Copyright © 1997-2010 Demand Media. All rights reserved.

...ld. They have bright green foliage, often adorned with dark markings, and produce no… More
...containers. The lush green foliage is distinctive with the many small leaves on each… More
Ferns are a large family of perennial plants and one of the most ancient… More
... grow from a basal clump that propagates itself vegetatively by developing young plants… More
The asparagus fern is not really a fern at all. It is a member… More
Moss is a simple plant with no root system that grows in a dense… More
...u are guaranteed to encounter times when it won't start. Lawn mowers that have… More
The staghorn fern (Platycerium bifurcatum) is native to the tropics. It can be grown… More
...n a front porch or back patio through the summer. With its lush green… More
Staghorn ferns are unusual and interesting plants that grow wild in jungles and tropical… More
... not sure what to get someone as a gift, consider getting a potted… More
Getting rid of the ants invading your garden doesn't have to involve breaking out… More
Boston fern is a cultivar of Nephrolepis exaltata, or sword fern, which is native… More
...afting. Planting seed will likely give you a tree with pears that do not… More
Sphagnum moss is a shallow-rooted bog plant. Its capillary structure makes it very absorbent.… More
...ies of Athyrium, some of the most common are Lady fern and Japanese painted… More
How to design contmeplation gardens. More
There are many things we can do in our gardens and landscapes to eliminate… More
This collection of step-by-step, fully illustrated projects includes constructing a cold frame, creating a… More
...n wide varieties, but they can largely be treated with ground up cornmeal. Discover how… More
...t how to apply granular products for killing ants with fertilizer spreaders with help from… More
...ing which flowers need shade and which can thrive without. Create a shade garden to… More
...way and cleaned up. Get rid of ants in your house with tips on both… More
...o use when landscaping a hot tub, such as ivy and ferns, in this free… More
...nches to allow light and then covering the ground with compost and grass seeds. Water… More
...lamine and culturecom. Plant shade-loving flowers with tips from a professional gardener in this free… More
One way to get rid of grub worms in a lawn is with beneficial nematodes.… More
...eparate the roots for multiple plants. Grow hosta with tips from a professional gardener in… More
Grow grass in the shade by trimming the bottom branches of trees to let in… More
... house and painting it to get rid of a woodpecker with advice from the… More
...up vents and using mothballs in dark, quiet areas with advice from the owner... More
Different flower containers do well in specific areas. Learn where to place flower bulb containers… More
...om robust plants back into your soil. Learn about getting into seed saving from an… More
... ammonia can also be used as an odorous repellent with help from an instructor… More
The easiest way to make a flower corsage is with roses because they are strong,… More
...ower arrangement, start with a good foundation of ferns and other greenery. Discover how crisscrossed… More
...lps get rid of these ground-nesting bugs. Consult with a professional before attempting to kill… More
...t until the garment can be dry cleaned. Learn how getting to red wine stains… More
...d of dust on wood blinds, wipe between each blind with a duster, or close… More
Getting rid of rats without poison requires taking away their food source and blocking off… More
...as orange oil, in areas that have become infested with earwig bugs. Find out how… More
...t's foot ferns should be grown in hanging baskets with help from a sustainable gardener… More
...Remove residual paste after taking down wallpaper with advice from a professional house cleaner... More
Learn about the polypodium genus of ferns - free video. More
Learn how to tell the difference between ferns - free video. More
Learn about Bird's Nest Ferns - free video. More
Learn how to locate spores on ferns - free video. More
Learn about ferns, what they are, and how long they have existed on Earth -… More
How to water seeds in soil for growing asparagus; get professional tips and advice from… More
Learn tips and techniques on how to begin cleaning your belongings and organizing your home… More
Learn tips and techniques on how to begin organizing the bathroom of your home in… More
Learn how fiddleheads on ferns indicate species - free video. More
The basics of organic gardening are covered in this free educational video series. More
Learn about rabbits foot ferns - free video. More
Learn about fiddleheads on ferns - free video. More
Learn about red juvenile maiden hair ferns - free video. More
Learn about some rare and exotic ferns such as the ribbon fern - free video. More
Learn about tree ferns - free video. More
...propagate ferns from seeds for growing asparagus; get professional tips and advice from an expert… More
Learn about staghorn ferns - free video. More
Learn what plants need less sunlight than others in this free video clip on perennial… More
Watch as a flower expert and professional gardener demonstrates how to plant and care for… More
Orchid malls and their benefits are discussed in this free educational video series. More
Learn why the right spot for each plant is essential in its development in this… More
Ferns are low maintenance plants and growing them in hanging baskets is very easy. Learn… More
Tips for ordering gravel to make a gravel road, smoothing out humps and lumps, gravel… More
