Every week we will publish "Video Tips" on this page. These short video clips contain valuable information that will help you in your gardening adventures. If you click on the link, Windows Media Player will open and the video will start playing. You can also right click on the link to save it to your local drive to view it later.

This season’s (2026) Video Tips:

Show #01/8301. Improve The Microbiology Of Your Soil, Your Plants Will Love It

• Tip 1. How To Recognize “Good” Soil [mp4]
• Tip 2. Testing Soil For PH [mp4]
• Tip 3. A High Quality Compost Has Some Similarities To Baking A Cake [mp4]
• Tip 4. Lawn Fertility [mp4]

Show #02/8302. Selecting Plants That Are Adapted To Their Environment In New York City

• Tip 1. Thinking About Adding A Wetlands Garden [mp4]
• Tip 2. Looking For Plants That Thrive In Difficult Situations? [mp4]
• Tip 3. Removing Plants When Installing Hardscape Can Cause Water Management Problems. [mp4]
• Tip 4. Turf May Not Always Be The Perfect Solution, But With Some Helpful Tips It Can Be A Plus To Our Yard [mp4]

Show #03/8303. An Amazing Garden Designed And Maintained By Two YouTube Creators

• Tip 1. Say “Hello” With Plants At Your Front Door [mp4]
• Tip 2. Where Should We Place Walkways In Our Garden? [mp4]
• Tip 3. Consider Drainage When Planning A Garden [mp4]
• Tip 4. A Square lot, A Square home. How Do We Soften Those Lines? [mp4]

Show #04/8304. Thoughtful Plant Selection

• Tip 1. Pruning Hydrangeas-Old Wood Or New Wood? [mp4]
• Tip 2. Design Consideration-Breaking Up Straight Lines [mp4]
• Tip 3. Think About Water Flow When Planning a Garden [mp4]
• Tip 4. It’s Hot—— And Dry. We Need A Good Garden Hose [mp4]

Show #05/8305. How We Display Plants In A Garden Can Make It Whimsical

• Tip 1. Pruning Hydrangeas-New Wood Or Old Wood [mp4]
• Tip 2. Can A Hydrangea Be Dark Blue, Even Purple? [mp4]
• Tip 3. A Perennial Border Garden That Takes Lessons From The Meadow [mp4]
• Tip 4. New Growth Promoted By Pinching Plants [mp4]
• Tip 5. Consider Mid Handle Tools [mp4]

Show #06/8306. Add Interest To Your Garden With Cool Plants And Intriguing Objects

• Tip 1. Gardening With A Small Space [mp4]
• Tip 2. Evaluate Annuals To Ensure Their Colors Work Well Together. [mp4]
• Tip 3. What Plants Offer Color In The Shade? [mp4]
• Tip 4. Gardens Are Ever-Changing [mp4]
• Tip 5. Centurion Brands Has Some Terrific Products [mp4]

Show #07/8307. An 1880's Summer Retreat Full Of Garden Inspiration

• Tip 1. Seasonal Plant Changeout [mp4]
• Tip 2. Time To Start Planting Vegetables From Seed [mp4]
• Tip 3. Propagating Camellias-Grafting [mp4]
• Tip 4. Echinacea Or Coneflowers Are A Great Plant Choice [mp4]

Show #08/8308. The Therapeutic Benefits Of Gardening

• Tip 1. Equipment Helpful For Older Gardeners [mp4]
• Tip 2. One Company Focuses On Ergonomic Garden Tools [mp4]
• Tip 3. A Look Back At Windmill Gardens [mp4]
• Tip 4. Some Vegetables Can Be Bitter. How Did Gardeners In The Past Address This Issue? [mp4]

Show #09/8309. Container Gardening-The Possibilities Are Endless And Exciting

• Tip 1. Do Self-Watering Containers Work? [mp4]
• Tip 2. Several Of Pamela’s Favorite [mp4]
• Tip 3. Rose Care And Climbing Roses [mp4]
• Tip 4. Try Roses [mp4]

