Gardening Channel

How to Grow Figs

Fig trees are an often-overlooked backyard tree that produces very tasty, high-nutrition fruits. In many parts of the world, figs are a staple food. Locations Where Figs Can Be Grown Figs will grow in areas rated Zone 8 or higher. That's a limited area in the U.S., though … [Read more...]

Flower Names and Pictures: Where to Find

You saw a flower in a garden or magazine that you can’t live without, but you’re not sure what it is. Don’t worry. The Internet has hundreds of excellent flower identification sites. Books, gardening experts and even your university cooperative extension are also good choices for … [Read more...]

Healthy Cucumber Salads

Summer heat got you down? Restore your appetite and your spirits with a crunchy cucumber salad. Cucumbers belong to the melon family and are more than 60 percent water, so they’re perfect for hot summer days. They’re also naturally low in calories. In fact, one cup of sliced … [Read more...]

Get a Head Start on Peppers and Tomatoes in Winter

If you're like many gardeners, you start perusing seed catalogs and dreaming of garden-grown tomatoes and peppers in early February or before. In fact, long before it's safe to plant these frost-tender vegetables. Unless, of course, you trick Mother Nature by manipulating growing … [Read more...]

Artificial Turf Benefits

Artificial turf has been somewhat controversial since its introduction in the mid-1960s. Originally, it was only used on sports fields, in stadiums, and in some parks. However, it has now been adopted for residential use, due to its benefits, newer formulations and lower costs. … [Read more...]

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