It’s about this time in the summer that many gardeners start to feel they’ve bitten off more than they can chew. If you still have plants in the pots...

Trying to list the top 10 best things about summer would be impossible, but fresh basil would certainly make the list. There is no substitute for the aroma and...

If you've ever walked or driven by a home with beautiful stone, brick and rock facades, statuary, walkways and other decor detailing, you probably wondered how anyone could afford such exquisite mater...

Everyone loves pumpkins, they are easy to grow, wondeful in pies and desserts and so much fun to decorate for Halloween. I'm going to show you how to grow pumpkins for halloween with these simple tips...

Love it or hate it, peat is a fact of gardening life. Pretty much every soilless potting mix contains peat. And as often as we hear to use...

Introduction If you are looking for lawn troubleshooting advice then I hope that this article will be of assistance to you. Within it you will find help on how to make a greener lawn which will make...

I visit a lot of gardens, but one of my favorites belongs to a couple who love to grow fruits. I think I love their garden because it brings...

Many people are rediscovering the joys of staying home. Gardens are perfect places to unwind from the day. Screen plants can provide privacy in your garden, hide an unsightly area and provide shade....

The origin of bonsai tree goes long back in the Chinese dynasty around 700AD in the tang dynasty. His dynasty was that of great culture and it supported art on a large scale and the Japanese were send...

I was visiting a garden recently and the gardener wanted to know why her Euonymous had bumps all over it. I told her she had scale and, like most...

Some gardeners find it very hard to cut flowers from their garden. But if you have prolific blooms, you might consider drying some flowers to enjoy when your current...

Having a fish pond in your garden creates visual appeal. People are drawn to the sound of water as it offers a feeling of serenity and beauty; the soothing sound of water in motion from your very own...

It is easy to be environmentally friendly when you make it part of your lifestyle. Just a few simple changes really start to add up over time. Here is a list of 10 simple things that you can do in y...

Ornamental grasses have become a staple in most garden borders. They add texture, height, sound and all around interest. We tend to gravitate toward the showy variegated or...

Green landscaping, as in environmentally friendly, isn't as easy as it first appears. Gardening may seem natural, but we're actually manipulating nature at every turn. Otherwise there would...

The term 'hydroponic' came from Latin word, which means 'water working'. Hydroponic refers to the application of growing plants within extremely oxygenated water rich in nutrient contents. With the he...

Many gardeners believe that if you don't plant flowers and vegetables by June or July, planting season is over. That's not the case, say experts at Agromin, a Camarillo, Calf.-based manufacturer of pr...

Mums are everywhere in the fall and they make a tempting impulse buy when in full bloom. While mums will stay in flower for weeks, many gardeners do not...

Learn to identify and control Army worm infestations. This caterpillar moth causes a lot of damage to members of the grass family. Wheat sugar and Maize are also among its favorites. Identifying th...

Over in the About Gardening forum, KEP77 has been tossing around ideas for how to plant bamboo, but keep it contained. Since we don’t have many natural predators of...

Most late season flowers burst into blooms of deep golds, russets and rich purples. Not obedient plant. This charmer has soft, pastel blossoms in pink, lavender and white....

"I want Elmo's eye!" "Can I have the other one?" "I want an eye, too!" Sound familiar? I promise, it is not a Sesame Street cannibal picnic, it is just a birt...

I am going to tell you my personal tips on growing brandywine heirloom tomatoes. I have been gardening all my life and have had gardening ups and downs. As an adult my hobby has been gardening and I h...

It used to be that every vegetable had its season. Now you can buy most anything all year long. Even so, nothing beats garden fresh. So...

A flowering tree is best planted for spring blooming in the fall when dormant, however, container flowering trees can be planted any season, but preferably fall and winter is best. Gardeners can buy m...