Garden & Lawn

Plant cuttings taken from your favorite plants can be selected and potted beautifully to be given as gifts to your loved ones. You can even enjoy them yourself by turning it into a long-term...

Bamboo is a tough plant that is notoriously hard to kill. Though many people enjoy its delicate appearance and use it to provide privacy from neighbor's yards, it grows rapidly and can quickly...

The Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) is a carnivorous plant native to North Carolina. This plant has adapted to low-nutrient conditions by evolving its leaves to attract, trap and digest animal...

Vegetable gardening can be a rewarding hobby, with a payoff of fresh produce at the finish line. Gardening doesn't require a large financial investment, but you do need to consider what plants...

Ivy is a lush plant that can be found around the world. It's naturally a climber, which means it's quick to cover both the ground and the walls it grows near. But when green ivy is tamed, it can...

Honeysuckle is a shrub or vine plant with over 180 species. Unfortunately some species are susceptible to a powdery mildew growing on the leaves. This will not usually injure the plant but may...

Canna is an attractive flowering plant whose leaves serve as a host for Japanese beetles. Japanese beetles are 1/2-inch-long bugs with a metallic green body and copper wings. They eat leaves,...

Umbrella-shaped trellises can be used to decorate the garden or lawn and to create unique, upright sprays of flowers. Use umbrella trellises to grow climbing flowers such as climbing roses,...

Bahia is a warm season grass that is drought resistant. It's a good choice as it can survive in many soil types and resists insects and disease. It can be planted any time in the growing season....

Bahia grass is a warm season grass that is resistant to drought, insects, disease and various types of fertile and infertile soils. This grass is not an aggressive plant, but its roots can go...

Bean seeds are easily germinated when provided with the right environment. If you already have a seed that is split open, revealing a small sprout, then the germination work is basically done for...

Gardening can be one of the most relaxing activities. You can grow almost anything depending on your climate. Maybe you want to grow some vegetables in your garden, or maybe you wish to plant a...

Although many garden centers and greenhouses offer vegetable seedlings such as tomatoes, cucumbers and pepper plants every spring for the garden, some gardeners prefer to start their own plants...

Fennel looks like a white bulb at the base with green stalks protruding from the top. Used a lot in Italian cuisines, fennel is crunchy with a bit of a sweet taste and can be found in other...

Once believed to be a delicacy reserved for special occasions, asparagus has become as commonly grown throughout Australia as peas and carrots. Exports of Australian asparagus are sold in...

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...

"Green mold" is a term used for mold that is green or that has green spores. Green mold can kill a plant if it is not attacked in its early stages. It thrives in areas that are damp and that get...

Red mulch is commonly used for growing vegetables, especially tomatoes. The light reflected from the plastic red mulch has a lower red to far-red ratio than sunlight. The lower ratio results in an...

Border grass is also known as liriope spicata, or lily grass. Border grass isn't actually grass, but a member of the lily family. This plant grows about one inch high and has white or lavender...

The key to caring for a hens and chicks plant is to make sure they are first planted in a place that is really warm and dry in the wintertime. Care for your hens and chicks plant with help from a...

Clivia is from South America and does really well in the summertime, but in the winter it needs to be in a greenhouse. Plant Clivia with help from a third-generation flower grower in this free...

Planting seeds with a child is fun and you can even paint the containers or grow something like a pumpkin for them to enjoy at Halloween. Plant seeds with a child by following the advice of a...

When caring for blueberry bushes, it's very important to always keep your blueberry plant trimmed. Keep your plant healthy with advice from a third-generation flower grower in this free video on...

Wire baskets can either hang from the eaves or sit on a pedestal. Plant a hanging wire basket properly with help from a third-generation flower grower in this free video on gardening.

When planting bulbs for spring, there are a few things to take into consideration, such as picking the right bulbs and always planting in groups. Determine the best way to plant your bulbs for...

Calla bulbs take slightly longer than normal to bloom because they need a good set of roots first. Discover how to plant calla bulbs with tips from a third-generation flower grower in this free...

When planting a seed, you'll need a container, some gravel, potting soil and compost to plant the seed in. Plant your seed properly with tips from a third-generation flower grower in this free...

Lily bulbs need either a garden pot or a container to properly grow. Discover how to plant lily bulbs with guidance from a third-generation flower grower in this free video on flower planting.

Lilies are a delight to have in your garden, but also look great when they are planted in containers. Learn how to plant your lilies in pots or containers with help from a third-generation flower...

Want to make those houseplants grow twice as fast? Try these all-natural and cheap homemade fertilizers, all made from items you already have in your home.

Four hundred annual, perennial, and biennial species of ranunculus (buttercups) exist in tuberous or rhizome bulb form. Most people recognize the yellow, saucer-like flower, but pink, red, orange,...

Growing a new plant without planting seeds first may seem impossible, however, it is one of the most common means of plant reproduction. Cloning, as gardeners refer to it, is the method of...

As the popularity of indoor and specialty gardens grows and use of the internet to purchase hard-to-find plants increases, shipping has become a popular method of delivery. It is possible to ship...

Roses are one of the most elegant and beautiful flowers. Most people not only like the beauty of roses, but the wonderful scent as well. Anyone with a garden wants to have beautiful roses in...

Carnations are a popular flower, especially during formal events. They not only look pretty, but they have a pleasing scent that is not overpowering. They come in many different colors and even...

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...

Plant cuttings are an easy and inexpensive way to add new specimens to your garden without spending a fortune. And if your friends, family or neighbors have plants you admire, starting a cutting...

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...

If you live near a busy street, you probably hear traffic noise. If you have children who like soccer, the sides of your house might be a little dented. Garden hedges can reduce the traffic noise...

Landscaping along an exterior garage wall can be a special challenge to gardeners. Typically a stark, solid wall of straight lines and angular corners, the garage wall environs is often an...

Purple fountain grass is an ornamental grass known for its cascading leaves and dramatic color. Because these grasses grow as clumps, they stay within the confines of their designated growing...

Tick weed, also known as Moonbeam coreopsis, or just coreopsis, is a perennial that is easy to grow. It has slender leaflets and abundant bright yellow flowers and is a favorite of butterflies.

Seed company Ferry-Morse offers a wide variety of hard-to-find vegetable seeds, potting mixes, seed starters and transplants. You can find many of these Ferry-Morse products available at your...

Morning star jasmine is a beautiful, aromatic plant that makes a wonderful addition to any landscape or garden. With the trademark star-shaped blooms and sweet fragrance, you're sure to enjoy...

Pampas grass is a type of plant that reproduces millions upon millions of seeds without pollination. This large grass can be an annoyance because it can take away from the other visually pleasing...

Aloe is a very good plant to grow. It has many medicinal purposes, is relatively easy to care for and can be grown both outdoors and indoors. If you like hummingbirds, this is also a plant which...

Honeysuckle is not only a beautiful plant, but it has a very sweet scent that many enjoy having in their garden. It is a great plant to enhance the scents around your home and it is very hardy! ...

Contrary to popular belief, growing camellias can be easy if you follow a few simple guidelines. These beautiful flowering shrubs are exotic, colorful and can be grown in almost any garden. They...

Violets are a beautiful plant that many admire when they see them in the stores. Unfortunately, African Violets are very easy to accidentally kill. Improper care can lead to them wilting, even...

Water lilies are a beautiful aquatic flower, great for shallow ponds or aquatic gardening. They are also a very hardy plant that is difficult to accidentally kill and requires little effort on...