 Creative gardening on a budget is the focus of our gardening section with frugal gardening tips plus detailed planting and propagation methods for annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees. Learn how to pick up a bargain at your local garden center, create a garden feature, or make the most of "end of season" garden deals. | Budget GardeningScroll the page, or click on the gardening link that interests you to see it at the top of the page. | |
Growing Perennials - Perennial GardeningCultivating perennial plants for sun and shade, in moist or dry garden soil. |
 HostasHow to grow various varieties of hosta plants. |  Plant a Strawberry JarGrow strawberries or other plants in a strawberry jar. |  PeoniesHow to grow healthy peonies. |  Dry Shade PerennialsPretty perennials for dry, shady soil conditions. |
 Growing DelphiniumsGraceful delphiniums for tall borders or cut flowers. |  Purple ConeflowersGrowing and using echinacea, also known as purple coneflower. |  IrisGrowing and dividing irises from rhizomes. |
 Deep Shade GardensHow to bring color and texture to deep shade gardens. |
Growing Annuals in your GardenHow to grow and cultivate annual plants for the spring and summer gardening season. |
 Starting Seeds IndoorsSave your gardening money by starting flowers from seeds. |
 NasturtiumsGrow nostalgic nasturtiums from seed for color and salad fixings. |
 How to Grow PetuniasEasy to grow petunias for flowerbeds or containers. |  Growing GladioliHow to grow showy glads for garden color or cut flowers. |
Water Gardens, Fountains and Water ConservationWater features, and conserving water in the landscape. |
 Conserving Water in your GardenRecycling and conserving water for garden use. |  Outdoor Water FountainCreate an oasis of calm with a water fountain. |
Budget Garden FeaturesHow to make attractive focal points in your garden on a shoestring budget. |
 Bottle GreenhouseMini windowsill greenhouse to make from a recycled pop bottle. |  Backyard HabitatCreate a backyard habitat for native wildlife. |  Fun Garden PlantsUnusual plants to invite questions and add interest to your garden. |  Saving SeedsHow to save flower and vegetable seeds. |
Indoor GardeningGrowing plants and flowers indoors. |
 Poinsettia CareCare while blooming; planting outside; promoting rebloom of poinsettias. |  Forcing Spring BulbsHow to force spring bulbs to bloom early indoors. |  Growing AmaryllisA breathtaking bulb to plant for Christmas blooming. |  Overwintering GeraniumsSeveral ways to save your geraniums over the winter. |