Show #10/8310. Gardening - An Excellent Opportunity For Children To Learn

• Tip 1. Some Plants Need To Be Pruned After They Bloom [mp4]
• Tip 2. Plants That Make The Landscape “Pop” [mp4]
• Tip 3. A Perennial Garden That Provides A Good Source Of Food For Birds And Other Animals [mp4]
• Tip 4. Plants That Bloom Often And For Long Periods Of Time [mp4]

Show #11/8311. Today's Independent Garden Center

• Tip 1. Centurion Products Available At Garden Centers [mp4]
• Tip 2. Raised Garden Beds [mp4]
• Tip 3. Short Handle Gardening Tools [mp4]
• Tip 4. Pruning Shears [mp4]

Show #12/8312. Hydrangeas, Hydrangeas, Hydrangeas

• Tip 1. Remontant Bloomers [mp4]
• Tip 2. How To - Turn The Color Of Hydrangeas To Blue Or Purple [mp4]
• Tip 3. Pruning Tips For Hydrangeas [mp4]
• Tip 4. Thinning Hydrangeas [mp4]

Show #13/8313. A Beautiful Display Garden, Public Garden And Trial Garden

• Tip 1. A Fun, Easy Project For The Home Gardener [mp4]
• Tip 2. Tropical Succulents - Everything From Agaves To Echeveria And Various Cactus Types - Can Make An Interesting Addition To Our Garden [mp4]
• Tip 3. Colorful Fall Blooming Plants [mp4]
• Tip 4. Understanding The Numbers On A Fertilizer Bag [mp4]

Show #14/8401. The Grand Ideas Garden

• Tip 1. Rebecca’s Idea For Controlling Deer - Buck Rub - On Trees [mp4]
• Tip 2. Tasteful Garden Art [mp4]
• Tip 3. People Have Been Connecting With Plants For A Very along Time [mp4]
• Tip 4. Building A Water Garden In A Container [mp4]

Show #15/8402. A Presidential Garden In Texas

• Tip 1. Extending The Use Of Water In Our Landscape [mp4]
• Tip 2. Capturing Rain Water From Our Gutters [mp4]
• Tip 3. Choosing Native Plants For A Rain Garden [mp4]
• Tip 4. Pruning Ideas For Fall [mp4]

Show #16/8403. A Presidential Garden In Virginia

• Tip 1. Saving Seeds Is Important [mp4]
• Tip 2. Jefferson Loved Flowers [mp4]
• Tip 3. Beautiful Fall Blooming Plants [mp4]
• Tip 4. Fall Is A Great Time To Plant [mp4]

Show #17/8404. A Presidential Garden On The Potomac

• Tip 1. Playful Beds Combined With Formal Aspects [mp4]
• Tip 2. Walkways Guide The Viewer Through The Garden [mp4]
• Tip 3. Color Combinations That Work Well Together [mp4]
• Tip 4. Consider Vertical Walls [mp4]

Show #18/8405. Simplifying Plant Choices

• Tip 1. Diversity With Hedges [mp4]
• Tip 2. There Is A Japanese Maple For Any Location [mp4]
• Tip 3. Tips For Young Tree Care [mp4]
• Tip 4. Periodically Dividing Perennials Is A Good Idea. [mp4]

Show #19/8406. Purchasing Flowers At Auction

• Tip 1. Excellent Tips For Bulb & Tulip Care [mp4]
• Tip 2. Treating Tulips As Annuals In Warmer Climates [mp4]
• Tip 3. Keeping Hyacinths Looking Stronger, Longer [mp4]
• Tip 4. Lasagna Planting Techniques For Bulbs [mp4]

Show #20/8407. Even Though Our Garden Sleeps, There Are Tasks To Address

• Tip 1. Pruning, Dividing Tips For Perennials [mp4]
• Tip 2. Is This A Good Time To Prune Trees? [mp4]
• Tip 3. Boxwoods - Think Fall Planting [mp4]
• Tip 4. Indoor Winter Containers [mp4]

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