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- Planting and Transplanting in a Container GardenYour growing season will be less of a hassle when you know the best way to plant and transplant selections.
Beginning Gardeners: 12 Steps to a Successful GardenBeginning gardeners often feel overwhelmed with their first gardens. If you want a successful garden, there are 12 things to keep in mind through the growing season.- Meg's Guides: How to Start a Home GardenEverything you need to know to start a garden in your own backyard.
- Garden Advice for the New GardenerMost any new gardener can grow a vegetable garden when equipped with advice passed down through the ages. I received great advice from my father to share with you.
Winter Gardening: What to Do While Your Garden SleepsGardens don't die in winter; they only sleep. There are several activities you can engage in to make gardening more fun and enjoyable.- 10 Creative Winter Garden TipsThe harsh temperatures of winter are just around the corner. Start to get your garden winterized and begin planning for spring!
- Transform Your Dream Garden to RealityEvery gardening knows that the secret to a lush garden starts with a dream. Learn how to transform you dream garden into reality.
Top 5 Gardening Mistakes You Can MakeGardening mistakes happen all the time. Here are five of the worst gardening mistakes you can make.
Five Deadly Kinds of Mistakes to Avoid in the GardenA healthy garden is resilient and can overcome many hardships. Help your garden stay healthy by avoiding these five critical kinds of mistakes.
5 Common Mistakes in the GardenWe've all made a few mistakes when planting the garden. Follow a few basic rules for a pleasing garden bed.
How to Garden Without TillingBrief instructions on the form of gardening that has been dubbed "Lasagna Gardening" and is also know as layer gardening and No-Till Gardening.
How to Grow Plants Indoors: The Basics of What Plants Need to Grow IndoorsDid you know that just because the days are shorter and the sun is less warm that doesn't mean that you have to stop harvesting or growing beautiful plants. If you have an extra room or some extra space in your home you can grow plants inside all year ...
Tips for Successful Container GardeningNo time to garden? No place to garden? There’s an easy solution — plant your garden in containers.
Planting in the Midwest and NortheastCold winters with harsh weather in the Midwest and Northeast can make planning, planting and nurturing a perennial garden difficult. However, there are a number of long-lived perennials that bloom reliably once spring arrives in our volatile climates.
Some Gardening Tips for Beginners on How to Start a GardenWhether you want to make money, pass the time, or just grow your own food, starting your own garden is a great hobby or activity. Here are some beginner tips to help you begin making your own rich and bountiful garden today.
Colorful Tropical Foliage Plants - Croton Plants & Caladium PlantsColorful tropical foliage plants look great when grown in pots and grouped together with other tropical plants, including dwarf bananas, bromeliads, gingers, gardenias, small heliconias, hibiscus, jasmine, orchids or plumeria plants.
Tips for Improving the Soil in Your GardenGarden soil comes in many varieties. Your will need to improve your soil so that your vegetables grow healthier and yield more food. Ther are some simple ways to improve soil that every gardener should use.- How to Diagnose a Dying PlantHow do you know what is causing your plant to die? By checking your plant, you can better determine what is wrong with your plant.
Plant Flowering Bulbs in the Fall for a Beautiful Spring!Planting flowering bulbs for Spring is inexpensive, easy to do and the rewards can be amazing. You do not have to be an experienced garden to create a lovely spring show with only a couple hours of work in the fall.- Tips for Starting Your Garden with SeedsStarting a garden from seeds involves several basics that need to be mastered. Some types of plants could be difficult to care for, especially when they are young and very fragile. Following the exact planting procedures is essential.
- Your Gardening JournalSave time and money by increasing the successes and reducing failures in your gardening by starting your garden journal.
Perennial Gardens Keep on GivingPlant a perennial garden for years of enjoyment! Beautiful blooms that will come back year after year, saving you a lot of time and money on yearly gardeing.
How to Plan Your Garden Layout: Structure, Color, and SeasonsA garden will be much more enjoyable and useful if you put some planning into it. What will it be used for? Where is it located? These questions should be considered.
How to Improve Garden Soil by Adding Organic Plant MatterFollowing these basic steps will transform any location into a garden full of rich and fertile soil.- Top Three Mistakes when PlantingEver wanted to have a lush green garden of your own, but don't know the basics about gardening? In this article I'll show you what the three key planting mistakes are and how to resolve them! With these tips you will have that perfect lush green garden.
- Allen Centennial Gardens in Madison, Wisc., Feature 27 Garden VarietiesThe gardens are named for Dr. Oscar Allen, who taught at the UW-Madison from 1948 until his death in 1976.
How to Design and Plant a Wilderness Garden ShrubberyHere's how to add a dramatic backdrop to your yard with a well planned shrubbery.
Want a Better Looking Landscape? Avoid These Common Mistakes!After learning how to avoid common problems, you'll be on your way to having a better looking landscape.
How to Grow an Italian Herb GardenGrow your own Italian herb garden. These tips will help you get a big harvest for a small amount of work.
Plant Care Information and Online Resources for Gardeners and Plant LoversNeed help with your plant and garden dilemmas? Here are online websites that offer great plant care advice and information.
Woodland Gardens Use Native PlantsCreating a woodland garden is easier than you may think, but there are some things you need to consider before you gather or buy those plants. Learn how to get started on a woodland garden.- Plant DiversityThe heart of the plant kingdom lies in the bed of diversity
- Plant PhysiologyPeering out the window in early springtime, one might see trees with little buds at the end of every branch. Look out the window within a few days and entire flowers or leaves have emerged from the spot where that
Best 5 Plants for Your GardenWhether color, scent or maintenance are your deciding factors when selecting foliage for your garden, these top 5 plants are sure to please. Each serves multiple purposes that are sure to benefit you.
Put Your Vegetable Garden to Bed for the Summer in Phoenix, ArizonaVegetable plants don't produce well in the Phoenix summer's heat. Use the summer to revitalize the soil in your garden when you can't be outside gardening.- Five High Yield Crops to Grow in a Small Vegetable GardenPressed for space but want to plant vegetables, fruits or herbs? Follow these steps to promote a healthy, robust garden from spring through fall.
Gardening Tips for Vegetable GardeningVegetable gardening is quite rewarding. Following a few gardening tips, planting some fruits and vegetables and you're a gardening pro in no time!
Gardening in the Pacific NorthwestPreparation for gardeners in the Pacific Northwest for spring.
Starting a Garden in Your YardStarting a themed garden is easy, fun, and maybe even a little inspirational, too.
Starting a Garden in Your YardTake back your produce drawer. Start growing your own vegetables and your family will be eating fresh from spring to winter.
