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(ARA) - Every fall, thousands of daffodils bearing the name King Alfred are sold and planted in the United States. The following spring, their golden blooms brighten landscapes from coast to coast. That’s an amazing feat for a bulb that has been out of commercial production for many years.
The […]

You’re not alone if you find that the piece of garden statuary that looked so elegant at the garden center just doesn’t seem to fit your garden back home.
A common mistake gardeners make when buying a piece of garden statuary is one of size and quantity, according to Peter C. Cilio, creative director of fine […]

With vegetable gardening you will need to do a little advanced planning to prepare the gardening area before planting time. The ground has been sitting there all winter and will need tilling. This serves to aerate the soil which allows for easier planting and more productive root growth. This is a good time to apply […]

If you are interested in straw bale gardening, then first of all you should know that it is a bit more difficult than regular gardening. However if you are up for the extra bit of a challenge, then it can really be a lot of fun. It is a gardening method which produces good-looking, healthy […]

When choosing the shade gardening plants, you need to have a variety for color. The soil must be rich in nutrients and shade should be abundant. Many flowering plants grow extremely well in shade gardening areas. You can create a beautiful array of color for shade gardening that will also give off a lovely scent. […]

Everyone will have his or her favorite flower, but there’s a reason that orchids have been so popular since their introduction to Victorian society over 100 years ago. Orchids are exquisite.
Orchids come in four varieties - epiphytes that cling to trees, lithophytes that grow on rocks, saprophytes that make a home in leaf litter and […]

People with limited space can still have beautiful gardens.  By gardening in pots, a consumer can create their own unique area, that doesn’t have to take much time to maintain and takes limited space. 
Gardening In Pots:  Making A Water Feature
Pond and water features are an extremely popular choice for consumers.  If your space is limited, […]

Gardens not only make a colorful addition to a space, they also bring out the inner gardener in all of us.  A garden can be spruced up by adding a perennial gardening section to the over all theme of the garden.  Specific plants are used in a perennial gardening space, and finding the right plants […]

The National Gardening Association is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1973, and one which has been growing steadily ever since then. They are a leader in plant-based education, and they serve as a national audience with timely materials that are specifically designed to foster an appreciation for the benefits of gardening.
Their mission is […]

Indoor gardening is a fun thing and it also adds a touch of nature and hominess to your house. There are many types of indoor gardens available for people. Some consider their plant boxes their gardens in their house while others think indoor gardening pertains to hothouses. While house gardens are fairly natural to most […]

Herbs are plants which usually of not always bear flowers. They are often used for cooking or medicinal remedies. Herbs have been around for centuries and they were the first form of medicine to animals and people. Due to the usefulness and, sometimes, beauty of herbs people have started herbs gardening.
Which Herb to Plant
One thing […]

Anyone who has done gardening in the open will basically be able to apply their knowledge to greenhouse gardening, as there is really not all that much difference.
There are basically six different reasons as to why greenhouse gardening is used, and they are: raising plants for winter use, holding over garden plants to be used […]

Involving the entire family in the gardening process can be an enriching experience for everyone.  Children love to garden, the adventure of planting seeds and then watching them grow, can be a fun past time for the whole family.  When allowing children to help with the garden, it may be a good idea to find […]

Gardening is one of the more rewarding hobbies that a person could have. You get to associate and interact with nature and eventually see the rewards of your labor in the form of fruits and flowers. To be able to do well in gardening you must have the proper if not the more common gardening […]

Having a home garden can be enjoyable and can also save you some money on your food bill in the winter. If you are new at the gardening experience, a few gardening tips can help you find your way.
Before planting, check your local almanac to find out when the best planting times are. These guides […]

Making gardening plans can be a fun activity for the entire family.  Many people do not feel that they are capable of planning out their own garden space, and a landscaper can create gardening plans for a client.  This of course, will cost a fee, but a landscaper can also recommend the type of plants […]

Orchids possess an anatomy that is unique. Though there are over 20,000 natural species and possibly as many as 100,000 or more hybrids, they share many common characteristics. Those give the orchid its distinctive appearance.
Like animals species, flowers have male and female parts. The orchid is unusual in that its male and female aspects have […]

Recent years have seen a trend toward organic gardening and organically grown food. Organic is not limited to fruits and vegetables, it can also refer to meat. Organic is described as growing naturally without chemicals. Many studies have suggested that foods that are grown with chemicals might cause serious harm to our health.
Those who grow […]

Okay, so you’ve just moved into your new house and the garden is looking a little the worse for wear.  It needs some work but you’re far from being green fingered and other than knowing how to use a lawnmower, you’re lost as to what you should do first.
Luckily, gardening problems like this are not […]

Selecting a species of orchid to grow will, of course, be heavily influenced by personal taste. But within that broad spectrum, those choices can and should be influenced by the care a given orchid needs. That, in turn, is determined by the native conditions of that species.
For example, orchids naturally thrive on every continent except […]

Not only do most children enjoy planting and watching something grow, they like to feel that they are contributing to a worthwhile endeavor.  Gardening for kids is a great way to teach responsibility and have fun watching them learn about plants. 
The First Step In Gardening For Kids
Initially it may be a good idea to check […]

Rose gardening truly has its own special mystique about it, and it is really unlike any other type of gardening. There are few perennials or flowering shrubs that are able to give you so many wonderful blooms as rose plants are, and gardeners all over the world are truly smitten by the beauty and allure […]

Hydroponic gardening is considered as being the most productive way to grow all varieties of plants, and as well, those raised in a hydroponic system will exhibit maximum yield, flavor and essential oil content, and so there are really many different benefits of hydroponic gardening that you can profit from.
What is Hydroponic Gardening?
Hydroponics is a […]

Even the novice gardener, can manage to put together a nice looking garden in their own backyard.  Backyard gardening is a fun and relaxing hobby for many people.  Not only is it rewarding to watch as seeds grow into plants, taking care of a garden and watching the blooms can be very fulfilling.
Making A Plan […]

Raised bed gardening is the practice of raising a garden in beds that are within an above ground structure. Many people use landscaping timbers to build beds which are three or four feet above the ground. Another good item to make the beds with is concrete blocks. The soil is then placed inside of the […]

However good you are at gardening, you’ll no doubt come across problems or plants you just can’t find a solution to.  Some people seem to be green fingered and can grow anything and everything – except for roses.  Others can cultivate the best lawn you’ll ever see – but can’t get the hang of hanging […]

There are over 20,000 naturally occurring orchid species, and over 100,000 hybrids. That leaves an enormous range of possible choices, a variety that can be overwhelming. But the choice can be made easier by investigating a few examples.
Cymbidiums, for example, are a very popular option. They’re very hardy and will reward the orchid grower with […]

If you are a beginner gardener, then there are a few things in particular that you are going to want to know. You should never feel as though you are slow or as though you do not know enough to start gardening, because this can really never be true. You have to practice in order […]

The title is actually a little misleading since orchids don’t really live in soil.
In the wild, some cling to the sides of trees, getting support from the bark. These are called epiphytes. Nutrients come from the air and they receive water as it drips down the side or falls from branches above. Others, called lithophytes, […]

While companion gardening is a lot of fun and makes the vegetable garden much more attractive, both to the eye and the nose, you do have to realize that it has a more serious side to it. This is because it represents an effort on the part of some producers in order to manage agricultural […]