Gardening Phases

Every gardener knows that the initial springtime plunge of the garden hoe into the soil is just the first phase of gardening. From tilling the soil, to applying fertilizer, to watering your bulbs, the many phases of gardening keep us busy throughout the year. Let GardenGuides.com help you navigate all the joys and challenges associated with each of the many gardening phases.

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Basic Vegetable Gardening
...st vegetables require full sun to grow. Plan your garden with taller plants near… More
Winter Gardening Ideas
... in areas with cold weather. By late winter, most gardeners have had their… More
Vegetable Gardening for Kids
...vegetables. There are specific considerations for gardening when growing vegetables with children, such as… More
Gardening Craft Ideas
...ting birds, benches are great for resting between gardening chores, and while… More
Gardening Soil Hints
Roses are red and violets are blue... tomatoes like acid soil and zinnias like… More
Indoor Gardening Ideas for Children
...sometimes the weather doesn't cooperate. Continue gardening activities inside until the rain clears, temperatures… More
Patio Gardening Ideas
...or living space for entertainment, relaxation and gardening. The primary tools used for decorating… More
Freesia Gardening
Freesia belong to the iris family, and are corms with leafless stems and fragrant… More
Circle Gardening for Vegetables
...n as a keyhole bed, emerged from the permaculture gardening movement that began in… More
Flower Bulb Gardening
...re beautiful and an easy way to add color to your garden. You should… More

How to Prepare Clay Soil for Gardening
...utilize its beneficial properties to enhance your garden. Clay soil retains many minerals necessary… More
The Best Gardening Equipment
The best garden equipment is a set of tools that are the finest quality… More
Gardening With Seeds & Plants
There are advantages and disadvantages to gardening with seeds, as well as advantages and… More
Off Season Gardening Collection
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Gardening Tips, Techniques and Instruction
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How to Save Seeds for Gardening
Saving seeds is a great way to keep the genetic variation of many plants… More
Container Gardening Gardening Book
...pirational ideas for today's more style-conscious gardener, the emphasis is always on the plants… More
Butterfly Gardening Gardening Book
...nd other beneficial and beautiful insects to your garden. More
Vegetable Gardening Gardening Book
Designed for both novice and experienced gardeners, it offers a bountiful potpourri of practical… More
Gardening With Conifers Gardening Book
Author Adrian Bloom describes 200 of his preferred conifers and offers expert advice on… More

Gardening for Profit
When gardening, bring plants to garden shows and the farmer's market in order to sell… More
About Gardening Tools
Gardening tools include shovels, spades, rakes, loppers, bulb diggers, weed burners and plows. Collect a… More
Benefits of Organic Gardening
Organic gardening can provide you with fresh, natural vegetables. Learn other benefits in this free… More
Basics of Vertical Gardening
Learn the basics of vertical gardening for growing vegetables in this free online video guide… More

