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How to Grow Plants

Having trouble with your green thumb? We'll help you get started with growing your own plants. Welcome to the world of growing plants. Hometalk has the top projects to inspire you, the video tutorials to teach you, and the discussion boards to enrich your understanding of plant gardening. Join us and watch your garden grow!

How to Grow a Pineapple at Home

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How to Grow Plants

Identify your plants

Different plant varieties have different needs. Some grow better in the sun and others prefer shade.

Know how to spot a problem

Plants that are yellowing and soft are over-watered. Plants that look stretched are deprived of sunlight.

Fertilize your plants

Like people, plants require food. Purchase a general-purpose fertilizer and follow the instructions to ensure your plants are well fed.

Apply pest control

Use insecticide or find a natural alternative, like soapy water or citronella mixtures.

Deadhead flowers

Stimulate the plant to produce more flowers. Deadhead by removing old and withered flowers.

More growing categories

Flowers

Flowers

Landscaping

Landscaping

Potatoes

Potatoes

Roses

Roses

Succulents

Succulents

Tomatoes

Tomatoes

Vegetables

Vegetables

Top Projects for Growing Plants

Looking for some ideas to get you started? Check out our top plant projects here.

Houseplant Repotting: Pothos

Houseplant Repotting: Pothos

Pothos are wonderful houseplants & great if you're a beginning gardener. They trail like crazy &...

Joy Us gardenJoy Us garden
5 Tips For Gardening With Kids

5 Tips For Gardening With Kids

Cultivate some outdoor family fun with these 5 Tips For Gardening With Kids.

Melissa RussoMelissa Russo
3 Steps to Prepare Your Garden for Planting

3 Steps to Prepare Your Garden for Planting

Are your plants THRIVING or just SURVIVING? If your garden is not growing well, try these 3 simple...

The Micro Gardener - AnneThe Micro Gardener - Anne
Mint Wonderful Mint: How To Care For & Plant This Fragrant Herb - See

Mint Wonderful Mint: How To Care For & Plant This Fragrant Herb - See

By Nell @JoyUsgarden
I love pretty much any herb. I do a lot of cooking and have a raised bed of
...

Joy Us gardenJoy Us garden
How to Grow and Preserve Fresh Basil

How to Grow and Preserve Fresh Basil

Basil is such a pretty plant and the leaves taste delicious. We start our plants from seed and can...

AnnieAnnie
Houseplant Alert! 3 Reasons You Need The Awesome ZZ Plant

Houseplant Alert! 3 Reasons You Need The Awesome ZZ Plant

This houseplant really shines – literally!

Joy Us gardenJoy Us garden
An Easy Care & Fun Fern: Myers or Foxtail Fern

An Easy Care & Fun Fern: Myers or Foxtail Fern

These sculptural, artsy plants have an edgy feel and definitely aren't delicate so no need to tiptoe...

Joy Us gardenJoy Us garden
How to Water Your Plants While You’re Away

How to Water Your Plants While You’re Away

I love my plants, but I also love going away for long holiday weekends. It’s really tough to keep...

Shawna BaileyShawna Bailey
Moving a Leafed Out Hosta With the Help of a Belt and Some Tape

Moving a Leafed Out Hosta With the Help of a Belt and Some Tape

Denial-that is what I am in every time I plant a Hosta. I know it is going to grow and get big I...

Rhonda BRhonda B
Propagating Zonal Geraniums Aka Pelargoniums

Propagating Zonal Geraniums Aka Pelargoniums

I failed to start my seeds early enough this year so I would have bounteous blooms so the next best...

Flower Patch FarmhouseFlower Patch Farmhouse

Popular Slideshows for Growing Plants

Plant growing slideshows with ideas for you to use in your very own garden.

New to Gardening? How to Choose and Care for the Perfect House Plants

New to Gardening? How to Choose and Care for the Perfect House Plants

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14 Creative Ways to Plant a Vertical Garden & Maximize Space

14 Creative Ways to Plant a Vertical Garden & Maximize Space

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10 Unique Ways To Plant Your Herb Garden

10 Unique Ways To Plant Your Herb Garden

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12 Adorable Plant Markers From Your Junk Drawer

12 Adorable Plant Markers From Your Junk Drawer

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11 Beautiful Plants That Are Secretly Killing Your Garden

11 Beautiful Plants That Are Secretly Killing Your Garden

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DIY Plant Growing Videos

Here you'll find DIY video tutorials on growing plants yourself. Take a look around!

Mint Wonderful Mint: How To Care For & Plant This Fragrant Herb - See

Mint Wonderful Mint: How To Care For & Plant This Fragrant Herb - See

By Nell @JoyUsgarden
I love pretty much any herb. I do a lot of cooking and have a raised bed of
...

Joy Us gardenJoy Us garden
How to Root Basil

How to Root Basil

Basil is the most popular herb grown, and it's easy to root more plants for yourself or friends!

Courtney |The Kitchen GartenCourtney |The Kitchen Garten
Pineapple (Air Plant) Fridge Magnet

Pineapple (Air Plant) Fridge Magnet

If you love air plants check out this original (and ADORABLE) pineapple fridge magnet.

Caitlin BigelowCaitlin Bigelow
Grow Apples In Containers - Take up Just 1 Square Foot!

