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Gardening is a therapeutic activity that incorporates flowers and plants throughout the seasons. Grow a new garden with tips from a sustainable gardener in this free video series on gardening.
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The best conditions for growing perennial flowers coincide with weed growth patterns, whether it be in sun or shade, in warm or cool areas. Grow perennial flowers with tips from a professional gardener in this free video on gardening.
Caring for Lily-of-the-Valley bulbs requires planting them in cool climates, watering them consistently through the first year and making sure the bulbs never dry out. Care for Lily-of-the-Valley bulbs with tips from a professional gardener in this free video on gardening.
Flowers for a hummingbird garden include trumpet-shaped blooms like crocosmias, galtonias, fuschias and mandevillas. Plant flowers for a hummingbird garden with tips from a professional gardener in this free video on gardening.
Growing hydrangea bushes involves partial shade, good drainage in a raised flower bed and moderate watering. Grow hydrangea bushes with tips from a professional gardener in this free video on gardening.
Growing marigolds requires full sun exposure, good drainage in a raised flower bed and minimal watering. Grow marigolds with tips from a professional gardener in this free video on gardening.
Growing peony flowers involves planting three or four bulbs close together and only two inches deep. Grow peony flowers with tips from a professional gardener in this free video on gardening.
Flowers should be watered when they are just starting to wilt, and it is most effective to water flowers in the evenings. Water flowers in a garden with tips from a professional gardener in this free video on gardening.
Drying hydrangea flowers is best done in a paper bag, followed by a mist of hair or body spray and a dusting of body glitter. Dry hydrangea flowers with tips from a professional gardener in this free video on gardening.
Fixing bad soil requires digging out a section to fill with good soil, mulch or compost. Fix bad soil with tips from a professional gardener in this free video on gardening.
Growing Black-Eyed-Susan involves full sun exposure, trimming down summer blossoms to create fall blooms and drying them out between waterings. Grow Black-Eyed-Susan with tips from a professional gardener in this free video on gardening.
To grow bugbane, also known as cimicifuga, plant it in shade or partial sun for returning blooms each year. Grow bugbane with tips from a professional gardener in this free video on gardening.
To grow hostas, plant them in partially shady areas where weeds grow well, and separate the roots for multiple plants. Grow hosta with tips from a professional gardener in this free video on gardening.
To grow irises, plant three bulbs in a triangle three inches deep in a sunny or partially shady area of a garden. Grow irises with tips from a professional gardener in this free video on gardening.
Growing ivy involves maintaining it to prevent it from spreading and killing everything in its path. Grow ivy with tips from a professional gardener in this free video on gardening.
To grow Lily-of-the-Nile, also known as agapanthus, plant the bulbs close together in full sun for the best blooms. Grow Lily-of-the-Nile with tips from a professional gardener in this free video on gardening.
To grow Lily-of-the-Valley, also known as convallaria majalis, plant the bulb in a partially shady place with plenty of moisture. Grow Lily-of-the-Valley with tips from a professional gardener in this free video on gardening.
To grow marigold, also known as tagetes, plant them in potting soil or compost in a sunny area with lots of water. Grow marigold with tips from a professional gardener in this free video on gardening.
Making a butterfly garden involves growing leafy plants for caterpillars and planting fluffy blooms like leatrice, lavender and Black-Eyed-Susan. Create a butterfly-friendly garden with tips from a professional gardener in this free video on gardening.
Planting and growing ice plant, also known as lampranthus, makes a great ground cover with bright purple flowers. Grow ice plant with tips from a professional gardener in this free video on gardening.
To take care of a lily, plant it in a warm area in the sun or partial shade in a triangle three inches deep. Care for a lily with tips from a professional gardener in this free video on gardening.
Organic gardening eliminates the use of fertilizers and chemicals by caring for plants in a natural way. Get organic gardening tips from a professional gardener in this free video on gardening.
The best flowers to plant in the sun include Lily-of-the-Nile, galtonia, Mexican shell flower and liatris. Plant sun-thriving flowers with tips from a professional gardener in this free video on gardening.
Flowers that grow well in the shade include Coral Belle, hydrangeas, cyclamine and culturecom. Plant shade-loving flowers with tips from a professional gardener in this free video on gardening.
Landscaping the front or back yard doesn't have to be a professional job. Home gardens provide a tranquil area for reflection and relaxation. Tending and enjoying a garden can lower blood pressure, ease anxiety and provide diversion in which to ponder various thoughts that have been lingering in the subconscious. Even with limited yard space, planting a small corner garden is a simple task that can be completed in just an afternoon. In this free video series on gardening, a flower bulb specialist offers gardening advice. Learn to grow different kind of flowers like Lily-of-the-Nile, Black-Eyed-Susan, peonies, ice plant and hydrangeas. Find out which flowers are best in the sun and which thrive in the shade. Even get tips on organic gardening. Grow a floral mosaic in a garden that will last season after season.
Yolonda Vanveen Yolanda Vanveen is a third generation flower grower and sustainable gardener who lives in Kalama, Wash. She is the owner of VanveenBulbs.com, selling flower bulbs on the internet, at garden shows and at farmers markets in the Pacific Northwest for nearly 20 years. Vanveen holds a BA in communications and international studies from Linfield College and is a graduate of the WSU Master Gardener Program. Vanveen represented the United States at the 2006 Indigenous Bulb Society Symposium in South Africa and has been featured on the PBS show, Smart Gardening, demonstrating which way is up with flower bulbs.dkdk
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