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Spring is a time to help rejuvenate your lawn by… More
Planning your spring garden often begins in the fall when… More
The amaryllis belongs to the group of plants commonly referred… More
Summer flowers such as lilies, dahlias, begonias, freesia and gladiolas… More
If you are dreaming of a spring garden bursting with… More
A bulb is a plant that stores everything it needs… More
How to care for spring flowering shrubs for early color… More
Buying bulbs in the fall for spring blooms is great… More
Guide Sheet: Information on Dahlia and a guide for planting… More
As the autumn leaves start to fall, many homeowners begin… More
Elephant ears are herbaceous perennial plants that are best known… More
Planting bulbs in the fall creates a gorgeous display of… More
Some of the first flowers to show their colors in… More
Bulbs are usually transplanted in the fall, however, this doesn't… More
Guide Sheet: Information on Dahlia and a guide for planting… More
Create a succession of spring blooms in one container. More
Bulbs produce a vast variety of flowers, many of which… More
Large and leafy, elephant ears are a striking addition to… More
Bulbs are easy to take care of--plant them and forget… More
Spring bulbs include daffodils, tulips, hyacinth and other bulbs that… More
For great summer color, the best time to plant summer… More
Guide Sheet: Information on Dahlia and a guide for planting… More
Plant bulbs in pots, and by the time warm weather… More
Flowers from spring bulbs are beautiful plants, reliable performers and… More
Spring bulbs are often the first blooms in the garden.… More
One of the great pleasures of fall is planning spring… More
Traditionally, transplanting your spring bulbs was a task that waited… More
To take care of a lily, plant it in a… More
Different flower containers do well in specific areas. Learn where… More
When a potted plant becomes overcrowded, it's time to divide… More
If you live in a small apartment or want a… More
When caring for dahlia flower bulbs, remember that they are… More
Rhubarb plants can thrive year-round in a spring garden given… More
Caring for Lily-of-the-Valley bulbs requires planting them in cool climates,… More
A topiary is any type of plant that is grown… More
Spring gardening gifts for children can include seed trays, starter… More
To care for potted plants, remove dry and wilted leaves… More
Caring for hydrangeas involves planting them in the shade to… More
To make sure a lawn mower will start in the… More
To take care of pansies, start them from the seed… More
Caring for a wool rug in a high-traffic area requires… More
Sunflowers are difficult to grow indoors, as they thrive in… More
Caring for daffodil bulbs is quite easy and involves planting… More
Learn about clean area for spring vegetable garden in this… More
Flower bulb care and attention is discussed in this free… More
Amaryllis plants are beautiful plants to grow in your garden… More
Caring for petunias is easy with these tips, get expert… More
The first is of course Lily of the Valley Second is one of my Wisterias Third is a Lyre-leaved Sage 4th is Verbena and lastly some Mexican Evening Primrose More
I got a package of a new type of Spring Onion that does not form bulbs. They are called Ishikuro (I'm guessing they came from Japan?) Can I grow these in containers? I also want to add that I put some seeds into a potting mix 3 days ago and… More
Here in Upstate New York I am shocked to see that my lilacs are beginning to bud, as are my pussy willow trees. The birds are coming out, Cardinals, Eagles , etc.... The days have gotten up to the 40's but nights are still in the teens. How can this… More
We heard a robin singing today! He had a little bath in our birdbath and then sang his heart out in the tree. He must know something the rest of us don't know! Let's keep each other posted as we see our first signs of spring! More
Im putting out my first tomatoes and peppers today, they join lettuce, spinich, broccoli, onions, radishes, and garlic. What have you planted? More
1=lettuce and spinach 2=tomato's in the hoop 3=same tomato's different angel 4=onions (tomatoes will be in this bed) 5 = snow peas (tomatoes will be in bed ) More
Red twig dogwood Hardy Hibiscus plant Butterfly bush ( buddleia purple ) How far to the ground, what to look for before pruning? Am told pruning them, will make the stems stronger and the plant will bloom more More
I recently made some spring rolls from scratch. I made about 35 of them, so I decided to freeze some for future use. The ones that are frozen, go from the freezer directly to the deep fryer.. much like the ones in the grocery store. I made two types.. ground… More
Hey all you backyard bird lovers, what birds are you seeing this spring? My back yard feeders can get pretty busy during spring. Some birds stop by maybe migrating through, some returning from the south, and the "regulars" start changing colors. This is the first warbler I have seen at… More
What is your weather forecast for today, March 20th, the first day of Spring? More
:) Finally, spring is here!!! More
A couple of bulbs that will take full shade are hardy begonia (Begonia grandis), Zone 6, summer hardy cyclamen (Cyclamen hederifolium), Zone 7, late summer to fall Bulbs that I found do well in part shade are crocus (Crocus vernus), Zone 4, early spring anemone (Anemone blanda), Zone 6, early… More
Hi all, Once again here I am clueless about the plants at our new house. This came up around the mailbox this Spring. It seemed to take forever before it had flowers. It peaked around the first week in May. Height on the leaves is around 8 inches. Take a… More
Does anyone have any experience with "bulb trays"? http://www.dutchgardens.com/Early-Bird-Spring-Bulb-Bed/default/StandardCatalog.specialtyf.30291.cpd How the Bulb Bed planting trays work: This unique, biodegradable planting tray arrives with 45 top-size bulbs already placed in the tray's segments. Planting is super simple: Dig a hole and plant the whole tray. Because of the foolproof design, you're… More
Took these pictures this morning in my yard and it was -30 when I got up. Yep global warming is a real threat. More
hello everyone im jessi but my screen name is outdoorgurl1 please check out my profile to find out more. im so excited about spring and just planted some seeds in starter pots today..i found this site on accident but wow thank goodness i did how cool!! cant wait to get… More
I lined all my hanging baskets and large planters with a thick layer of leaves,I'm now emptying these containers and I finding black humus has replaced the leaves ond its loaded with roots. The other thing I found was when I watered the water did not run right through the… More
This picture was taken in the Black Hills of South Dakota earlier today! Summer's almost arrived in South Dakota and Wyoming. We can see the deer moving around. Yep, won't be long now. More
:D This picture was taken in the Black Hills of South Dakota earlier today! Summer's almost arrived in South Dakota and Wyoming! We can see the deer moving around. Yep, won't be long now. More
I planted these in a pot back in the spring, will they bloom? Thanks. John More