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When cleaning flower plant pots, you can use bleach, vinegar, and any type of natural cleaning element. Discover how to clean you dirty flower plant pots with tips from a third-generation flower...

Pruning a cranesbill plant simply requires trimming back spent flowers, eliminating any dead leaves and then chopping back one-third of the plant. Prune a cranesbill to encourage new growth with...

Pruning a hibiscus plant involves cutting off the dead blooms, trimming out any dead foliage and removing the suckers that grow from the bottom. Keep a hibiscus plant pruned to encourage more...

Planting hot peppers can be done by using seeds or plants and will produce delicious peppers to add to Asian or Mexican dishes. Follow these steps explained by an expert gardener in this free...

Planting bulbs the correct way requires containers, some flower bulbs, good soil, and a spot that will get plenty of sunshine and drainage. Grow flower bulbs in groups of two or three with advice...

Growing hot peppers from seeds is similar to any warm-climate vegetable plant, and it's always best to start them in midsummer when it's nice and warm. Plant your seeds with advice from an expert...

Using a plant light can be done in an apartment, an indoor garden or even a basement to get the plants the warmth and light needed to grow. Select the plant and get started with advice from an...

Bamboo looks better as groups, so it's important to plant bamboo for a border in a zigzag pattern, as opposed to a row. Discover how clumping bamboo is great for a border with help from a...

A twisted bamboo plant doesn't like direct sunlight, preferring instead to be exposed to water and filtered shade. Find out how twisted bamboo will become damaged when exposed to temperatures...

A bamboo plant can be pruned by cutting down 1 foot at a time and trimming away any of the bad leaves. Discover how bamboo will do better the more they are trimmed with help from a sustainable...

In order to plant bamboo cuttings, simply make sure that there is a root and a stem and plant them so that the roots are covered and the stems are barely exposed. Find out how bamboo likes to be...

A palm bamboo plant does well as a house plant in colder climates, but excess sun can also kill the plant. Learn about giving palm bamboo part shade or filtered shade with help from a sustainable...

Egg cartons make great seed trays when small holes are punched into the bottom of each section. Germinate seeds in an egg carton until they sprout with gardening help from an urban horticulturist...

Honeysuckle seeds, after being harvested from the spent blooms, will take up to 15 days to germinate in moist soil. Start a new honeysuckle plant with gardening help from an urban horticulturist...

Papilionaceae lablab seeds require six hours of bright sunshine in order to germinate in moist soil. Keep lablab seeds well-watered with gardening help from an urban horticulturist in this free...

Daylily seeds should be dried out in a brown paper bag before being planted in high-quality potting soil to germinate. Propagate a daylily plant from spent flowers with gardening help from an...

After saving squash seeds from the vegetable, let the dry out on a paper towel for a few days, plant them a quarter-inch deep in sterile soil, and water them well to germinate. Produce a beautiful...

All citrus fruits have seeds in the center that can be dried out, planted in a peaty perlite-rich soil and left to germinate. Supply plenty of sunshine for a new citrus seedling with gardening...

Cattail seeds thrive the best in extremely wet, swampy conditions, and the seeds can be harvested from the spent shoots. Create a naturalistic look in a garden using cattails with gardening help...

Four o'clock seeds should be planted in partial shade after being left to dry for a few days. Collect and germinate four o'clock seeds with gardening help from an urban horticulturist in this free...

Pea seeds can be planted directly into the ground where they will grow so long as the outdoor temperatures do not get too hot during the growing season. Propagate a variety of peas with gardening...

After planting and establishing nasturtium seeds, the resulting mature plant will often reseed itself for seasons to come. Dry out nasturtium seeds before planting them in high-quality organic...

Muscadine seeds can be purchased at a local nursery or harvested from the fruit, left to dry and planted into rich organic soil. Grow these large, sweet grapes with gardening help from an urban...

Before planting a walnut seed to germinate, break off the outer shell until the fresh, green seed is exposed. Keep the seed moist, and wait about a month before it germinates, with gardening help...

A mango seed, which is one of the largest in the plant kingdom, can be planted directly into the soil after drying out for a couple of days. Lay a mango seed flat into the ground with gardening...

