Growing Plants

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...

Salvia, more commonly known as sage, is a large genus of plants grown for its culinary, ornamental and medicinal properties. All varieties of salvia can be grown from cuttings or seed, with many...

Bamboo plants, often referred to as trees, are actually forest grasses. They come from a wide range of climates, and with over 1200 known forms of bamboo, there are many that lend themselves well...

When mountain laurels are first planted, watering them enough to keep the soil damn is important to encourage the seedlings to sprout green vegetation. Keep the plant moist for the first several...

If you have a green thumb, you probably have a knack for propagating plants in order to create more plants from one single plant source. This can allow you to decorate your home and yard...

Now is the time to get those plants started for your garden.

Hot Peppers, such as Anaheim, Long Red Slim Cayenne, Serrano Chili, Jalapeno and Hungarian Wax peppers are all bush peppers renowned for their beautiful colors and spicy flesh. They are good for...

Chamomile blossoms are beautiful and chamomile tea is famous for its relaxing qualities. Chamomile also has many other lesser known beneficial qualities, including serving as a wonderful plant...

Learn how to transplant seedlings to the garden in this free video on gardening.

Learn how to thin out seedlings in this free video on gardening.

Learn how to transplant seedlings into a larger plot in this free video on gardening.

Learn how to fertilize seedlings in this free video on gardening.

Learn when to plant seeds inside in this free video on gardening.

Learn how to water seeds in this free video on gardening.

Starting flowers, vegetables and herbs from seed doesn't have to be an expensive and complicated process... Using leftover paper egg crates, you can begin your garden indoors, recycle and lessen...

Baneberry can be grown for medicinal as well as landscaping uses but should be planted carefully because of its poisonous nature. It can be grown from seed and split for more plants. The berries...