Garden & Plant Care: Video Series

The best time to plant vegetable gardens depends on the type of vegetables that are planted, as cold-weather vegetables can be started soon after the last frost and warm-weather vegetables should not be planted until May or June. Plant vegetables when they will grow best with information from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardens.

The easiest way to build a water garden is to dig a hole in the ground, insert a plastic pond form into the hole, connect it to a pump, and find various water-thriving plants to create an environment. Add a few river rocks and landscaping elements to a water garden with information from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardens.

Building raised garden beds can be dong using cement blocks of any shape or size, which provides good drainage for plants and vegetables. Raise a garden above ground level to prevent the plants from sitting in water with information from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardens.

The cost of installing a sprinkler system can range from as little as $50 to as much as $300, depending on how elaborate the system is. Weigh the options for sprinkler systems with information from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardens.

Flower gardens should consist of a variety of flowering plants, such as trees, shrubs, flowers, perennials, annuals and bulbs, in order to maintain color and texture throughout the year. Create variety in a flower garden with information from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardens.

Getting rid of rats without poison requires taking away their food source and blocking off their nesting areas, so screens, plastic and strong-smelling spices are great materials to use as barriers. Eliminate rats from the garden with information from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardens.

A garden disco ball has hundreds of tiny mirror pieces glued all the way around a sphere, which reflects various colors of light and creates the illusion of sparkle. Place disco balls in the garden to add interest to the landscaping with information from a sustainable gardener in this free video on garden decorations.

Creating an above-ground organic vegetable garden can be done in even a small space, so long as there are no chemicals or fertilizers in the soil. Use organic materials and compost to grow an above-ground vegetable garden with information from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardens.

Moss grown in a garden requires lots of moisture, standing water and shade to survive, but it makes a great addition to any garden. Grow moss along stone steps or around a shady tree with information from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardens.

Keeping birds out of a garden is done by sprinkling strong-smelling spices around the perimeter, spraying them down with a hose every time they come near and adding a few owl decoys around the property. Scare away birds from the yard with information from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardens.

Mulching a garden can be done naturally by using dead plants and leaves to create a rich compost, which can be spread on top of a flower bed to distribute more nutrients. Use natural mulch in a garden with information from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardens.

Removing crabgrass from gardens can be done by pouring boiling hot water over the area, digging it out of the ground or simply laying compost or soil on top of the area and spreading grass seeds. Eliminate unsightly crabgrass from the yard with information from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardens.

A vegetable garden can be planted on a large property or in a container on a small porch using a high-quality organic compost and a few seeds. Start growing vegetables and herbs to save money at the grocery store with information from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardens.

Starting a compost pile for the garden is easy by gathering up dying plants, leaves and grass clippings, placing them all in a garbage can and mixing it up occasionally as it breaks down. Create rich, nutrient-filled compost for next year's garden with information from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardens.

Training lucky bamboo plants requires trimming back the dead or browning leaves to train it to grow taller and taller, being careful not to cut down the main stalk too much. Train lucky bamboo to continue growing with information from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardens.

Transplanting lucky bamboo is advisable when it outgrows its container, and trimming back the roots a bit before putting it in soil or rocks can help it grow healthier. Transplant lucky bamboo when it looks stressed with information from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardens.

Trimming back bamboo plants encourages new growth, so trim back any brown leaves or dying stems to keep it growing healthy. Trim back the resilient bamboo plant, which is truly a grass, with information from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardens.

Trimming a rose bush is a good idea to get rid of dead blooms, and trimming the bush back one-third each winter will encourage fuller, more lush growth the following year. Prune a rose bush with information from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardens.

Sugared water for a plant can keep the water from becoming stale, which makes the cut flower last longer in a vase, but fresh water is still the best way to keep flowers fresh. Understand the effect of sugared water on plants with information from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardens.

Caring for hostas requires planting them in a bit of shade, giving them lots of room to multiply and grown, providing them with a high-quality composted soil and chopping down the greens occasionally to promote more growth. Care for hostas with information from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardens.

The different types of boxwood plants, which include English boxwood, Japanese boxwood and Green Mountain boxwood, like different climates but are all great for borders or hedges. Find the right boxwood appropriate for the climate with information from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardens.

Easy indoor plants that can thrive in a window include a jade plant, cyclamen, spider plants, a Christmas cactus, philodendrons and ficus trees. Find a plant that does not require a dormant winter season with information from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardens.

To grow hydroponics, one needs water, containers, tubes, sponges, lights and a hydroponic plant. Start growing various things in water without using any soil with information from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardens.

A blue rose can symbolize someone who is very unique, one-of-a-kind, outrageous or unattainable, as roses must be dyed blue manually. Give someone special a blue rose with information from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardens.

The echinacea plant is used as an antiviral to boost the immune system, and it is available in teas and capsules to consume as supplements. Take echinacea to prevent getting sick with information from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardens.