Garden & Lawn

Snapdragon flowers, or Antirrhinum majus, get their name from their individual blossoms, which snap open like the mouth of a dragon when squeezed on the side.

Gardening is a valuable exercise for children. The fresh air, sweet smell and learning experiences are immeasurable. Children can learn about flowers and the part they play in the nature. They can...

The addition of vibrant flowers beautifies any area of your house or yard. The only problem is that, once planted or placed in a vase, they tend to only last a few days. But by taking a few extra...

Bird of paradise plants are an easy-to-care-for tropical addition to backyard landscaping. With the right watering and fertilizing schedule, some species can grow to be full, lush shrubs. They do...

A healthy flowerbed will add beauty to any garden. Gardeners go to great efforts to develop many different sorts of flowers, and take pride in their achievements. It is disheartening to find...

Snapdragons are beautiful flowers that blooms all summer long. Grow snapdragons with tips from a third-generation flower grower in this free video on gardening.

Hydrangeas are a beautiful shade plant that provides lots of beautiful flowers throughout the summer. Learn how to take care of your hydrangeas with tips from a third-generation flower grower in...

When drying flower petals, colorful flowers work much better. Dry your flower petals with help from a third-generation flower grower in this free video on gardening.

Pressing rose flowers can be really enjoyable, especially when used for scrapbooking or keepsakes. Learn how to press rose flowers with advice from a third-generation flower grower in this free...

To identify flowers by characteristics, you'll need to take note of the bulb, roots, tuber itself or the seed that the plant is coming from. Learn to identify your flowers with help from a...

Keeping a gardening journal is an excellent way to stay motivated in your garden throughout every season of the year.

Finding the correct flowers to add color to your landscaping all year long is the challenge that confronts all flower enthusiasts. The daunting task is to find flowers that bloom after the initial...

You can decorate your lawn for special occasions using flowers picked from your garden or purchased at your local supermarket or florist. Arranging cut flowers in a birdhouse adds to the ambiance,...

Baby’s Breath is perhaps one of the most well known flowers. Often used in bouquets to enhance the appearance of the other flowers, this is a good accenting flower. The tiny white blossoms are...

Thistles can be beautiful plants but are intrusive in grazing pastures where they steal nutrients and sunlight from grasses grown for livestock. All types of thistle spread by seed and some, such...

Zoysia is a common turfgrass usually found in warmer climates. Zoysia grass has a lush and attractive appearance. It is often found on golf courses, athletic fields and lawns. Identifying Zoysia...

You may already have a design in mind of the way you want your flower bed to look. Shrubs add interest to any flower bed and highlight the flowers planted with them. Evergreen, deciduous or...

Flowers rely on bees and other pollinators to spread genetic material from one generation to the next. Flowers have several characteristics to attract bees, ensuring the survival of both the...

A lot has been written on the subject of companion planting. Flowers and herbs in vegetable gardens have traditionally been mixed to give protection from insects or provide nutrients or other...

Hanging baskets are a wonderful way to display flowers around your home. You can hang them on a porch or apartment balcony or from a shepherd's hook in your garden. Making your own hanging flower...

It can be frustrating when deer eat up your garden after all the hard work you put into it. It is also discouraging and keeps you from growing the fruits and vegetables you want to grow. Take...

Petunias are annual flowers that come in many colors, including pink, purple, yellow, white and red. Some species even have dual-colored blooms as a result of cross-breeding. Petunias are one of...

Great How to PHOTOS! Do you have a broken birdbath? Well here is a great way to reuse it! In addition to recycling, you will add beautiful height to your garden!

Any gardener will say that the garden slug is one of the most destructive, menacing pests to come into a growing environment. Their numbers are usually impressive, and they have a penchant for...

Lily of the Valley is a dainty perennial that is sought after for its delicate scent, red berries and hardy nature. This lovely blossom has the ability to grow under the canopy of trees and bushes...

