Growing Plants

Hydroponic gardening is very timely as the growing medium, the technical term for what anchors the plants, is reusable and recyclable. The growing medium in hydroponics consists of some form of...

Planting flower seeds at the most appropriate times will allow you to fully enjoy your flowers for the longest possible time periods. Planting flower seeds is similar to planting vegetable seeds:...

A study at the University of Colorado has shown that plants that are watered with sparkling water actually grow faster and healthier than plants that are watered with regular tap water. Carbonated...

After investing both time and money in the perfect flowers and plants the last thing any gardener wants is to discover that their hard work is being destroyed by pesky little creatures. Hosta...

If you have a favorite flowering dogwood tree you can with little effort produce an almost identical "clone" of the tree by taking cuttings and using simple methods of propagation Propagation...

If you've ever wondered if you can make your plants healthier or increase its life span by adding something to its water, sugar might be the key. Sugar doesn't work with all plants, but it might...

One of the best perennial plants for shaded garden areas, the hosta or plantain lily (Hosta sp.) is loved for its variably colored, heart-shaped leaves and summertime flowers that are white or...

Water is necessary for plants to go through photosynthesis. Without the water, plants cannot make their own food. If your area begins to experience a drought and you are ordered to conserve water,...

Honey has many of the same nutrients in it that sugar does, if not more, and is used to bring dying plants back from the dead. Honey also brings pollinating insects like bees to the plants to help...

The ginger plant has a spicy and edible root commonly used in cooking. Some societies use the root of the ginger plant to treat illnesses, such as nausea. These plants grow to a height of 2 to 4...

Nopal is a type of cactus native to Mexico. Known commonly as the "Prickly Pear", almost every part of the Nopal cactus is edible. Health benefits of Nopal include the regulation of the metabolic...

Clivia is a bulb that boasts its most vibrant flowers each year in very early summer. They are also year-round indoor plants that can also produce winter flowers. They are best grown in plastic...

Aloe vera plants are very easy to take care of as long as you are careful not to overwater them, which could cause the bottom leaves to rot. Because the plants are over 95 percent water, you only...

All plants go through a process called photosynthesis. Photosynthesis takes the light, water, and nutrients from the soil to create sugar to be used as the plants food source. Results of many...

The scientific name for a Venus Flytrap is Dionaea muscipula. It's a carnivorous plant which means that it eats meat. You can feed your Venus Flytrap spiders, ants, flies, beetles and earwigs. It...

Creeping phlox is a flowering perennial that grows up to 6 inches in height, and each plant can cover an area of 20 square inches. It produces numerous tiny flowers in late spring, which produce a...

Wild ginger, asarum canadense, a hardy perennial native to the woodlands of North America, is not to be confused with its Asian namesake. Though the thin roots of wild ginger do have a similar,...

Hostas are common plants in home landscaping that grow in circular clumps with large bushy leaves and can reach several feet in diameter. If you want to increase the number of hosta plants in your...

Sago palms, botanical name cycas revoluta, is not a true palm but a cycad, a relative of evergreens. The sago palm is a very popular plant for landscaping because of its attractive fronds and...

There are many varieties of purslane plants, from moss rose and pig weed to wild purslane. All are succulents and are now known to contain very high levels of Omega-3 fatty acids, beta-carotene...

Black scales are a form of insect that attach themselves to tropical plants and feed on the sap from the plant, usually for their entire life cycle if they are not removed. Scales do not look like...

Gardenias are one of the most fragrant flowers in the world, but growing a gardenia plant requires very specific care, especially if you want your plant to bloom. Gardenia plants are actually...

Plants are decorative and helpful additions to an ornamental koi fish pond. There are many kinds of plants for a koi pond, which are an important part of the pond's ecosystem.

Boxwood plants are evergreen shrubs or small trees commonly grown as hedges, borders and privacy screens in many different landscapes due to their high-density foliage. They require only minimal...

Blue oat grass is an alluring ornamental plant that forms in clumps and has a foliage that is gray/blue in color. It is an adaptable grass that fits well in a variety of places. Blue oat grass...

