Flower Basics

If you want to decorate your home, consider making flower pot hangers to display your plants. Hanging flower pots add color to both inside and outside of your home by suspending your plants at or...

Propagating flowers from cuttings is a quick and easy way to expand your plant supply with the types of flowers you like best. Some plant cuttings, such as those from many roses and hydrangeas,...

Gerber daisies go by many names, including Gerbera daisies, Transvaal daisies, African daisies, and Barberton daisies -- but whatever you call them, these annuals are a popular addition to many...

Are you the proud owner of a Christmas cactus (also known, in some circles, as a Thanksgiving cactus)? Would you like to grace your home with more these lovely plants or perhaps share a few with...

Plants make thoughtful gifts for friends and family with an established garden, or for those thinking about starting a garden. Seedlings already planted in a pot give the recipient the chance to...

The calendula flower, also known as the pot marigold and marigold, is a member of the daisy family. It is regularly appears in flower gardens and also has medicinal qualities.

The million bells plant is also known as the Calibrachoa. It strongly resembles a miniature petunia plant in appearance. It blooms heavily from spring to late fall. Million bells can be grown...

Begonias are beautiful flowers that can be planted indoors or out in your garden in the yard. Their vibrant colors and simple upkeep make them excellent additions anywhere. They are also easily...

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Plants and flowers were grown in elevated gardens and harvests were abundant. You can create your own hanging...

Many people enjoy displaying fresh flowers in their home. Unfortunately, flowers are in season for only a few months out of the year and tend to die quickly once they are picked. You don't have to...

I learned a new trick from Glenn about roses. His tips and mine combined are sure to help with any transplanting. It works with veggie' s as well as trees, your favorite flowers. I tried this new...

The Martha Washington Geranium is also known as the Regal Geranium. It is a tropical annual that produces blooms that range from pink to lavender. It can grow to a height of 12 to 24 inches and...

The tuberose plant is very similar to the jasmine plant. Instead of losing its scent like most other flowers do once picked, this plant continues to give off a noted fragrance after it is picked....

Roses are one of the most beautiful flowers known to mankind. They are a symbol of love, friendship and beauty. There fragrance mesmerize while there varied colors are used to decorate homes. They...

If you are looking for the perfect plant for your tropical-themed garden, consider the torch ginger. Named for its blooms that bear an uncanny resemblance to a flaming torch, these plants are...

Plant lily bulbs in the fall or spring. Lilies sprout in late May and last until around September. Lilies give off a sweet aroma and make good border plants for a garden. If a bulb is planted deep...

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...

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

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...

An amaryllis bulb is best planted in a pot that is kept outside to bloom naturally in the fall, as it can handle temperatures as low as 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Find out ways to grow amaryllis both...

Pansies are some of the pretties and most colorful spring flower, learn how to get started and keep them going long through summer

Having a plant will require you to take time out on a weekly basis to make sure it is doing its best. If the plant isn't doing well, it may be related to the pot itself, the watering schedule or...

While flowers and house plants sometimes suffer from neglect, all too often they also suffer from too much care. This usually comes in the form of over watering and a disastrous result can be root...

Agapanthus are tender flowering perennials native to South Africa. They are grown most often as potted plants that are summered outside and brought indoors for the winter. They like to be crowded...

Tired of receiving a potted plant, only to have it die shortly thereafter? If you follow these tips, you can avoid that for most species of potted plant.

There are over 70 species of Alocasia, often called "elephant ears" because of the large size and shape of its leaves. Alocasia prefers lots of sun and some afternoon shade. You can also plant it...

Every year as the weather warms up; I feel the urge to get new flowers for my garden. Many people like to start flowers by seed, but I prefer buying plants already started at my local home store....

Aside from being a bright colorful addition to your garden that requires little time and effort to flourish, marigolds have been widely known to repel insects. Many people line their gardens with...

Periodically, rain soaks different parts of the country and garden plants get way too much water. Home gardeners faced with this problem wonder what they can do with expensive or beloved annual,...

It is late spring and if you have a balcony, you have the perfect place to create what will become a beautiful summer display of flowers. This article will address plant selection, potting...

You can expand your garden by propagating your camellias with a simple rooting method. It is recommended to take your cuttings from June through August when the camellias are actively growing....

Tulips can be grown in a pot by placing the tip up, or by laying them sideways in a nice nursery container or ceramic container. Grow tulips in a pot with tips from an experienced gardener in this...

We all remember the oldies but golden year wearing bell bottoms and carrying boom boxes. Our parent always had their stash of large records call 33/45 packed away in the garage gathering dust....

Having a few inexpensive potted plants on your patio can make a huge difference to the feel of your yard. I know I love to look out from my living room window and see the flowers in bloom. If you...

Zinnias are striking plants that bloom in a wide range of colors. As garden specimens, they range in size from tiny dwarf varieties of 8 inches or less to towering 3 to 4 foot plants. Growing...

Pot marigold, or calendula officinalis, is a gorgeous perennial plant that is easy to grow as a garden flower. Start growing calendula by seed in the spring with help from a sustainable gardener...

Most cemeteries are hard to get into during the winter months, so it makes family members feel better to know that a floral arrangement will be decorating their loved one's grave throughout the...

Azalea plants are popular to give as gifts for holidays and birthdays. They are brilliantly showy in flower and can be kept from year to year with a little extra effort. Here are some...

Just some hints and tips for all the flower and plant lovers out there. Most practical, some are just plain fun.

Learn to stabilize your orchid plant in its pot in this free online guide for beginners on caring for an orchid.

Get advice on the right type of pot to use for orchids in this free care for orchids video.

Get tips for using Styrofoam in your orchid plant pot in this free how to care for an orchid video.

Remove your orchid plant from its pot and put in a new pot in this free caring for an orchid video.

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...

Boston ferns are a favorite among many gardeners. They are easy to care for and look cool and refreshing on a shaded porch or in a sunny corner of the house. One advantage to growing a Boston fern...

Whether you are giving a potted plant to a co-worker or having a garden party and need some cute table decorations, personalizing flower pots is an easy way to use your creativity to brighten...

The biggest reason our plants fail is because their roots do not have room to grow. There is an easy fix to this problem. Repot the plants in bigger pots.

Forcing bulbs is a harsh-sounding name for a delightful process. You can force many types of bulbs, but tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths are among the easiest to force in pots. Some have to be...

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....

You can divide aquatic plants, such as water lilies and fairy moss, as an inexpensive way of filling out your floating garden. There are two basic types of aquatics: Floating and submerged. You...