fuchsia plant, you will need to protect it from aphids. Follow ... more »

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