Articles on Flower Beds & Specialty Gardens

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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When people think of functional gardens, they might think of a vegetable garden yielding its bounty of produce or a cut flower garden providing armloads of bouquets. However, a garden planted for meditation provides another reward for its ... more »

How to Deadhead Marigolds, Petunias and Geraniums

By cakewalk

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Deadheading is the removal of old or spent flowers so the plant has a chance to redirect its energy to the plant instead of creating seeds. Most marigolds, petunias and geraniums will continue to bloom and grow all throughout the summer if you ... more »

How to Divide Perennials

By only1special1

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Dividing perennials keeps them healthy and vigorous; it also gives you more plants to put around your garden and to share with friends and family... more »

How to Enjoy the Point Defiance Flower and Garden Show.

By GreenGardenChic

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Only in its 4th year, The Point Defiance Flower and Garden Show in Tacoma Washington has gained notoriety as one of the largest outdoor garden shows in our area, rivaling the Chelsea Flower and Garden Show in Brittan. Spend your day exploring ... more »

How to Keep Mosquitoes Away Without Chemicals

By beyond

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If you're like me, bug spray isn't all that attractive and can be annoying. By using the right plants and good habits, mosquitoes can be significantly less bothersome... more »

How to Keep Your Garden Healthy

By only1special1

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An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. In your garden, you will save unlimited amounts of time, energy, money and frustration if you take some basic steps to prevent pest and disease problems before they strike... more »

How to Keep Your Hands Clean When Gardening

By jesseng

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Love to Garden but Hate the Dirty Residue? Try these tips... more »

How to Learn more About Edible Landscaping

By Jill M

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While many gardeners would like to grow their own fresh produce, not all have time or space for a separate food garden. I personally do not like or believe in large plot gardens. I feel they waste space and water. If you plant "Edible ... more »

How to Overwinter Plants in a Greenhouse

By Dr. Christopher J. Kline

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This article presents step-by-step overwintering techniques for preserving plants in a greenhouse... more »

How to Plant a Salsa Garden.

By GreenGardenChic

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It's only natural for the vegetable gardener to be drawn to cooking. What better way to experience garden fresh ingredients in the height of summer then to make your own homemade salsa. Plant these easy to grow ingredients and enjoy the best ... more »

How to Plant Flowers Using Bloom Master!

By Sydnee

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Ever wanted those great pots or planter boxes in your yard that leave your neighbors jealous and everyone else wondering how you pulled off such beautiful flowers? Then Bloom Master is for you. Uniquely designed pots and planter boxes make it ... more »

How to Plant Under Black Walnut Trees

By only1special1

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Black Walnut trees produce a chemical called juglone, which is toxic to many plants in a sixty to eighty foot radius around the tree. All hope is not lost, though. There are several plants that are not affected by this chemical. Here are some ... more »

How to Prune Old Wood Roses

By only1special1

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Roses are a beautiful part of your garden. They give you a wonderful sense of satisfaction when they are full of blooms but , to be full of blooms, they need to be pruned correctly. Old wood roses require special pruning techniques in order to ... more »

How to take care of fresh flowers

By Lolo-B

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Fresh flowers are a great, affordable way to add color and life to any room in your home. Here's how to make your blooms last as long as possible... more »

How to Use Beneficial Nematodes in Your Garden.

By GreenGardenChic

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Nematodes are microscopic living creatures that can be found in your garden soil. The Beneficial Nematodes are an organic gardeners dream because they are hungry predators that feed on the larva of some of our nastiest garden pest. When you ... more »

How to Visit the Gardens of Versailles in France.

By GreenGardenChic

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A spectacular and overwhelming garden destination outside of Paris, the gardens of Versailles can easily take a full day to explore. The palace where French royalty like King Louis XIII and Marie-Antoinette called home is worth every penny of ... more »

How to Build a Garden Pond in a Tub

By WebDiva

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If you'd like a garden pond, but don't have space, time or money to build a large in-the-ground pond, start small. A wine or whiskey barrel makes a great pond, or if you have an old cast iron bathtub, that's even better. They attract wildlife ... more »

How to Deadhead Flowers

By only1special1

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Deadheading- removing fading blooms- keeps your garden looking tidy, and it encourages many flowers to continue flowering longer... more »

How to Grow Cattails

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Cattails grow in shaded wetlands. You can often find them in marshes, swamps and other areas of stagnant water. Cattail stems are delicious and highly nutritious. They can be peeled and eaten in salads, stir frys or soups. Stems are best when ... more »

How to Grow Lilacs at High Altitudes

By Heide Braley

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Lilacs are one of the most wonderful flowers to add to your flower garden, even if you live in a high altitude neighborhood and within USDA Hardiness Map zones 3, 4, 5 and milder areas of zone 2... more »

How to Involve Your Children in National Arbor Day

By only1special1

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Trees are an important aspect of our environment. A single tree can provide enough oxygen for a family of four. Trees absorb carbon dioxide, provide food and shelter for animals, filter dust and pollutants and help prevent erosion. Trees and ... more »

How to Make a Compost Pile

By Sheila Wilkinson

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It's great to feed your plants with recycled items from your own home. You're never going to use those cracked egg shells and coffee grinds anyway, right? Feed your plants and vegetables for free with stuff you'd probably throw away and save ... more »

How to Make a Tipi Garden

By Jane Smith

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Plant a tipi garden in your backyard. Attract birds, butterflies and other beneficial insects. Enjoy the shade while you play!.. more »

How to Map Your Garden's Microenvironment

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Get a feel for the real conditions in your garden - measure temperatures, sun duration and rainfall to make a basic map of your microclimate. You'll find out if the reported nightly temperatures and rainfall amounts really apply to your garden... more »

How to Plant a Peony

By Willi Galloway

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No flower garden is complete without a peony. These carefree perennials produce masses of showy, fragrant blossoms in late spring and the plants' pretty, glossy leaves look nice in the border though fall. Peonies suffer from few insect and ... more »

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