Deadheading: Enjoying Nature's Second Bloom

Most annuals and many perennials will continue to bloom throughout the growing season if they are regularly deadheaded. Deadheading is the gardening term used for the removal

How To Determine Last Frost Date

Knowing about frost dates is very important to gardeners. A great many things on a gardener's to-do list in spring depend on knowing when is the last frost date. Whethe

Non-Organic Gardening Issues

When it comes to gardening, there is always the underlying question of which is better — organic or non-organic gardening methods. Of course, in my opinion, I prefer th

How To Harden Off Your Seedlings

These days, a great many gardeners are growing the plants for their garden from seeds. This allows a gardener to have access to wide variety of plants that are not available

Out Of Town Garden Care: Garden Tips For Travelers

Going on vacation? Good! You’ve worked hard and you deserve to get away for a few days. Vacations can recharge your batteries, providing much needed rest and a whole new outl

Must Have Tools For Garden And Lawn Care

Many first time homeowners are uncertain what kinds of tools and equipment they need to create a beautiful landscape and maintain a great lawn. While the kinds of tools will,

Types Of Fungicide: Using Fungicides In Your Garden

When and how to use fungicide on your plants can be tricky without the right knowledge. Getting professional help beforehand can help determine if using fungicides in your ga

Tips For Watering On A Hillside Garden

The biggest problem with irrigating a hill is having all the water run off before it has a chance to soak into the ground. Therefore, controlling runoff is important whenever

Pinching Back: Tips For Pinching A Plant

Gardening has many odd terms that may confuse a new gardener. Among these is the term "pinching." What does it mean when you are pinching plants? Why do you pinch

What Is Plant Propagation – Types Of Plant Propagation

Plant propagation is an important step in producing additional plants in the garden or home. Let's look at what are some forms of plant propagation. What is Plant Propa

How To Store Plastic, Clay And Ceramic Pots For Winter

Container gardening has become very popular in the past few years as a way to easily and conveniently take care of flowers and other plants. While pots and containers look lo

Steps For Heeling In Plants

There are times when we gardeners simply run out of time to properly plant everything in the garden that we bought. In the winter, bare root trees and plants or trees and pla

Controlling Cross Pollination – How To Stop Cross Pollination

Cross pollination can cause problems for gardeners who wish to save the seeds of their vegetables or flowers from year to year. Unintentional cross pollination can “muddy” th

Plant Division: How To Divide Plants

Plant division involves digging up plants and dividing them into two or more sections. This is a common practice performed by gardeners in order to keep plants healthy and cr

A List Of Plants And Flowers For Christmas

The Christmas holiday is a time for beauty and good cheer and nothing helps bring beauty and good cheer like beautiful flowers for Christmas. There are a few standard Christm

iPad Gardening: Reviews Of 5 Top iPad Gardening Apps

By Sandra O'Hare As a novice to gardening, I looked to the iPad App Store for help in learning and planning what I would like to put in my yard in the future. Each app w

Information About Coconut Liners For Planters And Baskets

Brown coconut coir is a natural fiber made from the husk of ripe coconuts. This fiber is commonly used in a variety of products, like floor mats and brushes. One of the most

Allelopathy In Plants: What Plants Suppress Other Plants

Plant allelopathy is all around us; yet, many people have never even heard of this interesting phenomenon. Allelopathy can have an adverse effect in the garden, resulting in

Watering The Garden – Tips On How And When To Water The Garden

Many people ponder how to water a garden. They may struggle over questions such as, “How much water should I give my garden?” or “How often should I water a garden?” It’

Plant Dropping Leaves – Why A Plant May Be Losing Leaves

When leaves drop, it can be quite disheartening, especially if you don't know why it's happening. While some leaf loss is normal, there may be many reasons for a