Latest articles by Anne Baley
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Reed Grass Control & Tips For Removing Common Reeds
While a small patch of reeds may be an attractive addition to the landscaping, they spread so quickly that they'll take over the lawn if you don't take steps to kill them off. Read here for tips on controlling reed grass.
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Easiest Ways To Propagate Jasmine: Simple How-To Guide
With a wide variety of types to choose from, who wouldn’t want to propagate jasmine plants? Whether they’re the heavenly fragrant variety or just beautiful climbers, learn the best ways to grow more of them.
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Types Of Greenhouse Heating: Learn How To Heat A Greenhouse
Making your season last longer depends on keeping a greenhouse warm in those cold early spring months, as well as later in the fall. This article will help with that, so click here to get started.
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Learn About The Care Of Winter Aconite Plants
The crocus is the traditional harbinger of warmer weather to come, but one brightly colored flower beats even that early riser - the winter aconite. Learn more about this plant in the following article.
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Dendrobium Orchid Info: How To Grow And Care For Dendrobium Orchids
Some of the most popular orchid plants among home growers are Dendrobium orchid plants. Read this article for information on growing these orchids. Learn more here.
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Cymbidium Orchid Growing - How To Care For Cymbidium Orchids
Cymbidium orchid growing is a good way for beginners to start, especially if they have a plot of protected soil outdoors they want to fill. Learn more about these orchids in this article.
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Streptocarpus Information: How To Care For Streptocarpus Houseplants
It's said that growing Streptocarpus plants is good training for African violets, because their requirements are similar, but cape primrose isn't as delicate. This article will help with tips on caring for these plants.
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Growing Oncidium Orchids - How To Care For Oncidium Dancing Ladies
Oncidium orchids are known as dancing lady or dancing doll orchids for their distinctive floral design. Find out how to grow these orchids in this article. Click here for additional information.
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Impatiens Seed Propagation: How To Grow Impatiens From Seeds
Impatiens make a strong impression, but it can be expensive to buy numerous plants from a garden center. Growing impatiens from seeds is the best way to keep down the cost. Learn more in this article.
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Planting Forced Daffodils In The Garden: Moving Daffodils After Flowering
Planting forced daffodils in the garden is possible, but there are some special techniques and precautions you should be aware of first. Find out what they are in this article.
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Propagation Scaling Of Bulbs: What Types Of Bulbs To Use For Scaling?
You can propagate flowers in many ways, including bulbs. One way to propagate bulbs is through scaling of the bulbs. Read this article to learn more about how to multiply bulbs by scaling propagation.
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Cleaning Used Flower Pots: How To Clean A Container
If you've accumulated a large collection of pots and planters, you're probably thinking about reusing them for next year. Read here for tips on washing pots before planting so you can grow healthy plants.
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Balloon Flower Propagation: Tips For Seed Growing And Dividing Balloon Flower Plants
Balloon flower is such a solid performer in the garden that most gardeners eventually want to propagate the plant to create more of them for their yard. Learn more about balloon flower propagation here.
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Mikania Plush Vine Care: Tips For Growing Plush Vine Houseplants
Mikania houseplants, otherwise known as plush vines, are a relative newcomer to the indoor gardening world. Learn more about Mikania plush vine care in the home by reading the following article.
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What Is Side Dressing: What To Use For Side Dressing Crops And Plants
The way you fertilize your garden plants affects the way they grow, and there is a surprising number of methods for getting fertilizer to a plant's roots, like side dressing. Read here for more info.
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Grapefruit Mint Info: Care Of Grapefruit Mint Herbs
Most of us are familiar with popular mint types, but you're missing out if you don't try some of the more unusual mint varieties. Grapefruit mint makes an attractive addition to your herb garden. Find out more here.
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Growing Wood Lilies: How To Care For Wood Lily Plants
In most of the northern parts of the country, wood lily plants grow in grasslands and mountainous regions, filling the fields and slopes with their cheerful blooms. Learn about growing wood lilies in this article.
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Repotting Jasmine Plants: How And When To Repot Jasmines
Compared to most houseplants, jasmine plants can go a long time before being repotted. Jasmine likes to be snug in its container. Read this article to learn more about repotting jasmine.
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Sweet Potato Plant Starts: How And When To Start Sweet Potato Slips
Unlike other potatoes, sweet potatoes are grown from slips. You can order sweet potato plant starts but it's very simple to sprout your own. Learn more about starting sweet potato slips in this article.
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Tips For Growing Inkberry Holly: Learn About The Care Of Inkberries
Inkberry holly shrubs fill a number of landscaping uses, from shorter hedges to tall specimen plantings. Growing inkberry holly is a simple project, as these plants are almost carefree. Learn more here.
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What Is Plant Layering: Learn About Plant Propagation By Layering
Everyone is familiar with propagating plants by saving seeds and rooting cuttings. A less familiar way to clone your favorite plants is propagation by layering. Learn more about this technique here.
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Deadheading Petunias: How To Deadhead Petunia Flowers
Petunias are among the most popular of garden flowers. Unfortunately, those colorful blossoms die off quickly, leaving you the job of deadheading petunias. Get deadheading tips for petunias here.
