Plant Basics Videos

Tulip bulbs should be transplanted to soil when the ground has cooled or into a flower bed that has plenty of water and has other flowers blooming. Find out more about when to transplant tulip...

Ordering plants through the mail can be done by doing searches for local suppliers or by going through national magazines. Discover more about where to find the right places to order plants...

Transplanting daffodils is simple and can be done at anytime of the year when they are not blooming. Learn more about transplanting daffodils and when they do better in the ground or out with tips...

Flower therapy is a new idea that is becoming as important as physical therapy due to the energy flowers give and the vitamin D the sun provides. Discover how flower therapy is being used to aid...

The best soil to use for an organic garden is compost that does not contain any chemicals or pesticides. Find the best soil for an organic garden and learn to create self-made compost with tips...

Caring for potted lily flowers requires cutting them half way just after they bloom and leaving them in the pot as they will bloom again every summer. Potted lily flowers don't ever need to be...

Small container gardening is easy, does not require soil or bark dust and can contain different plants in the same pot for different blooming times. Although small container gardening is easy,...

Transplanting tulip bulbs should be done after they've bloomed. Don't leave them in the ground for too long after transplanting. Transplant tulips in fall or winter with advice from a gardening...

Starting an organic garden requires caring for plants in a natural way without using chemicals or pesticides to kill weeds and insects. Be kind to the soil and bugs that help a garden thrive by...

Transplant a tree or large shrub by first digging up all the roots and moving the tree to a spot where the soil is rich and water is plenty. Give a tree a second chance by moving it to a new spot...

When transplanting peonies, try to dig around the tree to keep all the roots intact. Dig the new hole a little bigger for roots to grab onto the soil. Move a peony to a new home and make it thrive...

Landscape stones are simple to use when creating a great flower bed and are a great border protecting plants from lawnmowers and weed whackers. Surround a flower bed with a creative landscape...

Fixing a broken cactus is a simple as taking the damaged piece of cactus and replanting it. It should regrow in a couple months. Cactus are amazing plants and taking care of them when they break...

Keeping houseplants alive while gone on long trips can be done by watering them before leaving. For longer trips, rinse them off with lukewarm water in the shower and let them sit in about 2...

Dandelions are weeds with roots that must be completely pulled out of the ground. Use a screwdriver or other digging tool to prevent roots from regenerating. Prevent dandelions from growing in a...

Caring for daffodil bulbs is quite easy and involves planting them about 3 inches deep in the sun or partial shade. Properly care for daffodils by giving them the right amount of water with tips...

Getting a cactus to grow indoors depends on the type of cactus and the climate. Cactus typically don't require any more water or moisture than the air provides. Help a cactus thrive indoors by...

When designing a dream garden, be sure to consider factors like needing a dog area or how small children may affect the garden. Create a dream garden with an enjoyable seating or deck area with...

The best wood to edge a flower bed with is pressure treated wood that won't rot. Avoid scrap wood as that may disintegrate. Enhance the look of a flower bed with wood edging by getting the right...

Green plants get energy through a process known as photosynthesis, which refers to the light of the sun. Understand how plants create energy from the sun to encourage more growth with plant advice...

Non-flowering plants reproduce by a ground-layering process such as sending air roots, side shoots or runners. See how various non-flowering plants reproduce without seeds with plant advice from...

Temperature has a great effect on plants, as very hot and very cold weather can prevent a plant from setting blooms, and it can even cause the plant to start dropping foliage. Keep plants at their...

Plants that attract butterflies are most of the flower plants, though tube-shaped flowers like snapdragons and petunias work the best. Plant various flowers in a garden to attract wildlife with...

There are no garden plants that repel snakes, but most snakes that hang out in a garden are harmless and can actually get rid of rodent pests. Let snakes live in a garden with plant advice from an...

Amino acids in plants are created during photosynthesis, which produces nutrients for the plant to continue growing. Find out how plants create their own amino acids with plant advice from an...

A plant that can prevent mosquitoes from inhabiting a yard is the tanzi plant, but removing standing water is much more effective in getting rid of a mosquito population. Take measures to remove...

Plants get energy from sunlight through a process called photosynthesis, where the plant absorbs the light, produces sugars and carbohydrates, stores that energy in the root system and produces...

Plants store excess sugars in the root or stem system in order to have backup energy in the case of a cloudy day, and many plants store this excess sugar in the form of a vegetable. Find out more...

Growing plants to make money is best done by finding plants that are easy to propagate, but they can also be started from seeds for a small cost. Grow plants to sell at farmers' markets,...

To prune houseplants, use a pair of gardening shears or a pair of scissors to trim back branches off the mother plant that grow too far out. Keep a plant pruned back to encourage more growth later...

Winterizing plants is best done by cutting down on the fertilizer, covering the plants with a non-plastic material, moving the plants to a protected area and providing artificial light to keep it...

Controlling fungus gnats on indoor plants can be done by using a sterile potting soil of peat moss, but many potting soil has at least 25 percent organic material. Keep an eye on indoor plants to...

Controlling whiteflies on outdoor plants can be done by spraying down the plant with neem oil, a pesticide, soapy water or oil sprays, but sticky traps can also be set to get rid of whiteflies....

Learn how to use compost from compost heaps or compost bins for flower beds in this free video clip on composting.

Learn how to use compost bins for gardens in this free video clip on composting.

Get a summary of making compost heaps or compost bins in this free video clip on composting.

Learn why to avoid manure in compost heaps or compost bins in this free video clip on composting.

Learn how to handle pests in compost heaps or compost bins in this free video clip on composting.

Learn how to fix smelly compost heaps or compost bins in this free video clip on composting.

Learn how to start compost heaps or compost bins in this free video clip on composting.

Learn how to add fruits and vegetables to compost heaps or compost bins in this free video clip on composting.

Learn how to know when compost heaps or compost bins are ready in this free video clip on composting.

Learn how to use compost from compost heaps or compost bins for mulch in this free video clip on composting.

Learn how to add leaves and grass to compost heaps or compost bins in this free video clip on composting.

Learn how to add kitchen garbage to compost heaps or compost bins in this free video clip on composting.

Learn how to add kitchen garbage to compost heaps or compost bins in this free video clip on composting. Part 2.

Learn about what composting is, in this free video clip on composting.

Learn about why you should make compost heaps or compost bins in this free video clip on composting.

Learn how to add trees to compost heaps or compost bins in this free video clip on composting.

Learn how to grow and care for bamboo in this free gardening clip about how to grow bamboo.