The yellow, sometimes called golden, shrimp plant is a small shrub native to the West Indies and Mexico, but capable of growing in all of the United States (even in colder climates if kept...

Grasshoppers cause massive damage, even permanent destruction to grass pastures and farming crops such as wheat plants. Control of grasshoppers and minimizing the damage they cause to farm land is...

Japanese holly is an evergreen shrub native to eastern Asia. It can grow up to 10 feet in height and usually reaches about 8 feet in width. Japanese holly plants are commonly grown as border...

Salix integra Hakuro Nishiki is a deciduous shrub that thrives in full sun to partial shade and moist soil. Sometimes called the dappled willow, it is also available in tree form. This plant is...

Catnip, or Nepeta cataria, is a perennial herb in the mint family native to North America. The plant gives off an aromatic scent, which will cause what is known as the "catnip response" in most...

Houseplants give a lot and ask for very little in return. They help clean the air, provide beauty and even improve your health and productivity. Dr. Virginia Lohr of Washington State University...

Catnip, Nepeta Cataria, is a member of the mint family. It is a perennial herb that grows in North America and Europe. Catnip is an aromatic plant and can be grown indoors and outdoors. It blooms...

Ant plants, also referred to as myrmecophytes, are specialized, tropical plants that provide a structure that will house ant colonies. Sometimes the plant will provide food for the ants. In return...

Poinsettia are plants that are popular around the winter holidays. But figuring out what to do with poinsettia plants after the holidays when the blooms have disappeared puzzles many people. ...

Gardeners have been planting by the phases of the moon for centuries. Along with the moon's gravitational control of ocean tides, it has an effect on the groundwater tables and the moisture in the...

The jade plant is a common houseplant that can occasionally bloom. These plants can be finicky, but given the proper conditions the jade plant can make an excellent household plant.

Caladiums are a distinctive plant with vibrant two-colored leaves, commonly used to decorate indoor spaces and gardens. Unfortunately, caladium plants are highly poisonous and cause severe...

Techniques for growing with clay soil can vary from person to person. Determine what works best for you when growing plants in clay soil with the advice of a third-generation flower grower in this...

Lilly bulbs can be cared for quite easily as long as they are provided with sun and room to grow. Learn to properly care for your lily bulbs with tips from a third-generation flower grower in this...

Caring for Gerber daisies is easy as long as you put them in a really sunny hot spot and give them good drainage. Find the best place to grow and care for your Gerber daisies with the guidance of...

Growing Stevia plants can provide an edible herb that works well in almost any dish that calls for sugar. Learn how to grow Stevia in your garden with tips from a third-generation flower grower in...

Growing Damiana in your garden only requires a few simple materials. Discover how to grow Damiana with the guidance of a third-generation flower grower in this free video on plant care.

To grow sunflowers, all you need to do is make sure they receive sun and get some warm temperatures. Make a sunflower garden with the assistance of a third-generation flower grower in this free...

After growing Physalis, this Chinese Lantern plant can be one of the funnest plants that you can have in your garden. Grow this fun plant in your garden with help from a third-generation flower...

To care for Sundews, the most important thing to remember is to provide constant moisture. Avoid having your Sundews dry out with the advice of a third-generation flower grower in this free video...

Adenium Obesum's grow both indoors and outdoors and is also known as a desert rose. Follow these few simple rules to grow a desert rose from a third-generation flower grower in this free video on...

Growing Cranesbill is almost the same as growing geraniums, and they need just a few things to survive. Find out the best way to grow Cranesbill with tips from a third-generation flower grower in...

Growing Boswellia in your garden can really be a fascinating and beautiful plant. Learn to grow this frankincense tree in your garden with the advice of a third-generation flower grower in this...

To grow a lemon tree in a pot without making a mess requires a little preparation. Discover the best way to grow a lemon tree in a pot with tips from a third-generation flower grower in this free...

Castor oil, which is extracted from the castor bean, has a number of purposes many are familiar with. This highly functional oil can be used in automotive greases, polishes, soaps and paints. It...