Top 23 Cultivating Projects

1. 1. Shade Gardening Tips

   Check out these tips from the DIY Network experts on how to cultivate a shade garden.

2. 2. Forcing Bulbs Indoors

   The DIY Network experts explain the process of forcing spring-blooming bulbs indoors so you can enjoy their beauty ahead of schedule.

3. 3. Growing Legumes

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   Pea and bean crops require less fertilizer than other vegetables because their roots are home to bacteria that take nitrogen from the a...

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4. 4. How to Grow Fruiting Vegetables

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   These sun-loving crops are a popular choice for patio containers and warm windowsills. There are varieties to suit every size of garden...

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5. 5. Growing Root Crops

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   Most root crops need to be sown outdoors and kept free of weeds to do well. With carefully selected varieties and successional sowing, ...

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6. 6. Preparing Soil for a Garden

   DIY experts discuss how important it is to thoroughly prepare soil for the garden.

7. 7. Soil Mix for Greenhouses

   DIY experts offer soil secrets for a successful greenhouse.

8. 8. How to Grow Cucurbits

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   Cucurbits plants, which include pumpkins, zucchini and cucumbers, are great fun to grow. Trailing varieties look great scrambling up a ...

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9. 9. Fall Soil Preparation

   DIY experts discuss how amending garden soil in the fall can make things a lot easier come spring.

10. 10. How to Propagate Bulbs Through Twin-Scaling

    

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    Learn how to propagate more plants from a single bulb using the twin-scaling method.

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    Several Months

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    $1 - $50

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    Moderate to Hard

11. 11. How to Start an Organic Garden

    

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    Organic gardening improves the soil, provides enjoyment and produces yummy vegetables.

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    2 hours

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    $50 - $100

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    Easy

12. 12. Soil Preparation

    Organic amendments will help correct soil deficiencies in a new garden.

13. 13. How to Choose and Use a Rototiller

    The rotary tiller, which uses metal tines to break up the soil, is one of the most valuable tools a garden can have. The professionals ...

14. 14. Propagating Perennials

    If you need more plants for your garden but are on a tight budget, follow these simple steps from the DIY Network experts to propagatin...

15. 15. Growing Alliums

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    Alliums include onions, leeks and garlic and are strongly-flavored and simple to grow on free-draining soils.

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