Gardening

Make the backyard garden of your dreams a reality with these gardening tips and ideas from our experts.

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How Does a Cactus Reproduce?

Find out how do cactus reproduce and how gardeners can propagate a cactus from cuttings to get more free plants.


Growing Succulents From Cuttings

Growing succulents from cuttings is easy when you know how. Take cuttings from friends' plants, or start them from your...


Butterfly Love

At the butterfly exhibit where I work, our guests frequently point out pairs of butterflies that seem to be “stuck


Bloomin’ Onions: Beautiful Flowers of the Onion Family

Plants in the onion family produce pretty flowers. From edible chives and garlic to blooming alliums, enjoy the benefits of...


Got Citrus? Learn How and When to Fertilize

Every year, it never ceases to surprise me that winter is a busy season when you have citrus trees growing...


Starting Seeds Using Coffee Cups, Egg Shells or Cardboard Tubes

It's easy to start seeds using recycled materials that you already have at home. Try paper coffee cups, toilet paper...


Second Chance for a Dead Frost-Damaged Tree

Sometimes it is possible to save a dead tree, even after it has suffered severe frost damage. Look for growth...


Plant Strawberries for a Sweet, Edible Groundcover

If you want an attractive ground cover plant with a sweet and flavorful bonus, grow strawberries!

Create an Instant Indoor Garden Using Carrot Tops

Next time you are chopping carrots for soup or making carrot sticks, don't throw out the tops. Plant them instead...


Expert Tips for Planting Bare Root Roses

Get your questions answered about planting bare root roses. Find out how to prepare the soil, dig a hole and...


How to Select Bare Root Roses

In warmer growing zones, you can buy bare root roses in late winter. Learn what to look for before going...


Look for a Cactus Skeleton in the Desert

Did you know that you can find skeletons in the desert? Not from animals, but look for a cactus skeleton...


Best Trees and Plants to Grow by Swimming Pools

If you have a swimming pool, you want to keep it clean. Get expert picks for the best plants and...


Does Spanish Moss Harm Live Oak Trees?

It's a common myth that Spanish moss damages live oak trees. Find out the truth and learn about the benefits...