Decorating a porch is best done using complimentary plants. Learn how to decorate a porch… More
Learn tips on how to get started using a wood splitter in this free how-to… More
...me. Learn all about rabbit's foot fern plant care with gardening tips from a horticulturist… More
Tips on getting to know your garden so that it grows successfully in this free… More
getting proper coverage with a lawn duster is easy with these tips, get expert advice… More
...of all grass in my front + back yards and replace with clover, flowers, shrubs, etc. I'm thinking I'd Roundup all the grass; wait a month, till the dead grass and then plant. Help! What do you think? Also, there's a gillion types of clover.… More
Just wondering if anyone else had problems getting on here since they changed the message forum/ community forum? I have had teoubles for the jast few days getting on here!!! My usual way of getting on here, I could not until now, and had to go a different way!!! Just… More
It seems I have become involved in gardenguides haphazardly. It was on 7/22/07 I became a member while in search for help in caring for caterpillars. I have met new friends, found invaluable info and even set up a blog. I don't know if this INTRODUCTIONS was to introduce yourself… More
...started growing. One died off completly as it was getting too much sun, but the others are doing great. The new foliage is growing quick, and it looks greak, almost silver with the purple stems.… More
... they won't make it either. It seems all the bark starting from the top part… More
There are two or three tree Ferns in the gully that are roughly 6-8' tall. I'm not certain as to the type but they look similar to my Australian Tree Fern at home. The cycads are on the left bank of the gully. I have an Australian Tree Fern in… More
Hello, if I get my friend who lives near the redwoods to fetch me a few cones about this time, about what percent of the hand gathered seeds would germinate? Should my friend get both the green cones and the brown cones? When I get them, what is the best… More
...ng soil. I was wondering if there's a good way to get rid of this? They're rather large pots, so I'd like to avoid re-potting them. The plants are chives and peppermint. Organic methods are preferred. More
...e are 3 of them! I been watching them and I think within a week it will flower, I am hoping anyways:) More
Can anyone tell me in these pictures where I'm supposed to pollinate? Is it behind the flower, inside the bulbous yellow part inside the flower, on top of the un-opened flower???? I have no clue. I've got lots of blooms and no fruit. :confused: More
Very ambitious undertaking. More
...e from my planter. How do i get rid of it without getting stung by the mean bugger?! :mad: The last time i got stung I barely touched it. My fingure hurt most of the day. Hubby… More
I have planted hybiscus at my house for 5 years now. I have some that come back up every year and for some strange reason I can plant them on this one side of my house and they NEVER come back up. Now I have 3 tree and 8 plants.… More
Hi, everybody! Brand-new member here; I found this forum when I searched for ideas on how to eradicate lily-of-the-valley. This seems like a very active, knowledgeable, and friendly forum! Anyway, what are you up to in your garden today? It's overcast and temperate here in southeast PA today (Saturday) --… More
... We get occasional rain and currently we're still getting occasional snow. My husband grew up in the seattle area and he gets really homesick. I was… More
...r in a 7a area if planted in a shady area covered with mulch? My area is Alexandria, Virginia. If not, can it be put in the garage or some other cold but insulated area that gets only a little light for the… More
...ite nicely, running very shallow. Sorry, couldn't get the sites uploader to work. Thanks. http://www.flickr.com/photos/40521537@N07/3727259575/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/40521537@N07/3728058444/ Ben More
...s). I have had them hanging on my front porch. It gets partial sun. I move them during the heat of the day ( which hasnt been much lately), so they are shaded and hang them back up. We've had a… More
...on my porch. I dont know how to water it with out getting the nest wet. It needs water now. I tried to water it with a wateringcan with a thin spout but it just ran through… More
...ve one in a pot. I'd love one like yours. Did you get it on-line or somewhere near you? Patty:) More
... in a long rectangular pot on my patio where they get only a little morning sun. They were doing wonderfully, really beautiful. Yesterday I noticed two dead-ish looking fronds on the japanese one, so I cut them off… More
...otherwise known as the "wet side". I'm in zone 8, with a fairly mild climate. My home is south of Seattle in the Puget Sound area. The rainy reputation Seattle has isn't as bad as they… More
Hi, I just joined as I'm looking for help with my Japanese Maple tree - Sango Kaku variety. I live in Northern California and our temperates average 70 degrees Spring to Summer. We had a pretty cold and dry winter (more days below 32 degrees than we've had in the… More
... my daughter crazy because she likes order. I had started out with the intentions of a formal garden, (I had never gardened flowers before) somewhere over the years it… More
...nk I want to turn into a fern and moss terriarium with a small water fall included to add moisture. All ferns that i have put in flowerbeds did not… More
...uld especially like the kind that looks like mini ferns but would also like several different varieties to add… More
