Specialty Gardens

Flowerpots help garden enthusiasts express their preference in flowers, color and form. Outdoor flowerpots provide stunning decorative additions, and basic designs exist for planting flowerpots...

Whether you're preparing for TEOTWAWKI (The End Of The World As We Know It) [see the link below] or a Depression having your own low or no cost food supply will help you get through hard times. In...

The grape vine is a fruit-producing perennial. Grapes are grown throughout the Americas. The fruit is typically used for wine, jam, juice and other food products. Gardeners with grape plants may...

Native plants require less maintenance and provide better wildlife habitat than exotic, nonlocal species. Saving native plants in an urban landscape can present significant political challenges if...

There is a lot to consider when choosing the plants around your pond, but probably the first thing to keep in mind is: practice restraint. The beautiful world of aquatic plants can be seductive;...

Aquatic plants have been gaining popularity for years, used both in aquaria and in water gardens. They have similar needs to their soil-bound counterparts, but maintaining a healthy water plant...

The water lily is a true aquatic plant that keeps its blooms above the water. Water lilies can be either day or night blooming. Like most bog plants, water lilies prefer nutrient-rich growing...

Satsuki azaleas reward those who don't overwater them, feed them regularly and protect them from frost with a full month of non-stop color. Ray Beddow of the Satsuki Azalea Society says Satsuki...

Kiwis are perennial, creeping vines. Unchecked, they will grow into wild, unmanageable tangles. Kiwi vines grow vigorously; if you keep them pruned, they will reward you with large crops of fruit....

When planning a Japanese garden, keep it simple. It should reflect both harmony and balance. Research plant species for your specific location and know what plants will grow best. Find out if the...

If you don't have the space or tools for growing vegetables in the ground, then a container garden is a good alternative. Container gardens adapt well to balconies, rooftops, patios or decks. A...

The Latin word for worm is vermis. So when you hear compost enthusiasts talk about vermicomposting, they are literally talking about composting with worms. Making a "worm farm" is a form of...

There's something kind of creepy, but cool, about a plant that eats meat. Images of fanged exotic plants, silently brooding in dark, warm areas, rooted in place, hungry and waiting for the next...

Looking for a distinctive gardening project? Try your hand at the art of topiary. Topiary is not limited to the elaborate sculptural forms seen in formal landscapes. Even a novice gardener can...

You're undoubtedly familiar with roses, carnations and daisies, but there are some unique and interesting floral specimens out there as well. Some look like flowers, some look like bugs and some...

If you can spare a patch of ground in your yard or garden, put it to good use and grow a sunflower house. Kids and adults alike will love the sunflower house, and even young children can help...

Although some varieties of milkweed are nothing more than common weeds, others are cultivated and grown to attract Monarch butterflies. The milkweed is vital to the Monarch--a female Monarch lays...

Creating a courtyard herb garden is a great way to make the most of the space you have. Since herbs are relatively easy to grow, inexpensive to maintain and fairly compact, they make wonderful...

Ginseng, or Panax quinquefolius ginseng, is a herbaceous perennial commonly grown for its valuable root. Growing ginseng from fresh seeds is a long process, as the seeds will take 18 months to...

Water plants provide a natural look to your pond and give it many benefits. The beautiful flowers and greenery act as a secondary filter as they take in minerals and metals that can be harmful to...

Growing ginseng from seeds---even stratified (prepared) seeds---takes a long time and has a low germination success rate. To eliminate the seed germination process and increase the odds of growing...

Fig trees grow best in warm climates, well-drained soil and full sunlight. As a staple crop from the Mediterranean, fig trees come in a wide range of types like honey fig, strawberry fig and...

Aquatic plants can be divided into categories based on their characteristics. Some plants float on the top of the water's surface, while others are submerged and root in the substrate. There are...

Hoodia is a genus of flowering succulents. They are often described as "cactiform" because of their similarity to the cactus family. They can grow up to 1m in height and produce large flowers,...

Attracting beautiful butterflies to your garden can be as simple adding a few of their favorite plants. Butterflies like a warm sunny area, so most butterfly garden plants are sun-lovers.

