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...

Create your own hypertufa cement planting pot at home with a few easy-to-find supplies. The pots make great accent planters for flower and rock gardens. Purchase and organize all supplies prior to...

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...

You need to be careful when re-potting cacti because they are very sharp plants. Safely re-pot cacti with guidance from a third-generation flower grower in this free video on gardening.

Clay pot water fountains are simple to construct and will add a soothing touch to your home, patio or garden. Select from colorful ceramic clay pots or a more natural looking terracotta pot to...

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...

The exotic looking Amaryllis is a beautiful flower for the middle of winter. These grow easily indoors, making them wonderful for those times in winter when it seems like spring will never come! ...

Paperwhite bulbs are a part of the Narcissus flower group that also includes the gladiolus and daffodil plants. These plants produce tall green stalks with an abundance of thin white flowers from...

The first breath of spring sends gardeners scrambling to find new and decorative ways of identifying their plants. One of the easiest and most visual ways of identifying the contents of a clay pot...

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Mini pine trees are most closely associated with the Christmas season, but there is absolutely no reason why you can't enjoy and grow miniature pines all year round. It's no harder to care for...

Mold can grow abundantly on the top of plant soil. A common cause of mold growth is over watering. Insufficient air flow and high humidity also aid in the production of mold, which poses a danger...

The fig tree is more commonly known as the fig bush, since it rarely develops into the recognizable shape of a tree. If you have a fig bush or if you would like to have one and you know someone...

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!

If you love eating apples but don't like spending your money at the local grocery store or farmer's market to purchase them, you should consider growing your own apple trees. All you need to do is...

While many people understand the benefits of peat moss, nitrogen and other soil additives, very few people know that charcoal is an excellent medium for encouraging plant growth. Horticultural...

Softwood cuttings are taken when a woody plant is just starting to harden and mature. They usually involve a mix of new growth and older, more mature growth from the same growing season. If you...

Though not the source of actual licorice (or even white licorice tea) the white licorice plant is a sweet treat for any garden. Its lush silver leaves are covered in a soft fur with a pale gray...

If you have taken cuttings from a silver maple, you will need to root them and then transplant them to a larger container to give them enough space to grow. Root cuttings are very sensitive and...

Lush, green grapevines are a gorgeous addition to any landscape, whether you intend to grow edible grapes or not. They are very easy to plant and maintain--in fact, the hardest part about...

Plant your favorite herbs to use in meals and bouquets. Pack them into a large container to create a full and stunning pot. Nestle them along a garden border or directly into the garden for a...

Rose of Sharon hibiscus plants feature beautiful bright green leaves and pink to purple flowers with broad petals and distinctive, cone-shaped centers. These cheerful plants lend a tropical feel...

The coconut palm tree is a beautiful addition to a park, a backyard or other type of grounds. The trees grow well in tropical or semi-tropical climates where there is a lot of sunshine and rain....

Grow your own beans for their fresh flavor and bright color in a patio garden. Whether you choose climbing beans that run up a trellis or the more compact bush beans, the plants are ideally suited...

If you are surrounded by hanging pots of trailing vines and flowers, spring is in the air no matter what time of year it is. It's not hard to hang a flower pot--most of them come with holes...

It comes as a surprise to many when they learn about the positive effects charcoal has on plant life. Charcoal is a porous substance that, when used in horticulture, provides a source of carbon to...

Ground covers are an excellent solution for areas of little or no sunlight where many grasses won't grow. They are so easy to grow that even novice gardeners can root, start and grow them...

Dwarf pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a small tree (2 feet high) that bears bright orange and reddish trumpet-shaped flowers. The dwarf species, which has dark green leaves, is native to the...

Growing a bonsai tree requires a lot of time and patience. The traditional method involves working on the plant for a period of at least 5 years to achieve the desired effect. Those who wish to...

After spending a summer meticulously caring for your tender plants, the last thing you want is to see them suffer under the harsh conditions of winter. Potting plants and bringing them indoors...

One of the most important things for a successful garden (whether flower or vegetable) is starting with great soil. Great soil will encourage the roots to spread and grow, get the correct amount...

Cane begonias are often said to look like bamboo with flowers because of the knobby joints up and down the stalk of the plant. Green leaves and clusters of small, delicate and brightly colored...

Willows are incredibly easy plants to propagate. With a few simple supplies, a single long willow limb can become several new plants in as little as a growing season. Willows can be trained into...

Herbs are a simple way to spice up any dish. Buying herbs at the grocery store limits your control over quantity and quality, as most herbs are sold in large packets and do not keep well in the...

Repotting a house plant provides additional room for its roots to expand in fresh soil; ultimately fortifying the plant's good health and caring for its longevity. The act itself is simple and...

Strawberry pots are urn-shaped containers that have pockets along the sides in which to tuck small plants. They make unique container gardens and take up very little space. Their charm and...

Transplanting plants is an important skill for anyone who is interested in gardening. You should be able to take plants from one area and put them into another. You should be able to transplant...

Want to raise a spud but don't have the space to do it? Not a problem. Potatoes are among the easiest of edibles to grow inside. As they thrive well in warm, sunny climates, the warmth of an...

A garden is not only a place of beauty and serenity; it's also a place where you can add creative touches to delight garden visitors. Tuck small garden ornaments in amongst flowers or herbs, or...

Calla lilies are a beautiful, elegant flower, which is quite popular for bridal bouquets. They are easy to grow as houseplants, and are as equally breathtaking in flowerbeds. They make an...

The common orange-brown surface of terra cotta plant containers can be dull. Add color to your potted plants by covering the terra cotta container with paint, three-dimensional artwork or a...

Tomato plants are usually started indoors from seeds and then transplanted outside. Some people plant more than one seed in each pot; at other times two plants in the same pot will come as a...

Jasmine climbing vines are easy to start from a cutting. With a little tender, loving, care when starting, you can grown cuttings over winter and plant in the spring and see remarkable results.

Mosaics are composite pieces of cut glass, marble and other materials collectively called "tesserae" that are incorporated in decorative art, murals and religious artifacts. The earliest mosaics...

Geraniums are the summer flower that remind you of hot, lazy days with endless sun and warmth. You can overwinter your geraniums in a sunny window all winter long. Keeping that beautiful pot...

Azaleas are frequently called the "Royalty of Flowers" and are one of the most popular spring shrubs. They are hardy, grow well with little trouble, like moist and slightly acidic soil, filtered...

Propagating a new plant from cuttings is a gentle exercise in patience, but the reward of seeing those healthy green shoots is worth the wait. You can use potting soil to root plants, but when you...

Corn is a relatively straight-forward and simple crop to grow; you can simply plant the seeds in the garden soil, water and feed them, and then enjoy the plants as they sprout and produce corn....

Expand your tomato garden quickly and easily by propagating the plants you already have. All you need are healthy tomato plants and a few basic gardening supplies.

Ant infestations outside of the home can make your lawn look unattractive and also lead to ants eventually entering your home. There are numerous pesticides on the market that you can purchase and...