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Starting a Garden Basics Articles

  • Coated Seed Planting Methods

    Whether started indoors before it is safe to plant outdoors or planted straight into the…

    Last Updated: Oct 1, 2010 | Views: 3553

  • Importance of Seeds Sprouting

    A dried, viable seed houses endosperm and the fertile embryo of a plant. Visual inspection…

    Last Updated: Sep 28, 2010 | Views: 3793

  • Bearing Size of Fruit Trees

    Size is not the only thing that determines whether a fruit tree will bear fruit.…

    Last Updated: Sep 2, 2010 | Views: 2944

  • Steps to Growing Flowers in Your Garden

    Flowers attract hummingbirds, bees and butterflies to your property and provide vibrant colors and sweet…

    Last Updated: Aug 11, 2010 | Views: 2891

  • Flower Bulb Bloom Time

    Bulbs are essential in the landscape since they are the first plants to bloom in…

    Last Updated: Aug 4, 2010 | Views: 3733

  • How to Plant Vegetable Garden Crops

    Planting a garden can save you hundreds of dollars in grocery bills over the course…

    Last Updated: Aug 2, 2010 | Views: 1451

  • Proper Planting or Bed Preparation for Outside Plants

    Beautiful perennial borders and productive vegetable plots need more than sunshine, water and the right…

    Last Updated: Aug 1, 2010 | Views: 1854

  • How to Garden With Planting Zones

    The USDA has split the United States into hardiness zones for planting. These zones indicate…

    Last Updated: Jul 31, 2010 | Views: 1979

  • Vegetable Planting in May

    Depending on your neck of the woods, May is either the beginning of the spring…

    Last Updated: Jul 29, 2010 | Views: 1817

  • How to Grow Blooms

    Growing the best and brightest blooms possible ensures your garden looks its best. Flowering plants…

    Last Updated: Jul 27, 2010 | Views: 1255

  • Can You Plant a Chickpea?

    A chickpea (garbanzo bean) can be planted, but the chickpea needs to be a certified…

    Last Updated: Jul 25, 2010 | Views: 2469

  • How to Propagate Seeds With a Mini Greenhouse & Heating Mat

    Proper heat, humidity and soil moisture are all vital when starting seeds indoors. These needs…

    Last Updated: Jul 19, 2010 | Views: 2889

  • How to Draw Plans for a Garden

    Growing a successful garden depends on careful planning and selection of plants. Not only do…

    Last Updated: Jul 18, 2010 | Views: 2730

  • Vegetable Garden Facts

    Vegetable gardening is a natural way to provide healthy foods for yourself or an entire…

    Last Updated: Jul 18, 2010 | Views: 3414

  • How to Sow Vegetable Seeds Indoors

    Perhaps one of the most frustrating things about growing your own vegetables is how short…

    Last Updated: Jul 17, 2010 | Views: 2003

  • How to Edge Trees & Flower Beds

    Edge your trees and flower beds to create a neat appearance and provide a space…

    Last Updated: Jul 16, 2010 | Views: 2748

  • Are Foam Egg Cartons Bad to Start My Plants?

    You can start your transplants in foam egg cartons, recommended by extension services including those…

    Last Updated: Jul 16, 2010 | Views: 1748

  • Guide to Vegetable Gardening

    Plants can add beauty to a property, but many gardeners want more than a simple,…

    Last Updated: Jul 14, 2010 | Views: 1716

  • How Can I Start a Winter Vegetable Garden?

    Fresh vegetables are often considered a reward of summer, but you can continue harvesting many…

    Last Updated: Jul 14, 2010 | Views: 1869

  • Fall Flower Planting

    Planting flowers in the fall can be done to create an array of color as…

    Last Updated: Jul 12, 2010 | Views: 2305