All Gardenzine articles relating to plant care
All About Alpines
  • Julie Kilpatrick
To grow alpines successfully, it is best to replicate the conditions under which they live in the wild.
Thank Goodness for Nettles
  • Julie Kilpatrick
You can steam nettles and use them like spinach or make use of the many recipes available on the internet.
Troubleshoot Indoor Gardens
  • Jason Willkomm
When houseplants and indoor garden crops begin to look unhealthy, it can be very frustrating
Winter tree pruning
  • Michael J McGroarty
One of the advantages of pruning during the winter is that you can see much better what needs to be cut out and what should stay
Guide to Iris Types
  • Clare Allan
Irises come in all sorts of colours including blue, pink, purple, reddish, white, yellow and bi-colors.
Grow Great Flowers
  • Ken Snowie
Every gardener strives to grow the best flowers around, but that goal is hard to get hold of.
Planting Bonsai Trees
  • Carl Walker
Many places now sell Bonsai that are ready trained and have grown into healthy but juvenile Bonsai.
Designing with Daylilies
  • Stella Grey
Every garden, whether big or small, can include daylilies in the landscape plan and design.
Type of Bluebells
  • Gardenzine
English, Scottish or Spanish bluebells. We discuss the differences between them.
Why Cordyline is a great seaside plant
  • Julie Kilpatrick
A few miles inland and it won't be a happy plant at all but it certainly seems to love the coast.
Why do my Plants Keep Dying?
  • Julie Kilpatrick
if you just want to grow plants to look at in your garden or your living room,there are just four basic rules for you to follow.
Tips for Tree Planting
  • Andrew Johnson
Before you get started, there is a method that works best so that you can have the healthiest tree possible.
Take Hardwood Cuttings
  • Julie Kilpatrick
Unlike other types of cuttings, hardwood cuttings are usually left outdoors to root and require very little care
Planting Annuals
  • Ken Snowie
The diversity of annuals, and wide range of colours and styles, makes them an in-demand choice for gardens everywhere.
Eucalyptus
  • Julie Kilpatrick
It's evergreen, it looks good, smells great, loves to be pruned and it's also extremely useful.
Trees and the Environment
  • Eamon Fennelly
Who doesn't love trees? They can increase the value of our property, reduce our energy bills and relieve our stress.
Plant a Native Hedge
  • Julie Kilpatrick
Native hedges can support all kinds of plants, pollinators, birds, mammals and amphibians.
Ten Flowers to Plant in Spring
  • Ray Brosnan
If you want a lovely display of blooms in July and August, spring is the perfect time to plant summer flowers.
Pinch out Bedding Plants
  • Julie Kilpatrick
If you want a really good flower display you need to pinch out and then pruning your bedding throughout the season.
Plant Spring-flowering Bulbs
  • Bob Wilard
From early snowdrops to cheerful daffodils and tulips, there's nothing finer than watching your garden wake up after winter.
Grow plants under lights
  • Julie Kilpatrick
Plants prefer sunlight but there are occasions when growing under artificial light is the only option.
Geraniums Galore
  • Mary Hanna
Seasonal bedding geraniums flaunt their scarlet, rose and white blooms with a gay abandon that few other plants can rival.
Seed Viability
  • Julie Kilpatrick
If you can't seem to get your seeds to sprout, there may be a number of reasons why.
Hyacinths for Christmas
  • Bob Wilard
There is nothing more welcoming when you enter a room on a dull winter's day than the heady scent of cheerful Hyacinths
Transplanting Iris
  • LeAnn R. Ralph
Transplanting Iris is really easy. Even a short section of root stands an excellent chance of success.