Garden & Lawn

There is no better time to start planning a kitchen garden also known potage. It is a small herb and vegetable garden where you can grow to suit your cooking.

Love spaghetti or pizza? Growing tomatoes will give you plenty of one of the main ingredient for these dishes.

Want to plant tomatoes in your garden or greenhouse but do not want to pay for them at your local garden store? Here is how to get tomato plants for free.

Peppers are hardy plants that are generally easy to grow; with different varieties, you can add some color to your hydroponic garden. Like tomatoes, peppers are either determinate bush-type plants...

Wild onion is a tall, green plant that grows naturally in most landscapes and it can be bothersome due to its pungent order, its tendency to choke out the existing plant life nearby and its fast...

I know that most of us are too busy shopping and getting ready for Christmas that we try to ignore and forget about our gardens. But our gardens are still there and need a little attention. It...

Growing vegetables on a trellis is a highly effective way to garden particularly in a compact space. Vegetables grown on a trellis suffer less rot from the ground, which also leads to less insect...

Brown spots on tomato leaves, called early blight, are caused by the fungus Alternaria alternata or solarno. The fungus may also attack stems and fruit. Brown spots on the leaf are circular and...

Arranging outdoor planters means arranging outdoor plants. Attractive planters can add a decorative touch to your garden or yard, but their primary purpose is to display your plants and allow you...

Nematodes are slender, translucent, unsegmented roundworms measuring roughly 1/50 of an inch or less. Nematodes can be beneficial by attacking troublesome garden insects, or they can damage...

Hydrangea plants should be pruned following the one-third rule, which means cutting them down to one-third the total size. Make sure you prune your Hydrangea plants correctly with advice from a...

Astilbe plants do not like full sun and should be planted in a shaded area. Learn how to properly grow astilbe plants with tips from a third-generation flower grower in this free video on gardening.

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

Growing your own tomatoes allows you to have delicious, healthy food straight from your own backyard. While tomato plants do not require too much work to pollinate, you may notice your plants are...

Your Topsy Turvy planter arrived in today's mail and you can't wait to start growing vegetables in it. These guidelines will help you find the best seedling for that upside-down planter.

If you want to grow vegetables year round, you need to have the right type of environment. In most areas of the country, the weather is not suitable for year-round vegetables. By creating an...

Arranging a garden window is both a pleasure and a challenge for indoor gardeners. The gardener needs to position the plants so that they are displayed well and arranged to get the best light, all...

There are a wonderful variety of plants that love acid soil. Among them are azaleas, rhododendrons, hollies, conifers, ferns and hydrangea. You'll also find plants that produce edible fruits such...

A greenhouse provides winter shelter for growing plants. Siting a greenhouse requires special planning to get the most sunlight during the winter months. From November to February, the sun is...

When you've decided you'd like to start a garden there are certain steps to take to ensure your success. It's a good idea to draw a picture of your garden, making notes on where the sun shines all...

Epsom salts are not actually made from sodium like table salt. Epsom salts are made from magnesium. Many plants are planted in soil that is deficient in magnesium. Epsom salts can be used to...

Milk thistle also goes by the name blessed milk thistle and Silybum marianum. It is harmful to the touch and chokes out other plant life. Milk thistle flower heads are very large, spiny, and...

Identifying plants and flowers is an effective tool for making a list of what your would like to grow, finding out what type of native vegetation is growing in your yard and figuring out what...

Birds are beautiful creatures that are fun to watch and feed. Unfortunately, some birds are also very fond of the fruits and vegetables that we plant in our gardens. While a bird grabbing a berry...

Keeping your soil moist is essential for plant growth. Soil harbors many bacteria and other microbes that require moisture to thrive. These miniature communities keep plant roots healthy. If the...

Assess what the plants need to be protected from. Edging serves to set off the flowerbed and reduce erosion. Where there are pets or children, fencing may be needed. Eco-friendly natural...

Gardeners often struggle to keep their gardens and yards healthy when water is restricted. Many times, water is restricted to just certain times of the day; however, sometimes during water...

In many areas aquatic plants have become invasive and are choking out the native species. Luckily, the fast growth of these plants can be leveraged and the plants used as a high-nitrogen nutrient...

Planting a vegetable garden can be a fun way to keep busy on the weekends, and vegetables can be a nice compliment to any home cooked meal. Home nurtured vegetables have the potential to add some...

Raspberries are a delicious berry that are fun to grow. They grow from shhots and expand rapidly.

Add interest to your garden and table by growing uncommon vegetables or especially colorful and flavorful varieties of typical plants. Rare squashes, oddly shaped cucumbers and striped tomatoes...

Using a rain drip system to irrigate your garden is efficient and cost-effective. You can capture rainwater with a rain barrel and connect your drip system directly to the barrel to irrigate your...

You like strawberries. grow your own in a garden or small area. A little know how and you can grow delicious berries.

Hydroponics, a method for growing plants without soil, can be a challenge to sustain according to the University of Arizona College of Agriculture. Hydroponic gardening has been around since the...

Gardeners looking to cut back on water consumption, save on gardening costs and help the local environment would do well to include indigenous plants in their garden plans. Plants that are native...

Epsom salts are widely available at pharmacies because of their usefulness as a bodily cleanser. Soaking in Epsom salt is recommended to treat numerous conditions and strengthen your natural...

Mazes have been created for centuries with compliments to both their physical and spiritual attributes. Once used as meditation paths, the right maze will bring solace to your yard and at the same...

Annuals are plants and flowers which only grow for one year. This is an important factor to keep in mind as you plant for your garden. Examples of annuals are zinnias, petunias, and pansies....

If you are planning to start your own personal garden, there are a few simple rules to follow so that your garden will thrive. Whether you plan to grow a vegetable garden or you want some sweet...

Sometimes you need to kill some unwanted grass that has traveled to an area where it does not belong. You would think that you can use just your average weed killer to kill the grass, or even...

Plants grow best in neutral soil--soil with a pH balance of 6.5 to 7.5. Lower numbers indicate acidic soil and higher numbers indicate basic, or alkaline, soil. To optimize growing conditions,...

Climbing plants are a unique and decorative addition to any garden, but it can be tricky to get them to grow the way you want them to. Most garden centers sell a selection of trellises to use...

You can water your plants midday and it will not harm your plants. It is not true that midday watering is bad for your plants and will scorch or burn the plant. If your plant or lawn is suffering...

Select plants based on region and climate. Seed packets show where plants do well, and gardening books and sites specify plants for various locations. For some regions, it's important to choose...

Hostas' bright hues and hardiness make them a wonderful choice for any landscaper. They require very little maintenance and thrive in a variety of settings, making them versatile garden fillers....

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...

Plant holders are ideal for artfully displaying potted plants, but sometimes they can seem unstable. Placing heavy plants on top of a lightweight plant stand can invite everything to topple to the...

Starting seeds indoors is an ideal way to save on money usually spent on purchasing seedlings to be transplanted to your garden. Growing indoors also gives you the ability to start plants from...

Plant stands come in a variety of sizes and styles, ranging from simple two-shelf units to plant stands containing eight or more shelves for storing a large quantity of plants in a small space....

Growing a vegetable garden is a very rewarding experience. Deciding to grow your own garden will do two things for you: It will allow you to grow healthy summer vegetables and it will get you to...