... I decided to dig up some sods of moss and try to get it to… More
HELP! My tomatos are getting some kinda gross rot on them, right on the bottom of the tomato, I have found about 5 like this already! Does anyone know what this is and how to prevent it? More
:( Can anyone tell me how to get cucumbers to climb? I'd appreciate the information. I am thinking the trellis needs to be on a slant? Help please!!:rolleyes: More
... site today! I started some seeds inside for my vegetable garden. They are doing so well i am not sure they will last in the flat that I started them in until safe from the first frost! When do I need to move them… More
... excited. My Fern garden contains some cultivated Ferns but it's more than half wild ones I've brought home (nothing endangered, never fear). I have numerous plain old "woods Ferns" and a Northern Maidenhair Fern (now divided into two) that I've had for a few years. Today on… More
...dnt find seeds either...so was wondering are they started from seeds?? ~C~ More
I don't live in Iowa but I can offer some advise. Go visit your local nurseries in the shady part. That way you will know what grows in your area. Happy Hunting! More
...dent, money is definitely a factor. Any advice on getting started composting, and doing… More
I just transplanted some ferns that were hidden in an odd place to my front garden. I noticed that they smelled like cucumber. Anyone know what kind of fern that is? More
... raised garden that I use to plant veggies. HELP! ferns have taken over - I don't currently have any veggies in it, but would like to plan my seedlings soon. Last year a few ferns came up and I tried to dig them out -very difficult.… More
I have two ferns outside. I'm not sure what kind they are but they look like boston ferns. I trimmed all of the dead leaves off and they are putting out new ones. My question is: What are the hard ball like things around the bottom of the plants? Some… More
ooops....sorry! :o More
...rry, I was too tired when I registered to come up with something witty. haha) I'm a college student about to graduate from Oklahoma Christian University (Oklahoma City) in December with a bachelor's in Youth… More
What if your fern was beautiful 2 days ago and Today it is completely eaten by something that appears to be black caterpillers. What is this and how do you treat them? More
...space of my house. Do I need to repot them when I get them out in March? More
...bordered on 2 sides by woods and wetlands and the ferns are encroaching on my yard. Specifically, they are growing into the azaleas that the previous owner had planted along the edge of the woods. I pulled out as many as I could last spring, but they… More
...o you have long-term success with Australian Tree Ferns (Dicksonia antarctica) in the PNW? If so, I would like some advice. While touring a local nursery a few days ago I saw two 5' ones that keep haunting me! They were quite expensive so I would hate to splurge and… More
Dear Gardening Friends, A week from today is the big day for my Beloved and me. It's a busy, stressful time as many of you know from experience, so I am likely not to be around much. If you miss me, please take a moment to think good thoughts, pray… More
... before planting, I cut them and dust the cut end with Captan (spelling?) fungicide... It helps heal up… More
i don`t think that this female rose brested grosbeak likes woodpecker`s More
... but my problem is not growing something -- it is getting rid of mint. When we bought this home (Highlands, N.C), MINT was growing on the side of an embankment -- we have tried a lot of things -- hand pulling it, cutting it… More
[/size]:confused: Does anyone have an idea on getting rid of sparrows:mad: . I have taken down the houses and feeders.They are so bad they chase out all the other birds. They even attacked a hugh wood pecker drinking out of my pond. He has stayed around all winter. They dive… More
...term for it). It's a great way to take your trees with you when moving to a new location or to just give to someone who would appreciate it. First, select a sturdy… More
...over. Last Spring...quite by accident, we started getting hummingbirds on our porch. They were enjoying our Petunias I had put in our 5 long porch railing planters. All the previous years, I had put Moss Rosses in… More
...d be greatly appreciated. The rose plants I wanna get are about… More
...a and this year she wants to make lots more. So I started some tomatoes and peppers indoors. The problem is I started them too soon. I now have about 25 Roma, 25 Super Steak,… More
...eed to add handrails, cover a crappy cement stoop with wooden steps and make new steps on the side of the porch (it's a wrap around) - a few pics for effect. So far… More
Do Rabbit's Foot Ferns always have "Rabbit's Feet"? I have found what I believe to be a Rabbit's Foot Fern in my yard, but at present it doesn't have any "feet". More
...all shade flower bed this weekend with a few wood ferns and three different varieties of hosta. I put in new soil and gave them a good drink. It looks so pretty--if I do say so... ;) Anybody have any tips, secrets, suggestions as to how to… More
Hi, I'm new here, and just started to re-design the rear garden. Unfortunately I can't draw on any experience of gardening, I have never had such a place, and I am absolute ignorant about nearly everything, so will really appreciate answers to my questions. Thanks in advance I want to… More
Midnight Salvia In Bloom
Zone 5 | Blooming
Ligularia "The Rocket" In Bloo…
Zone 5 | Blooming
Set Up Straw Bale Garden With…
Zone 7 | Planting
Vinca Vine In Bloom
Zone 5 | Blooming
Planting Annuals
Zone 5 | Planting