Plants, Flowers & Herbs

Fig trees can be a jewel in both home and commercial growing situations. Their branches spread wider than the tree is tall, in most cases, and bear glossy green leaves. The harvest of the fruit is...

Aeroponics is a highly controlled growing process with natural origins. One natural example is tropical orchids, which dangle from trees and grow in the air without any other medium. Their...

Pine trees are towering giants, best known for their quiet presence in evergreen forests throughout the north. Although there are 35 different species of pine tree, they are all characterized by...

Growing herbs and vegetables indoors in your AeroGarden hydroponic gardening system is convenient. Once your plants grow very large, though, you might want to move them outside so that they have...

Heritage raspberry plants are a recently developed breed of raspberries. Heritage raspberries are hardy bushes that produce large, juice raspberries. The bushes are vigorous, and can thrive in...

Short-term exposure to extremes will not kill houseplants but extended time spent in below freezing temperatures, extreme high temperatures, drought, flood or malnourishment will cause damage....

Special care must be taken in order to prepare rose bushes for the cold winter weather and prevent permanent damage. Rogosas and austin shrub roses are the most hardy in cold temperatures while...

A common feature of many yards, shrubs are known for their hardiness. Many types of shrubs produce new growth quickly and spread over time, which can make them too large for a certain area or...

Pecan trees are native to Texas and other warm climates, growing large, soft and sweet-tasting nuts. They prefer warm weather year-round and do not grow well in containers because their root...

Root moisture is extremely important to the survival rate of red maples. Well-watered maples can withstand insect pest attacks and resist scorch.

The geranium is an annual flower that is commonly propagated by taking cuttings from the stems to grow new plants. The cuttings may be placed in rooting medium but water can also be used to...

Muscadine vines, whether harvested yourself or received from a nursery, have to be transplanted correctly to ensure their future health and growth. Roots exposed to sun and wind can die within...

Tuberous begonias provide a bounty of flowers in a range of colors from white and yellow to red. They bloom throughout most of the summer and early fall, adding ongoing color throughout the warm...

Cedar trees are graceful, disease and drought resistant evergreens of the tree family Cupressaceae. Cedar trees will usually grow to a height of up to 40 to 60 feet, but some species can reach...

Few things represent autumn and the Thanksgiving holiday as well as a pecan pie. Not only are pecans delicious when baked into sweets, but their trees are beautiful. The characteristic large...

Bougainvillea plants are plentiful in warm environments, where they can be seen blanketing trees, trellises, walls, buildings and their roofs. They have become popular in home landscaping because...

Spider plants are one of the most popular tropical plants to add to your home, because they are practically unstoppable even for those with a "black thumb." Cuttings to propagate your spider...

If you are looking for a beautiful and low-maintenance plant, consider adding a butterfly bush (Buddleia davidii) to your landscape. Bare root butterfly bushes are shipped from nurseries between...

Fuji apples are gaining popularity because of their delicious taste and use in fresh salads. The Fuji apple tree is most common in the dwarf or semi-dwarf varieties, which grow 8 to 10 feet and 15...

There are advantages to planting new shrubs in the fall instead of the spring. Nurseries and garden centers discount shrubs deeply to try to sell them, because they are expensive to maintain over...

Dahlias are a beautiful specimen of garden flower. These flowers grow from tubers in healthy, well-drained soil. Many gardeners are intimidated with the thought of growing dahlias due to the extra...

Cedar of Lebanon is a tree with a rich historical background. As a native to Lebanon, this tree holds great importance in Arabic society and religion. The Egyptians used cedar of Lebanon sap...

Propagating plants from cuttings is a relaxing and fun hobby. Plants created by taking stem cuttings will grow true to their parent plants and usually have a better start on life than those grown...

Tower poplar trees are members of the willow family. These tall, hardy trees can be used as privacy shields, windbreaks and for paper and firewood production. They can survive in most climates...

Cherry laurels are shrubs or small trees with evergreen leaves that can grow up to 40 feet high and 25 feet wide, although most of them are smaller than that. They are most often grown in the warm...

