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Nov 7, 2009
Resources for Texas Gardeners: Get Help Solving Texas Garden and Landscape Challenges
In: Plants & Bulbs (general)
By: Barbara Brown
Nov 7, 2009
Classical Bonsai Styles: A Basis for Designing a Bonsai Tree
In: Plants & Bulbs (general)
By: Ian Dutton
Nov 5, 2009
Planting Spring Bulbs in the Fall: You Must Plant Flowers that Bloom in April in October or November
In: Bulbs
By: Deborah Harding
Nov 5, 2009
Choosing and Caring for Summer Perennial Plants: Add Color to Temperate Gardens with Summer Flowering Perennials
In: Perennial Plants
By: Laurence O'Sullivan
Nov 2, 2009
Overwintering Seeds and Tender Perennials: Properly Store Garden Plants in the Fall for Planting Next Spring
In: Plants & Bulbs (general)
By:  Michael Vyskocil
Nov 2, 2009
How to Identify Flowers by Category: Using Flower and Plant Structure for Flower Identification
In: Plants & Bulbs (general)
By: Chris Dinesen
Nov 2, 2009
Make Garden Water Stickier with Oil and Soap: Surfactants make Pesticides and Fertilizers More Effective
In: Gardening Products
By: Deborah Aldridge
Nov 1, 2009
Bringing Plants Indoors for the Winter: Tips for Overwintering Tropicals and Tender Perennials
In: Perennial Plants
By: Deborah Aldridge
Oct 30, 2009
How to Grow Edelweiss in North America: Tips for Planting This Alpine Perennial in the Garden
In: Perennial Plants
By: Cheryl Kraynak
Oct 28, 2009
Colorful New Year Gardens with Spring Perennials: Favorite Spring Blooming Perennials for Abundant Garden Flowers
In: Perennial Plants
By: Laurence O'Sullivan
Oct 28, 2009
Texas Winter Gardening for Color: The Right Plants Add Color to the Landscape Even in Cold Weather
In: Plants & Bulbs (general)
By: Barbara Brown
Oct 26, 2009
Become a Master Gardener: Volunteer to Help Others Learn to be Better Gardeners
In: Plants & Bulbs (general)
By: Stephen Allen Christensen
Oct 21, 2009
Wiring a Bonsai Tree: A Skill Within the Art
In: Plants & Bulbs (general)
By: Ian Dutton
Oct 21, 2009
Wisteria, a Climbing Vine with Exuberant Flowers: With Large Clusters of Scented Flowers, a Wisteria is a Superb Sight
In: Perennial Plants
By: Laurence O'Sullivan
Oct 19, 2009
Plant Lilies in the Fall for Summer Bloom: Give Your Garden Color with Warm-Season Flowering Bulbs
In: Bulbs
By: Michael Vyskocil
Oct 19, 2009
Container Gardening Planters: Gardeners Should Choose Containers for Beauty and Utility
In: Plants & Bulbs (general)
By: Barbara Brown
Oct 19, 2009
Annual Vines for Rapid Growth and Coverage: Fast Growing Vertical Plants that are Easy to Grow from Seed
In: Annual Plants
By: Lorraine Syratt
Oct 17, 2009
Planting Bulbs in Autumn for Spring Blooms: Guidelines for When and Where to Plant Spring-Blooming Bulbs
In: Bulbs
By: Chaz Iannazzo
Oct 15, 2009
Foxgloves for a Shadier Garden: The Foxglove for Height and Bright Color in the Border or En Masse
In: Shade-loving Plants
By: Lorraine Syratt
Oct 14, 2009
Multi-colored Flowering Plants: A Rainbow of Color on a Single Shrub or Perennial
In: Plants & Bulbs (general)
By: Carol Wallace
Oct 11, 2009
Plant Spring Flowering Bulbs in the Autumn: Transform Yard and Garden into Colorful Carpet of Early Blooms
In: Bulbs
By: Michael Vyskocil
Oct 10, 2009
Favorite Bulbs for New Year Garden Colors: Some Popular Bulbs to Ensure Colorful Winter and Spring Gardens
In: Bulbs
By: Laurence O'Sullivan
Oct 7, 2009
Growing Herbs from Seed: You Too Can Grow Your Own Plants
In: Perennial Plants
By: Gail Delaney
Oct 7, 2009
How to Plant and Care for a Bottlebrush Plant: Steps for Easy Maintenance
In: Perennial Plants
By: Rachel Campbell
Oct 5, 2009
Roses that Bloom in Multicolor: Bushes and Climbers that Flower in Several Colors at One Time
In: Plants & Bulbs (general)
By: Carol Wallace
Oct 1, 2009
