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Pansies tell us that spring is here and they tolerate cold weather and frost. Plant them in your garden or in containers to remind us that warm weather is on the way.

This is the time of year when the gardening bug bites and people are beginning to buy a lot of plants. Make sure you know what to look for when buying your plants.

Buying plants and garden supplies by mail order from a catalog or web site is handy and can be educational but read flower plant and nursery catalogs carefully!

Gifts associated with the astrological sign of Sagittarius revolve around outdoor physical activities, social pursuits, and broadening horizons.

Gifts associated with the astrological sign of Scorpio revolve around high-intensity sports, in-depth study of favourite topics, and anything that requires strategy.

Gifts associated with the astrological sign of Virgo revolve around health, fitness, practical crafts, and intellectual pursuits.

These days a wide variety of houseplants is available online and through catalogs. Here is a guide to choosing the best places to shop from-and on knowing who to avoid!

Growing basil is easy if you know how to meet its needs. Once you know its light, moisture, and soil requirements you'll be on your way to a bountiful harvest.

Daylilies (Hemerocallis) are popular flowering perennials with dozens of blooms, each lasting only one day. Hardy plants and colorful blooms look great in the garden.

Putting in a garden is a complicated project. Resist bringing plants home from the nursery until your landscape has its patio, irrigation, and drainage system installed.

Is it warm enough yet? Wait until after the last spring frost to plant those annuals! Get your frost date and learn how to harden off your annual flowers.

Creating a beautiful garden plot can be expensive, especially if the yard is large and plants have to be replaced. Here are a few ideas for making a dollar go further.

Gifts associated with the astrological sign of Aquarius revolve around science and technology, intellectual pursuits, and eccentric hobbies.

Gifts associated with the astrological sign of Aries revolve around physical and competitive pursuits, vehicles, gadgets, and hands-on activities.

Gifts for the astrological sign of Cancer revolve around home improvement and entertainment, food and drink, photography and video, and anything relating to the past.

Gifts associated with the astrological sign of Capricorn revolve around practical and useful things, solitary intellectual and fitness pursuits, and music.

Gifts for the astrological sign of Gemini revolve around sociable activities, handcrafts, modern technology, and learning new things.

Gifts associated with the astrological sign of Leo revolve around athletic and social pursuits, food and drink, and creative activities.

Gifts associated with the astrological sign of Libra revolve around luxury, aesthetics, intellectual and sociable pursuits, and mind-body arts.

Gifts associated with the astrological sign of Pisces revolve around photography and film, artistic and spiritual pursuits, and music.

Gifts associated with the astrological sign of Taurus revolve around aesthetic pursuits, outdoor activities, food and drink, crafts, and home improvement.

Houseplants can be a great addition to any household! They enhance decor and clean the air, but for safety's sake a few rules should be followed.

Buying large numbers of herbaceous perennials is expensive. However, growing perennials from seed is easy, much cheaper, and more fun than buying ready grown plants.

The United States Botanic Garden includes specific plant collections in the conservatory. The orchid collection has approximately 5,000 plants.

Trees and shrubs are easy to plant if you follow a few simple rules: Plan first, buy from a reputable dealer, and dig the hole properly.

Even without a greenhouse, gardeners can sprout their own seeds indoors instead of buying plants later in the season.

Employ these money saving tactics to stretch cash when it comes to entertaining friends and family. A few tricks of the trade will fatten the wallet.

Container vegetable gardening provides delicious, organic, fresh fruits and vegetables in a small space and is perfect for any size garden.

Graceful clusters of bright flowers attract gardeners and butterflies equally. See why these charming plants are great for more than just hanging baskets and containers.

Community Supported Agriculture establishes a partnership between the local community and a farmer, ensuring fresh, local produce during the growing season.

The tree peony is another type of peony worth growing in scented flower gardens. Paeonia suffruticosa is a flowering shrub with large fragrant blooms.

A home vegetable garden is one way to save money on grocery bills. A veggie garden is even good for feeding pets! Starting a home vegetable garden is easy.

Growing onions isn't hard at all. Learn how to grow a bumper crop this year.

Tips on finding and planting cheap or free, recycled or improvised seed starting containers from seed pan to individual plant pot to waterproof tray. Garden green!

Refreshing in foods, beverages and potpourris, mint is one of the most invasive garden plants, taking over whole beds unless contained.

The 1st step in creating a great rose garden is to choose Roses. In this article you will about grades & what is the best way to purchase a rose, bare-root or container.

It's difficult to control fungus gnats when they invade houseplants and greenhouses. Organic gardeners can kill fungus gnats without using chemicals.

Penstemons are a wildflower uniquely native to North America and depending on the species, one worth planting in your perennial flower bed or rock garden.