Eucalyptus trees are giant trees native to Australia. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes but always present the same long, cloudy, fragrant leaves and seed pods. Eucalyptus gunnii is a...

Agave is a desert plant, and Agave americana is a particularly large species of agave. The leaves grow to be 6 feet long, and have hooked spines on the edges and an especially sharp spine on the...

Orchids are well known as a tropical plant but are also found in all other climates, except deserts and glaciers. This great variety of habitats means that the care an orchid requires will vary...

This article will help you make a plant cutting. I have made possibly hundreds of them. Just follow these easy steps, and you will be able to replicate the plant you love. I enjoy making cuttings...

New growth stems of bamboo, sometimes referred to as shoots, arise from the ground at the base of bamboo stems, or culms. As long as the shoot is undamaged and alive, cuttings or divisions with...

Ferns can be started either from spores or by division of an existing fern plant. Because spore propagation is slow and difficult and fern plants need to be divided every three to five years to...

Fraser fir trees are native to the southern Appalachian mountain range growing at elevations above 4,900 feet. A Fraser fir is an evergreen, coniferous tree with flattened needles about 3/4 inches...

The Southern magnolia or magnolia grandiflora grows in warmer temperate zones from the southeastern United States into eastern Texas. This evergreen is prized for its large and fragrant creamy...

Ginseng is a highly sought-after root that has been used for thousands of years for its medicinal properties, leading to over-harvesting. It takes ginseng farmers 3 to 6 years to raise a crop to...

Water hyacinth plants are one of the easiest water plants to grow. They can easily become overgrown and spoil a garden. However, the unwanted hyacinth plants do not have to just be thrown away....

Creeping charlie is an invasive perennial that also goes by the name ground ivy and creeping charley. It is native to Europe and has spread to North America and Asia.

Redwood trees are well known as the tallest trees in the world. They can grow to be up to 365 feet tall. Smaller and younger redwood trees can be more manageable in size and can be used to...

Figs are a sweet, wonderful fruit that is often enjoyed as a dessert. Fig trees can be propagated from a cutting of a desired variety or from seed, which doesn't usually offer a true...

Layering is a simple method of propagating many different plants. To perform simple layering, pull a long stem towards the soil and cover it partially with soil until it roots. This method is very...

A new prayer plant, otherwise known as maranta, can be grown by the method of propagation, using tip cuttings. This requires taking a piece from an established plant and rooting it in a medium...

Starting shrubs can be as easy as borrowing from the roots of the shrubs you already have, a process known as propagating. As many new variety of plants are patented, you will have to be careful...

Rosette-shaped succulents, agave plants have sharp-tipped wide leaves and a blue, green or gray color. Because they grow slowly, agave plants thrive in pots. They absorb water with their roots and...

Petunias are easily propagated flowering plants that nearly any gardener will love. The petunia grows so easily, it can actually become invasive outdoors. Most gardeners have had success rooting...

Trumpet flowers (Brugmansia) are an enchanting addition to any garden. They can be grown as bushes, trained into unique trees and even used as tender hedges. Their large trumpet shaped blossoms...

Drought can damage and destroy a shrub's roots, weaken its defenses and, in extreme cases, kill it. Shrubs may not show symptoms until one to two years after a drought event, so preventative care...

The water hyacinth is a plant that is often used in pond gardens because it is easy to grow and once planted will usually continue to grow back every year. The main problem with the water hyacinth...

Burlap is commonly used to secure the roots of larger trees purchased from a nursery. Known as the root ball, the burlap contains the roots, soil and sufficient moisture to keep the tree healthy...

Henry Homeyer, writing for the Nashua Telegraph, points out that bare root roses are nearly always dormant because they are kept refrigerated to inhibit growth before shipping. It is better for...

Poppies are a beautiful and hardy addition to any garden, and they require very little care while they are growing. Poppies will bloom throughout the late spring and summer if you continue to cut...

Strawberries are a summer fruit that's endlessly popular with home growers. These sweet berries flower and grow over the summer, for raw snacks and baking treats. Many homeowners grow the crop to...