Outdoor Growing

Depending on where you live, the plants in your pond garden may be destroyed by winter's frost. Luckily, winterizing plants is easy and ensures their survival during the year's coldest months. ...

As a decorative garden plant, hostas have become a very popular choice. They are winter hardy, easy to propagate and both their flowers and foliage have terrific visual appeal. However; like all...

Lemon trees are a popular home and garden crop. Who can resist a glass of fresh lemonaid, or a bowl of homegrown lemons bringing a fresh scent into the kitchen? The biggest problem with this...

Healthy and younger apple trees are safer from frost damage than older apple trees, but it is important to protect both. Frosts start in the early spring around March and return in the fall around...

Pruning frost-damaged plants is often a necessary task, especially with tropical and sub-tropical plants that may be permanently damaged by freezing temperatures. In Florida, pruning frost-damaged...

Frost is one of the gardeners worst enemies. It cuts your growing season in half and can damage your plants beyond repair. To extend your growing season and protect plants from frost, weatherize...

Planting is based on hardiness zones, and Rhode Island is mostly in Zone 6, with a small area in the northwest section of the state classified as Zone 5. Seeds should not be planted until the...

Most outdoor plants, whether potted or in the ground, need to be protected from frost and cold. Frost can quickly kill certain plants, young saplings, herbs and vegetables. If frost is predicted,...

Agave, or century plant is my favorite cactus/non-cactus. It's actually related more closely to the lily than any cactus. There are over 300 species of agave in the world, not all of them looking...

Spring is a time of hope, new growth and fresh beginnings. There's no better time than spring to start edibles like tomatoes and green beans, colorful ornamentals like marigolds and pansies,...

With the summer drawing to a close, you might be wondering how to make your labor filled garden last until fall. Since many blooms start to wither come colder weather, it is essential to take care...

Successional planting, or double-cropping, can greatly increase the yield of a small home garden. Choose a sunny spot, select plants that grow relatively quickly, and water your garden often.

Many homeowners choose to plant a garden to provide fruits, vegetables and herbs for their family. It is important to plant a garden at the proper time to avoid crop loss and provide adequate time...

Planning your garden starts long before you plant your first seed. You should lay out your plan on paper to show where your rows of beans will go, your tomato plants, etc..

Whether the seeds are flower or vegetable, think of them as tiny time clocks, each with their own schedule for germination. Planning and starting a successful garden depends on planting under the...

Dicksonia is a tree fern which is also known as man fern or soft tree fern. It is found in tropical America, New Zealand and Australia. The man fern is an impressive fern tree that can grow up to...

Russian sage is a very versatile plant that can handle a little bit of frost and an occasional heavy freeze. Grow Russian sage to achieve a soft green color and purple flowers with help from a...

Jupiter's beard, or centranthus, is a gorgeous perennial plant from the Mediterranean. Learn about Jupiter's beard and it's ability to handle frost with help from a sustainable gardener in this...

Protecting your garden from the harsh elements of winter takes some preparation. With the right materials, though, you should be able to save most of your plants from frost and the cold. Here are...

Frost can doom an entire orchard of ripening fruit. If you want to give your fruit the best chance of ripening fully on the branch, you'll need to protect it. The good news is that it doesn't take...

Few flowers are as eye-catching or as easy to grow as peonies. Because peony plants prefer rich soil with lots of vegetative matter, they will produce healthier, more vibrant foliage and flowers...

Water vapor is not always immediately visible around your home or garden, and knowing whether or not condensation exists can be beneficial. You can check your garden for condensation in a number...