Basic Plant Requirements Articles

• Plants & Ultraviolet Light

  Ultraviolet (UV) light makes up a part of light. The human eye cannot see ultraviolet…

  Last Updated: Oct 6, 2010 | Views: 4031

• Caring for a Bare-Root Plant

  Bare-root plants should be planted the day you purchase them or the day they arrive…

  Last Updated: Jun 26, 2010 | Views: 2141

• Seed Planting & Spacing Information

  The most important part of growing plants is the beginning--the seed. Many things must be…

  Last Updated: Jun 2, 2010 | Views: 3901

• How to Prep Lettuce Seeds for Planting

  Lettuce seeds are small and must be separated from the chaff when they are harvested.…

  Last Updated: May 5, 2010 | Views: 3688

• How to Grow Seed Starter Cells

  Seed starter trays are a great way to promote seed propagation and control the environment…

  Last Updated: Feb 16, 2011 | Views: 1123

• How to Soak Garlic Seed for Planting

  Closely related to the onion, garlic is commonly used in cooking for its strong flavor…

  Last Updated: May 5, 2010 | Views: 4691

• How to Make a Row for Planting Potatoes

  Fresh potatoes from the garden taste completely different than store-bought potatoes. Growing potatoes is not…

  Last Updated: May 5, 2010 | Views: 3898

• How to Plant a Japanese Laceleaf Maple Tree

  Chose the proper location for your tree before planting. Japanese Laceleaf Maples thrive in USDA…

  Last Updated: May 5, 2010 | Views: 4377

• Soil for Tomato Plants

  Tomatoes are the most popular plant to grow at home. There are varieties to suit…

  Last Updated: Mar 5, 2010 | Views: 5456

• How to Use Cow or Horse Manure in a Food Garden

  While cow or horse manure enriches and fertilizes the garden soil, proper application is vital.…

  Last Updated: May 4, 2010 | Views: 7261

• How to Prepare Jerusalem Artichokes for Planting

  The Jerusalem artichoke is a root vegetable that is homely in appearance. Although Jerusalem artichokes…

  Last Updated: May 4, 2010 | Views: 4187

• How to Cultivate a Wild Plant Seed

  Native plants can be grown in backyard gardens. These plants provide food and habitat for…

  Last Updated: May 4, 2010 | Views: 3148

• How to Sprout Seeds Before Planting

  Working with seeds before you plant them will ensure that they sprout into seedlings faster.…

  Last Updated: Jan 31, 2010 | Views: 4493

• Potting Soil Vs. Potting Mix

  The commercially available plant growing medium commonly referred to as potting soil is, in fact,…

  Last Updated: Dec 24, 2009 | Views: 6900

• How To Dry Flower Seeds

  Drying flower seeds is ideal for those who want to use them the following growing…

  Last Updated: Dec 18, 2009 | Views: 3428

• Acai Seeds for Planting

  The açaí (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) is a tall, slender palm tree, eight species of which are…

  Last Updated: Dec 3, 2009 | Views: 4507

• How to Identify Flowers in My Garden

  Casual gardeners who've inherited a garden or borders when they've bought a new house or…

  Last Updated: Nov 24, 2009 | Views: 4241

• How to Care for a Bare Root Plant

  Bare root plants are shipped while they are dormant with no soil around the roots.…

  Last Updated: Nov 22, 2009 | Views: 5191

• How to Remove Husks From Black Walnuts

  Black walnuts are ideal for baking and re-planting for other black walnut trees. In either…

  Last Updated: Nov 17, 2009 | Views: 3672

• How to Plant Annual Flowers

  Annual flowers come in a wide variety of colors, textures and sizes to plant in…

  Last Updated: Nov 11, 2009 | Views: 5969

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