Plants, Flowers & Herbs

If you have a house plant that is getting too big for it's current pot, repotting can be done in a few simple steps with little mess. Indoors or out, green thumb or not!!

Growing an Organic Herb garden is rewarding and a lot easier than you may think. Herbs are beautiful, you can eat them, and they will benefit your garden in so many ways, give them a try and...

This is SO EASY, and in No Time Flat you will have a fast growing, easy to care for,beautiful Crawling Ivy Plant crawling all over everything !!!!

Bonsai is the original Japanese form of topiary. Here are the basics for how to create a beautiful bonsai.

If you don’t have someone to come into your home or don’t want to inconvenience anyone to come in and water your houseplants, you can still care for your plants. While you are away or on vacation,...

Strawberries are very good to eat. Picking the right strawberries can be fun but it is important to pick the perfect ones. Otherwise they look bad or have defects to them. Once you know how to...

Every so often an orchid grower is challenged with a rootless plant. Orchids can loose their roots due to root rot (over watering or media that stays too moist), severe dehydration, disease, or...

The lingonberry is a tough, easy to care for fruiting groundcover. They are perfect for areas of partial shade and acid soil, and are easy to grow and propagate.

Epsom salts, also known as hydrated magnesium sulfate, are added to tomato plants to boost growth and production. A naturally occurring mineral, organic gardeners prefer Epsom salts over chemical...

Transplanting flowers into a planter is a great way to bring color to your yard or home. Some planters are fastened to the railings of patios, balconies or decks. Others are bolted beneath the...

Adequate light is one of the most important needs for vegetable plants growing indoors. Make lighting an important consideration as you select a location for your container garden.

Rhododendrons are a shrubby plant closely related to the azalea bush that normally bloom only once a year. These plants prefer moist and well drained acidic soils; they propagate best in areas...

Verbascum is a type of plant that grows very tall and is very hardy in almost any type of weather. It is a good plant for the beginning gardener since it does not need a lot of attention. It can...

Physalis alkekengi, commonly known as the Chinese lantern, is a perennial that produces papery orange pod-like flowers that dangle from the foliage like tiny paper lanterns. Fresh cuts of the...

Wild muscadine grapes are a tough skinned but luscious fruit that's admired for its contribution to flavorful wines, jellies and sauces. As warm-weather plants, muscadines dislike temperatures...

Black mondo grass is native to Asia. It is a decorative plant, typically used as an accent in a garden or border. This variety of grass can tolerate intense heat and little moisture, but it does...

Using cow manure on your garden is a great way to add nutrients to your soil. According to USA Gardener, the best time to apply cow manure is in the early spring. Make sure that you properly age...

Preparing bareroot nursery stock sets you on the path to growing a healthy garden. Bareroot stocks are popular among gardeners, because they are often less expensive then container grown plants....

Hazelnuts are grown across the United States and around the world. Native to Turkey and Southern Europe, these small, bushy trees grow best in abundant sunlight and require cross pollination for...

Vegetable gardening requires the use of an abundance of seeds. Most seeds are sold in packets, and many times the number of seeds supplied in the packets can far outweigh the number of seeds a...

A wide variety of fungi live in the soil and can take up residence in your plants. Infection can sometimes be prevented through application of chemical solutions early in the growing season. ...

Scrap tires can be used for many projects around your home and garden. The dark rubber collects energy from the sun, making it ideal for lining greenhouses or recycling to use in planters. Scrap...

The peace lily's Latin name is Spathiphyllum. It is a lily known for its hardy nature and its lovely white flowers. The peace lily's most common cultivar is the Clevelandii, which has glossy...

Throughout history, humans have loved and cultivated flowers. New studies reveal the impetus behind such behavior, suggesting that cultivated flowers have evolved to quickly activate positive...

Lemon trees are easy to grow if you live in the right climate. They require rich, warm soil. Temperatures must stay about 15 degrees Fahrenheit. A simple organic fertilizing regiment will keep...