Introduction to Vegetable Gardening
Learn the basics of vegetable gardening in this free online video guide to vegetable gardening. More
Planning Ahead in Gardening
Learn gardening tips and advice about planning ahead in gardening from a horticulture expert in… More
Gardening with Potash
...mote strong roots and healthy plants. Learn about gardening and potash levels from an award-winning… More
Gardening with Nitrogen
...nt element in helping plants to grow. Learn about gardening and nitrogen levels from an… More
Using Hydretain in Gardening
...your garden to retain and hold water. Learn about gardening with Hydretain from an award-winning… More
What is Vertical Gardening?
Learn about vertical gardening in this free video on low maintenance gardening. More
Gardening with a Watering Can
...s are helpful to use on house plants. Learn about gardening with watering cans from… More
Gardening with Manganese
...lly helps palm trees to stay healthy. Learn about gardening with manganese from an award-winning… More
How to Use Mulch in Gardening
Learn gardening tips and advice on mulching from a horticulture expert in this free gardening… More
Gardening with Rakes
Smooth out garden soil with rakes. Learn about gardening with rakes from an award-winning horticulturist… More
Gardening with Digging Shovels
...to clear out an area for your plants. Learn about gardening with digging shovels from… More
Perlite as a Gardening Mix
...uality of your soil by using perlite. Learn about gardening with perlite from an award-winning… More
Current Gardening Trends & Information
Learn about current gardening trends and information on gardening in this free gardening video. More
Using Stakes in Gardening
...akes to keep plants growing straight. Learn about gardening stakes from an award-winning horticulturist in… More
Gardening with Hand Shovels
...e great for planting smaller flowers. Learn about gardening with hand shovels from an award-winning… More
Using a Sprayer in Gardening
...elp to spread pesticides in a garden. Learn about gardening with sprayers from an award-winning… More
Gardening with Trowels
...some torque when digging in a garden. Learn about gardening with trowels from an award-winning… More
Using Sand in Gardening
How is sand used in home gardening? Learn about gardening with sand from an award-winning… More
Using Gardening Hoes
Hoes are great gardening tools for chopping up weeds and uprooting plants. Learn about gardening… More
Gardening with Magnesium
...sium sulfate is great for palm trees. Learn about gardening with magnesium sulfate from an… More
How to Have Patience When Gardening
Learn way to have patience when gardening from an expert in this free gardening video. More
Gardening with Cultivators
...will make it easier to pull up weeds. Learn about gardening with cultivators from an… More
Gardening with Phosphorous
... promote healthy roots and flowering. Learn about gardening and phosphorous levels from an award-winning… More
Soils for Gardening
...t plants flourish in different soils. Learn about gardening with different types of soil from… More
Gardening with Hand Clippers
...pers will help you prune your garden. Learn about gardening with hand clippers from an… More

Gardening comic strip
Thought you might enjoy this family/gardening strip- it's pretty cute. http://www.comics.com/comics/familytree/index.html More
Container Gardening in the Shade
Hello, I'm new to this site & to gardening. I'm thinking of starting a container garden, as I live on a very wooded/shaded lot. Can you give me any suggestions? More
Interested in Organic Gardening?
If you are interested in organic gardening and better health sign up for our intensive course taught by Master Gardener Darren Butler. Have a Great Day!:) More
Gardening Services in Delhi
Hi, I wanted to know some gardening services in Delhi, i found some gardening services in Delhi here:0 More