How to Create a Beautiful Flower Collage: Use Large Containers to Display Multiple Colors and Textures
In: Plants & Bulbs (general)
By: Barbara Brown
Sep 30, 2009
Pruning Flowering Shrubs: Best Time to Prune Bushes Depends on When the Blossoms Die Off
In: Shrubs
By: Marcia Passos Duffy
Sep 30, 2009
Tesselaar Tulip Festival, an Hour from Melbourne: Experience the Beauty of Tulips During Spring in September & October
In: Plants & Bulbs (general)
By: Roberta Goli
Sep 29, 2009
The Hosta Plant Gives Lush Evergreen Foliage: Grow Hostas for Multicolored Foliage and Delicate Lily-like Flowers
In: Perennial Plants
By: Laurence O'Sullivan
Sep 29, 2009
Rare Bulb Varieties and Indigenous Plants: Where to Find and Reasons to Plant Rare, Exotic, and Woodland Bulbs
In: Bulbs
By: Kara Smith
Sep 28, 2009
The Plight of Industrial Hemp: How Hemp Differs from Marijuana, and its Many Applications
In: Plants & Bulbs (general)
By: Rhonda Rowley
Sep 28, 2009
Forced Bulbs - Blooming Holiday Gifts to Make: Garden Fresh Flowers Growing Indoors
In: Plants & Bulbs (general)
By: Kara Smith
Sep 22, 2009
Planting Fall Bulbs in your Organic Garden: A Simple Way to Add Springtime Color and Blooms
In: Bulbs
By: Annie Spiegelman
Sep 20, 2009
Caring for Aster Flowers: Growing Asters in the Home Garden
In: Perennial Plants
By: Cindy Ausbrooks
Sep 19, 2009
Types of Begonia Plants: Begonias for Every Environment
In: Plants & Bulbs (general)
By: Cindy Ausbrooks
Sep 18, 2009
Heucheras - the Most Colorful Foliage Plants: Create Colorful Gardens Even When Nothing is in Flower
In: Perennial Plants
By: Carol Wallace
Sep 18, 2009
Care of Iris Flowers: Maintaining Irises for Beautiful Blooms
In: Plants & Bulbs (general)
By: Cindy Ausbrooks
Sep 18, 2009
The Red Ginger Plant Gives All Year Round Blooms: Alpinia Purpurata for Glossy Green Leaves and Showy Flowers
In: Perennial Plants
By: Laurence O'Sullivan
Sep 17, 2009
Caring for Alstroemeria Flowers: Maintaining the Peruvian Lily
In: Perennial Plants
By: Cindy Ausbrooks
Sep 17, 2009
Flower Bouquets for the Loved Ones: The Meaning of Rose Colors
In: Plants & Bulbs (general)
By: Marka Charalambous
Sep 15, 2009
Choose a Lantana for Aromatic Flower Clusters: The Ham and Eggs Plant for a Stunning Array of Garden Color
In: Shrubs
By: Laurence O'Sullivan
Sep 15, 2009
Snowdrops for Earliest Spring Flowers: These Flowering Spring Bulbs are Tiny but Very Hardy
In: Bulbs
By: Marianne Lepa
Sep 15, 2009
Legal Risk of Growing Opium Poppies: Papaver somniferum is Illegal but are the Flowers Worth the Risk
In: Annual Plants
By: Jessica Ferguson
Sep 14, 2009
Container Grown Lemons in Texas: Texans North of the Valley can Grow Lemons with Cold Protection
In: Plants & Bulbs (general)
By: Barbara Brown
Sep 13, 2009
How to Plant and Grow Freesias: A Perennial Favorite
In: Perennial Plants
By: Tina Samuels
Sep 12, 2009
Plant Perennials, Trees, Bulbs in the Fall: Plan and Start Your Spring Garden in Autumn
In: Plants & Bulbs (general)
By: Linda Ashar
Sep 11, 2009
How to Become a Texas Master Gardener: Learn Gardening and Serve a Community as a Horticulture Expert
In: Plants & Bulbs (general)
By: Barbara Brown
Sep 9, 2009
Growing Blackberries on Purpose: Taming a Wild, Thorny Hedge for Flavor and Convenience
In: Perennial Plants
By: Stephen Allen Christensen
Sep 8, 2009
Harvesting Seeds from Annual Flowers: Cosmos Flowers Produce Seeds that can be Collected for Next Year
In: Annual Plants
By: April Black
Sep 8, 2009
How to Grow Aquilegias From Seed: Sow Granny's Bonnets in the Garden and They'll Self-Seed for Years
In: Perennial Plants
By: Robert Keenan
Sep 8, 2009
Growing Pacific Giant Delphiniums From Seed: How to Cultivate Delphinium Species, Hybrids and Cultivars
In: Perennial Plants
By: Robert Keenan
Sep 7, 2009
