Garden Care Explained

Grafting is one of the most interesting forms of plant propagation. 
It is also one of the most tedious and least used forms of plant propagation. Grafting fruit trees has been, and will likely continue to be the most accepted method of fruit tree production.  Budding which is just another form of [...]

Growing your own Christmas tree takes a little time, but it translates to a greener, more fragrant, longer-lasting tree infused with the energy you put into its planting and care. With a little land and patience, it’s not hard to do.
While they’re growing, real Christmas trees support life by absorbing [...]

The family tree of this garden favorite is open to discussion and at times reads like a who s who of the plant world, while at other times it appears a bit more convoluted like a royal bloodline in any cloak and dagger mystery novel. While there are some definite species [...]

Over thousands of years, birds and plants have developed a mutually beneficial relationship. Birds help to pollinate plants, disperse their seeds, and eat the insects that can ravage them. To entice birds to do this work for them, plants have evolved colorful, nectar-filled flowers and luscious, nutrient-packed fruits and seeds [...]

African violets are the ideal houseplant. One of the main reasons that it is the ideal houseplant is because it likes the same temperatures as people do. African violets will tolerate day temperatures up to about 85 degrees F, but like cooler temperatures at night. Sixty-five degrees F. is ideal. The [...]

Many a hobby gardener is wooed by the cornucopia of colors and scents that tropical flowers and even shrubs give off. They are deliciously different, and so it is not surprise that many vie for an opportunity to include specimen of this beautiful flora in their landscape or indoor gardens. Unfortunately, [...]

Hobby gardeners do not limit their enthusiasm simply to the outside, but many have been known to take their passion inside the home as well. With a surge in the popularity of household plants, it is a small wonder that even gardening enthusiasts without a garden are now indulging their passion [...]

Working with a perennial garden can be one of the most rewarding experiences ever. The simple beauty of these plants and flowers is enough to make any person take a step back to truly admire the beauty that is life. It is a nice change of pace from the frantic lives [...]