Fuchsia is a prolific bloomer all summer. Here are some tips for growing fuchsia plants in your garden and in containers. Then enjoy romantic vibrant-colored fuchsia blossoms dangle from pots and hanging baskets, or drape beautifully over the soil in a garden.
The Agapanthus, commonly referred to as the Lily-of-the-Nile or the African lily plant, displays large masses of striking blue or white flowers atop a tall and slender stalk. Learn more about this pla
NOTE: This article is about 20 of my favorite medicinal healing herbs to grow in most garden areas and types of soil. There are 100’s more, though, that I just couldn’t include because of space. Enjoy this rundown of 20 of my favorites. Have you ever wondered which medicinal herbs are the best on
"Orchids seem to drive people crazy," the author Susan Orlean wrote in The Orchid Thief. "Those who love them love them madly." This has been true for cent
Learn how to grow hollyhocks with step-by-step instructions, from sowing seeds to successful growth, and enjoy their beauty all season.
Because it's always mojito season somewhere.
If you are growing an edible landscape, you may wonder what to do with partially shady areas. Here are 12 culinary herbs that grow in partial shade.
All about planting, pruning, and harvesting basil. Includes tips for growing basil in containers, growing basil indoors, and how to grow basil in Arizona.
Growing microgreens indoors offers anyone the opportunity to quickly and easily grow some of their own food. In this article, I’ll explain what microgreens are and how anyone can grow microgreens indoors for a constant supply of healthy homegrown veggies. We started growing microgreens in 2011 when we supplied our southern cooking restaurant with locally...
I am excited to share that The National Garden Bureau has chosen the allium as the bulb of the year! They pick one annual, one perennial, one bulb crop and one…
When it comes to having a herb garden, there's really nothing more satisfying than picking your very own fresh herbs for that night's dish! These herbs that grow together can be planted in just one pot or directly in your herb garden outdoors for a full, healthy harvest in no time! These herbs not only enjoy each other's company, but also feed off of each other by exchanging important nutrients and therefore, making sure your harvest is plentiful! Herbs that grow together stay together! Herbs That Grow Together A rule of thumb when planting any herb or vegetable together, is
These are the best perennial flowers for clay soil that thrive where others don't. Select from these native species, ornamental grasses, and more.
Never heard of borage plant? You're not alone. Here are some terrific reasons to consider welcoming this easy-to-grow plant with lovely edible star-shaped flowers into your garden! Read on to learn about excellent borage uses
Propagating lavender is fun and easy. Follow these detailed step-by-step instructions to learn exactly how to root cuttings in soil or water.
Learn how to grow ranunculus (even if you live in a hot summer climate like the low desert of Arizona) with these 5 tips.
Learn how to grow hollyhocks with step-by-step instructions, from sowing seeds to successful growth, and enjoy their beauty all season.
7 Tips for Growing Gladiolus - Here's a couple of tips to help you get the biggest bang for your buck when it comes to growing Gladiolus.
Got a shady spot in your garden? These herbs thrive in shady spots so none of your garden has to go to waste.
Plumbago is one of the stars of the summer garden. A perennial down South, an annual up North, this easy to grow flower is always a winner in the garden!
Shade loving plants are adapted to very little sunlight because of their place in the forest understory. Since the canopies of larger trees and shrubs block as much as 95% of the sunlight that reaches
Best Plants for Wet Soil - The wrong plants will most often succumb to root rot. Luckily, there are many shrubs, trees, and plants that like wet soil.
Learn exactly how and when to propagate hydrangeas from cuttings, including prep work.
Homemade Rooting Hormones, Why use Rooting Hormones?, What is Root Hormone? Rooting Root stimulation is using gardeners for cloning the plant.
If you love to have a tropical garden like setup and you live in a cold climate then grow these cold hardy tropical plants to create a tropical garden in a cold climate.
Growing gaura plants is easy. Just provide its basic needs and prevent root rot. More tips for care of the gaura plant and its uses. [LEARN MORE]
Hakeas are an Australian native plant species and a part of the extensive Proteaceae family. Learn more about hakeas and how to grow them here.
Grow the colorful coleus as a standard Coleus tree this season. We walk you through the steps to create your own Coleus topiary [LEARN MORE]
Azaleas are a little bit picky flowers, but they are not too difficult to grow if you fulfill their primary needs. These spectacular shrubs can reach 4 to 20 feet (1.2 - 6 m) depending
Use this tough plants for dry shade guide to find the best plants for dry shade. These drought-tolerant perennials, ground covers, and shrubs are the plants that tolerate dry shade.
Calendula is a cool-loving flower used in salves and teas with many health benefits. Learn how to grow calendula with these 5 tips.
Start propagating plants from your plant cuttings! Use what you have to propagate plants so they regrow. Learning how to propagate plants will save money, time and assure the best results.
Growing Spices at home is possible! There're 16 spices that you can grow in the garden or in your apartment balcony in pots.
Learn how to grow luffa (loofah), a delicious vegetable to eat (when picked very young) or let luffa grow and develop into a useful sponge.
See how simple it can be to grow your own herbal tea garden! Let’s look at the types of herbs ideal for tea making, and we've included some tea recipes.
The basics of growing and harvesting flowers on a cutting garden plus extensive lists of annual and perennial flowers to grow in your cutting garden.
Can hostas grow in the sun? Yes, while we think of hostas as shade plants, there are dozens of varieties that thrive in full-sun conditions so long as the roots receive consistent moisture and never dry out.
So you want to have a beautiful yard filled with plants that will add character, but you have no sun because your entire yard is covered with trees? Do you have a back covered patio that’s in need of some refreshing and updating? Well, we at Garden Valley Farmers Market, have got you covered with o
Enclose your yard with a hedge of flowering shrubs instead of fences to add color, texture, and even fragrance to your backyard space. Check out these top picks for large flowering bushes.
Beautifying your landscape doesn't have to be difficult! These annuals and perrenials are easy plants to grow, for green thumbs and new gardeners alike.
Growing Cilantro From Seed is really a challenging task. Get the full process of how to grow cilantro from seed at The Gardening Dad to get 100% output.
Here're 11 Herbs that Grow from Cuttings, it's an easy and less time-consuming method than seed propagation.
Plan your dream garden with these backyard landscaping & garden design ideas. She sheds, greenhouse, sketch and landscape planning
Panting roses in a mixed border is one of the easiest ways of enjoying roses in your garden. Combine shrub roses, other shrubs, perennials and annuals to create a tapestry of different colours and textures - find inspiration in our image gallery and tips and tricks for planning a rose border.
If your border is short on sunlight, fill it up with this lush, shade-loving combo. Your garden will look fresh all season long.
Alliums are a long-blooming perennial that are rich in color and height. Learn how to grow alliums in your garden so you can enjoy its blooms all Spring!
Horseradish has a famously pungent and spicy root, along with edible leaves and flowers. Learn more about growing your own plants now on Gardener’s Path.