Oriental Lilies for Late Summer Blooms: Fragrant Flowers for the Garden or Bouquet
In: Bulbs
By: Marianne Lepa
Sep 7, 2009
Edible Flowers and Leaves of Garlic Chives: Excellent Garden Specimen Adds Subtle Flavor to Foods
In: Perennial Plants
By: Kathleen Airdrie
Sep 5, 2009
Planting Tulips and Daffodils Feeds the Soul: How to Make a Garden with Spring Flowering Bulbs
In: Bulbs
By: Christine Breen-Williams
Sep 4, 2009
Fall is the Time to Plant Spring Flowering Bulbs: Enjoy Early Spring Color in a Texas Garden with Bright Blooms
In: Bulbs
By: Barbara Brown
Sep 3, 2009
Hot Weather Cilantro Substitutes: Vietnamese and Mexican Corianders Extend the Cilantro Harvest
In: Annual Plants
By: Jessica Ferguson
Aug 29, 2009
Time for Tulips: Tulips Add Vibrant Colour to Any Spring Garden
In: Bulbs
By: Sarah Todd
Aug 28, 2009
Summer Flowers of the Red Bird of Paradise Plant: The Peacock Flower Gives a Profusion of Red and Orange Blossoms
In: Perennial Plants
By: Laurence O'Sullivan
Aug 28, 2009
The Bulb Auger: Perfect Tool for the Lazy Gardener
In: Gardening Products
By: Cindy Ausbrooks
Aug 27, 2009
How to Grow and Care for Japanese Maple Tree: Learn to Root a Japanese Maple From Cutting Successfully
In: Plants & Bulbs (general)
By: Sarah Smith
Aug 27, 2009
Cheap Ways to Heat a Greenhouse: How to Create Warmth in a Small Greenhouse
In: Plants & Bulbs (general)
By: Stephanie Manning
Aug 27, 2009
How to Protect Plants in the Winter: Tips for Protecting Plants from Frost and Freezing Weather
In: Plants & Bulbs (general)
By: Stephanie Manning
Aug 25, 2009
Autumn is Spring Bulb Planting Time: Gardening with Bulbs is Easy
In: Bulbs
By: Christine Breen-Williams
Aug 22, 2009
Pot-pourri for the Home: From Medieval Times to the Present
In: Plants & Bulbs (general)
By: Rosemary Gemmell
Aug 20, 2009
Fall Planting for a Natural Spring Lawn: Early Blooming Tulips, Scilla and Flowering Plants for Naturalizing
In: Plants & Bulbs (general)
By: Lorraine Syratt
Aug 19, 2009
Tree and Shrub Plants for Gardens by the Sea: Add Beauty and Beat Erosion in Sandy Windswept Seaside Locations
In: Shrubs
By: Lorraine Syratt
Aug 19, 2009
Use Good Pruning Tools to Make Gardening Easier: Pruning Gardens is a Pleasure with the Correct Pruning Equipment
In: Gardening Products
By: Laurence O'Sullivan
Aug 18, 2009
Troubleshooting Spring Bulb Gardens: Get the Most Out of Daffodil and Tulip Gardens each Growing Season
In: Plants & Bulbs (general)
By: Armand Famiglietti
Aug 18, 2009
Great Garden Writers: Writers Who Also Garden Give Garden Advice on Planting Spring Bulbs
In: Plants & Bulbs (general)
By: Christine Breen-Williams
Aug 17, 2009
Grow Boxwood in Your Garden: King of Evergreen Garden Shrubs
In: Shrubs
By: Christine Breen-Williams
Aug 17, 2009
The Language of Roses: Myths, Legends and Colours
In: Plants & Bulbs (general)
By: Rosemary Gemmell
Aug 17, 2009
Good Gardeners Employ the Correct Garden Tools: Proper Gardening Tools Ensure Better Looking Gardens with Less Work
In: Gardening Products
By: Laurence O'Sullivan
Aug 15, 2009
Texas Gardening Aloe Vera: First Aid from Your Garden
In: Perennial Plants
By: Barbara Brown
Aug 14, 2009
Growing Echinacea Purpurea - the Coneflower: How to Grow This Summer-Flowering Perennial for the Border
In: Perennial Plants
By: Robert Keenan
Aug 13, 2009
Elderberry Plants Versus Japanese Maples: Why Growing Sambucus Shrubs is an Alternative to Acer Palmatum
In: Shrubs
By: Christine Eirschele
Aug 12, 2009
Rose Thorn Disease and Other Gardening Dangers: Safe Garden Practices to Ward Against Skin Irritations and More
In: Plants & Bulbs (general)
By: Lorraine Syratt
Aug 12, 2009
Propagating Fuchsias From Cuttings: How to Make More Plants for Free
In: Plants & Bulbs (general)
By: Robert Keenan
Aug 12, 2009
Buying Christmas Trees: Which Xmas Tree is Best for the Holiday Season?
