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...s, also known as maiden grass, is an easy-to-grow ornamental grass. It is quite… More
...l grass that is often favored by landscapers, try growing purple moor grass. Purple… More
...l commonly grown turfgrass species have different growing mannerisms and thrive in varying environments.… More
...ns beyond vegetables, fruit and flowers, consider growing your own grains, such as oats.… More
...n a wide range of colors. While plumeria is often planted from cuttings or… More
...warm-weather legume. There are two main varieties grown in the home garden--snap beans and… More
Centipede grass, one of the most widely grown lawn grasses in the southeastern United… More
Papayas come in several varieties and grow best in tropical and subtropical climates. The… More
...ic name Abelmoschus esculentes, okra is an annual plant thought to be of Asian… More
... loves sunshine and warm weather, and must have a growing season of 150… More
There are few plants that are as aromatic and breathtakingly beautiful as roses. Gardeners… More
Plant tulip bulbs in fall, and when the weather begins to warm up in… More
...ut nearly always turn out to be accurate. Spacing plants closer than recommended only… More
...rolia (Soleirolia soleirolii) is a delicate, fast-growing perennial ground cover. More commonly known as… More
...mps or wild leeks are spring vegetable bulbs that grow in the wild in… More
...rdy plants provide interesting foliage during the growing season as well as adding interest… More
...and are rarely bothered by either insect pests or plant diseases. Many varieties are… More
...tractiveness and the fact that it is very easy to grow and maintain. There… More
...edible, but there are some poisonous areas on the plant--the bark, seeds and leaves. More
Ornamental gingers belong to a large plant family and include many showy flowering plants… More
Planting outdoor plants involves digging a hole a little larger than the root base, breaking… More
...post is used and the grass is watered frequently. Plant grass in the spring or… More
...from a sustainable gardener in this free video on plants and gardens. More
Grow grass in a pot by placing gravel or sticks at the bottom of a… More
...uld be planted in well drained soil. Learn how to grow Medusa peppers in your… More
When planting Salvia, it's important to keep the plant as straight as possible. Learn how… More
Canadian grass consists of 50 percent creeping red fescue, 25 percent Kentucky blue grass and… More
...to put down three times the recommended amount of grass seeds, and water the lawn… More
...et professional tips and advice from an expert on growing your own plants and herbs… More
Planting outdoors: Growing your own indoor - outdoor herb garden: Learn how to make a… More
Learn how to properly plant Mexican heather in your garden, with beginner tips & advice,… More
How to finish planting seeds by hand for growing tomato seedlings; get professional tips and… More
How to plant cuttings in soil for growing Mexican sage; get professional tips and advice… More
How to plant seeds in soil for growing asparagus; get professional tips and advice from… More
How to plant cuttings in soil for growing Verbena plants; get professional tips and advice… More
How to plant seeds by hand for growing tomato seedlings; get professional tips and advice… More
How to plant seeds for growing tomato seedlings; get professional tips and advice from an… More
Planting indoors: Growing your own indoor - outdoor herb garden: Learn how to make a… More
Some types of garlic are easier and better for planting. Learn more in this free… More
...and advice from an expert on picking, buying, and planting flower bulbs in this free… More
How to insert your plants in soil for growing cactus succulents; get professional tips and… More
Learn how to plant ornamental grasses, in this free gardening video. More
Learn how to pre-soak ornamental grasses before planting, in this free gardening video. More
Learn how to dig a hole to plant ornamental grasses, in this free gardening video. More
...arn how to plant live oak tree acorns with better growing potential with expert tips… More
...arn how to plant Burr oak tree acorns with better growing potential with expert tips… More
...not to cover the bark of your blueberry bush when planting. Learn some helpful tips… More
... need some help...I have a large area I'd like to plant in front of our concrete front porch foundation but I also have a large (2-3') roof overhang with a steep roof pitch. I'm in a region that has the potential to get quite a bit of snowfall in… More
...er. i'm am going to grow vegetables. is container planting suitable for a vegetable garden? my container is about 2 feet by 8 feet and 1 foot deep. is this going to be difficult? More
...s a lot of babble from commercial interests about growing tomatoes upside down. Mostly about supplying the containers. There are few convincing pictures on the internet, so I… More
