Even though you don?t eat most flowers, keeping things organic in your flower beds is a good idea. If you know what you?re doing, you can control many pests without buying harmful poisons. One of the most important things is to choose flowers that will grow strong in your area. No matter how much you love a particular flower, if it is going to have a lot of trouble staying alive or is prone to disease, it?s going to greatly hamper your organic gardening efforts. You are be...

Christopher Columbus in 1493 introduced citrus trees into America on the Island of Haiti, by planting the seed of the sweet orange tree, the sour orange, citron, lemon, lime, and pummelo fruit trees. Records show that citrus trees were well established by the Spanish in coastal South Carolina and Saint Augustine, Florida by the year 1563. Historical English documents show that the Massachusetts Company in 1629 sent seeds of pear trees to plant and grow into fruit trees at ...

For those not familiar with the term ?green? it refers to an item that is natural, organic or environmentally friendly. As you can imagine, we produce tons of waste during and after the holiday season. Let us show some compassion on the environment during this season of compassion! Here are a few ways we can reduce waste, help protect the environment and enjoy a ?greener? Christmas: Christmas tree ?Rather than buying a tree to be thrown away, purchase a large potted pl...

One of the most fun and rewarding aspects of gardening is starting plants from seeds. And it's not that expensive either. To start, you will need basic materials like containers, soil or a soil-less mixture, light, water, a fan and a plastic cover that you will use for the containers. Fill the container with soil, sow the seeds into the container, add water, then wrap the plastic over the container securely. Once done, transfer the container to a spot where it is expose...

Most plants that require repotting can be easily removed from the container. This is usually done if it is held upside-down, while knocking the lip of the container directly on the edge of a table. If you hold your hand over the plant material, straddling the plant between the fore and middle fingers, this can be achieved. If the plant has become root-bound, it will be essential to cut and unwind any roots that circle the plant, or else the roots will never develop natural...

Even if you're not an avid gardener or flower lover, the sight of a well-maintained indoor garden is impressive. However, if you've tried your hand at indoor gardening, it's not as easy as bringing the plants indoors. Here are some tips to start you off on the right foot. The first crucial decision has to do with lighting. Ask yourself, exactly how light should I give the plants? Your house may not have enough light for your plants to exist, so this is a prime consideratio...

For gardeners who have tried and possibly failed at planting herbs in the spring or summer, you may have already figured out that planting herbs in the fall is usually best for many herbs. Especially for herbs grown from bulbs, planting them in the fall gives them a chance to make roots and they will be ready for harvest in the spring. Since herbs are almost always very delicate plants, planting herbs in the fall is the best because of the cool weather. The harsh humid condit...

Is there anything more perfect than a rose? These superb flowers have been a favorite of gardeners everywhere for literally hundreds of years on account of their timeless beauty, velvety petals, delightful scent and gorgeous variety of colors. Indeed, it isn?t surprising that roses are synonymous with romance and love, because they truly do invoke deep emotions in all of us. Roses really are a true, enduring classic. If you are thinking about growing roses in your garden, ...

No matter how impressive your house may be, nothing can ruin the picture faster than a dull, uninteresting and ill-kept garden. In fact, even the most unremarkable home can be transformed into something extraordinary when the gardens surrounding it are beautiful, well cared for and enhanced with special outdoor items like statues and gazebos. All gardens can be improved with tasteful, thoughtful additions. Indeed, no matter how spectacular your plants and flowers, nothing ...

There are a number of watering methods that have proven to be effective in the home garden. In this article, we will focus on one that emphasizes conservation and yet will promote lush and vigorous growth, no matter what varieties of plants you grow. Promote Healthy Growth The Deep Watering method has proven to save water and encourage plants to develop strong, active root systems. It's basically very simple ? you irrigate less often, say once every 1 to 2 weeks, ...