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How to get rid of gnats without harming your plants

Is a gnat infestation hurting your plants? Here's how to get rid of gnats and stop them without damaging your plants.
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Sustainable gardening: Tips for a greener, eco-friendly garden

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Keep Bermuda grass at bay with these lawn care strategies

Create your own edible garden with these easy tips

Get rid of spotted lanternflies with insecticidal soap — here’s how

6 delightful lenten rose varieties to add to your garden

What is slit seeding, and how can it help your lawn?

The 4 most common weeds that can ruin your garden

Plant these compact, small flowers if you’re short on garden space

Do prayer plants flower? Here’s what you need to know

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Grow a thriving avocado plant with these care tips

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Lupine flowers: Tips for successful growing and care

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Square foot gardening: The easiest way to maximize small spaces

Square foot gardening is an interesting new method to help gardeners grow more plants in less space. If you want to try it for yourself, here's what to know.
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How to use coconut coir in your garden for better plant growth

Because of its advantages and uses, coconut coir is an essential tool for many home gardeners — read on to learn all about using coconut husk for plants.
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The best flowers to attract hummingbirds to your spring garden

Besides contributing to the soundscape of a garden, hummingbirds are also excellent flower pollinators, carrying pollen from one bloom to the next as they feed on nectar.
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The top gardening trends to watch in 2025

If you're planning a garden and want to know what's trendy this year, here are the top spring gardening trends we expect to see.
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Building a drought-tolerant garden? Here are 7 must-know tips

If watering is becoming a problem for you, it might be time to set up a drought-tolerant garden. Here are some tips.
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Will your plants survive in climate zone 6? Here’s how to tell

If you live in climate zone 6 and want to know which plants will last in your garden throughout the year, here’s what you need to know.
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Companion flowers for vegetables: What to plant in your garden

Some flowers can actually help your vegetable garden thrive. Here are some of our favorite companion flowers for vegetables that you should start growing now.
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The top tall flowers for dramatic garden displays

Want to add drama and pizazz to your garden? These tall flowers are just the thing to do the trick! Plus, they're all easy to grow, even for beginners.
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Grow ginger from a store-bought root in 6 simple steps

These simple steps will have you growing ginger at home in no time.
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Can plants grow in water beads? Here’s what we found

Water beads are a fun and colorful way to grow plants hydroponically. If you want to give this method a try, here are the plants you should use.
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Hollyhock growing guide: Everything you need to know

Hollyhocks are gorgeous flowers, and they're surprisingly easy to grow. To get started with your own, here's what you need to know.
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Does Epsom salt help control garden pests? Here’s what you need to know

Pests love to invade your garden, but a solution is Epsom salt. We'll discuss why this would be great protection for your garden.
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How to propagate jasmine cuttings and share the fragrance

If you want to fill your garden with jasmine plants or share your jasmine with a fellow fragrant flower enthusiast, read on to learn how to propagate jasmine.
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5 gorgeous perennials that like full sun: Top picks

Worried that your garden gets too much sun? These gorgeous perennials that like full sun will make the perfect additions to your sunny garden.
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The beauty of heliotropes: A beginner’s care guide

Heliotrope is a beautiful purple flower with a lovely smell. If you want to add this plant to your home or garden, here's what to know to help it thrive.
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Zone 9b planting guide: Tips for thriving gardens in warm climates

From roses to agave, zone 9b is home to many plants, thanks to its warm, sunny conditions. It’s also an ideal environment for many fruits and veggies as well.
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How to find the best grass seed for your yard’s needs

Choosing the best grass seed for can be tricky, as there are many options available. This guide will help you figure out what you need to grow a lush lawn.
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Does basil really repel mosquitoes? We tested it to find out

Basil is one plant that may offer at least a partial solution for a bug repellant. We'll dig into the facts.
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What to plant in Zone 10a: A complete gardening guide

Here's a guide that tells you the flowers, foliage plants, fruits, and veggies you can grow if you live in climate zone 10a.
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Boost your compost with these nutrient-rich fruit peelings

Orange peels are great for zest and potpourri, but what about compost? Here's what you need to know about putting orange peels in compost.
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5 incredible plants for rock gardens: Consider these options

Rock gardens are easy to set up and simple to maintain, but what should plant in them? Here are some of our favorite plants for rock gardens to help you start.
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These are our favorite perennial shade flowers for your yard

Shady garden spots can be hard to plant in. Try growing these shade-loving perennial flowers and watch your shaded garden spring to life around you.
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Save money and the planet with these food waste apps

Want to save money, avoid food waste, help protect the environment, and help get food to people in need? You can do all that with these food waste apps.