Plants, Flowers & Herbs

The zeezee is one of the best low-maintenance plants you can grow. This interesting plant with a tropical appearance is ideal for beginners or for busy people who may mean well but sometimes...

Olive trees are evergreen trees or shrubs that produce olives and olive oil. In caring for an olive plant, water is the most important ingredient. Correct watering practices encourage plant growth...

Flowers or flower arrangements that are received as a gift or for a special occasion can be kept for long periods if they are properly stored. The key to storing flowers is to slow down the...

Like with any plants, the key to growing healthy tomatoes is proper watering techniques. Tomatoes can suffer from both too much and too little water, and the results can be devastating to the...

For the most part, soapy water affects plants beneficially. Reusing your gray water can be good for the environment, and it contains nutrients as well as fertilizing ingredients for your plants....

If your lemon tree is losing its leaves, but quickly replacing them only to have them turn and follow the same path, it may be suffering from salt burn. Citrus trees are salt-sensitive plants....

Tickseed flowers are perennial flowers that bloom from June to August, producing a bright yellow bloom. They typically grow 12 to 18 inches tall and are hardy in zones four to nine. This means...

A fixture of Japanese gardens, the Hinoki cypress can grow in most climates and soil types. A relatively low maintenance tree, the Hinoki cypress has glossy dark green foliage and triangular...

Bouvardia plants are shrubby, clustered and have very fragrant, tubular, white flowers. The plants can grow up to 4 feet tall, and the flowers bloom during summer to early winter. With the right...

Gardenias are tropical evergreen shrubs, well known for their sweetly fragrant white flowers, so preserving them is well worth the effort. You can enjoy your gardenia floral arrangement by...

Water hyacinths provide beautiful blooms, but also present many problems. The water hyacinth is fast-growing, which can quickly cause navigation issues for boats and other water vehicles. Because...

Hydrangeas are popular perennial shrubs that are best known for their large clusters of vibrant blooms and the ability to change the color of these blooms by altering the acidity of the soil they...

It's a common fact that flowers are a gorgeous gift that die much too quickly. Here is a trick that can help you prolong the life of your lovely flowers.

Flowers are quick and easy to store. You can preserve them before you choose to use them as decor. Whether you purchased your flowers at a florist or grew them in your own back yard, storing...

Hosta perennial plants can grow anywhere from 8 inches to 3 or 4 feet tall. Hostas have white or lavender flowers that bloom in midsummer, and the plants' leaves can be deep green, gold, blue-gray...

Keeping a flowering plant alive is easier once you consider the plant's needs--light, air, water and food--and ensure those needs are met on a regular basis. Maintaining the right temperature and...

Angel wing, or cane, begonias are among the oldest and easiest grown types in the family. Although they grow in various sizes, all feature sturdy bamboo-like stems and bold, pointed angel...

There are dozens of additives, vitamins and fertilizers that are recommended for watering your plants. Many of these contain chemicals that may do more harm than good and some can be harmful to...

Bacopa monnieri is a creeping vine, found mostly in shallow swamp areas and muddy shorelines. It is a succulent plant, which means it retains water well, and can withstand salty conditions. The...

The kalanchoe thyrsiflora is easily recognized by its distinct foliage. When given enough sun, the large disc-shaped leaves develop a bright red or pink band that highlight the edges of the...

Planting a pineapple at home is a simple process, and to begin, all you need to do is buy a pineapple. The stem of the plant is the part which is rooted in the soil. You cannot just rip the stem...

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...

Aphids can make a beautiful rose bush turn bad. I had a great minirose bush in a pot in my house and couldn't stand them. I used a few easy steps to get rid of them, and I'm sure you'll find them...

Sage (Salvia officinalis) also known as clary sage, vervain, garden and common sage, is a small evergreen shrub that only grows to about 1 or 2 feet tall. Greenish gray leafed with wiry, woody...

