Specialty Gardens

The backbone of Thailand's economy is agriculture. In order to protect the integrity of the eco-system and promote sustainability, a growing number of farmers in Thailand use only organic...

Driftwood can be used to make various arts and crafts, including planters for flowers and vegetables. Driftwood planters, when treated and constructed properly make great indoor or outdoor...

Butterlies are lovely to watch and help pollinate many plants, flowers, trees, vines, and shrubs.

There are dozens of additives, vitamins and fertilizers that are recommended for watering your plants. Many of these contain chemicals that may do more harm than good and some can be harmful to...

Some plants and flowerpots are designed specifically for hanging instead of just sitting on a deck, patio or outdoor step. Special hooks are designed specifically for attaching to porch or deck...

Compared to regular fish tanks, aquatic plant tanks require less start-up time and a less complicated setup because there are no animal inhabitants demanding precise water conditions and nitrogen...

The English primrose or Primula Vulgaris is a wildflower that blooms in early spring usually being the first flower to bloom on the Western and Southern European countryside. The name primrose...

One of the hottest trends in gardening today is the Rain Garden. Easy to create, are beautiful year-round, have a positive impact on the environment and require close to no maintenance. A...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Farmers and horticulturists have been using cloning for centuries to select and reproduce desirable traits in a crop. Many of the vegetables and fruits we eat every day are clones of an organism...

Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) is a flowering plant that is native to Japan. Its compound leaves are deeply cut and resemble fern leaves. The leaves unfurl in early spring, and the flowers follow in...

This is going to explain how to best maintain and grow aquatic plants with or without fish in your aquarium.

Here are the basics to harvest, dry and store your peanut crop. Peanuts are a fun plant to grow in your garden if you have the climate for it. Kids love the idea of harvesting their own peanuts...

Marshes are wetlands frequently or continually filled with water. Soft-stemmed vegetation grows here and is adapted to the saturated soil conditions. There are freshwater and saltwater marshes on...

Passion flower (Passiflora) is a genus that contains about 500 species of plants, mostly vines native to tropical areas. The flowers may be blue, purple, red or magenta. Passion vines produce an...

Growing Sweet Williams Flower Seeds is fun, easy and rewarding. A very sweetly fragrant plant the Sweet Williams not only adds beauty to your garden but also brings the sweetest smell to the air....

Dish gardens are meant to be mini-landscapes; they make a great gift or a fun project for the kids. All you need to do is arrange small plants in a shallow container to your liking. You can come...

If you have a yard, you’ve probably had more than enough of a lot of weeds. But here are a few that you might want to not just keep, but also encourage for their beauty and usefulness. Most of...

As more and more people add water gardens to their yards, aquatic flowers are increasing in popularity. Water plants lend a peaceful and serene feeling to a pond. They help create a mini-ecosystem...

Perennial plants are popular choices for landscaping since they return year after year, usually with renewed vigor. Heuchera are beautiful long-season plants that are excellent for shade gardens....

This article will help the beginners design a small butterfly habitat in the space of their own backyards.

Growing herbs for tea is very easy as well as fun. The hardest part is to choose which plants to grow. There are literally hundreds, if not thousands, of plants that can be used for herbal tea. ...

Native wildflowers abound in the undeveloped areas of Indiana. Many of Indiana's wildflowers are hardy and persistent, and some have adapted to urban areas, too. Although most species flourish...

Rex begonias are perennials in their native tropical climate in the northern forests of India. They are cultivated in North America for their showy foliage; the flowers are insignificant. Popular...

Most people know you can grow herbs for herbal tea at home but few realize how easy growing a real tea plant and processing the leaves is.

Lavender is a very popular herb for stress relief and as an air freshener. Some cultures use it in bathwater and in homes to keep away insects and cover up smells. There is a good reason why they...

Living rocks where discovered in 1811. This plant is part of the cacti and succulents family, the Lithops Species. These are not a difficult plant to care for, if you follow the directions on how...

I love attracting hummingbirds and butterflies to my landscape. There is nothing more breath taking and beautiful than watching the hummingbird fly through your landscape and feed at your flowers....

Attracting these beautiful hummingbirds to your yard is very easy! There are a variety of plants that hummingbirds just loooove to visit! I'm going to describe two that bring many visitors year...

Do you have a green thumb, but are yard challenged like myself? Do you want to help the environment and grow your own organic fruits and vegetables? It is possible and I will explain how to do it!

It doesn’t matter where you live, you can grow fresh grown wholesome vegetables and herbs for your kitchen in less than 8 weeks.

Butterflies are attracted to flowers that have succulent nectar. Send out the invitation that says your garden is by far the most delicious in the neighborhood. Serve the butterflies all summer...

Do you have enjoy flowers and plants? Is there a favorite teddy bear from when you were a child laying around? Not sure what to do with it, and not wanting it to collect dust. I think you would...

As ecological consciousness grows in popularity, better, greener technology and solutions to problems are becoming available. Over the years ponds have been built without a lot of thought to...

Many people try to eradicate moss from their yard, but others encourage moss and set aside special areas for the plush, low-growing plants. Here's how to grow a moss garden.

If your yard happens to be like mine, larger on one side, leaving a narrow path between home and privacy fence, you'll find a brick path to be the perfect way to add character and charm. Add...

There are over 17,500 species of butterflies in the world. Approximately 750 of those live in the United States. Those numbers are further broken down by region, state and even county. You...

There are hundreds of varieties of carnivorous plants, each with its own particular needs. However, there are only a few household varieties of carnivorous plants, and their needs are relatively...

Create that WOW factor and use large specimen plants and shrubs in a single garden pot or container. Camouflage the boring fence or create an outdoor room using a few large planters. Follow these...

It is beautiful to have birds, butterflies and other wildlife, visit your backyard. Wildlife will flock to a place that is prepared for them. There are ways to attract nature to where you live,...

According to The National Gardening Association (2008), over 36 million American households participated in food gardening in 2008. This includes everything from growing a small pot of herbs in a...

This is a unique technique that I use in my garden. I learned this style of gardening from a friend of mine. He studied ancient Aztec culture, and had been impressed by their irrigation skills....

There is nothing quite a soothing as the affects of soft green moss growing among rocks and roots. In nature, it is found in forest glades beneath the trees, among rocks and along stream banks....

Growing hops in a bucket can be a rewarding and fun task. Many people grow them for fun, ascetics, and even to brew beer with at home. Growing hops can save you money or just spruce up the look of...