Flower Garden

Plant cuttings taken from your favorite plants can be selected and potted beautifully to be given as gifts to your loved ones. You can even enjoy them yourself by turning it into a long-term...

Understanding the history of an antique, often helps determine true value and how to sell it. Antique decorative wrought iron fences reached their peak of popularity in America during and after...

Muehlenbeckia axillaris is commonly known as the sprawling wirevine and is native to Australia and New Zealand. It’s a deciduous climbing vine that flowers in July and may be grown in USDA...

Bird of paradise makes a beautiful addition to any flower garden. The plant gets its name from its beautiful flower, which resembles a brightly colored bird in flight. White bird of paradise, also...

A door closer is used to close a door automatically each time it is opened. This piece of hardware contains a hydraulic-based mechanism. Closers can be adjusted to make the door close more slowly...

Gardeners and flower fanciers have favored lilies since ancient times. That's because they are showy and easy to grow. Today, lilies are becoming even more popular, with the Asiatic kind among the...

A rain garden or retention pond is a planned depression designed to catch rainwater runoff from impervious areas like roofs, driveways, sidewalks and patios. Homeowners across the country are...

Unwanted weedy perennial grasses can creep into your garden inconspicuously, but during the first frost, they will become unsightly brown patches in your otherwise lush garden. Two of the most...

Roses are beautiful, sweet smelling and hardy in many climates, but also susceptible to diseases. The most common diseases are black spot, rust and mildew; they're all due to fungi and the...

Bird of paradise plants are beautiful, but they can get out of control. If the plants are allowed to grow too large, they may actually start interfering with housing structures or take over a...

The gardenia plant is a flowering shrub that is popular worldwide for its large, pale blooms and strong fragrance. With almost 250 species of gardenia living in landscapes as diverse as Hawaii,...

Hydrangeas, with their large, wide leaves, and bushy flower heads, can make a focal point in any garden. Today, there are many hydrangeas available. Some rebloom (Endless Summer), but most only...

A sarracenia plant may be any of eight to 11 species of North American pitcher plants. All of these species are confined to the southeastern United States, except for the purple pitcher...

For enthusiastic gardeners, fall and winter are months of planning and, in the case of flower bulbs, planting. Spring and summer are the months in which you enjoy the fruits of your labor (in...

Most "iron" trellises are actually made of steel or aluminum. The ironwork effect is created by hammering the metal or by the use of small scrolls at the ends of the metal. Before building an iron...

Butterflies are a captivating creature. It is relaxing watching them flutter around the garden. There are various ways to attract them to your yard. By using plants native to your area, you can...

Casablanca lilies are one of the most popular species of lilies and are known for their large blooms, which can reach 10 inches in diameter. They have a very strong fragrance so are popular in...

Cannas are generally tall flowering plants with large, brightly colored flowers and attractive foliage. They are a common garden plant that have been cultured into many different varieties. They...

If you love plants and find them therapeutic to see and nurture, moving to a new area, like country, state or province can be difficult. One thing, we all usually don't move our plants with us...

You can give your home the luxurious look of cultured stone for a fraction of the cost of real stone. And cultured stone is easy for the do-it-yourself homeowner to install. It's lightweight, and...

The thought of how bones would be made into meal was bad enough for a vegetarian weeding and watering a cooperative garden in the Bay Area in the early 1970s, but then I moved to France and found...

Having trouble with weeds in your garden? One sure fire way to kill weeds is with a chemical weed killer. There are 2 types of weed killers out there: 1.) Selective weed killers: these kill...

I know what you’re thinking, “a smelly yard?” But hear me out, this could really be fun if done tastefully and you have a good rapport with your neighbors (or wish to start a good relationship). ...

From a simple border by the side of the house to a dramatic focal point, a flower bed adds color and interest to the landscape. Planning and preparing the bed sets the foundation for many bouquets...

Water, plants, and stone are all needed to create a Japanese garden. Simplicity and harmony are the other two essentials. Before we begin, you'll need at least 50 sq. ft. of free space outdoors -...

Have you experienced the following phenomena? Suddenly the leaves rustle even though the air is completely still. Blades of grass bend, but no visible feet have stepped across them. Waters that...

Some thought and a lot of preparation is needed to start a wild-flower garden. This article will guide you with the things to consider.

If you would like to extend your growing season and continue to grow a few cool weather vegetables like lettuce, celery and other things during the early part of spring and again in fall when our...

For those who live on wooded areas shaded by trees, walls and shrubs, having a beautiful flower garden to accent your home almost seems impossible. However, if you keep these tips in mind, you...

Are you thinking of ways to improve your property? Do you love looking at flowers? If you have a small area of your yard that needs a little attention you can add some plants and flowers to...

A shade garden is a perfect place to unwind at the end of a long day or hectic work week. Your garden can become a refreshing, quick "get-a-way" for sipping a cup of tea, relaxing with a...

Concrete planters have a rustic look that's perfect for your deck, patio or front porch. They can also be used in sunrooms or anywhere you would normally put potted plants. Experiment with...

Brick landscape edging can be installed in several ways. It can be done by laying bricks end to end without mortar or they can be leaned against each other at a 45-degree angle. For a more...

The English cottage garden is filled with a profusion of flowers. Arbors draped with fragrant roses or clematis direct your eye to a pathway with low growing flowers reaching out, brushing your...

Building a raised garden bed with landscape blocks is a rewarding DIY project that will enhance and beautify your home. This project is an easy maintenance garden and solved issues with silver...

The splendor, beauty and fun of outdoor living is beyond comparison and unmatched by any other experience. We are drawn to it because it is healthy, relaxing, and peaceful and it takes us back to...

I’ve always loved the country and so when we moved to our rural homestead I constructed some split rail fences. Using split Oak rails which I split from twelve foot long logs I created several of...

Putting together a flower arrangement is an empowering task. You can create an object of tangible beauty that will express the feelings that one has for another. It can express a love on a...

Creating a flower bed on a bank or slope can be challenging, but the result is usually rewarding. A little advance work with pencil and paper will help ensure success. Excavation and terracing...

Papaver somniferum poppies are a wonderful plant, and with their bright colors and large, full blooms, they make a wonderful addition to any home garden.

Just as some nutrition deficiencies in humans can be identified through a person's appearance, so too can nutrition deficiencies in plants be identified by abnormalities in the leaves, stems or...

There is something about a French garden that is charmingly paradoxical. The flowers grow a little wild but in tempered rows. The overall color is subdued, but is usually dominated by purple, a...

I'll teach you how to install a top-notch automated residential sprinkler at your home that can water all your flowers, gardens, trees and even the grass if you have enough water in your well or...

I love to create projects for myself around the house. This project is a raised flower bed in my front yard and this article will teach you how to build it.

Chinese water gardens are known for their majestic look, stunning ornamentations and simple yet broad design. However most people don't have the land to create a large Chinese water garden. But...

Rose tree, also known as rose standards, once graced royal courts with their subtle perfume and dramatic forms. Whether you purchase a rose tree, weeping rose tree, or another form of rose tree,...

Every gardener has one goal – to have a happy, healthy garden that produces color and interest throughout the entire season. Almost anyone can have full-season color in their perennial garden; all...

Our nation's pioneers took cuttings of their favorite rose plants across the plains to plant in their new land. They used a simple method of propagating them that still works today! With...

Becoming an expert in gardening takes time and there are lots of different things that go into the knowledge necessary for being an expert. It is definitely a science, and even though it might...

A wild flower patch in your yard can be a bright spot to gaze upon through a kitchen, bedroom or living room window. Most wild flowers are perennial and will reseed themselves for the next...