Flower Basics

Generally speaking, plants don't require pollination by hand-collected pollen. However, collecting pollen allows you to cultivate species for desirable characteristics such as color or hardiness....

The geranium is an annual flower that is commonly propagated by taking cuttings from the stems to grow new plants. The cuttings may be placed in rooting medium but water can also be used to...

Watering your house plants sounds easy right? But so many house plants comes to an early demise due to under-watering or, the most prevelant, over-watering. Knowledge is power and after you read...

Flowers are given as expressions of love and affection, and offered as comfort in times of sorrow. Over the centuries various flowers have become associated with special meanings. The gift of a...

Phosphorus in plant fertilizer promotes growth and vitality by stimulating root development. Phosphorus fertilizer also enables a plant to better utilize nutrients and water in the soil.

With all the different fertilizers out there, how do you know which one is right for your orchids? Every company has their version of a 'Growth' formula and a 'Bloom' formula and promises that...

Bare root roses look dead when they come from the nursery with their brown roots and dormant stem, but if you want an easy and fast way of planting roses without the concern of transplant shock,...

While roses mainly need sun and water, here are a few more points to consider when planting your roses.

Nothing is more important for a rose bush's survival and performance than water. Roses absolutely love water. Here are a few tips to ensure you quench the thirst of the loveliest plants in your...

Rose of Sharon (scientific name Hibiscus syriacus and also known as shrub althea) is a blooming hibiscus shrub that grows 6 to 10 feet tall and is deciduous. Blooms in shades of pink, purple, blue...

You know you can turn your plain white flowers into a vase full of multi colored beauties. This is not hard to do and the effects you get are astonishing. Each type of flower you use will take the...

Geraniums are one of the most common container and garden plants in the United States. They are valued for their long-lasting blooms and variety of colors. There are hundreds of species,...

Orchids are a beautiful flower that make any home go from bland to eclectic. They are the perfect design feature for modern and Asian inspired designs, but they are also wonderful assets even if...

The white snakeroot plant, also known as richweed, is a hearty plant that's easy to grow. All parts of this plant, however, are highly toxic, so caution must be used when handling, caring for and...

In this article I will provide information on how to store tulip bulbs for winter.

The beautiful Clivias are native to South Africa and flower at the end of winter just when Spring start. There are various types and colours. Clivias can be grown by way of division or from...

Hydrangea flowers are shrubs native to Asia and North and South America. Approximately twenty-three species and over one hundred varieties of hydrangeas exist. Different varieties prefer different...

Some people have trouble keeping their house plants healthy and thriving. Here are some tips on providing the best growing conditions for your house plants.

Annual flowers are the types of flowers that last for only a single growing season. Annual flowers are great for flower gardens, because they allow you to have a different looking garden each...

Many times we get flowers from funerals, weddings, dates, and all kinds of special occasions. Besides drying flowers to keep them, there is another way you can obtain a better effect with your...

To arrange a dozen roses, you'll need some greenery, a vase, water, floral clippers and of course a dozen roses. Properly arrange a dozen roses with the advice of a flower shop owner in this free...

When making silk flower bouquets, you'll need to cut the flowers apart because they usually come in bunches. Find out how to make silk flower bouquets with tips from a flower shop owner in this...

Making a bouquet with ranunculus requires the use of greenery, floral tape, pins, ribbon, floral cutters and scissors. Create a beautiful bouquet with ranunculus with the guidance of a flower shop...

Bougainvillea is a unique plant in that it will give you more and prettier blooms in drier and more arid conditions. This drought tolerant, tropical plant comes in a variety of colors that will...

When one thinks of cacti, desert, arid and green come to mind. Most people do not realize that a cactus can have a plethora of multihued blooms. Flowers on a cactus are not exceptional in...

Here is a little known tip on how to perk up an old house plant. House plants can live many years and sometimes they just give up. Many times it is simply that the soil the house plant has lived...

The number of roses in a bouquet has a meaning in the "language of flowers." This language became popular in the 19th century in France, England and the United States.

Roses are beautiful and amazing creatures that can be tricky to take care of. As I am preparing to winterize my garden and especially my roses (which are potted), I thought it would be beneficial...

Whether one or dozens, white or flaming fuchsia, flower petals show off for pollinators. Flower petals modify petal shape, color, scent, sensitivity and patterns to attract pollinators. Both...

1- Make sure that you change the water every three days or when the water becomes cloudy. Re-cut stems with sharp knife and arrange rose in clean, deep container filled with room temperature...

Have you received knickknacks as gifts? Maybe you've collected a particular kind yourself. Are they stored in a china closet, or on a shelf where they're ignored? Here's a reason to dust off...

Before you direct sow your vegetables seeds, you have to prepare the bed into which they will be received. If you have been tending and amending the soil throughout the growing season, this...

Impatiens are annuals which die at the first hard frost and send droves of gardeners to the garden center each spring to purchase new Impatiens. With a little effort, Impatiens can be...

Lucky those who have a cold frame; unlucky those who live in a climate where one is needed. Cold frames are just the ticket to extend a short growing season, giving seedlings additional time to...

Begonias are a favorite of many gardeners because of their bold and beautiful blooms. Once you learn how to properly grow begonias they require little care and are very hardy. The learning curve...

Blanket flowers are one of my favorite flowers to grow. Blanket flowers bloom all summer long and well into fall. They withstand the cold fall nights well and are one of the last flowers to die...

Fall is a beautiful time of year and the best time to take advantage of preparing your garden for next spring. Discover easy and fast ways to be ready for the new planting season.

Pansies are popular with gardeners for a very good reason- they are one of the few flowers that will continue to bloom throughout most of the winter! The big, beautiful blooms are very showy and...

The next time you empty out your coffee can do not throw it away. Instead save it so that you can make a decorative coffee can flower pot with it. This article will give you the instructions for...

Flowers are beautiful natural adornments. They add a myriad of colors to our environment. In addition, flowers are often used to express various sentiments. The symbolic meanings of flowers vary...

Plants with the ability to grow for two or more years are known as perennials. Perennial flowers fall into the category of herbaceous perennials, which flourish during the spring and summer,...

The long-term use of fertilizers has been shown to have detrimental effects on soil structure and overall soil health that leads to erosion. Farmers commonly report that the long-term use of...

Mums provide wonderful autumn color to your garden and home. When the weather starts to cool you start to think about the wonderful fall colors nature provides. When you live in an area that...

If you are cutting flowers from the garden – it’s best that you take a bucket with water at the bottom along with you. As soon as you cut the flowers put them into this bucket. This way the air...

As more of us are going green and trying to conserve our natural resources while saving money at the same time, many of us gardeners are choosing drought-tolerant plants for our landscapes. A...

It is August and everything in your garden is dried up or looking sunburnt. But, the Black Eyed Susan is the one glorious, easy care plant that is in the full sun all day loving it. The Black Eye...

African Violets are known as a difficult plant to grow and maintain indoors. However, they are beautiful plants that bloom all year long, they also live for years and are inexpensive to buy. They...

Many people think that orchids are difficult to grow, but they are very easy to grow and maintain if you know the secret!

Whether you are lucky enough to receive flowers from a loved one, or you have your own beautiful flowers that you cut from your garden, you definitely want to extend the life and beauty of those...

If given the right conditions, African violets bloom nearly year round. These beautiful love temperatures between 60-75 degrees F. Outside these temperatures, your African violet will probably...