Attracting Bees to Your GardenThis is a page about attracting bees to your garden. Attracting bees to your garden is easy to do with the right plants and environment.
The Benefits of Bees in Your GardenThis is a page about the benefits of bees in your garden. Many homeowners are constantly looking for ways to get rid of bees. However, bees are outstanding pollinators and are necessary to the health of your garden.
Gardening TrendsThis is a page about gardening trends. Every year there are new trends in gardening that become popular.
Using Compost In The GardenThis is a page about using compost in the garden. There are a few ways your garden will benefit from the use of compost.
Gardening For Good HealthThis is a page about gardening for good health. Gardening is a very popular outdoor activity. It can also be good for your health.
Cat Friendly Plants?This page is about cat friendly plants. Growing plants that are safe and not poisonous to your pets, is an important consideration.
Good Plants for Morning Sun?This is a page about good plants for morning sun. Having a beautiful, successful garden depends on a number of considerations, including selecting the best plants for the sunlight levels in each area.
Keeping Dogs from Eating Plants?This is a page about keeping dogs from eating plants. Our pet dogs can do a bit of damage to a garden by chewing on flowers and scrubs.
Uses for Sweet Gum BallsThose spiny balls, seed pods, dropped by your sweet gum tree can actually be put to good use. This is a page about uses for sweet gum balls.
Tips for Planting Your First Garden?This page contains tips for planting your first garden. Knowing how to prepare the soil, as well as, properly plant and water seedlings, will help make your garden a success.
Growing Plants in Partial ShadeThis is a page about growing plants in partial shade. Most gardens have areas with varying light levels.
Plants and Flowers That Will Grow Under Pine TreesWhen looking for plants to grow under pine trees there are several considerations to keep in mind. This is a page about plants and flowers that will grow under pine trees.
Buying Trees and ShrubsThis page is about buying trees and shrubs. You will save time and money by buying healthy plants that will thrive in your growing zone.
Companion Plants for Lilacs?This is a page about companion plants for lilacs. Companion planting can improve the overall beauty of your landscaping projects. Likewise some plants will not thrive near other plants.
Growing a Trumpet VineThis is a page about growing a trumpet vine. Trumpet vines produce a mass of brightly colored orange red flowers, creating quite a show.
Urban Beekeeping?This is a page about urban beekeeping. Urban dwellers are becoming more interested in activities usually only undertaken in the country.
Growing Dwarf ConifersThis is a page about growing dwarf conifers. These easy to grow small evergreens are perfect for small garden spaces.
Growing Beautiful PlantsThis is a page about growing beautiful plants. You can find a lot of tips for growing beautiful plants.
Traveling With Plants?This is a page about traveling with plants. Moving to a new location with your plants or taking some to friends or family can be a cause for concern; you want them to arrive safely and in good shape.
Uses for Plastic Plant PotsThis is a page about uses for plastic plant pots. Many gardeners have a growing stack of plastic pots from the nursery in their garage or shed.
Keeping Chickens Out of Your GardenThis is a page about keeping chickens out of your garden. Many chicken owners prefer to have them wander free range, at least part of the time. Even though the girls will help keep garden pests down they can do damage to your garden and flower beds.
Planting Over a Septic Tank?This page is about planting over a septic tank. Knowing what can be planted in your yard that will not interfere with plumbing is important.
Shade Gardening TipsThis page contains shade gardening tips. To have success with plants in the shadows, it helps to use varieties that benefit by the protection of shade.
Lasagna Gardening TipsThis is a page about lasagna gardening tips. Lasagna gardening, an organic approach, relies on layers and is heavy on mulching to create rich soil.
Growing Hydrangeas InsideThis is a page about growing hydrangeas inside. When we see beautiful blooming hydrangeas for sale in foil wrapped pots, we wonder how well they will grow inside.
Climbing Plant for Covering Conifer Hedgerow?I have a 20m conifer hedgerow which has been cut back on one side, leaving it clear and not looking good.
Mini Greenhouses Using Recycled MaterialsThis is a page about mini greenhouses using recycled materials. Creative mini greenhouses can be made using a variety of common household recyclable materials.
Protecting Plants From WindThis is a page about protecting plants from wind. Many plants are susceptible to damage from wind, including drying of leaves, breakage, and even possible uprooting.
Protecting Plants from Cold WeatherThis page is about protecting plants from cold weather. There are many plants and vegetables that can weather some chill with protection.
Using A SundialThis is a page about using a sundial. Although little more an a garden decoration today, the sundial was used for centuries to "tell" time and still can be today.
