Flower Garden

Garlic blooms in the summer and have purplish blue flowers that are just gorgeous. Plant garlic in your garden with advice from a third-generation flower grower in this free video on gardening.

Green onion bulbs are really easy to grow and will multiply a lot the following spring. Discover how to plant green onion bulbs in your garden with tips from a third-generation flower grower in...

To water a bamboo plant, you want to really soak it, but then let it dry out before the next watering. Water your bamboo plant properly with advice from a third-generation flower grower in this...

A trellis is a support for climbing plants made of a variety of materials including wood, copper, metal, plastic, branches or even just string. How elaborate or simple your trellis depends on your...

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...

Umbrella-shaped trellises can be used to decorate the garden or lawn and to create unique, upright sprays of flowers. Use umbrella trellises to grow climbing flowers such as climbing roses,...

Bird of paradise plants are an easy-to-care-for tropical addition to backyard landscaping. With the right watering and fertilizing schedule, some species can grow to be full, lush shrubs. They do...

When planting bulbs for spring, there are a few things to take into consideration, such as picking the right bulbs and always planting in groups. Determine the best way to plant your bulbs for...

Calla bulbs take slightly longer than normal to bloom because they need a good set of roots first. Discover how to plant calla bulbs with tips from a third-generation flower grower in this free...

When planting a seed, you'll need a container, some gravel, potting soil and compost to plant the seed in. Plant your seed properly with tips from a third-generation flower grower in this free...

Lily bulbs need either a garden pot or a container to properly grow. Discover how to plant lily bulbs with guidance from a third-generation flower grower in this free video on flower planting.

Lilies are a delight to have in your garden, but also look great when they are planted in containers. Learn how to plant your lilies in pots or containers with help from a third-generation flower...

Roses are one of the most elegant and beautiful flowers. Most people not only like the beauty of roses, but the wonderful scent as well. Anyone with a garden wants to have beautiful roses in...

Carnations are a popular flower, especially during formal events. They not only look pretty, but they have a pleasing scent that is not overpowering. They come in many different colors and even...

Baby’s Breath is perhaps one of the most well known flowers. Often used in bouquets to enhance the appearance of the other flowers, this is a good accenting flower. The tiny white blossoms are...

Tick weed, also known as Moonbeam coreopsis, or just coreopsis, is a perennial that is easy to grow. It has slender leaflets and abundant bright yellow flowers and is a favorite of butterflies.

Seed company Ferry-Morse offers a wide variety of hard-to-find vegetable seeds, potting mixes, seed starters and transplants. You can find many of these Ferry-Morse products available at your...

Honeysuckle is not only a beautiful plant, but it has a very sweet scent that many enjoy having in their garden. It is a great plant to enhance the scents around your home and it is very hardy! ...

Contrary to popular belief, growing camellias can be easy if you follow a few simple guidelines. These beautiful flowering shrubs are exotic, colorful and can be grown in almost any garden. They...

Violets are a beautiful plant that many admire when they see them in the stores. Unfortunately, African Violets are very easy to accidentally kill. Improper care can lead to them wilting, even...

Water lilies are a beautiful aquatic flower, great for shallow ponds or aquatic gardening. They are also a very hardy plant that is difficult to accidentally kill and requires little effort on...

Mexican Heather blooms every summer with small, colorful blossoms in shades of pink and purple. The plant won't do well in cold climates, where it is considered to be an annual. But if the weather...

It can be frustrating when deer eat up your garden after all the hard work you put into it. It is also discouraging and keeps you from growing the fruits and vegetables you want to grow. Take...

Agapanthus africanus is more commonly called the African blue lily or the lily of the Nile. The plant is actually a native of South Africa, quite a distance from the Nile, but it does sport blue...

Lily of the Valley is a dainty perennial that is sought after for its delicate scent, red berries and hardy nature. This lovely blossom has the ability to grow under the canopy of trees and bushes...

The amaryllis is a unique plant because it is able to grow either in soil or in water. Amaryllis comes in a variety of colors and is considered a foolproof flower by many gardeners. Purchase bulbs...

Deadheading your flowering plants means removing blooms as they start to die. Not only does this keep your plants healthy and robust looking by removing unsightly half-dead flowers, it also stops...

winter time has come and you are afraid of loosing your garden that you have worked so hard for. no need to fear, there are still flowers out there that grow during the winter months. follow these...

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...

The name Rose of Sharon is one with ancient heritage. In the Song of Songs the writer compares his subject to a Rose of Sharon. Although the plant referred to in Song of Songs is probably not...

Passiflora is a wildly popular vine plant producing unique ad beautiful purple and yellow flowers. Some species of the plant are used for medicinal purposes as a calming agent for anxiety and...

Abelia grandiflora is classified as a shrub and features dainty pink and white flowers scattered throughout yellow-green and golden leaves. The flowers are long lasting, elegant additions to any...

There is no need to spend money on feeding your house plants expensive fertilizers and chemicals. There is an easy way to make homemade plant fertilizer with products that you use at home every day.

Gardenias are shrubs and small trees that produce fragrant spring flowers. An ideal temperature for the plant is 68 degrees F, with the lowest tolerable temperature being 60 degrees F, so they...

Wild sarsaparilla root is a hardy plant that is easily managed by any gardener, including beginners. In addition to its hardiness, it is desirable for several reasons. In modern times the...

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...

Gardenias are beautiful warm weather plants that can make anyone's garden look special. They have dark green leaves with white soft blossoms. It is not only their looks that gather the attention...

Growing sunflowers is very easy. They are among the quickest to germinate and grow. While it is possible to start seeds indoors, they do best when planted directly into the soil in the garden....

Rose of Sharon is a large shrub that produces hibiscus-like flowers on woody stems. It is often used in the rear of a garden bed for vertical interest and color, or along property lines for...

Popular, old-fashioned blooms, snapdragons are so named because if you squeeze the blooms, it resembles a dragon opening and closing its mouth. Snapdragons are usually long-stemmed, although dwarf...

How lovely it is to have a flower garden in your backyard that attracts colorful butterflies. Not only are they beautiful to look at, but they help to pollinate your garden. Butterflies are a...

It's a perfect day for planting pentas. During the summer, penta plants (also known as star flowers) are an obvious choice for butterfly gardens. Pentas are tropical plants that bloom in a variety...

Altheas are a beautiful blooming shrub commonly found growing in Southern U.S. states. They can be trimmed as hedges, bonsai or left to grow on their own as stately, uniform bushes. Altheas come...

Growing a garden from seed can be easy. Follow this guide to transplanting seedlings and you'll be eating fresh strawberries and tomatoes by summer. My hardening off process has been used for...

Snapdragons are characterized by green shoots that are topped with cone-shaped clusters of bright and delicate blooms. While they are annuals in zones 9b to10, the rest of us can enjoy them as...

Cane begonias are often said to look like bamboo with flowers because of the knobby joints up and down the stalk of the plant. Green leaves and clusters of small, delicate and brightly colored...

Planting an outdoor garden requires a lot of work. The work begins even before you plant the garden, because the soil must be cultivated and tilled so it can be used. Choosing when to plant your...

The large, delicate flowers of the hibiscus plant add a splash of tropical color to summer gardens, and are a great addition to any butterfly garden. While tropical varieties can be grown in pots...

Epimediums come in many colors, providing a hardy and attractive ground covering for spaces where, for example, large tree roots prevent any deep root plants from growing. Epimediums are...

Snapdragons are annuals and come in three different sizes: dwarf, medium, and tall. Dwarf snapdragons grow to a height of 12 inches or shorter, whereas the medium size grow to about 18 inches. The...