Flower Garden

Blueberry plants can be rooted from cuttings and eventually will grow roots and become a brand new blueberry plant. Use cuttings to root your blueberry plant with advice from a third-generation...

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...

Alyssum, or basket of gold (Alyssum saxtile), is a mountain-native perennial plant grown in rock gardens for its yellow springtime flowers atop gray to green foliage. Other species of alyssum are...

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...

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...

There are more than one thousand varieties of lilac trees in the world. They originated in the Balkans and Eastern Europe, but we have varieties from Asia, too. Their blooms may have a single or...

You have just bought a beautiful new plant for a reasonable price and can't wait to put it in a certain special place in your garden. But once it gets home, you realize your special piece is too...

Growing from rhizomes, thick stems that develop horizontally just under the ground, showy Canna lilies are a relative of the banana. Cannas come in several heights and many flower colors and have...

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...

An azalea is a type of rhododendron shrub with slightly smaller flowers and an earlier blooming time than the rhododendron. Azaleas bloom in late spring or early summer, and the blooms often cover...

A few years ago I got a rose of Sharon bare root cutting from the national arbor society. I am a life time member of the national arbor society so from time to time I like to get new plant...

A large majority of plant species are flowering plants, or plants that grow flowers and seeds. The few plants that don't have flowers and seeds are algae, fungi, moss, ferns, lichens and...

Planting roses at the right time of year ensures healthy growth. Californians who follow some simple steps can have blooming roses all year.

Double-bloom hibiscus thrives in warm tropical climates and comes in a wide variety of stunning colors. These wide-bloomed plants can be planted in the ground in certain areas and grow well in...

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 rooting plants it has been found that the willow tree has an abundance of the growth hormone that helps roots grow strong and quickly. Instead of purchasing an expensive root starting...

Vinca minor, more commonly known a Periwinkle, is a flowering perennial with glossy green leaves. It has blooms ranging in shade from pale lavender-blue to deep purple-blue. Vinca grows by sending...

Rhododendrons are a popular plant for flower gardeners and floral photographers alike. The plants produce several blooms per stalk, in lush clusters. The plants range in size from two to four...

Potted flowers are an easy way to add a quick punch of color to your yard. One trip to your local garden center and you can have an instant flower bed. Your choices are often limited only by your...

Azaleas have tiny, fibrous roots, and they need a lot of water in the very beginning, just after transplanting. So if you follow these easy directions, your Azaleas will not only survive, they...

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

Here is a mini course in starting a rose garden:

I will tell you how to successfully re-pot plants into larger containers without damage to plants and roots.

You can grow beautiful new African Violet plants from leaf cuttings in just a few months. African Violets are easy to start from leaf cuttings. New plants grow to maturity in just six to nine...

Rather than purchasing new mum plants every few years, you can propagate your mums by taking cuttings from established plants. This simple method allows you to grow new mum plants virtually free....

Learn about the root systems for day lilies in this free greenthumb gardening video from our year-around garden expert.

Peonies are one of the sturdiest plants known. They produce huge blooms that can be admired for decades upon decades.

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.

If you want a beautiful rose bush that will bloom for years to come, your should take care to give the bush the best possible start in your garden.

You have a beautiful shrub that is in need of a new home. The key is to plant it in a way that will be gentle, with an easy transition so it will not be shocked. Shocking a shrub may limit its...