What is This Flower? (Solanum Rantonnetii?)I recently bought a small bush tree and it produced this lovely purple flower with a small yellow center. Can anyone recognize it and tell me what it's called?
Where Can I Buy a Jerusalem Cherry Plant?When I lived in Texas, I had nice plants someone gave me. She said they were called Jerusalem Cherries. When it went to seed (I think from a bloom) it was red and about the size of a marble. The inside was full of seeds.
Watering PlantsThis is a page about watering plants. Keeping your plants properly watered can be tricky. Care must be taken to provide enough but not too much water.
How Many Quarts in a Bushel?How many quarts of peas to the bushel of shelled peas?
Gardening With ChildrenThis page is about gardening with children. Growing food or flowers is a great way to teach children responsibility, patience and nurturing.
Gardening on SlopesThis page is about gardening on slopes. Planting on an incline requires some planning to make sure your plants will thrive.
Controlling Weeds in Ground Cover?This page is about controlling weeds in ground cover. A ground cover can choke out most of the weeds, but sometimes it doesn't cover well enough.
Winterizing a Butterfly Bush?This page is about winterizing a butterfly bush. Protecting your butterfly bush from the winter cold can be necessary.
Growing Allamanda (Golden Trumpet)?This is a page about growing allamanda. This beautiful yellow flowering tropical plant can be grown indoors or as a seasonal outdoor plant in colder climates.
Looking for Southern Star Tomato Plants?I have looked all over our town for southern star tomato plants with zero results. Lowe's carried them two years past but not since. Can you help ?
Uses for Fireplace AshesKeeping your fireplace ashes mostly cleaned out makes for better air circulation around your fire, This page is about uses for fireplace ashes.
Planting Forage Kochia?I have all the info on the plant, soil, and climate I need, I just need to know how to plant it. Like the basics on this, do you have to turn the soil over, do you cover the seeds, how deep do you plant, etc.
Forcing Branches To BloomThis is a page about forcing branches to bloom. In early spring many flowering shrubs provide us with budding branches which can be taken inside for floral arrangements.
Gardening in Small SpacesThis is a page about gardening in small spaces. Even a small space can offer excellent gardening opportunities, you just need to be creative.
Keeping A Garden JournalThis is a page about keeping a garden journal. Keeping a garden journal is a good way to review past successes and failures as well as, plan for the upcoming season.
Tips for Potting PlantsThis page contains tips for potting plants. We often want to repot a new or existing plant.
Image Herbicide Accidentally Got on Plants?Does Image herbicide harm liriope or Asian jasmine?
Making a Butterfly FeederThis is a page about making a butterfly feeder. You can attract even more butterflies to your garden by setting up a feeder.
Saving Money on GardeningGardening does not have to be too expensive to enjoy. This is a page about saving money on gardening.
Overwintering GeraniumsThis is a page about overwintering geraniums. Geraniums must be protected from the cold during the winter.
Building a Rock GardenThis is a page about building a rock garden. A rock garden or rockery is a beautiful landscaping option, with your plants tucked in between the stones for a natural look.
Wintering Dahlias?At the end of the growing season, it is time to think about overwintering your dahlias. This is a page about wintering dahlias.
Staking DahliasThis is a page about staking dahlias. Large dahlia plants often require support for proper blooming.
Hazards of Pet Feces in the Garden?I understand the problem with pet feces in gardens when it has been fairly recent. However, we lost our dog this month, and I know she used the garden a few times, not many.
Bittersweet Not Blooming?This is a page about bittersweet not blooming. It is frustrating to plant bittersweet and wait in anticipation of its beautiful seed pods and berries, only to have it not bloom.
Fast Growing Vines?This is a page about fast growing vines. If you have a long trellis, fence, or wall that you would like to cover with vegetation, consider a fast growing vine.
Plant Hardiness Zones for France?This is a page about plant hardiness zones for France. Successful gardening is helped by knowing the plant hardiness zones in your area.
Keeping Orchids UprightThis is a page about keeping orchids upright. Sometimes when your orchid blooms it needs help to remain upright.
Growing MossThis is a page about growing moss. In the right place, moss has its place in garden landscaping, if not in your lawn.
Trumpet Vine Not FloweringThis is a page about a trumpet vine not flowering. Your trumpet vine is growing and leafing out quite nicely, but there are no blooms.
Identifying a Hoodia Gordonii Plant?This is a page about identifying a Hoodia Gordonii. The Hoodia Gordonii is a succulent plant from South Africa similar to a cactus and thought by some to help control appetite.
Growing Yuccas OutdoorsThis is a page about growing yuccas outdoors. You don't necessarily need to live in a desert environment to successfully grow yucca outdoors.
