Flower Basics

Tagetes is the scientific name for the much-loved annual, the marigold. Marigolds come in shades of yellow, gold, orange, white and mahogany red, including stripes and bi-colors. Ranging in height...

African flowers are made up of blooms that thrive in warmer climates, such as the Bush Lily, Calla Lily, African Daisy and irises. You can plant African flowers outdoors if you live in a warm...

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...

With this guide you will learn how to start an African Violet plant from a leaf.

African daisies are flowers that will grow in most climates and come back year after year. Plant and grow African daisies, an annual flower, with tips from an experienced gardener in this free...

African violets, also known as saintpaulia, are popular houseplants and in warmer climates, the plants are used in outdoor gardens. African violets are prolific bloomers, often producing flowers...

Calla lily is a beautiful South African flower. Learn how to plant calla lily flower bulbs with expert gardening tips in this free exotic flower video.

Crocosmia is a beautiful South African flower. Learn how to plant crocosmia flower bulbs with expert gardening tips in this free exotic flower video.

Eucomis is a beautiful South African flower. Learn how to plant eucomis flower bulbs with expert gardening tips in this free exotic flower video.

Nerine is a beautiful South African flower. Learn how to plant nerine flower bulbs with expert gardening tips in this free exotic flower video.

Amaryllis Belladonna is a beautiful South African flower. Learn how to plant amaryllis belladonna flower bulbs with expert gardening tips in this free exotic flower video.

Kniphofia is a beautiful South African flower. Learn how to plant kniphofia flower bulbs with expert gardening tips in this free exotic flower video.

Agapanthus is a beautiful South African flower. Learn how to plant agapanthus flower bulbs with expert gardening tips in this free exotic flower video.

Gladiolus Murielae is a beautiful South African flower. Learn how to plant gladiolus murielae flower bulbs with expert gardening tips in this free exotic flower video.

Babiana is a beautiful South African flower. Learn how to plant babiana flower bulbs with expert gardening tips in this free exotic flower video.

Tritonia is a beautiful South African flower. Learn how to plant tritonia flower bulbs with expert gardening tips in this free exotic flower video.

Sparaxis is a beautiful South African flower. Learn how to plant sparaxis flower bulbs with expert gardening tips in this free exotic flower video.

Oxalis is a beautiful South African flower. Learn how to plant oxalis flower bulbs with expert gardening tips in this free exotic flower video.

Ixia is a beautiful South African flower. Learn how to plant ixia flower bulbs with expert gardening tips in this free exotic flower video.

You have be careful when giving African violets food and water because they are such delicate flowers. Get tips for feeding and watering violets in this free gardening video about caring for...

The right lighting will determine how flowers form on your plant. Learn how to make sure your African violet gets just enough light to bloom in this free gardening video about caring for African...

By giving the right amount of light, water, and food, African violets will grow into wonderful house plants. Learn how to care for African violets in this free gardening video.

Transmission of disease is very common when planting African violets, but the right kind of soil can ward off disease. Learn how to mix peat moss, vermiculite, and perlight soils for violets in...

For healthy African violets, you should transplant the flower every six months to a year. Learn how to transplant violets without giving them diseases in this free gardening video about caring for...

Chimera violets are transplanted differently than normal African violets. Learn the process of transplanting a chimera violet in this free gardening video about caring for African violets.

Scissors, knives, and the pot are all important tools required for planting African violets. Learn how to pick out your tools for planting violets in this free gardening video about caring for...

There are two basic kinds of pots for violets: terracotta and plastic. Learn about the benefits and disadvantages of planting African violets in a plastic or terracotta pot with this free...

The right soil is a necessity for African violets. Learn how to mix peat moss, vermiculite, and perlight soils for violets in this free gardening video about caring for African violets.

Little mini's and chimera are two types of African violets. Learn how to identify little mini's and chimera African violets in this free gardening video about caring for African violets.

Although African violets need a lot of TLC to stay blooming and healthy, it's a mistake to repot them prematurely. African violets actually bloom better with a little overcrowding at the roots....