Westend61 / Getty Images Trees are important landscape components that grow slowly but often outlast most other plants. Here’s how to plant a tree the easy way and help it flourish for future generations. Look up your region’sUSDA Plant Hardiness Zoneand select a tree that is likely to grow well under local conditions. Westend61 / Getty Images Want more gardening tips? To figure out where to plant it, start with the process of elimination....

Though it may seem intimidating, growing a new tree from an acorn is possible. Read on to discover the best methods for collecting and how to plant acorns. How to Collect Only collect acorns that have fallen from the tree; these acorns are mature. The Spruce / Jayme Burrows Skip the first ones that drop, as they are often of poor quality. Spray them with water to prevent them from drying out and place them in a ventilated plastic bag....

These flowers come in bold, hot-palette colors, with new ones introduced yearly, including some cool whites. Zinnias thrive in full sunlight, preferring nutrient-rich, well-draining soil. Fortunately, they’re very easy to grow. ​The Spruce / Letícia Almeida Soil Zinnias prefer to start in nutrient-rich soil, but it must be well-draining. These plants are not picky about pH level. Overall, any well-draining soil mix should be just fine. ​The Spruce / Letícia Almeida...

They need a combination of summers with temperatures of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or above and non-freezing winters. The trees also need an extended chill period to bear fruit and break their dormancy. Pistachio trees are wind-pollinated, so breezy spring and early summer conditions are essential. The Spruce / K. Dave They are alternate-bearing plants, producing a heavy crop one year and a light crop the following year. Locations with wet soil are not suitable....

Its strappy leaves form a rosette at the plant’s base. Foxtail lily grows best in full sunlight and well-draining sandy to loamy soil. Choose a site for your foxtail lilies that receives protection from strong winds. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova see to it the site has well-draining sandy or loamy soil. Space the plants at least 2 to 3 feet apart because they dislike crowding and like room to spread....

Two things that make Mesclun attractive to grow. Typically, it’s possible for you to start harvesting Mescluns one month after sowing the seeds. What Is Mesclun? The Spruce / Meg MacDonald It contains at least four different types of tender, leafy greens in varying amounts. For a very early spring harvest, transplants are recommended to begin harvesting earlier in the season. As the weather warms. The Spruce / Meg MacDonald...

The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Mondo grass is also called “dwarf lilyturf” (Ophiopogon japonicus). Because it can spread, it is used as a ground cover. The leaves are narrow and dark green. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Mondo grass is most valued: Plant clumps of mondo grass in early spring. It grows best in fertile, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil. Mondo grass also doesn’t need pruning, making it a low-maintenance plant....

Growing rice requires dedicated garden space which directly affects yield. The bigger the area planted, the greater the amount of rice you’ll potentially harvest. Does Rice Have to Be Grown in Water? LITTLE DINOSAUR / Getty Images This is a semi-aquatic crop with high water requirements, carefully flooded mainly for weed control. They can be started indoors in cells, directly seeded in the garden, and also grown in containers. Direct sowing selected varieties is easiest....

The oval-shaped squash develops along 8-foot vines with large palm-shaped leaves. Each plant produces a main vine with branching. Expect to harvest between 4 and 8 squashes per plant depending on growing conditions andpruning practices. Stan Dzugan / Getty Images It can be grown inraised bedsor in ground. but its sprawling nature makes it impractical for growing in containers. If you experience late, unexpected frosts, use a row cover toprotect young seedlingsin the garden....

Make your planting holes with a pencil, going down 1/2 inch. Drop a seed in each hole, then tamp down the soil to cover it. Water the soil lightly; do not make the soil soggy. mtreasure / Getty Images After germination, irrigate regularly, but not excessively. The objective is to keep the soil evenly moist. The problem with thinning earlier is that young seedlings are particularly susceptible to damage from slugs and snails....

It is not a native but naturalizes easily. It is easy to grow, low-maintenance, and useful as an ornamental pond plant. It is valued for its ability to live inwet areas of the landscapewhere many other plants would perform poorly. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Check with your local extension office for any limitations before buying. However, if you are growing it in a water garden, give it full sun....

If properly planted, they can offer a low maintenance source of lush green beauty in the landscape. Boxwoods are also commonly used for winter holiday decorating, indoors and out. Understanding Boxwoods The boxwood shrub is native to Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America. The Spruce / Jayme Burrows Boxwood was first introduced in North America in 1653. These shrubs are somewhat slow-growing, with firm, thick leaves that are on the small side....

When Should You Plant Carrot Seeds? Carrots are considered a cool season crop. Seeds germinate most reliably when soil temperatures reach 55 degrees Fahrenheit. The Spruce / Sarah Lee However, they will continue to sprout up to 75 degrees which makes them an excellent choice forsuccession sowing. Before Getting Started Carrots grow bestin sandy, loamy soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0. A good combination is two parts sand and one part compost to one part soil....