Adding Privacy With PlantsThis page is about adding privacy with plants. Plants, trees and shrubs can create privacy barriers around your home and garden.
Using Coffee Grounds in the GardenThis page is about using coffee grounds in the garden. Coffee grounds are a great addition to the compost bin and can added directly on the soil for many acid loving plants.
Green House Gardening?Do green houses work well?
Growing BambooThis is a page about growing bamboo. There are many varieties of this fast growing plant available for even northern locations, as well as, indoor gardens.
Salt Tolerant Plants?This is a page about salt tolerant plants. Salt in ocean spray can be very harsh on plants growing nearby. There are varying levels of tolerance to these conditions to be considered when selecting salt tolerant plants. By doing some research you can select the best plants for your environment.
Finding Free PlantsThis is a page about finding free plants. Buying plants at a nursery can be quite expensive. If you take the time, you can find opportunities to obtain your plants for free.
What is This Tree?I saw this tree on the side of the road in hardiness zone 8a near Seattle, Washington. I am curious to know what kind of tree it is. It reminds me of a rambutan tree, but I am pretty sure those only grow in tropical climates.
Splicing Garden Plants?How do I splice plants?
View Lost to New Home Construction?My great view out of my kitchen window is being replaced by the side of a house. Any suggestions for bringing back nature in my view?
Another Plant Growing Up Through a Hydrangea?I have an older hydrangea bush. It was my mom's. The last few years I have noticed another plant growing up through it. The stem of that plant is getting bigger. It kind of reminds you of a small tree. How can I kill the plant and not hurt the hydrangea?
What is This Plant?I have inherited this shrub from someone who called it a flowering maple, but I've never heard of one. Does anyone recognize it?
Are Mothballs Harmful to Plants?I put moth balls among my bulbs and it seems that whatever it is that was digging among my flowers digs no more. My question is will the moth balls be bad for the plants or bulbs?
Getting Rid of Poison OakThis is a page about getting rid of poison oak. Coming in contact with poison oak can cause painful skin irritation. If you find it in your yard, getting rid of it is a good idea.
Winterizing a Corkscrew Plant?I read that the corkscrew plant (ornamental grass family) is a perennial. Someone else stated that it is an annual. Does anyone know which it is? Also, is there any special care needed to keep it over the winter? Thanks.
Overwintering Cat Palms and Oriental Lilies?I currently have cat palms outdoors; can I winter them in garage? The garage is heated and stays in the 60s, which is also the same for lilies. I have big bird and oriental lilies in a flower pot, can I cut them back and leave on the deck during winter? When do I cut back?
Growing Avocado, Coffee, and Jujube Plants?I don't really know the specifics of growing plants from the seed. However, I am giving it a go. Right now I have an avocado tree growing slightly. I say slightly because it grew to about nine inches, and I was proud of the little guy.
Getting Rid of Morning GloryThis is a page about getting rid of morning glory. The morning glory is an annual, self seeding vine. Many gardeners love their beautiful trumpet shaped blooms. However, they can also become an invasive weed for the gardener on the other side of the fence.
Removing Nandina Shrubs?Is there anything you can put on nandina bushes to kill them without having to dig them up? There are too many at our rental property. We have tried Epson salt, but that did not work, like we were told it would. Please help.
On-line Planting Timetables for Fruit?Is there an on line planting timetable guide for soft fruits?
Growing Huperzia Serrata?I would like to know how to grow Huperzia serrata.
Overwintering Begonias?I live in a one bedroom flat and do not have room to bring in my begonia plants for the winter. I have a very small plastic covered frame I use as a greenhouse which is outside against my kitchen wall. My begonias are all in large pots and this is my first year with them.
Plants that Improve the Soil?What can I plant to help my small organic garden soil in the mild CA winter besides peas? I have another veggie garden about twice the size of this one in the photo.
Planting a Rose Mallow Plant?I need to know how to care for a rose mallow. I am in Twin Falls, ID. Where should I plant it? Does it need sun or shade? What soil conditions does it need? Does it need to be cut back?
Planting and Caring for a Spruce Tree?I bought a 4 foot spruce that is currently planted in a very large (cardboard) container from the tree farm. It has been on my porch for almost 2 years and I would like to plant it in my yard. Does any one have any suggestions as to type of soil it needs and care once I plant it?
Propagating a Sweet Tea Olive Tree?How do you propagate the "sweet tea olive" shrub.
How to Attract ButterfliesButterflies are welcome visitors to the garden. There are various ways to attract these delicate beauties. This page is about how to attract butterflies.