Planting a cherry seed requires putting it through a mock dormant period by placing it in a plastic bag with soil and leaving it in the refrigerator for two or three months. Replicate the seasons...

Fresh olive seeds can be hard to find, since most olives found in the grocery store are processed too much to germinate. Plant fresh olive seeds into rich potting soil with gardening help from an...

When planting seeds in a container, be sure to pack down the soil slightly, bury the seed as deep as it is long, and keep the soil moist through the germination process. Use small containers to...

Kale seeds are readily available at most nurseries, and they can withstand cold climates, much like other cabbages. Plant kale seeds in full sun for the best results with gardening help from an...

When planting alyssum seeds, it is crucial to keep the seeds moist during the germination process, as dry seeds with die quickly. Plant alyssum seeds in full sun with gardening help from an urban...

Clematis can be grown from the seed, which dries out in the fall or winter, but the seeds might produce a different variety of the same plant. Find out how to propagate a clematis flower with...

To grow a pear tree from the seeds found inside the fruit, first dry out the seeds for a couple of days, plant them in a high-quality soil mixture, and be sure to let them go dormant during the...

The process of germinating plant seeds begins by obtaining a very sterile soil made of peat moss and perlite and watering the freshly planted seed often. Encourage a seed to sprout a stem with...

There are some vegetables that can be grown for fall harvesting, such as melons, cucumbers, peas and spinach, but make sure they can withstand the fall temperatures of a given climate. Plant...

To plant a winter vegetable garden, choose plants that can withstand the colder climate, such as spinach, broccoli, kale and different types of lettuce. Stagger the vegetables throughout the...

The best potting soil for growing mountain laurels is a premium grade mix with peat moss and composted plant matter. Choose an organic soil for the healthiest plant with help from the owner of a...

To plant stargazer lilies, mound up the roots of the bulb, bury it three inches below the surface of the soil, and provide plenty of drainage. Care for a stargazer plant, which should be planted...

Hydrangea plants make a great addition to a shade garden, and they can be pruned completely to the ground for the winter to promote new growth for the following season. Plant hydrangeas in the...

When planting a hibiscus plant, be sure to thin out the browning foliage to encourage new growth when the roots get established. Find out how to successfully transplant a hibiscus plant with...

To prune carnations, simply trim back the parts of the plant that look brown, ratty or wilted, which will encourage new and healthy growth. Get rid of dying parts of a plant to keep it thriving...

A cut flowerbed is easy to grow and should include mixed flowers for every different season. Plant a cut-flower garden for use in the summer through the fall with tips from an experienced gardener...

Peony plants like to grow in cold climates, have a massive root, and takes 1 to 3 years to bloom. To get good blooms, plant peonies in the right climate with tips from a gardening specialist in...

Growing Rudbeckia plants requires a good deal of hot sun and plenty of good drainage for water. Start a Rudbeckia plant in the winter or anytime of year with advice from a gardening specialist in...

Coral Bells are flowers that grow in cold weather, need very little care and can be planted in spring or fall. The Heuchera is a great shade plant that can be easily grown with tips from a...

If a dahlia with root tubers is planted, the gardener should test the tuber for firmness and note that dahlias are heavy feeders. Plant dahlias, and mix organic matter with the soil, with tips...

Gladiolus are tough bulbs, in addition to being one of the easiest bulbs to plant and enjoy throughout the summer. Plant gladiolus, whose bulbs need to be brought up in winter months, with tips...

When planting bulbs in containers, be sure to pick up the fall bulbs in September, choose large, firm bulbs and use a quality potting soil. Plant bulbs in containers and make sure there's a...

Fall bulbs are flower bulbs that can bloom in the spring, with some examples being tulips, hyacinths and daffodils. Plant fall bulbs to bloom in the spring with tips from an experienced gardener...

A crocus flower bulb, which looks good in masses, needs to be planted in the fall so that it goes through a cold, dormant period. Plant crocuses, one of the earliest blooming bulbs in the spring...

When planting daffodils, mix a nice organic compost in with the soil and make sure to get a good, firm bulb. Plant daffodil bulbs in the fall for blooming in the spring with tips from an...