Grow Apples In Containers - Take up Just 1 Square Foot!

Growing apples doesn't have to take up so much space! By planting columnar apple trees you can grow...

MIgardenerMIgardener

Hometalkers' Favorite DIY Plant Growing Projects

We've gathered the best DIY plant growing projects on Hometalk. Check them out!

How to Plant a Hedge - Laurel

How to Plant a Hedge - Laurel

Laurel hedges are great. They grow fast and are easy to maintain. If you've recently moved to a...

AnnieAnnie
How to Grow a Mint Plant From Cuttings

How to Grow a Mint Plant From Cuttings

I have three plants from the mint family growing in my garden: spearmint, peppermint. and lemon...

Lee @ Lady Lee's HomeLee @ Lady Lee's Home
How To Prune Jade Plants To Make More Jade Plants

How To Prune Jade Plants To Make More Jade Plants

Spring time is nearly here. Time to prune houseplants that need it. When pruning Jade plants, don't...

Heidi @ Heidi Ho-rticultureHeidi @ Heidi Ho-rticulture
How to Have Beautiful Plants ALL Summer Long ... Even When You're Away

How to Have Beautiful Plants ALL Summer Long ... Even When You're...

I told you the secret to having hanging ferns that are the envy of the neighborhood:...

Susan Nowell @ My Place to YoursSusan Nowell @ My Place to Yours
How To Care For The Sweet Pink Jasmine Everybody Loves

How To Care For The Sweet Pink Jasmine Everybody Loves

If a plant had a TV show this would be it: “Everybody Loves Jasmine”.

Joy Us gardenJoy Us garden
Plants for Free - How to Propagate Lavender

Plants for Free - How to Propagate Lavender

Learn how to grow dozens of new Lavender plants from cuttings taken from a single shrub. Propagating...

TanyaTanya

Popular Plant Growing Discussions

Visit our discussion board on growing plants and put in your two cents.

What plants like Epsom salts?

MarianneMarianne

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What are these plants?

DIANNEDIANNE

Does anyone know what these flowers are?

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What are these plants?
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How do I choose plants for my front porch?

JereJere

I live in the NW Florida panhandle. I’m taking on my front porch for a...

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How do I choose plants for my front porch?
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What plants can i plant that spiders don’t like but are safe for dog

Angelica RodriguezAngelica Rodriguez

What plants can I plant that spiders don’t like and are safe for dogs

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What plants can i plant that spiders don’t like but are safe for dog
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Got a Growing Question?

Ask your plant growing questions here. We have the answers!

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New Plant Growing Projects

Need new plant project ideas? Try some of these and refresh your garden.

Got Hosta Questions? I've Got Hosta Answers.

Got Hosta Questions? I've Got Hosta Answers.

Hosta. It's one of the most popular perennials. They grow in any zone, in sun or shade and are easy...

Alicia WAlicia W
Mint Wonderful Mint: How To Care For & Plant This Fragrant Herb - See

Mint Wonderful Mint: How To Care For & Plant This Fragrant Herb - See

By Nell @JoyUsgarden
I love pretty much any herb. I do a lot of cooking and have a raised bed of
...

Joy Us gardenJoy Us garden
Making Your Own Organic Compost

Making Your Own Organic Compost

This is our third season to have our raised bed gardens. We decided the first year we built them...

DeeDeeDeeDee
Fall Cleanup of Hosta

Fall Cleanup of Hosta

Too busy to clean up your flower beds? In this post I share the reasons why I make sure to clean up...

Rhonda BRhonda B
How I Take Cuttings Of My Aeonium Arboreum

How I Take Cuttings Of My Aeonium Arboreum

Taking cuttings of this succulent is so easy!

Joy Us gardenJoy Us garden
How to Grow Strawberries

How to Grow Strawberries

Strawberries can be grown in containers on your patio or in a garden bed in your yard. Or, you can...

AnnieAnnie

Browse Plants Projects

How To Plant & Care For Aloe Vera Pups (Babies)

How To Plant & Care For Aloe Vera Pups (Babies)

Now that you've removed your Aloe pups (babies or offsets), it's time to plant them. Here's how to...

Joy Us gardenJoy Us garden
Extended Gardening 2016 Lakeside Gardening

Extended Gardening 2016 Lakeside Gardening

Remember getting knee _ HI in the dirt produces things you never thought was possible !!! Give it a...

Penny LPenny L
Spring's First Blooms

Spring's First Blooms

It must be spring because my crocuses are blooming. It's so easy to get some early spring blooms by...

Heather (New House New Home)Heather (New House New Home)
Simplest Ever Plant Tracker

Simplest Ever Plant Tracker

Y'all I have been ABSENT lately and I'm so sorry! Suffice to say I've been a bit more active on the...

Way of the Glue GunWay of the Glue Gun
From Dirt Pile to Herb Garden

From Dirt Pile to Herb Garden

Did you ever have one of those spaces in your yard that is the eternal eyesore but last on the...

Holly Bertone | Pink FortitudeHolly Bertone | Pink Fortitude
How To Plant Blueberries

How To Plant Blueberries

Early spring is the best time of year to plant them blueberries. You will want to wait until the...

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