Specialty Gardens

Because of their drought-tolerance and beauty, native plants have become increasingly popular with landscapers and gardeners. If they are grown in their native environment, native plants will...

Bonsai is a traditional practice of miniaturizing trees, and scrubs, but the same practice can also be applied to herbs. Herbs grow much faster than trees, and so herbal bonsai is a much faster...

Bonsai literally means "tray planting," and is the art of dwarfing plants and training them to take pleasing shapes. There are some guides to bonsai design, rather than rigid rules. First, imagine...

The lotus flower is famous for its connection with Buddhism, where it represents the progression of the soul towards enlightenment. As would be expected with such a significant connection, the...

Hydroponic gardening allows you to grow plants without soil. Instead, you use a growing medium such as sand, a perlite-vermiculite mix, or even just air. Hydroponics relies heavily on water, which...

Plant grafting is a common method for propagating hybrid plants, which do not produce well from seed. It is also used for creating hearty species of Roses and tomatoes. By grafting a more...

When you hear the term "bonsai," the image you often think of is that of the Japanese pine. Strong and stoic, the Japanese pine represents the quintessential bonsai tree. Fairly difficult to grow...

Bonsai is an ancient art that has been practiced for centuries in Japan. It involves pruning and cultivating a young tree or plant, manipulating its growth so that it resembles a miniature tree....

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...

Hydroponics is a plant-growing system that does not utilize soil or soil-catering fertilizers. Instead, plants grow in water-based nutrient solutions, which may or may not be anchored in an...

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...

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...

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

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...

Drosera, commonly known as sundews, are one of the world's largest families of herbaceous carnivorous plants, of which there are more than 150 species. For nutrition, sundews attract, capture and...

You can enjoy the ancient art of bonsai as a long-term project by nurturing a plum tree bonsai. With plenty of rich soil, bonsai plum trees will flower and produce edible fruit that is slightly...

The art of bonsai, the pruning and wire training of miniature plants, is a special set of skills that incorporate fine gardening with the artistic manipulation of nature. Through pruning, a...

Creating a wildflower garden to attract butterflies and hummingbirds is not only a great way to grow a colorful garden but to observe these colorful winged creatures. There are many flowering...

Ginseng is a popular herb grown for its energy-giving properties. It is widely used in energy drinks as well as aphrodisiacs. Wild ginseng has sold for as much as $1,000 per pound during years of...

King Nebuchadnezzar built the fabled Hanging Gardens of Babylon for his wife, who was homesick for her lush green homeland. The hanging gardens did not actually hang, but were built in a series...

A flamingo topiary, whether used as a focal point in a garden or as the centerpiece of an outdoor party, adds good-natured whimsy to any environment. They are easy to make, and can last for years...

If you are a beginning gardener, you might want to try this raised garden bed. There is a lot to learn about gardening and preparing your soil in the fall is one of the most important steps to...

There are many different varieties of Frankincense (Boswellia), although many differences between plants are now thought to be due more to differences in environment and growing conditions rather...

Planting and growing a butterfly garden isn't really difficult, but there are certain guidelines you need to follow to successfully attract butterflies AND their caterpillars (or larvae) to your...

Bamboo has many uses and is an important resource in Asian economies. Many types of bamboo can also be easily grown for harvest in personal gardens on most continents. In Asia bamboo shoots are...

Star fruit, or carambola, is a yellow fruit whose sweet taste and star-like shape when sliced have increased its popularity far beyond its native tropics. Increasingly cultivated in Florida and...

When grown in zones 9 and 10, Gardenias will thrive outdoors and can get up to six feet tall depending on the species.

Growing plants is a rewarding hobby, but simply placing plants by a certain window is limiting for some plant enthusiasts. Often the next step is to build a small hobby-oriented green house. Take...

There is a lot more to running a small nursery then just having a green thumb. There are legal, tax and marketing aspects of the business that you will need to master as well if you want your...

Growing lavender can be very challenging and extremely rewarding. Lavender is prized for its wonderful aroma, essential oil production, and culinary purposes. Many lavender farms also participate...

Indoor gardening is fast becoming a popular concept, as it not only lends to great home decor, but can also be healing for the person taking care of the indoor garden. You have a fascination with...

Making a new garden no easy task, some ideas to start the new garden.

The only native Hawaiian palm trees belong to the genus Pritchardia, and some of them are already extinct in the wild. Called loulu (LOW-loo) in Hawaiian, this palm can reach heights of 90 feet or...

Everyone needs some space once in a while, a place where they aren’t intruded upon and are comfortable. A container garden is relatively cheap to create and can fill all your senses with harmony....

Gooseberry pie is just one of those things you don't find at your local bakery. If you want it, you have to grow your own gooseberry patch yourself. Gooseberries are also great for jams and other...

In a world where fruit is subjected to pesticides, the old- fashioned English orchard seems to be a thing of the past. But in recent years there has been a huge increase in organic fruit and they...

Biodynamic farming and gardening seek to heal the earth from harm caused to it by pesticides, chemicals and industrial farming. Biodynamics, founded by Rudolf Steiner, sees the earth as a living...

If you've always thought there were two kinds of gardens - the kind that produce food and the kind that are beautiful to look at - think again. Imagine a patchwork of colorful vegetables and...