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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.- 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.- Five of the Best Night Scented FlowersEveryone loves daytime flowers, but have you ever considered planting flowers that only bloom during the night. Often they will fill the air with a delightful scent, perfect for those open-window nights.
- How to Encourage More Flowers Per PlantPeople grow flowers for the colorful blooms, but when they fail to blossom, we become discouraged. Here are some tips that will encourage your plants to bloom with vigor.
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 ...
Creating a Moonlit GardenHere are a few tips for creating a nighttime garden that shimmers in the moonlight.
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.
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.- 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.
- Your Gardening JournalSave time and money by increasing the successes and reducing failures in your gardening by starting your garden journal.
Science Lesson Plan: Edible Plants and Where They Come FromThis 1st grade lesson plan is on edible plants and the many parts of the plant we can get them from. Students will learn that we can eat the roots, stems, fruits, seeds, leaves, and even flowers of different plants.
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.- 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.
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.- Craft and Activities for a Garden Themed MOMS CampHere are crafts and activities for your preschooler all based on gardens, flowers, and vegetables. It is part of an idea called MOMS Camp, which stands for Make Our Moments Special.
How to Choose Flowers for Your GardenCreating a beautiful flower garden is more difficult than finding a pretty flower and planting it. Learn how to choose the best flowers to make your garden stand out.- 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.
Plants that Will Keep Bugs Out of Your GardenAnts, aphids, and other pests can quickly destroy a garden, but pesticides are dangerous to people and other animals. Planting pest controlling plants in your garden is a great form of natural house control.- How to Plant Green Bean Seeds in Your GardenGreen beans are a warm season vegetable plant that is common in home gardens. The best time to plant green beans in the spring is once there is no longer a risk of freezing temperature and the soil has warmed above 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Finding Your Gardening StyleFinding the right choice according to the space you have to work with. Choosing a large garden in your yard to creating a window garden.
Get Ready to Garden: Preparing Your Garden for PlantingAs winter turns to spring, it is time to get your garden ready for spring planting. Get tips on garden layout and soil preparation.
Gardening Inspite of Your Pine Trees; Great Shade PlantsGardening under pine trees may seems to be an intimidating task; however, knowing the right plants to plant is half the battle. Make sure the plants you choose are hardy for your region, are shade loving, and knowing their watering needs will help you out- Free Gardening Clinics at Dallas/Fort Worth Calloway's Nursery LocationsCalloway's Nursery is offering free gardening clinics at its Dallas/Fort Worth locations. The clinics will cover flowers, trees, container gardens and a host of other topics.
How to Plant a Summer Combo or Combination GardenIf you are having a hard time deciding what type or theme of garden to grow then you may want to consider planting a combo or combination garden. It's a great way to plant vegetables, fruits and flowers together.- Planting a Grow-Bag GardenIf you're pressed for space but want to have a garden, why not consider planting a grow-bag garden. There's no need for digging and no need for large space. These little gardens are perfect for small areas like decks, patios, and balconies.
- Where Should You Plant Your Garden?This article examines garden locations.
- Gardening-Themed Picture BooksAs spring approaches most gardeners are eager to get started in the yard, I know I am. These books offer a great way to get young children interested in gardening.
Guide to Growing Ice PlantIce plants are popular additions to gardens in some places, with appealing daisy-like flowers of pink, purple, white, or yellow. In other places they are regarded as more of a weed. Invasive ice plants have been a problem in recent years in California.