For those who are up to a challenge and want to try something different, growing carnivorous plants can be a rewarding experience. There are many species to choose from, and most have the same...

One of the most popular Hawaiian Volcano plants is the pink anthurium. The pink anthurium is a rather hearty, small indoor houseplant. Novice indoor gardeners can add the Hawaiian Volcano Plant to...

Bonsai were first seen centuries ago in China, used in a practice of growing single-specimen trees in pots. This technique was considered to express the harmony between heaven and earth, man and...

The watery hyacinth (Eichornia) is a flowering water plant. Originally from South America, the water hyacinth is popular in water gardens and ponds across North America for its large purple and...

Animal topiaries are interesting landscape additions to any yard. In short, topiaries are shrubs, bushes or other plants framed and pruned to resemble different shapes, often animals. Most often...

Hardy water lilies are easy to grow, and they add color and texture to water gardens. As they grow, their leaves will spread out across the surface of the pond, giving shade and protection for...

Plumeria are beautiful, easy-to-grow tropical plants that are grown for their intoxicatingly fragrant blooms and large comely leaves. In hot climates they will reach small-tree proportions,...

Florida has a wealth of native plants growing in it. Everything from fruits, berries, flowers, trees and shrubs grow wild throughout the state. Many nurseries specialize in growing only native...

A pineapple is one of the easiest exotic plants to grow at home. Though it originated in the Americas, this delicious fruit has a long tradition of being grown around the world in large part...

Gardening hydroponically means growing plants in nutrient-enriched water without soil. The plants take their needed nutrients from a solution of water and hydroponic fertilizer, while roots grow...

Garden ponds look best when they have a natural look. This is accomplished by adding plants that naturally grow in bogs, ponds or moist environments. However, plants that grow in water such as...

Gardening in the shade can be a challenge. Knowing what plants will do best will help make those dark garden spots shine.

Epiphyllums are commonly called "orchid cactus." They are not orchids at all but are true cacti, and they originate from jungles and rainforests instead of deserts. Their blooms are spectacular,...

Garden pond plants need special winter care wherever frost and freezing occur. Tropical pond plants will not survive cold temperatures. If you want to save your tender tropical plants for next...

A fairy garden invites delightful fun and is easy to create in a pot. There is sure to be some magic afoot when you’re not looking! The featured miniature garden was designed to showcase the...

While prolonged, excessive moisture is generally a concern to gardeners, a class known as aquatic plants thrive in water. A variety of aquatic plants grow well indoors, while others grow better...

Epiphyllums--also known as "orchid cactus"--are known for their very large and beautiful flowers which can grow as large as 10 inches wide. Some epiphyllums produce only one flower a year, other...

Bonsai is the ancient art of growing miniature trees in containers or pots. Grown indoors or out, the key to success is selecting the bonsai plant type most suited to its desired location.

The coral bean (Erythrina herbacea) is a flowering tree that grows in USDA Hardiness Zones 7B through 10B. The tree is grown for ornamental purposes and is known for its pink or red early spring...

The Topsy-Turvy tomato growing system has become very popular for those with limited growing space. The concept is simple; it consists of a growing "bag" cylinder and a wire for hanging. Insert...

The Cordyline fruticosa, colloquially known as the Ti plant, is an evergreen plant native to various tropical zones. The plant is easily recognizable by its single wood stalk topped with large,...

Water lilies make a beautiful addition to any pond or water garden and are relatively easy to propagate. One way to accomplish this is by using a technique known as viviparous propagation. Certain...

Marginal water plants are plants that grow in different levels of water at the edge of a pond. Marginal water plants prevent erosion and filter dirt and pollutants out of water that is draining...

To create a butterfly habitat you will need to have nectar sources for the butterflies to eat, host plants for the butterflies to lay its eggs on, water, and shelter. Once you have these in place...

The Ti plant (Cordyline fruticosa) is a tropical evergreen. It can grow up to 13 feet high, consisting of a single woody stalk from which long glossy leaves sprout. Its stark architectural shape,...