Gardening in small spaces
Hi all, I am new to successful gardening. Oh, I am no stranger to gardening, I just used to be a really good serial plant killer. I told you I was new to "Successful" gardening. :0 Anyway, I would love to expand my gardening horizons. Some of you probably have… More
Tiller Gardening
...work in progress, does anyone have an Advil, Just Gardening Guilt Trip More
Gorilla Gardening
Any one every try this kind of activity??? I have been reading about this and am intrigued. I believe in the cause but as a mother and business owner in a small community I am a bit chicken. More
Beginners' Gardening Guide Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart has helpful gardening tips for novice gardeners on planting, flower gardens and landscaping ideas: http://www.marthastewart.com/gardening She also has a pretty vibrant gardening community forum, with more ideas from readers: http://forums.marthastewart.com/n/pfx/forum.aspx?webtag=ms-gardening&nav=start More
Interested in Organic Gardening?
If you are interested in organic gardening and better health sign up for our intensive course taught by Master Gardener Darren Butler. For more info go to Herbalroom.com and look under ECCM News! More
At what age did you begin gardening as a hobbie?
I started dabbling in gardening just a few years ago...I just turned 49. This coming Spring I'll be in it full throttle to make a hummingbird habitat...:D I was curious due to I don't hear or see too many that are much younger than 40...and when I was in my… More
container gardening
When container gardening, couldn't you use smaller containers to grow plants than is generally recommended, as long as you were very diligent about watering and feeding your plants. I don't have sufficient room to use the large multi-gallon containers recommended for some plants, but I can ensure that daily watering… More
vegetable gardening on drain path
Is container gardening the only solution to plant vegetables on a path where the rainwater drains? Any tips whatsoever? More
Gardening Schedule
... forum, but desperately seeking information about gardening. I am a new gardener, just started last year. My husband passed away and it was the only thing that kept me from losing it. I had my dad to help me with schedules and timing for… More
Few good gardening and lanscaping articles
... this: http://www.free-articles-database.com/home-Gardening-landscaping/Gardening-landscaping-c1-0.html It's a pretty good collection of articles and tips on the subject of Gardening and Landscaping. Good stuff, let me know if you find anything good. cheers, More
Online Gardening Journal
...ve been an avid gardener for years. Throughout my gardening adventures I've kept an on again/off again journal of my gardening. Recently I thought about how nice it would be to start keeping my gardening records online so I could share with others as… More
Gardening tools
...nd place to find my answer. Well guys i need some Gardening tools for my New House Garden. First i need a wheelbarrow and then i will recommend some more tools too for purchase. Yesterday i stumbled upon http://www.quickvouchercodes.co.uk/blogcomments/add/9 and got some good snaps of… More
Gardening in Alaska
I am in an online gardening swap and I've been partnered with someone who lives in Alaska. Can you help me with what I should by for that climate? What would you like to receive if you are from Alaska or a Zone 3 climate? Ideas needed. Thanks in Advance. More
New to Gardening
...ive in new york state. i have the space to grow a garden, now, and that's just what i'm hoping to do. i'm here to get ideas on how to keep my garden naturally. i have composted manure...and an endless supply of manure, for… More
Hi, I'm new at gardening and this site!!!
Hi, I'm new at gardening, I have no idea what I'm doing, and I just thought I'd say hello to everyone on this site.:) More
Gardening Cat
Motley likes to see what's going on: More
new to gardening
Hello, Everybody! I live in South Florida and I have grown violets for quite a while, always indoors. I have been very lucky with my plants, getting many compliments for the beautiful flowers. However, three months ago I decided to start planting out in my backyard; since then, I am… More
need help new to gardening
btw i posted this as a blog also... I'm LOST. Gardening is something i've never really done before. i'm REALLY excited for this coming spring, because i'm not working and i'll have tons of time on my hands. well as much time as you can get with a 2 year… More
Hi! New to gardening...
Hi everyone! I'm completely, utterly brand new to gardening and can use all the help I can get! We just bought our first house and I've inherited a beautiful perennial bed. However, because of the timing of our move and the really weird cold spring we've had (I'm in the… More
Please help! I'm new to gardening.
Which flowers are in season in July? What kind of flowers can I purchase now that I can use for centerpieces at a wedding reception in late july or early August? I would like to use perennials that are also suitable for cut flowers. All ideas appreciated. More
Halloween Gardening
Scary Shrooms! More
Gardening books?
...ner like me to start and do know the basics about gardening? More
Winter gardening?
...nything in winter? or better yet, What do YOU do, garden wise, during winter. More
some gardening hilarity
...ghing but still smiling I had no idea that simple gardening could provide such story material. Has anybody else read this? What did you think? More
Organic gardening
Hi, I want to use organic manure for my garden. How do I make that at home?:confused: More
Gardening Calendar?
I can't remember where I saw it, but I saw a program (or calendar) regarding when to plant what and how. I was wondering if anyone knew about this and where it would be. I was CERTAIN it was here, but I can't find it. More
Anyone ever try Lasagna Gardening?
I recently read a snippet about it, and it sounded rather interesting. More
I'm new at this gardening thing
Hi Everyone I'm new at this gardening and not too sure if I will be good at it. I'm from Kitchener, Canada. Not sure what zone I'm in because I don't know how to find out this info. If anyone can tell me how to obtain this information, it would… More
New to Gardening
I'm new to gardening but looking forward to learning :banana-wa More