Corn Not Producing Normal Cobs?The sweetcorn I have grown hasn't developed cobs, but something that resembles something more like wheat? The plants are very strong and big, but the fruit is not what I expected. Can you please tell me where I have gone wrong!
Animal Digging Shallow Holes in Lawn?The last couple of days we have noticed that something has been digging holes in our lawn. They are not deep, an inch maximum, but the first night there were about a dozen places where the grass has been uprooted. We wonder if it might be a hedgehog?
Snow on the Mountain Ground Cover Turning Dark Green?What will make snow on the mountain (I believe it is grout weed) turn all dark green, is something lacking in the soil?
Hydrangea Flowers Faded to a Tan Color?My hydrangea flowers used to be blue, but have turned tan over this summer. It is not like the brown when they are done blooming, they have just changed color. How can I get them to go back to the pretty blue color they used to be?
Plants Not Blooming?I have a clivia, sometimes called Kaffir lily, that has plenty of beautiful leaves. I've had it for several years now, but it has never bloomed for me. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can get it blooming?
All of My Flowers are Dying?Is there a virus that flowers can get that kills them one after another in the same flower bed? Even the easiest to grow, hardiest summer flowers for Florida are dying one after another.
Growing Ornamental BananasThis is a page about growing ornamental bananas. While ornamental banana plants don't produce edible fruit they can add a tropical feel to your garden. Some of these plants are also quite hardy and can be grown outdoors in cooler climates, whereas others will not tolerate frost.
Leaves on Strawberry Plants Dry Around the Edges?My strawberries are tiny and red. The leaves are dry around the edges. It seems like there may be little bugs. Please help. Thank you.
Eating Sun Scalded Tomatoes?Are sun scalded tomatoes safe to eat?
Chili Plants Not Producing Chilis?Why won't my chili plants grow any chili on them? They all look so healthy.
Getting Rid of Ajuga?The creeping, invasive ajuga is taking over my back yard lawn. It is very persistent. Any advice out there? Thank you.
Making a Butterfly GardenSeeing a beautiful butterfly gracefully fluttering in the garden is a joyous experience. There are a variety of plantings that will encourage these delicate creatures to visit your garden. This is a page about planting a butterfly garden.
Hydrangea Blooms Won't Open?My ever-blooming hydrangea has blooms, but they won't open.
Are Horse Chestnuts Safe to Eat?We have lots of horse chestnut trees in Victoria, can you eat the horse chestnut?
Preparing to Plant After Removing a Fruit Tree?After removing a fruit tree from the ground, do I need to rototill and get rid of any seeds left behind before I replant new stuff?
Saving Vegetable Plants Sprayed With Vinegar?I sprayed my vegetable plants with vinegar, what should I do so they don't die?
Preparing the Soil for a New Garden?The place where we put a garden, has been a farmer's field for quite some time. Nothing has been growing on it for at least 6 years. We are trying a garden this year (the ground is also very hard). We are getting a lot of thistles coming through.
Free Wood Chips?Does anyone know where I can get free wood chips in the Brighton, MI or Livingston Co., MI area? I only need enough for 4 to 5 small flower beds.
How Much and How Often to Water Plants?I am having problems keeping my plants alive. Some are in pots and some I planted in the ground. I used Miracle Gro potting soil with all of them. How often should we water plants in this area, North Carolina?
Something is Sleeping Among My Garlic Plants?I have a question for gardeners, please. What could be bedding down in the middle of my tall garlic plants? They bend my beautiful garlic plants all the way over. The spot is pressed down into about a 1 1/2 foot circle. It is about the size of a coon or a cat or dog.
Holes in Yard?There are holes in our yard size of a quarter (5) and maybe one size of a 50 cent piece (1). What are they from and if they are living animals there, what do I do to get rid of them? Concrete city girl living in the suburbs.
Buds Falling off Gardenias?What does it mean when the whole flower bud of a gardenia tree falls off as if being cut? It hasn't opened yet and I had just 3. Now I'm left with 2 and would like to know what's the problem before the other 2 fall off unexpectedly.
Selling Spanish Moss?Can you give any ideas on finding Spanish moss buyers?Thanks.
Water Lilly Leaves Red Instead of Green?I have established water lilies in my pond, but they are coming up this year with red leaves and stems instead of green. Any ideas why?
Lilac Bushes Don't Bloom?Two of the bushes were transplanted 15 years ago and have not bloomed since then. One bush does usually lose a lot of its leaves every August and then puts new ones out. There tends to be an iron deficiency in our soil, could that be a problem?
What is This Vine?What is the name of this vine?