In: Plants & Bulbs (general)
By: Robert Keenan
Aug 11, 2009
How to Grow Rosemary Anywhere: Heat-loving Herb Can Be Grown In Any Climate
In: Perennial Plants
By: Holly Beth Anderle
Aug 11, 2009
Weed Control - Bindweed: How to Eradicate Convolvulus With Chemicals and Organic Methods
In: Perennial Plants
By: Robert Keenan
Aug 11, 2009
Peony Roses for an Unrivaled Floral Display: Peonies are Supreme Landscape Plants with Lush Fragrant Blooms
In: Perennial Plants
By: Laurence O'Sullivan
Aug 8, 2009
Choosing Herbs for Your Herb Garden: Herbal Gardening for Beginners
In: Plants & Bulbs (general)
By: Heather Schulte
Aug 8, 2009
Gazania - A Gem of a Bedding Plant from Africa: How to Grow This Colourful Member of the Daisy Family
In: Annual Plants
By: Robert Keenan
Aug 7, 2009
How to Grow Aloe Vera Both Indoors and Outdoors: Seven Tips Tricks for Raising and Caring for Healthy Aloe Vera Plant
In: Perennial Plants
By: Sarah Smith
Aug 4, 2009
Growing Fuchsias in Pots, Tubs and Baskets: How to Grow Fuchsia Flowers and Foliage in Containers
In: Plants & Bulbs (general)
By: Robert Keenan
Jul 29, 2009
Aphid Pest Control: How to Get Rid of Aphids on Dahlias
In: Plants & Bulbs (general)
By: Amie Cunningham
Jul 27, 2009
Knock Out Roses - Low Maintenance Beauties: Long Blooming Shrub Rose Varieties Flower from Spring to Frost
In: Shrubs
By: Richard Freeland
Jul 24, 2009
Adenium for a Profusion of Pink and Red Flowers: Desert Rose - an Ideal Colorful Shrub for Gardens, Patios and Homes
In: Shrubs
By: Laurence O'Sullivan
Jul 23, 2009
Orchid Plants: Choices for the Less Experienced Gardener
In: Shade-loving Plants
By: Ian Dutton
Jul 22, 2009
Sweet William Old-Fashioned Favorite in Gardens: Flowers in Clusters of Various Colors and Assorted Patterns
In: Plants & Bulbs (general)
By: Kathleen Airdrie
Jul 21, 2009
How to Choose, Plant and Care for Hydrangeas: Flowering Shrub has Long Blooming Season in Cool and Warm Climates
In: Perennial Plants
By: Rosalie Thompson
Jul 17, 2009
Feverfew Herbaceous Perennial in the Garden: Flowers and Leaves are Aromatic and Used in Herbal Medicines
In: Perennial Plants
By: Kathleen Airdrie
Jul 17, 2009
Herbs and Folklore: The Hidden Meaning behind Common Herbal Plants
In: Plants & Bulbs (general)
By: Rosemary Gemmell
Jul 16, 2009
Flowers of Shasta Daisy Brighten the Garden: Old-Fashioned Favorite has Bright White Petals and Golden Centers
In: Perennial Plants
By: Kathleen Airdrie
Jul 15, 2009
Aromatic North American Herb Sweetfern: Landscaping Wildlife Gardens with an Attractive Native Shrub
In: Shrubs
By: Kathleen Airdrie
Jul 15, 2009
Trees that Enhance and Light Your Home Compound: Use Shade Trees to Achieve Serenity and Beauty
In: Shade-loving Plants
By: John Isingoma
Jul 14, 2009
Garden Landscape Enhanced With White Flowers: Goatsbeard Foliage and Frothy Blossoms for Shade Gardening
In: Shade-loving Plants
By: Kathleen Airdrie
Jul 13, 2009
Thimbleberry Shrub Native to North America: Foliage, Flowers, and Flattened Red Berries of Rose Family Member
In: Shrubs
By: Kathleen Airdrie
Jul 13, 2009
Herbs: Working with Herbs
In: Plants & Bulbs (general)
By: Loraine R. Degraff
Jul 13, 2009
The Magnificent Aloe: Aloe Vera-A Wonder Plant
In: Plants & Bulbs (general)
By: Loraine R. Degraff
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