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Why in the world would anyone want to grow a crop of potatoes in a plastic garbage can? Well let me tell you, potatoes grow deep, and it's hard to dig them all out! Plus, they like soft, well...
Easy steps to make a raised bed garden.
African Violets are known as a difficult plant to grow and maintain indoors. However, they are beautiful plants that bloom all year long, they also live for years and are inexpensive to buy. They...
My mom and grandma both dumped used coffee grounds into our rose garden. I never really thought much of it. I figured it was a natural product and it had the same consistency as the soil, so it...
Blueberries are one of the easiest fruit to grow for the garden. The beautiful bushes blend well into the surrounding, growing 5 to 8 feet tall with small, white shaped flowers in Spring, yielding...
I've found this method of growing tomatoes on my deck very fruitful. You need a deck with some amount of sunshine as tomatoes love the heat so place them appropriately and you will enjoy many...
The Knockout rose is a beautiful low maintenance rose created by Bill Radler. People with little to no gardening skills can grow this rose and think they now have a green thumb. However, as...
During the Great Depression, many grew food for their families, even in small suburban lots. These vegetable-producing patches were dubbed depression gardens by some, and the name stuck. Now that...
Why did rotten brown spots suddenly appear on my tomatoes? It was late June in USDA garden zone 4. The disease resistant tomato plants from my local garden center had doubled in size and I was...
Tomatoes are a very popular fruit grown in many peoples gardens during the summer months. However, not many people successfully grow large bushes and vines covered with big bright red tomatoes....
Indoor gnats, which are also known as fungus gnats, are not only annoying. Their larvae feed on plant stems and roots and can cause considerable damage to seedlings and small plants. Luckily, you...
You have a nice home, but it needs a little curb appeal! Perhaps it's time to learn a few gardening tricks. Learn how to add charm and value to your home with landscaping.
Many of us place our house plants outside during the warm weather months, during which they thrive. When we bring them indoors for the winter, we are dismayed to find our lovely plants in a short...
As I look out on a dreary winter day, my thoughts turn to spring and the chance to work once again in my garden. Since the ice coming down is preventing me from doing this, I can, nevertheless,...
Once you've made your latest pot of coffee and before you dump out the used coffee grounds, try these suggestions for recycling them in ways you may never have considered:
Summer is upon us and it is a good time to soak up some vitamin D in the sun. A good way to enjoy the outdoors is gardening with your kids. Read on for details on how to plant a flower garden.
While growing up, my mother has always sectioned off a portion of the back yard to plant a few vegetables or (and) fruit. Even now she has a few green beans growing, hot peppers, tomatoes,...
This article will give you the basic ideas necessary to start a small garden indoors.
You can save money on your grocery bill without compromising on flavor by growing your own herbs indoors during the winter. Mediterranean herbs like rosemary, thyme, sage, oregano and tarragon...
Besides growing plants like Orchids, Roses, and Tropical plants a nice change would be growing herbs. Growing and harvesting different types of herbs can be a very enjoyable event. Not only will...
Ficus Benjamina - the plant you love to hate! The most common complaint is that the leaves turn yellow and fall off, leaving you with bare branches - not very attractive to look at! Here are a few...
I have pretty plants all over my house. I like to take little new plants and transplant them into my own pots and when they get bigger put them in big planters. If you buy them small they are not...
Everyone enjoys tomatoes. Luckily, whatever the variety (heirloom, cherry, grape, brandywine, vine, campari), tomatoes are one of the easiest foods to grow at home. If you don't have a garden for...
There are so many ways to enjoy strawberries; spooned over ice cream, filling crepes, in pies or dipped in chocolate! Why not save money and plant your own?
More Americans grow tomatoes than any other vegetable. No wonder - there's no resemblance between the tasteless pink slices served in restaurants and the real deal, fresh from the vine and...
Growing flowers from seeds is a fun and economic way to transform your garden into a personal haven. No more wasted trips to the local gardening nursery only to discover they don’t carry the color...