Fungus and bacteria are the primary suspects when it comes to spots on a houseplant's leaves. If the spots vary in color from yellow to brown to black, then fungus is most certainly the cause. If...

Eucalyptus trees are not indeginious to the United States, and their existence here is a topic of debate. Some people believe that the trees support ecosystems and think you shouldn't remove them....

Lemon trees are easy to care for if a number of simple steps are followed to ensure a healthy environment. By preparing an area with good drainage and keeping the area watered, the majority of...

Snowdrops are small white flowers that grow in climates where winters are mild to cold. Snowdrops are hardy plants that live longest when the weather is coldest. Their scientific name is Galanthus...

Nellie Stevens holly trees are a wonderful ornamental evergreen shrub, perfect for growing naturally as windbreaks, snowbreaks, privacy fencing and shelter belts. The trees are often pruned and...

If you've ever seen acalypha hispida, you'll understand why this plant is also known as the chenille plant, or red-hot cattail. Acalypha hispida's evergreen leaves support velvety catkins in...

Protecting your banana plant over the cold winter months is important to keep enjoying its tropical look during the summer and especially if home grown fruits are wanted. Banana plants, the above...

Poinsettia plants enhance the festive mood of the holiday season, and add color and enjoyment to home decorating décor, but selecting a healthy poinsettia will ensure that Bracts, the bright...

Ever wonder how to store cilantro in the refrigerator, and keep it fresh and green? It's common to buy a bunch of fresh cilantro, also called Chinese parsley, for a specific recipe, only to have...

There are many varieties of dogwood trees planted in both urban landscapes and country gardens. They are a hardy, vigorous tree, drought tolerant, disease resistant and adaptable to small spaces....

From the day the dove returned to Noah with an olive branch (a symbol of peace), humans have had an ongoing love affair with the olive tree. Best suited to grow in Mediterranean climates, olive...

The leek is an annual plant that's related to the onion and garlic. Unlike its relatives, however, the leaves are as prized as the bulb by chefs and home cooks. Leeks have a very mild flavor and...

Grapes are grown around the world as both a fruit crop and a wine crop. Although many grapes are perceived as difficult to grow, these vines actually just need specific care to thrive. Some grape...

Succulents make an ideal house plant because most are resilient and require little care and attention. With over 60 families and 300 genera there are many different varieties to choose from, each...

Elephant ear is a plant used by Central and South Americans in many different types of meals. Originally, the plant was introduced to the Americas from Africa, and intended as a food crop for...

Sweet-smelling honeysuckle can do more for you than scent your garden. The flowering vine (Lonicera caprifolium) can also be infused in water, alcohol or a carrier oil to make extracts, tinctures,...

Chestnut trees are stately, imposing hardwoods that once provided the predominant forest covering on nine million acres of the eastern United States. By 1950, the chestnut tree population had been...

One way you can assure success when propagating plant seeds or cuttings is to make sure the rooting medium stays moist without becoming too wet. The best way to do this is to use a plant...

The nutrient and grow tanks are the heart of any hydroponic gardening system. These tanks do not have to be complicated or made of specialized materials in order to grow a thriving hydroponic...

Raspberry bushes are a way to bring fresh fruit to your home garden. Plant them free-standing, use them to border your yard or place them behind your garden beds. Designing a raspberry bed...

One of the few kinds of hydrangea native to the United States, the white-petaled oakleaf hydrangea is easy to care for. It also is one of the larger of the hydrangea varieties.

If you own a home with a yard or garden, chances are good that you're anxious to spruce up that land with flowers, plants, vegetables or a lawn. Plants, flowers and vegetables can also be grown...

Coconut trees are striking palm trees that are found in the most tropical places in the world. Most times, palm trees will naturally shed their fronds, with some species taking longer than others....

Flowers are an excellent way to add a splash of color and bit of personal flair to your yard. In fact, many people plant flowers purely for their aesthetic value, though others use their garden...

Hydroponics is a method of gardening without soil. There are many types of hydroponic systems, but one of the simplest and most effective is an ebb and flow system. An ebb and flow hydroponic...