Growing flowers in a greenhouse is a great way to save the plants through the winter season, as just an extra layer of plastic draped over the most tender plants can save them. Use a greenhouse to grow a variety of off-season plants withadvice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening. Expert: [...]
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How To Find the Right Deer Repellent Plants
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There are many different ways, both natural and man-made, to keep deer from entering a garden or piece of property and doing any damage. The natural methods include liquid repellents made from natural ingredients and plants that deer find offensive. Deer repellent plants may be selected when planning a garden from the outset or to fit into an existing garden.
Gardening Tips & Tricks : Growing Orchids Indoors
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Growing orchids indoors is possible by putting them in an east-facing window, watering them with lukewarm water and wiping the leaves dry with a clean cloth. Grow orchids inside the house, never throwing away a plant once the blossoms die, withtips from a professional gardener in this free video on gardening. Expert: Yolanda Vanveen Contact: [...]
Planting & Growing Flower Bulbs : How to Plant & Care for a Giant Elephant Ear Bulb
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Elephant ear flower bulbs, which grow in tropical areas, get their names because their leaves look like huge elephant ears. Giant elephant ear bulbs can be grown as an annual in a shady location withtips from an experienced gardener in this free video on flower bulb gardening. Expert: Jessica Smith Bio: Jessica Smith has worked [...]
Gardening Tips : Which Flowers Grow Well in the Shade?
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Flowers that grow well in the shade include Coral Belle, hydrangeas, cyclamine and culturecom. Plant shade-loving flowers withtips from a professional gardener in this free video on gardening. Expert: Yolonda Vanveen Contact: www.vanveenbulbs.com Bio: Yolanda Vanveen has been growing and selling flower bulbs on the internet, at garden shows and at farmers markets for nearly [...]
Gardening Tips & Tricks : How to Grow a Sweet Potato Plant
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To grow a sweet potato plant, also known as ipomoea, plant it in a lush, warm climate while providing plenty of moisture to keep the soil damp. Avoid cold weather exposure when growing sweet potato vines withplant tips from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening. Expert: Yolanda Vanveen Contact: www.vanveenbulbs.com Bio: Yolanda [...]
Planting & Growing Flower Bulbs : How to Force Tulip Bulbs
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Tulips, which should start as nice, big bulbs, can bloom indoors and don’t need to wait until spring to have flowers blooming. Force tulip bulbs against the outside of the pot and use drainage withtips from an experienced gardener in this free video on flower bulb gardening. Expert: Jessica Smith Bio: Jessica Smith has worked [...]
Tree & Plant Care : How to Grow a Palm Tree
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To grow a palm tree, plant the tree in a warm area with wet winters, lots of sun and adequate drainage; avoid letting palm trees sit in water. Care for a palm tree by watching for frost burn or rot withadvice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening. Expert: Yolanda Vanveen Contact: [...]
Gardening Tips : How to Design an English Herb Garden
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Design an English herb garden by planting herbs that you use, researching which plants will grow well in different climates and drawing a layout with tall plants to one side. Visit a garden center or farmer’s market to learn more about how different herbs grow with advice from a sustainable gardener in this free video [...]