...nue my garden for years to come by extracting and planting their seeds. Specifically, the tomato and cilantro tree, but a general… More
...pers in the ground right now, and I'm planning on planting squash, beans, and some more hot peppers, as soon as I get rid of a pesky groundhog.:mad: More
Im new at planting "from scratch", I know lavender requires a pot with well drainage but just to get it to sprout can I put it in a jar..kinda make my own small green house? More
...orthern Michigan and it's on a beach. I'd like to grow wild flowers along the edge but it needs to be able to grow in sand. Any ideas? More
...o care for them and how long it takes for them to grow? More
...nyone have any ideas about what seeds I can still plant this late in the year? I have @ 1 acre disced up in a field and I want to put *something* there. I live in Courtland, AL which is zone 7. I also am pretty determined to… More
...ony garden, I really thought it wuld be very easy planting flowers,(from seeds) but NO!! all the other balconies around us are blooming with… More
...ve just found this forum and would love advice on plants to grow under my english walnut trees. The only plants that grow well so far are daylily and bleeding heart along with spring bulbs like grape hyacinth,daffodils and bluebells. Help a newbie out...please! :D Thanks More
Does anybody utilize companion planting? And have you had success or failure? Im thinking of doing all companion planting this year. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance Kris More
... in a new raised perennial bed. Is it too late to plant seeds directly in the ground? If I do will they grow very large or flower this year? I live in Central Texas and high temps are in the 90's. More
...e and I planted some Lilies. The Lilies have been growing and blooming nicely these past two summers. We just recently bought a bunch of bulbs from Lowes, some Crocus, Narcissus, Allium and Fritillaria Imperialis.… More
... see what kind of tomato plants everyone else are growing this year. Last 2 years I planted 444 and they are a nice tomato. Doesn't have so much acid in it and they are nice in size. As a matter of fact, last… More
:D I just wanted to show off! I went to the thrift store here on post ( Army Base, Fort Campbell ) one day a week they offer a free shopping for 15 minutes. You can take one large item a carry out that will not fit in a bag… More
... need to make sure I get the right stuff! So, I'm growing them in tires, and forgot what they like for soil.… More
I have a tiny strip of planting bed next to my front walkway, right up against the foundation of my house that gets pretty much no direct sunlight, and stays fairly damp because of it. I've always been at a loss for what to plant there. I'm a HUGE hosta… More
...s right away. I am not entirely sure what type of grass I have. My questions are 1)How do I know if the lawn is permanently… More
I have a tiny strip of planting bed next to my front walkway, right up against the foundation of my house that gets pretty much no direct sunlight, and stays fairly damp because of it. I've always been at a loss for what to plant there. I'm a HUGE hosta… More
Okay folks, WHEN can I plant mint and expect it to survive? So by NEXT summer at least I can start clipping for my iced tea? I live in NW GA, north of Atlanta, zone 7 -- zone 7A if we must be specific. Our winters do commonly dip to… More
...ind of fertilizer should I use? How do I go about planting the potatoe? How long should I wait before checking for potatoes? More
Do you have any good ideas for replacing grass in a parking strip (the strip of grass between the sidewalk and road)? Ours is about 3 ft. by 6 ft. long and has a small maple in the middle. It gets hot afternoon sun. I'd like an evergreen groundcover like… More
...hlias and zinnias as well as a few other types of plant in Singapore. They are plants of Mexican origins so I suppose they might survive in a tropical country (or so I hope). Most of the data online didn't mention Singapore's zone, but… More
...when I wasn't) so my side garden got overrun with grass. I've tried digging some up with a garden rake, and it's tough going and I know I'm not getting all the roots. I think it may be… More
I really enjoy this website but it is interfering with getting anything done these days! There is so much good information that I just keep reading and reading and hours later I'm still reading! You all are great resources and I find myself continuely chucking outloud at many of the… More
... how can I get rid of it. It came from the county planting it on the road side after laying water lines. Help. obx 1 More
I'm about to plant some bulbs for the first time ever, and I really have no clue what I'm doing. (I'm actually okay with perennials and such, but I haven't started messing around with bulbs/tubers.) One of the things I'm most unclear on is whether bulbs can be planted under… More
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