Gardening Basics

How to Use Organic Matter in Your Garden

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Put "gardeners' gold" - organic matter, or "OM"- to work for you all over the landscape. Get the right om for the job and you'll improve soil conditions, prevent weeds, and gain important nutrients... more »

How to Water Flowers

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Water your annual and perennial flowers badly and you'll waste time - and have sickly plants. Water them well and you'll save yourself time and be rewarded with healthy, beautiful blooms... more »

How to Build a Worm Bin

By Barbara Fahs

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Although the idea of worms might sound yucky to some people, worm composting is very clean, odor-free and simple. You can keep a worm bin under your kitchen sink or on your patio if you have qualms about worms sharing your indoor living space. ... more »

How to Build an Outdoor Privacy Screen

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Many people think they have nosey neighbors, whether they do or they don't. Privacy screens will come to your rescue. These easy to follow steps will allow even the most self conscious person to venture out into the unknown of your own backyard ... more »

How to Buy a Composter

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Turn kitchen scraps and garden debris into black gold--compost! This nutrient-rich organic matter is like giving your garden a boost of Popeye's spinach and can even decrease plant disease. Compost is made of vegetable kitchen waste and ... more »

How to Care for a Spineless Yucca

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"Spineless yucca" may sound like a playground insult you'd hurl at someone, but this dramatic desert specimen is a versatile, easy-to-grow houseplant that blends well with both Southwestern and traditional interiors. Follow these steps to care ... more »

How to Choose a Landscape Designer

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Landscape designers work with you and your family to define how to best use your garden space. They go far beyond deciding which plants work best where; they actually design a garden that is an extension of your home. Choose one that can work ... more »

How to Choose a Tree for a Container

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Make a bold statement on your patio, by the front door or in the sun room with a huge decorative pot topped with a beautiful small tree. Use trees in containers to add height anywhere and to add flowers, fruit and fall color to your garden... more »

How to Divide Spring Flowering Bulbs and Share with Your Neighbors

By Carla Lucas

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If your spring flowering bulbs-daffodils, tulips, crocus, and hyacinth-are multiplying each year and thriving in your garden, chances are the bulbs would do equally as well in your neighbor's yard since it's basically the same soil and climate. ... more »

How to Dry Statice Flowers

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Dried flowers are great to have around during the winter months. They add color to a dark room and can also be used for creating floral craft projects. Harvest the statice flowers that grow in your own garden, or buy them in bundles at the ... more »

How to Garden on a Slope

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If your property contains a slope, you may have grumbled about problems with upkeep and erosion. However, a slope can make a dramatic setting for a rock garden or terraced planting. Work with the grade and orientation of the slope to highlight ... more »

How to Germinate Seeds Through Hydroponics

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One alternative to growing plants in soil is to grow plants in a hydroponic medium. It is much cleaner than soil and prevents growing seedlings from getting fungus, root rot or being attacked by insects. Gardeners are also able to control all ... more »

How to Get Rid of Poison Oak and Poison Ivy

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Poison oak and ivy are dreadful garden companions. The resin in their oil is toxic and causes severe dermatitis. Here's how to rid your garden of these uninvited pests... more »

How to Get Rid of Whiteflies on Hibiscus Plants

By Carol Tilley-williams 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 "Live" Easter Basket

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Nothing says Easter and spring like a basket brimming with colorful eggs, chocolate bunnies and jewel-toned jelly beans. With just a little advance preparation you can tuck those goodies into a nest of real grass... more »

How to Grow a Dragon's Blood Tree

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Dragon's Blood trees have been used throughout the ages for everything from staining wood to healing cuts and scrapes to magickal ceremonies. Learn how you too can easily grow your own Dragon's Blood tree... more »

How to Grow a Moss Garden

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If you have a shady area in your yard, with only some morning or afternoon sun, consider creating a moss garden. Moss gardens grow well in moist soils, but they are hardy enough to survive periods of drought. The best thing is that these ... more »

How to Grow Great Plants with Fish Fertilizer

By Dr. Christopher J. Kline

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This article takes a look at the benefits of fish based fertilizers as a great organic plant feeding alternative. As with any fertilizer it is important to understand the components of the fertilizer so that brands can be compared and the proper ... more »

How to Make a Disposable Floral Frog

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Frogs are used in floral arrangements to hold flowers in a position in the arrangement firmly. They are basically a grid used in the top of the vase. You can make a super cheap and disposable floral frog in any vase or container you would like to ... more »

How to Plan Landscape Lighting

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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If you’ve put a lot of effort into making your yard attractive, you don’t want all your hard work to go to waste at night just because it’s too dark to see! Adding lighting to your yard is a great way of enhancing the look of your yard after ... more »

How to Plant a Garden Bed

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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After you've prepared the soil and raked it smooth, the next step is to add the plants. Here's what to do... more »

How to Plant Good Seeds

By milesraines

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This article pertain to planting good seeds. A garden is beautiful when seeds are planted and the soil is nourish. A flower blooms with beauty when the seeds are planted correct and the soil is watered. To plant a good seed we must nourish our ... more »

How to plant potatoes

By Charles Buchanan

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Growing potatoes is fun and easy. It is also a great way to increase your garden yield and variety. Potatoes can be grown in most places that have the space and decent ground for growing. They love slightly acidic soil but will grow almost ... more »

How to Plant Window Boxes

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Window boxes filled with trailing vines and bright flowers can add an elegant touch to the your home. They are easy to maintain and add instant curb appeal to your home. Follow these steps to construct and plant your window box... more »

How to Prune African Daisy Ground Cover

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African Daisy (Osteospermum) is a common ground cover that has a spreading growth habit. As the plants get older, they become woody and may develop bare patches. It is simple to prune them back into the lush carpet of flowers they are meant to be... more »

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