If you've ever looked at an empty space in your garden and thought a lemon tree would look nice there, you aren't alone. There are several benefits to choosing a lemon tree for your garden, such...

Furman red sage plant is an attractive perennial plant that is sometimes called Texas Sage. The bright red blossoms of this blooming plant will bring hummingbirds and butterflies to flower gardens...

The bush ice plant, also known as Lampranthus aurantiacus, is a vigorous succulent ground cover that grows 12 to 18 inches high. It grows best in zones nine and 10, which is the western and...

Tomatoes are a versatile fruit (used as a vegetable) and are simple to grow in even limited space. The dwarf varieties do well in containers. Small-fruited dwarf varieties can even be grown in...

From vegetable and crop growing to home gardens, hydro growing is adapted to suit a variety of purposes. Crop producers use hydroponics systems, which provide greater control over quantities of...

Bermuda sod will germinate into a thick and luxurious lawn covering. This grass will grow vigorously in the right conditions.The planting process is fairly simple. Prepare the planting area in...

If you are looking for a use for the water collected in your dehumidifier, try recycling it. Sometimes called gray water, this dehumidified water is not potable, but you can use it to water plants...

Dwarf orange trees provide anyone, anywhere the chance to grow fresh oranges on their patios, on their decks or in their own living rooms. Caring for a dwarf orange tree is similar to caring for a...

Rhododendrons are a beauty in the yard with their bright bold clusters of flowers in the spring. The shrub gets through the winter quite well and comes back every year; it also handles replanting...

Tobacco is a plant species grown as an annual agricultural crop. The plant was first introduced to the Americas in the 16th century and is now used in medicines, as an organic pesticide and for...

Juniper bonsai are a moisture-loving species. Water and mist the plant frequently, especially in hot, windy climates, and you will have a happy plant. Unfortunately, the happiness may be spread to...

The joy of seeing the rosy-red flowers of the Easter cactus (Hatiora gaertneri, formerly Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri) each spring is one reason it is a celebrated houseplant. Its ease of culture,...

The anamu plant is a perennial that is native to the Amazon rainforest. The anamu has dark green, leathery leaves that stay close to the ground while white flowers line tall spikes that rise above...

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...

The weeping Norway spruce is a slow-growing conifer that produces long branches up to 15 feet in length. Weeping Norway spruce trees grow well in flower or rock gardens as they grow in an outward...

Most gardeners grow bamboo from grafts or cuttings because seeds are hard to find and difficult to germinate. However, the seeds can be purchased online or at specialty garden centers and...

The bald cypress has a life span of hundreds of years. It grows up to 150 feet in height and 12 feet wide. Its growth rate depends on the nutrient supply, water depth, availability of light and...

The Magnolia x Jane is a large flowering magnolia with lush blossoms that are pink on the outside and white on the inside. The blooms peak in May for a beautiful springtime show. This magnolia...

The Agave plant is native to the Americas. It forms a rosette of long leaves in blue- green with a variance of cream-white.. The plant is hardy in USDA growing zones 8 through 10. These zones are...

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....

Salvia is fairly easy to grow from plant cuttings. It can be difficult to find seeds which will germinate properly, so many gardeners turn to propagation with plant cuttings. It usually takes...

Hydroponic gardening gives you the ability to control every aspect of the plants' environment, but it also means you have to understand all the factors that affect that environment. Most...

Gardening with an Earth Box is an innovative way to cut down on the need for watering, weeding and bending over to care for plants in your garden. While many people use Earth Boxes to grow...

Depending on the type of plant you are growing, you may need a more acidic water, or more basic. The pH scale starts at 0, which is the most acidic, something like battery acid, and ends at 14,...

When a plant or tree is flowering, most of the energy and nutrients from that plant or tree go directly to the maintaining the energy needed to keep the plant flowering. When you cut flowering...

Philodendron are a type of plant native to tropical South America, and popular as an indoor or office plant because of their hardiness in low light conditions. Some varieties are climbing, like...