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    How to Grow Rosemary from Seed

    Rosemary plant is an aromatic herb that derives its name from the Latin word Rosmarinus, which means “mist of the sea”. Rosemary plant has been grown for ages. According to history this herb is native to the Mediterranean. Rosemary plant is believed to have magical properties that can strengthen...
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    How To Grow Hosta Bulbs

    Hostas is America's most popular perennial garden plant. This plant is one of the few plants that thrive in shade. Hostas plants are very easy to care for and to propagate. This plant is a low-growing, clump-forming perennial plants that is mostly grown for is lovely foliage. The plant produces...
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    How To Grow Gladiolus Bulbs

    Gladiolus plants are a member of the Iridaceae family. Gladiolus plants are also known as sword lily and flag flower. This plant is actually a fast-growing plant and they grow from two to five feet tall adding drama to the border. Gladiolus plant is actually native to Europe and South Africa. To...
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    cactus soil potting mix

    Harris Premium Succulent and Cactus Potting Soil Mix, Fast Draining with Added Nutrients, 4 Quarts Style: Peat Moss, Potting Soil Mix Brand: HARRIS Item Volume: 4 Quarts About this item Balanced Blend - Professional quality mix of forest humus, pumice, compost, perlite, peat moss, fish...
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    How to Grow Freesia Bulbs

    Freesias is an African native plant that can be grown at home under the right conditions, a lot of people actually think about freesias as wedding flowers and other floral arrangements. Freesias plants are available in a rainbow of colors, including red, pink, yellow and purple. A lot of people...
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    How To Grow Dahlias From Seed

    Dahlias plants are Native to Central America and Mexico. The plants are actually mid-to-late season flowers that really come in a vast array of colors and forms. A lot of people see dahlias plant as cut flowers, dahlias plants make exceptional arrangements and the plant also deserve recognition...
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    How To Propagate Astilbe

    Astilbes are actually one of the easiest perennial flowers to grow. Astilbes plants have long-blooming, plume-like flowers in soft shades of pink, red, and white, and the plant flowers are also held on tall, stiff stalks that are above the airy foliage. Astilbes plants are actually pest-free...
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    How To Grow Allium Plants

    A lot of people don’t actually see onions as beautiful plants, but the truth is that onions as a plant have some very close cousins that certainly deserve a place in your flower garden. Alliums are fast-growing ornamental plant that can grow taller and they also have round flower heads that is...
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    How To Grow Aeonium

    The botanical name of Aeonium plant is Aeonium spp and the plants are fleshy leaved succulents that grow in a pronounced rosette shape. Actually growing aeoniums is easy in areas with few freezes. The plant can also grow indoors, in a sunny window where temperatures are toasty warm. To learn how...
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    How To Plant Acoma Crepe Myrtle

    The botanical name of Acoma crepe myrtle is Lagerstroemia x ‘Acoma’ and the plant has a pure-white ruffled flowers that contrast dramatically with the shiny green foliage. The Acoma crepe myrtle is a small tree, thanks to one dwarf parent. The Acoma crepe myrtle tree is also rounded, mounded...
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    How to Plant Abelia

    The botanical name of the Abelia plant is Abelia and the plant is known for its vibrant foliage and long bloom times, the Abelia genus actually consists of about thirty species of both deciduous and evergreen shrubs. There has been much discussion about the Abelia genus itself, since modern DNA...
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    How To Grow Blueberries from Seeds

    The scientific name of Blueberry plant is Vaccinium spp and the plants are easy to grow with a slow to moderate growth rate. Blueberries can actually be planted directly in the ground, form landscape shrubs in your backyard, or grow in pots to add a pop of color to your patio. Blueberry bush...
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    How To Grow Paperwhites in Soil

    The botanical name of Paperwhites is Narcissus papyraceus and the plants are flowering bulbs that are known for their fragrant clusters of tiny white, yellow, or orange flowers. Also the narcissus genus actually includes jonquils and daffodils. The paperwhite plant can be force to bloom indoors...
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    How To Grow Peonies

    The botanical name of Peonies is Paeonia officinalis and the plants are the spring-blooming stars of your garden. Peonies actually have large, showy blooms, heady aromas, and loads of personality. By some estimates, there are as many as thirty-three different species within the genus Paeonia...
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    How To Grow Strawberry Tree

    The botanical name of Strawberry tree is Arbutus unedo and is a shrub that bears delicate, fragrant flowers and brightly colored fruits that are not strawberries, but bland-tasting, round fruits. The oblong leaves are shiny and dark, two to four inches long. The Strawberry tree actually...
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    Watermelon Growing Guide

    The scientific name of Watermelon is Citrillus lunatus and the plant is an annual fruiting vine that requires a relatively long, hot growing season to produce the iconic summertime treat familiar to picnickers everywhere. Actually Watermelon is one member of the very large Cucurbitaceae family...
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    How To Plant Lettuce

    The botanical name of Lettuce is Lactuca sativa and there are hundreds of varieties of lettuce, from the soft and delicate bibb lettuce to the crisp and colorful rouge d'hiver. Lettuce plant is an easy-to-grow annual and is a classic for beginner and expert gardeners. Most types of lettuce grow...
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    How To Plant Cabbage

    The scientific name of Cabbage is Brassica oleracea and Cabbage is actually a leafy green vegetable that comes in a densely packed head. A lot of cabbage cultivars vary in appearance, including the ones with curly leaves, purple coloring, and ornamental cabbage varieties bred for their looks and...
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    Tomatoes Growing Guide

    The botanical name of tomatoes plant is Solanum lycopersicum and the plants are beloved by gardeners, with over ten thousand possible types to grow. These leafy annuals grow juicy, flavorful fruits in shades of yellow, red, orange, purple, pink, brown, and green. Plant tomatoes in late spring or...
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    How To Grow Bell Pepper Plants

    The scientific name of Bell Pepper is Capsicum annuum and is actually the most colorful crop in the garden. Bell Pepper are most often found in shades of yellow, red, orange and green, you can also grow the purple, white, and brown varieties. Some Bell Pepper plants even produce a rainbow of...


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