Flower Garden

There are a couple types of compost bins you can use along with materials such as leaves, flowers and any types of weeds. Use a compost bin in your garden with tips from a third-generation flower...

Have you been wanting to find a way to recycle things such as leftovers? Leaves and other things such as that? Well if you are really trying to go green making an organic compost pile is a great idea.

Compost is a mixture of plant refuse, kitchen scraps and sometimes manure which is meant to be turned back into a good soil nutrient. Compost, when made properly, can be spread over a garden or...

Human hair is made of protein, and as it degrades, it releases nitrogen into the soil. Mississippi State University research concluded that human hair mixed mixed with compost is an effective...

Rooting bougainvillea is a great way to enhance your garden, as it is is one of the most beautiful and versatile plants year-round. Bougainvillea is native to South America, found from Brazil west...

Lavender plants are considered hardy, evergreen perennials, although in many regions they do not survive the winter. There are a wide variety of species and cultivars of Lavender, which has been...

Using coffee grounds as a compost soil amendment is environmentally and economically friendly, and it is advantageous for your garden plants. Coffee grounds lend essential minerals and nutrients, ...

Good news. Oriental poppies don't require regular feeding. They are self-sufficient plants that require only an annual layer of fertilizer or compost to help maintain high-nutrient levels in the...

The strong aroma of the butterfly bush attracts both hummingbirds and butterflies alike. This is what gives the bush its name. There are more than 100 varieties and they come in a multitude of...

So you've finally decided to start that flower garden you've been dreaming of, but your lawn is in the way? No biggie. Turning a patch of grass into a flowerbed is a fairly straightforward...

One of the most daunting tasks when starting a new garden is digging out the bed. But it can be accomplished in four easy steps without stripping sod or digging in rock-hard clay.

Herbaceous peonies live for decades, adding colorful flowers to the garden and to borders for a few short weeks before their lush foliage becomes a backdrop to summer annuals. The flowers come in...

Winter is hard on gardens. Debris from trees and shrubs collects on the beds you cleared off last fall. Weeds begin sprouting long before your hardiest flowers can be transplanted outside....

Geraniums are very popular flowering plants that can be used in hanging baskets. A good porous soil or compost is necessary. You can also include plants like verbenas and dichondra with the...

You have enjoyed your flower gardens all spring and summer. I'm sure the blooms were beautiful and you cared for your flowers well. But now that fall is here it is time to winterize those flower...

Hostas are often used for landscaping and are a common choice for gardens in cold regions. These hardy plants should live through the winter without any problems, even in areas with a lot of ice...

Oriental poppies are a startling, exotic species of flower to house in your garden, silky to the touch and available in colors from creamy white to purple, salmon and crimson. These early summer...

Fall is a great time to empty your compost pile and start anew. There is plenty of organic material around, from spent garden plants to fall leaves. Compost piles need two types of materials,...

Peonies are favorites of gardeners for their sweet fragrance and bright colors. New plants do best when they are planted in the fall. Peonies planted in the spring may take more time to get...

The best soil for roses is a good mix of potting soil, organic material, compost and clippings to offer good nutrition and drainage. Plant roses in a raised flower bed with help from a sustainable...

We're all looking to save money; we try to find gas at the lowest price, we grocery shop with coupons and look for sale prices, and any money we don't have to spend is a bonus. Here are some tips...

Yes, petunias are annuals, but they are prolific re-seeders. Why not get another year out of these beautiful hanging baskets?

Did you just buy your first house? Then it probably has a few empty garden beds. Here are some tips on how to get started on a budget.

In this article you will learn how to take a grassy area in your yard and turn it into a beautiful flower garden without having to till up the entire area!

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...

As summer winds down and the days and nights get cooler in your area it is time to begin thinking about your perennial flower beds. Hostas, sedum, daffodils and all of those plants that come back...

If you have been scurrying around searching for winter-blooming perennial plants, why don't you buy yourself some Lenten Rose plants. Smack dab in the middle of winter, these great flowers will...

I love large leaf hydrangeas. No matter what color the blooms these plants always look great. I decided to try my hand at growing a hydrangea so I ordered one from my favorite nursery and read up...

When you start or purchase a potted butterfly bush you know that to achieve its full growth and production that you will have to plant and care for it properly. These plants will grow between 5 to...

One of my greatest joys is preparing to fill a brand new flowerbed. After the digging and removing of all the grass, putting in the borders, rocks for drainage and a good thick layer of soil one...

We all know that plants get their nutrients through the roots from the soil that they are growing in. Flowerbeds that aren't doing well can always benefit from an infusion of compost to help...

Growing roses in containers is a good way to have a fragrant summer rose garden. There are many types of roses to choose from. Climbing roses or minature roses are great for pots. The best...

Want to get started composting food items but aren't sure what can be composted? Here are some ideas (not an exhaustive list) of what can and cannot be composted.

Most gardeners incorporate compost into their garden’s soil, but compost can also be used as a topdressing (or mulch). Placing compost directly on the soil has several advantages. It helps keep...

raised bed gardening is quickly becoming all the new rage, but what is it exactly? During WWI and WWII we had the Victory Garden and every red blooded American Wife or woman had a Victory garden...

Hostas are perennials and know for their beautiful foliage. They are consider shade tolerant, although they do not do well in deep shade.

For some of us, gardening is fun and helps us feed ourselves cheaply, but with all those products on the market how do we do it with only a few dollars to spare?

Bulbs are the easiest flowers to use in your garden. They don't require a lot of work and you can enjoy their beauty year after year. Whether you prefer tulips, lilies, irises, or any other bulbs,...

Division is a simple process that produces plants that are identical to the parent. It provides mature plants more quickly than by taking cuttings. It can be performed only on plants with a...

During cold winter weather the soil contracts and expands as it freezes and thaws. This natural cycle sometimes pops plants right out of the soil. “Frost heaving” can break your plants’ roots and...

It's always a good idea to lay a mulch but especially so for Christmas as it shows your garden off at its best.

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...

As the cool air starts to creep up on us, it is time to think about getting ready for winter. One of the places that you need to do winter prep is in your flower beds. Many people leave their...

Turtleheads are beautiful plants that grow naturally and heartily in moist conditions such as the bank of a stream, a rainy area, or a wetland. Rather than just dry out they will actually develop...

As the fall draws to a close, it is essential to winterize your perennials to help them survive the frost and snow of the season. You need to baby your perennials before the first frosts come...

One spectacular early spring blossom is the peony. First a shoot pokes through the ground, and then it grows into a large bush. The blossoms attract ants, which help to cut them open to reveal...

Getting an keeping your soil in good condition for gardening is imperative if you want your garden to grow and stay healthy.

Are you a gardener who has a large compost pile somewhere in your yard? Most people want to hide the compost because after all it contains all the scraps of our kitchen and garden. And lets face...

The coolest thing about a bottle garden is that you can create an entire world of foliage inside a see-through container on your desk. Bottle gardens are also a great way to grow plants without...

Learn tips and techniques for planting a garden in this free video clip about using compost on your garden.