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A planting zone in the United States usually refers to one of the USDA… More
The snake plant, or Sansevieria trifasciata, is an evergreen, native to Africa. This plant… More
Container gardening is a great alternative for those who desire to grow tomatoes and… More
The distance between your tomato plants will vary depending upon the variety of tomato… More
Whether you are planting trees, grass, a vegetable or flower garden, successful growth relies… More
Dahlias are flowering plants that grow from tubers. There are many different varieties of… More
Known also by the scientific name Abelmoschus esculentes, okra is an annual plant thought… More
Asparagus is a perennial plant that is harvested as a vegetable crop. The plant… More
Tomatoes are warm season perennials grown as annuals in home gardens. These robust plants… More
Fall is an ideal season for planting many shrubs, trees and flowers. During this… More
Mayhaw (Crataegus aestivalis), also known as May Hawthorn, is a fruit-producing tree that is… More
The old-fashioned nasturtium (Tropaeolum minor) is a colorful annual with a sweet fragrance and… More
Growing plants from seed is one of the most satisfying parts of gardening. In… More
The live-forever plant or Allegheny stonecrop (Sedum telephioides) is a succulent that is very… More
Plants have more in common with humans than you might think. We both have… More
...) was developed in the late 1930s as a biological control for Japanese beetles.… More
The passiflora is a fruit producing, herbaceous vine that can grow up to 25… More
Apple scab is a fungal disease present in apple trees. According to the New… More
Black spot in roses is a detrimental fungal disease that infects the plant and… More
Organic pest control doesn't have to be expensive. Preventative care is the best way… More
Tulips should be planted in the fall, to maintain a regular blooming cycle, in raised… More
Inoculate pea seeds before planting them in a spring garden. Start planting peas in a… More
Plant bean seeds as early as April by using a greenhouse and preparing to transplant… More
Gladiola bulbs are perennial plants and should show within two weeks of planting in a… More
Knowing what to look for when buying cucumber plants for your garden is very important… More
Knowing what to look for when buying rhubarb plants for your garden is very important… More
Knowing what to look for when buying eggplants for your garden is very important to… More
Knowing what to look for when buying Boysenberry plants for your garden is very important… More
Tools for planting annual flowers include tillers, shovels and rakes. Learn about planting tools with… More
Mix sterile soil for planting greens in trays to keep in a hoop house. Learn… More
When planting plum trees, plant them in their dormant period in the fall or winter,… More
Trimming your bamboo is one way to control its growth. Learn more in this free… More
How to plant strawberries in a raised garden bed; get professional tips and advice from… More
Hear tips and advice about planting and caring for gardenias in this free expert video… More
How to add planting medium for a raised garden bed; get professional tips and advice… More
Learn how to prepare snapdragons for planting - free video. More
Learn what tools you need to plant snapdragons - free video. More
Some types of garlic are easier and better for planting. Learn more in this free… More
Learn how to plant gardenias in this free expert video clip. More
The best methods and tips for planting the azaleas into the soil explained by a… More
Select the best area in your yard to plant. Taking measurements. Learn about power lines… More
Planting indoors: Growing your own indoor - outdoor herb garden: Learn how to make a… More
Planting flowers is easy with these tips, get expert tips and advice on plants, yards,… More
Scissors, knives, and the pot are all important tools required for planting African violets. Learn… More
To plant bougainvilleas you'll need a well prepared hole with excellent drainage. Learn more about… More
Learn gardening tips and advice on digging a hole from a horticulture expert in this… More
Make your spring and summer garden beautiful! Get tips for planting perennial flower bulbs in… More
There are several methods for planting seeds in an organic lettuce garden bed. Learn a… More
There are several methods for planting seeds in an organic parsley garden bed. Learn a… More
:) Hi, I'm new at this. I hope that someone can help. My husband and I are going to try to have a garden. Does anyone have any advice for us on how to do "companion planting" in raised beds? We love vegetables and I love to use fresh herbs.… More
http://xrl.us/nh6x Planting small vegetable seeds in the home garden can be a difficult both in spacing and depth, and keeping moist until germination. Commercial seed tapes are one method, but they are difficult to handle, and all are often not available, plus the cost is high. My method is shown… More
I have a Cabin in Northern 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
hehe i have a big family!:) also all my lectuce and peas are grown in the shade and the soil is keept moist at all times. More
I am addind irises to my little balcony garden. Does anyone have any tips on the best way to care for them and how long it takes for them to grow? More
Im putting out my first tomatoes and peppers today, they join lettuce, spinich, broccoli, onions, radishes, and garlic. What have you planted? More
My 2nd planting of yellow beans the 1st planting is in flower. Cant wait to have new beans ,taters and ham. More
I made some Planting Grids from wire Fence and Concrete Reinforcing Wire. The reason was to let my 6 year-old twins join the planting and keep the seeds and transplants in the row, Not that I had a problem , of course not. Here are the pictures of a 4"… More
Plant Spacing Grid, We,Jake, Maggie & Myself Use a piece of Concrete Wire Mesh with 6x6 holes We have made a 2' wide by 4' long 32 plant/seed spacing grid, It worked great on the Onion Set Spacing (all 800 of them). The Twins and You know who love this… More
I need help. I am new to gardening and would like to use the area where our dog run is for planting vegetables. Is it safe to use due to dog poo and urine. How can I prepare or clean the area to make it safe for planting vegetables. I… More
So what bulbs will you all be planting this fall? I always plant freesia's. I like the double ruffled ones and the exotic colors. The fragrant scent is so great. I stick the bulbs in all my planters and container pots so I see them everywhere in the spring. More
hi, can anyone tell me if there are any special rules to follow when planting columbine seeds. I've sowed some on top of soil about a month ago and can't see any seedlings yet ,Thanks More
Has anyone had success planting spinach in late fall to germinate next spring? How late in the fall did you plant it? --mary-carbondale More
I moved/planted close to 30 plants in the last few weeks! My beds look so much better. Everything hurts on me, but what fun! What have you been up to in the garden? More
I don't have much of a yard, but I have a large porch. I'm hoping someone can tell me if I can plant a rosebush in a large pot. I know there are minis, but I'm looking for a full size. Has anyone tried this? More
:rolleyes: Love to see picture's of fellow gardeners Greenhouse's More
I think ill plant daffodils instead since they bloom longer and don't have to be refrigerated for awhile first. Tura More
We have some new neighbors building next to us and we want to get a jump start on planting some pines between us and them. :D Is this an Ok thing to do this late in the year?? I'm in zone 4 SE MN. More
Just planted this new area in front of our fence. What do you think? 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
i am with the understanding that fall is after september 21 st or so? what would you plant then ? id love to know it all ..... More
I have my fall planting done so I'll still get fresh vegetables in late fall, but I was wondering what I should plant in late fall so it comes up in spring? I remember seeing an article on that somewhere on this website, but I can't find it. Is it… More
do mums come back every yaer if so what kind do i need to buy i live in ky:surprised: :surprised: More
I went to a sunflower maze today and I was able to pick a sunflower to bring home. Is there any way to plant it now that it's been cut?? TIA More
i'm sowing seeds in a seed starter. 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
I feel really silly asking this question, being I grew up with my grandfather planting all this stuff-but I, myself have never planted cabbage. Does each cabbage plant produce only one head of cabbage? I know they take a lot of room, but I don't want 8 cabbage plants; I… More
As of now I'm planing on planting 20 tomato plants, lettuce lots of different kinds, 3 lbs of sets for green onions and 3 -16 foot rows of shell beans and a row of green beans. More
What is the scoop on companion planting? Does it work? Can you list who like whom and who dislikes whom? More
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