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Grow Cuttings from Established Plants You can grow more plants from the ones you have already in your garden! It's easy to do and is a great way to increase your plants, especially those that are rare, heritage or expensive. 1. Choose the plants you ...

Grow Cuttings from Established Plants You can grow...

Vanilla orchids are made to bloom, so if yours isn't blooming, something may be wrong. These tropical plants have extremely specific water, fertilizer, sunlight, temperature, and humidity preferences. They won't bloom without them. Make the changes t...

Vanilla orchids are made to bloom, so if yours isn...

Tulips are a convenient plant to choose for container gardening. Each bulb only produces a single stalk, which prevents the flowers from growing too big for their pots. If you have a deep enough pot, you can even layer different tulip varieties to cr...

Tulips are a convenient plant to choose for contai...

How to get your African violets to bloom. Basic growing techniques to grow a healthy, blooming African violet plant. 1. Provide adequate light. It is the most important factor in promoting flowering. Place plants near any window that has bright, but ...

How to get your African violets to bloom. Basic gr...

Everyone loves the look of a beautiful garden with blooming flowers. Now you can bring this joy to the table by carving a watermelon like a flower garden. It's a fantastic centerpiece which will have all your guests talking. 1. Wash the watermelons. ...

Everyone loves the look of a beautiful garden with...

Watermelons are not only delicious to enjoy, they also can be transformed into a centerpiece to adorn your table. It will be the talk of the party, as others wonder, 'how did you do that'. Use the watermelon fruit to create many and varied watermelon...

Watermelons are not only delicious to enjoy, they ...

You do not need to buy expensive roses from a specialized florist to enjoy a beautifully designed vase of fresh roses. You can easily arrange a dozen roses yourself by buying them at the supermarket and taking the time to carefully arrange them yours...

You do not need to buy expensive roses from a spec...

Would you like to become a rosarian? Roses, symbolic of love and beauty, have been growing wild and in gardens for thousands of years. To grow gorgeous roses, it's important to choose varieties that do well in your growing region and take measures to...

Would you like to become a rosarian? Roses, symbol...

1. Water thoroughly and spray the roses with plain water first. 2. Pour one heap or 4 teaspoons of baking soda into one gallon of water. Add a few drops of dishwashing liquid (or a teaspoon of flea dog shampoo) to help the mixture "stick" or "stay-pu...

1. Water thoroughly and spray the roses with plain...

Many homeowners buy their homes based on the presence of a garden, or the possibility to cultivate one on a new lot. However, all gardens require a certain amount of planning and upkeep depending on the type of garden you choose, so it's best to choo...

Many homeowners buy their homes based on the prese...

Roses are the flower of love, and every woman loves to receive them. They look great when grown in your home garden, they give off a scent like no other flower, and they come in an assortment of colors. Plant one color or plant many colors. No matter...

Roses are the flower of love, and every woman love...

Identifying wild flowers can be a great way of learning about nature without having to run after animals who, for some reason, don't like standing still long enough. Unfortunately this is one skill that requires a little expert help and so you need t...

Identifying wild flowers can be a great way of lea...

Daffodils are a sure sign of Spring, but sadly, their bloom time is so brief. The good news is that a resurrection in the next season is quite possible. Many home gardeners leave their bulbs in the ground year around, but others prefer to bring them ...

Daffodils are a sure sign of Spring, but sadly, th...

Are you a plant killer? Don't be so quick to label yourself a "black thumb"! Anyone can learn how to give plants what they need to thrive. The key is to simulate the plants' natural environment and provide them with the nutrients, sunlight and water ...

Are you a plant killer? Don't be so quick to label...

The art of planting roses doesn’t have to be a complicated thing to do. When you have the right knowledge there is no limit to how beautiful a garden or rosebush that you can create. Now you will have all of the beauty and delicious fragrance that ro...

The art of planting roses doesn’t have to be a com...

Soil amendments are substances that you add to soil to make it more beneficial for growing plants. Unlike mulch, which only sits on the surface, soil amendments are thoroughly mixed into the existing soil. Choose soil amendments with the goal of impr...

Soil amendments are substances that you add to soi...

Do you enjoy cut-flowers in your home? Rather than buying your flowers at the market or store, you could try growing your own flowers to cut and bring indoors. Growing your own cut-flowers gives you fresh flowers available just outside your door that...

Do you enjoy cut-flowers in your home? Rather than...

There are many places to buy potted flowers. You can browse at garden centers and nurseries, at mass market retailers, grocery stores, and even home improvement outlets. You should look at the overall quality of a store's plant stock before buying. T...

There are many places to buy potted flowers. You c...

1. Water your flowers regularly. Unless you are experiencing rain on a daily basis, take the time to give water to your flowers. Add several tablespoons of water to each plant by using a watering can several feet above the flowers to avoid damaging t...

1. Water your flowers regularly. Unless you are ex...

1. Dig a hole. If you are planting your flowers from seed, you will need to dig a hole only 2-3 inches deep and equally as wide. A transplanted/potted flower will need a hole as deep as the root ball that it comes with. Flowers don’t need to be smoth...

1. Dig a hole. If you are planting your flowers fr...

1. Get the best soil. Flowers, like all plants, need good soil in order to grow up strong and healthy. Regardless of whether you are planting your flowers in a pot or a garden, good soil is a must. Avoid soil that is heavy with clay, sand, or rocks, ...

1. Get the best soil. Flowers, like all plants, ne...