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 Plants
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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.
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Top Projects for Growing Plants
Looking for some ideas to get you started? Check out our top plant projects here.
Houseplant Repotting: Pothos
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5 Tips For Gardening With Kids
Cultivate some outdoor family fun with these 5 Tips For Gardening With Kids.
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...
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...
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...
Houseplant Alert! 3 Reasons You Need The Awesome ZZ Plant
This houseplant really shines – literally!
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...
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...
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...
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...
Popular Slideshows for Growing Plants
Plant growing slideshows with ideas for you to use in your very own garden.
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
By Nell @JoyUsgarden
I love pretty much any herb. I do a lot of cooking and have a raised bed of...
How to Root Basil
Basil is the most popular herb grown, and it's easy to root more plants for yourself or friends!
Pineapple (Air Plant) Fridge Magnet
If you love air plants check out this original (and ADORABLE) pineapple fridge magnet.
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...
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
Laurel hedges are great. They grow fast and are easy to maintain. If you've recently moved to a...
How to Grow a Mint Plant From Cuttings
I have three plants from the mint family growing in my garden: spearmint, peppermint. and lemon...
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...
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:...
How To Care For The Sweet Pink Jasmine Everybody Loves
If a plant had a TV show this would be it: “Everybody Loves Jasmine”.
Plants for Free - How to Propagate Lavender
Learn how to grow dozens of new Lavender plants from cuttings taken from a single shrub. Propagating...
Popular Plant Growing Discussions
Visit our discussion board on growing plants and put in your two cents.
How do I choose plants for my front porch?
I live in the NW Florida panhandle. I’m taking on my front porch for a...
What plants can i plant that spiders don’t like but are safe for dog
What plants can I plant that spiders don’t like and are safe for dogs
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.
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By Nell @JoyUsgarden
I love pretty much any herb. I do a lot of cooking and have a raised bed of...
Making Your Own Organic Compost
This is our third season to have our raised bed gardens. We decided the first year we built them...
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...
How I Take Cuttings Of My Aeonium Arboreum
Taking cuttings of this succulent is so easy!
How to Grow Strawberries
Strawberries can be grown in containers on your patio or in a garden bed in your yard. Or, you can...
Browse Plants Projects
Lemon Plant Propagation Experiment
I've said before that I wish I could grow my own lemon tree, but I only live in Zone 7a climate, so...
How to Harvest Garlic
We had a really warm November last year and we wanted a little project that would allow us to get a...
Hay bale cucumbers!
The cucumbers are begining to trickle in, soon to be a flood! We ate cucumber,onion, and baby squash...
How to Grow Basil Successfully
Basil is one of the most popular herbs to grow. I will give you some tips to keep your plants...
How to Start Seeds in Eggshells - Zero Cost Planters!
Here's one creative way to welcome spring! Make these lovely seed planters - zero cost and...
Hanging Air Plants: 10 Easy Ways to Hang Your Tillandsias
If you have air plants, then why not display and show them off. There are many ways to do it and I...