gardening

Plant a water garden as a spring project and enjoy the cooling look and sound of water throughout the hot summer months. When I started this article, I had no idea it would be so long. I've broken this down into 3 parts, so if you haven't…

Plant nutrient deficiencies are often mistaken for diseases and insects. However, oftentimes the plant is lacking nutrients that can be replaced by regular fertilizing. What fertilizer to use is as important as having a regular feeding…

Plant a window box following these instructions and you will have plants blooming for the entire growing season. Nothing does more to add color and character to a home than colorful, beautifully blooming window boxes. Even new container…

More herbs for container gardens - a continuation of a previous listing. There's nothing like an herb container garden just outside the kitchen door to inspire a chef and bring out the creativity of a gourmet. Whether your container…

Keep a garden journal to record anything that interests you and helps you grow a better garden. Many gardeners have no idea how to keep a garden journal and certainly do not recognize the value of this great habit. If you've done even a…

Growing vegetables in containers can be great fun. The volume of vegetables you get from containers may not be enough to feed a family, but you can get the experience of picking a warm tomato right from the vine or grabbing a handful of…

Growing herbs in containers is as popular, if not more so, than growing vegetables in containers. Every chef dreams of having an array of herbs to enhance their best creations. Others dream of having herbs in containers to use as potpourris…

Growing flowers in containers is a great way to get close to nature and enjoy the outdoors. This is also a fun way to get children involved in gardening, and the elderly can enjoy gardening in containers when they can no longer do the…

Learn the Basics of Growing Ferns in Containers. Growing ferns in containers will add a new dimension to your plantings. While flowers are eye-catching, they come and go. It is ferns and foliage with their endless shapes, colors, and…

Forcing bulbs is a sure way to raise your winter spirits, especially if you live in the colder Northern climates. There's nothing like the cheery nodding of daffodils or planting tulip bulbs in a container to chase away the winter blues and…