Lilacs have a beautiful blossom with a wonderful scent. Following a few simple steps will keep your Lilac happy and healthy and you receive many years of enjoyment for your efforts.
Pineapples are a healthy fruit, tart when not quite ripe, and juicy when well ripened. When you get ready to cut a whole pineapple, slice off an inch across the top, and use the crown to plant and...
One of the prettiest and most recognized trees is a Japanese maple. Because of their versatile sizes, they do well in huge planters, small containers like a bonsai or can add a fiery background...
Have you ever noticed that the tomato plants you purchased are not from seed??? well it's true. Most tomato plants you buy at the home or garden center are actually clones! If you have only one...
Everyone wants to grow roses but not everyone has the space, try container roses
You know the advantage of keeping your garden plants properly watered, but has it become a chore that you would like to reduce, or would you like to learn how to do it better? If so, consider a...
Cucumbers are the most tender plant in the squash family. Traditionally, there are two main types of cucumbers: greenhouse cucumbers and outdoor ones. The outdoor cucumbers are the traditional...
We’ve all heard it: ‘an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.’ Happily, that adage can be applied to your flower garden. More specifically, to the weeds in your flower garden. Imagine the...
Potatoes are something almost everyone eats. They are easy to grow, and the flavor of freshly-dug potatoes is well worth the work. Growing potatoes in old tires saves space, speeds up growth,...
Roses make any garden special. They can be expensive to purchase especially if you live in a cold climate and the roses don't make it through the winter. Starting new bushes takes longer than...
Do you love planting but you just don't want to work too hard? I know I do. Do you love sweet, delicious honeydew? Sounds great to me! This is even better: You can grow them at home by yourself!
If you love grilling, then you'll love this barbecue garden! Since most BBQ's are kept on the deck or patio, it makes sense to grow this garden in containers. Keep a pair of scissors nearby, so...
Fuji apples are one of the most delicious and beautiful modern apple varieties available. Fuji apples taste crisp and juicy, sweet and very refreshing. And Fuji apples are beautiful, with a light...
Building a raised garden bed with landscape blocks is a rewarding DIY project that will enhance and beautify your home. This project is an easy maintenance garden and solved issues with silver...
Basil is one of the most versatile, and popular, herbs grown. Used in culinary dishes and for herbal medicine; basil has a multitude of benefits. Most herbs are easy to grow and basil, and all...
No garden is complete without a compost pile! Compost is a soil conditioner, mulch and fertilizer all wrapped into one. It feeds the soil microorganisms that help plants stay healthy, adds...
Growing your own Salvia divinorum has endless benefits, but I won't go into that. If you're already hip to the jive, then here's the skinny on how to grow your own Salvia divinorum plant.
A Iris is a beautiful flower that will bring early color to your spring garden. Irises grow wild in the south and almost wild in the north. Irises need room for their roots (rhizomes) to spread....
Generations of my family have enjoyed growing African violets. These beautiful houseplants bloom all year and are easy to maintain. The most common cause of death of an African violet plant is...
One of the easiest ways to garden is Container Gardening. There is nothing like growing your own strawberries. Store bought strawberries have no taste or sweetness compared to the mouth-watering...
Gardeners grow tomatoes for canning, cooking, salads, and sauces; they are high in vitamin C, Lycopen and Alkali. Add tomatoes to your diet to improve your health and well-being. Here are some...
I'm going to show you how to grow what is, quite possibly, the world's most popular herb: Basil. Basil is a key ingredient in the cuisines of many Southeast Asian countries, and of course Italy....
Growing potatoes in a planter on your porch, patio or yard is easy. Every potato you grow is one less you have to buy. It is surprisingly easy to grow 5 lbs or more in one container!!! With this...
A Clear Over Door Shoe Organizer can be used for more than just organizing your favorite footwear. This hanging shoe rack offers growing space for up to 12 of beautiful flowers. An over the door...
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