Hydroponic gardening is gardening without soil. Instead, water and a rocky medium such as pebbles, sand or gravel are used. Hydroponic gardening is gaining popularity because it is cleaner and...

winter time has come and you are afraid of loosing your garden that you have worked so hard for. no need to fear, there are still flowers out there that grow during the winter months. follow these...

Gardening is a way to relax and express personal tastes and styles. You may grow your favorite vegetable, have a fruit tree for homemade pies or grow an heirloom rose for show. To elaborate your...

Creeping phlox, also known as moss phlox, is a perennial ground-cover plant that features tiny flowers and small, evergreen, needle-like leaves. Creeping phlox blooms in late April and early May,...

Gardening for you your one stop site for hints and tips on fruit,trees, flowers, gardening for children, mulch, lawns and plants, with advice on when to how to and even when to, with a little...

You can start onions in a garden from "sets," which are groups of small, immature onions that gardeners start from seeds and then transplant. Some gardeners also start onion plants directly from...

The International Society for Horticultural Science did a study on people's moods, mental status and mental health, and how planting flowers, gardens and trees affected them. There are several...

Fairy gardens appeal to the fantasy lover. There might be nothing more enticing than the idea of stumbling upon a tiny garden inhabited by wee, magical folks creating a bit of innocent mischief....

Botanists have identified nearly 2,600 species of palms. Common Florida palm trees include the Chinese Fan Palm, the Fishtail Palm, the Coconut Palm, the Foxtail Palm and the Royal Palm. To...

Annual flowers are very susceptible to low temperatures. They can be damaged when the temperature drops to near or below freezing. Freezing can rupture the cell wall, making it very hard for the...

If you step outside in the morning to find your beautiful mound or row of impatiens sheared off, bud and leaf, find a way to save them fast. Determining what is eating your impatiens will help you...

Cone wrapping is the technique that is used to make the shaped and tapered wrap around a bouquet of roses or other flowers. Cone wrapping your own cut flowers at home isn't a difficult task and...

Picking flowers from a garden flower bed, vine or bush is a delicate process that goes beyond a simple grab-and-pull gesture. Flowers require special care, and rough handling can damage their...

The personalization and ornamentation of the yard is a favorite pastime of many American homeowners. Historically, yard decorations have been used to express a spiritual belief or a personal...

The arrangement of flowers can significantly enhance the effect of your flowers; it can transform a group of random plants into a expressive gesture of love. When presented as a gift, petunias...

Celery is a common herb, well-known for its slightly spicy, aromatic flavor. Celery seeds have this flavor and spice concentrated in them, making them a popular garnish for food, especially...

Growing peppers does not have to be difficult, but knowing how to identify pepper plants will play a role in meeting the needs of each variety. Peppers can grow to be small or large, sweet or hot,...

Do you have an old shed in your backyard? Is it an eyesore? Often the shed is the lowest priority and can get away from you easily. I've created a few easy steps to make your shed look better...

Red clover is a valuable pasture or forage plant, but when it crops up in a lawn it becomes a weed. It tends to spread in clusters and you'll rarely find a single clover plant growing on its own....

Borage has been referenced as a medicinal and culinary herb back to the time of Romans when soldiers would drink an elixir made from the flowers for strength and courage before battle. Its fresh...

Plants to your yard are like furniture to a room: they are both accents. We tend to get bored with our plant layouts occasionally, and want to make some changes. Sometimes your smoke bushes look...

Georgia is in Zones 7-8 according to the USDA planting guide. There are two main growing seasons in Georgia, one in the spring and one in the fall. Flowers and plants that are put into the ground...

Heather is a year-round plant native to the northwestern parts of Europe. It may grow to be tall, nearly the height of a tree, or stay small, standing only 2 or 3 inches from the ground. Not only...

Butterfly bushes can be the main attraction of a leafy and lush garden of flowers and herbs. These bushes attract beneficial insects such as butterflies and hummingbirds. They are sturdy plants...

Four O'Clock flowers are a stunningly beautiful and amazingly fragrant flower for your garden. They are called Four O'Clocks due to their blooms opening early in the morning, late in the evening...