Growing flower bulbs indoors is called forcing and it is an easy way to get beautiful flowers at almost any time of year.
Many different bulbs will work but your local garden center can help you pick a selection that will work best indoors and in the winter months. Many people will pick an easy variety like Paper Whites but be careful they have a very pungent aroma.
You can begin by placing your bulbs in …
Starting your garden from seeds is an easy and inexpensive way to get a garden full of vegetables and flowers for not too much work.
Vegetable and flower seeds are inexpensive and you can get packets in late winter and early spring at local stores or online.
Starting your garden inside will give you a jump on spring but what do you need to start your garden indoors?
First you should start by planting those vegetables and …
A lot of people wonder what it takes to grow a garden full of tomatoes and really with just a little care your plants will do all of the work for you.
There are a few things that you need to do to prepare the plant and garden for your tomatoes.
First pick a spot in your yard that gets at least 8 hours of direct sun.
You want a spot that will get enough sun throughout …
If you are lucky enough to have some space in your apartment where you can grow a few vegetables or flowers the time to start is in early spring. Vegetables are normally available in starter packs at your local stores and home centers from March to April and the variety will change as the season progresses.
Since you are starting a garden in your apartment you will need to plan your space and what containers …
The best part of having a garden is enjoying it and maybe getting the random complement from your neighbors but one thing for sure pulling weeds is not fun for anyone.
Depending on the design of your garden and the flowers you grow the use of landscape fabric could reduce about 80% of the headaches associated with weeds. Now nothing other then concrete is a sure fire way to prevent weeds even concrete if it …
In early spring, a coldframe or mini greenhouse is useful starting your plants early or for hardening small plants that were started indoors.
Making a cold frame is relatively easy. If you are lucky you can find a discarded old window on trash day if not you may be able to get one cheap from used construction materials center. If not you make your coldframe from new materials.
First decide how large your Coldframe …
Once a Flower is cut the time that it will last is limited but there are some very simple things that you can do to get the most out of your purchase or garden cuttings.
If you are retrieving flowers from your own garden you want to select flowers that are just about to or just have bloomed.
Stem length will be determined by the type of flower and the condition of the plant. It is …
African Violets are one of the most popular indoor plants. Requiring a little more care then other house plants they can provide beautiful foliage and flowers.
Water, sun and temperature are the key to healthy plants.
African Violets have about a 10 degree happy zone with a daytime temperature of 72F and overnight temperatures no lower then 62F.
The plant will flower in bright light but they do not like high heat so east or …
When you are growing your garden one of the easiest ways to get a jump on spring is to grow your own seedlings or purchase them from the store.
Usually you can pick up a pack of 6 vegetables in a plastic divider tray and bring them home for quick planting. Plants of this type are available in a wide variety from Tomatoes and Peppers to squash, water melon and lettuces.
But what is the best …
Designing an interesting and comfortable outdoor living space includes many ideas and pieces that add up to an overall experience. Whether your space is small or large planters can provide the special accents that bring nature closer and show your style.
In larger landscapes and areas away from your home planters can be used to add an accent to an area by changing up different plant types.
Using a large ceramic pot even one that …