Growing Aesculus (Horse Chestnut, Buckeye)

Growing Aesculus (Horse Chestnut, Buckeye) Pronunciation: esskew-luss These deciduous trees and shrubs are easily recognized by their large, compound leaves with five to seven leaflets and s

Growing Bromeliads

Growing Bromeliads Bromeliads are slow-growing, tropical plants adapted to low levels of light and nutrients. Many live as epiphytes on trees in rainforests and depend on rain and mists for all their moistur

Growing Adonis (Adonis)

Growing Adonis (Adonis) Pronunciation: a-doniss An Old World genus in the Buttercup family (Ranunculaceae) that includes both perennials and annuals. The Asiatic species, such as the Amur Adonis (A

Growing Adenophora confusa (Ladybells)

Growing Adenophora confusa (Ladybells) PRONUNCIATION: ad-en-offor-uh Adenophora is a member of the Campanula family, with about 40 species whose blue flowers are hard to tell from Campanulas unless

Growing Actinidia (Arctic Beauty Kiwi)

Growing Actinidia (Arctic Beauty Kiwi) PRONUNCIATION: ak-tin-idee-uh CULTURE: Plant in full sun or partial shade in average garden soil. Space 6-8 apart. Shade reduces the intensity of the leaf co

Growing Actaea

Growing Actaea Use in woodland gardens, perennial borders, edge of shade garden or wildflower garden. Clump forming perennial. Very small white flowers in terminal racemes 2-3 long; blooms late spring to ear

Growing Aconitum (Monkshood)

Growing Aconitum (Monkshood) PRONUNCIATION: a-ko-nyetum SPACING: 18-24in, DEPTH: Level (potted)/1in (bareroot).CULTURE: Good rich, evenly moist but well-drained soil. Full sun to partial shade (par

Growing Achillea (Yarrow)

Growing Achillea (Yarrow) Pronunciation: ak-ill-eeuh Achillea (Yarrow), valuable garden plants from the North Temperate Zone, are widely grown for the masses of flowers they bear throughout much of

Growing Acer (Japanese Maple)

Growing Acer (Japanese Maple) Pronunciation: aysir Plant Acer in soil that is average to moist, and well drained. Little pruning is necessary, except to remove dead, broken, or wayward branches in

Growing Acanthus (Bear's Breeches)

Growing Acanthus (Bear's Breeches) Pronunciation: uh-kanthus In the North and on the West Coast, grow in full sun or partial shade and average garden soil. In the South, plant in partial shad

Growing Acalypha wilkesiana (Copperleaf)

Growing Acalypha wilkesiana (Copperleaf) Pronunciation: ak-ah-ly-fahAcalypha wilkesianais a robust, tropical foliage plant native to the Pacific Islands. Its variegated, multi-colored leaves create a vi

Growing Acalypha (Dwarf Chenille Plant)

Growing Acalypha (Dwarf Chenille Plant) Pronunciation: ak-ah-ly-fahDwarf Chenille Plant thrives in full sun indoors or partial sun outdoors. Keep soil evenly moist and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer

Growing Abutilon (Flowering Maple)

Growing Abutilon (Flowering Maple) PRONUNCIATION: uh-bewtih-lon LIGHT: Abutilons bloom freely provided they receive 6-8 hours of direct sun. A south-facing window is usually ideal.TEMPERATURE: Day

Abeliophyllum (White Forsythia)

Abeliophyllum (White Forsythia) PRONUNCIATION: a-bee-lee-o-fye´lumWillowy, slightly spreading Abeliophyllum reaches 3–5′ in height. In early spring, it produces fragrant, white Forsythia-type flowe

Heirloom Seeds: What They Are and Why You Should Plant Them

What is an heirloom seed? Simply put, heirloom seeds have been around for years. Like heirloom china, heirloom seeds have been handed down from generation to generation. Seeds are generally considered heirlo

Country-Style Stakes

Simple skills and materials turn copper sheeting into charming garden stakes. Modeled after antique weather vanes, these designs are first cut out, then hammered to achieve a distressed look. Finished size of t

Preserve Your Garden Memories

Getting Started Gather materials you might want to use for your collage. Part of the fun of creation is in the hunt. Elements might include photos; colored papers cut from magazines or newspapers; packaging; seed

Botanical Night-Light Shade

Botanical Night-Light Shade In just four easy steps you can create an elegant botanical shade to light the way at night. Once youve completed this project, try the same technique on a full-size lampshade. con

DIY Gardeners Apron

Make Your Own Gardening Apron If you find yourself with overstuffed pockets or are always losing your garden tools, this apron is perfect for you. continue reading below What You Need Cotton mus

Make a Hanging Wreath

Copper wire suspends this wreath of Summer Stars kousa dogwood from an overhead ceiling beam. Wetting the foam daily extends the life of the flowers. Preserve the season: Learn how to dry peonies. continue re