When you head to your neighborhood gardening center to find a shade tree for your garden, the variety of choices can be pretty overwhelming. There are so many kinds of trees, and each of those trees h ...
A soil block maker is a cool device for starting your seeds. All you do is fill a container with soil and use the block maker like a cookie cutter. Then you'll have little blocks of soil to plant your ...
The vinca, or periwinkle, is a hearty flower that adds a lot to any garden. It comes in a variety of colors, and grows in the sun as well as the shade. But they're so hearty that you have to watch the ...
With low garden tunnels you can protect your plants from frost and insects, and you can overwinter your crops. In this episode of Growing Wisdom, host Dave Epstein will look at how to build a garden l ...
Clay soil doesn't have the porousness to allow plants to grow well in it. Watch this video to learn about soil amendments, which will make the clay soil you have be more hospitable to plant life. By a ...
Terrariums. With fall quickly turning into winter, now's your chance to capture some of that remaining greenery as your very own garden-in-a-jar. I was lucky enough to catch Paula Hayes' terrarium sho ...
A perfect, green lawn and colorful flower garden are worth your time and effort. Don't let weeds ruin your hard work.You Will Need* Water* Garden tools, such as a trowel, fork, or hoe* Mulch or lawn s ...
Vines create the perfect look when grown over a trellis, arbor, or arch.You Will Need* A vine plant* A trellis, arbor, or arch* A wooden stake* Floral wire* Pruning shears Step 1: Find a strong shootL ...
Pruning a rosebush removes old and dead growth, improving the health of the plant and making room for new buds.You Will Need* Long-sleeve work shirt* Long pants* Safety glasses* Garden or work gloves* ...
Repotting a plant is a simple task when you know all the right steps. Whenever a plant outgrows its container, it should be replanted in a new pot.You Will Need* Shears* Rubbing alcohol* Potting soil* ...