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Blooming perennial flower garden along a walkway

How to make sure your garden is set up to transition from summer to fall

Looking ahead to the fall? Here's how to make sure your garden is ready for the transition
Indoor ivy on a trellis

How to grow indoor ivy plants without having them take over your house

A pile of brown potatoes up close

Have you ever wondered if potatoes are fruits or vegetables? We have answers

Bromeliads in bloom

Do bromeliads die after flowering? Everything you need to know about blooming bromeliads

A small pumpkin sitting on top of a fence post

You can grow pumpkins vertically – give these methods a try

Clean carrots on a wooden cutting board

How to clean carrots from your garden for a tasty meal

Freshly harvested spinach leaves in a bowl

Here’s what you need to know about spinach germination time and how to grow this salad staple

Medium-size pumpkin growing on a vine

Curious when pumpkins grow? Here’s our guide to growing your own

Japanese maple tree

How to prune a Japanese maple, and when to do it for the best results

Lavender flowers clustered together

Growing lavender from cuttings: Everything you need to know

Carrots

How to store the carrots you just picked from your garden

watering a raised garden bed with a watering can

This is the absolute best time of day to water your vegetable garden

Person picking blackberries

How to propagate blackberries: Easy ways to increase your berry harvest

There are several effective ways to propagate blackberries to increase your harvest. Here are some of our favorites.
Predatory mite

How to get rid of red spider mites in your garden without breaking the bank or the environment

Red spider mites can do serious damage to your garden. Here's how to identify them and stop them before they get out of control.
Person transplanting a cucumber seedling into a garden

Why are your cucumber leaves wilting? How to save this salad staple

Find out why your cucumber leaves are wilting and what you can do to stop it.
Basil potted plant

Does basil repel mosquitoes? We tested it to find out

Basil: Does it really repel mosquitos? We dig into the facts to find out.
Purple and blue hydrangeas

Turn your hydrangea leaves from brown to green – make your plants healthy again

A guide on how to treat brown spots on hydrangea leaves and return your ornamental plant to green again.
Close-up of a red hibiscus flower

The best sprays to keep pests off your delicate hibiscus plants

Hibiscus plants can be delicate, so it's important to pick the best pest control spray. Here are our picks.
A brown circle of dead grass

How to fix yellow spots in grass so your yard is the pride of the neighborhood once more

You might be embarrassed by those ugly yellow spots in your grass, but have no fear! Here are our tips to make your lawn green and gorgeous again.
A bumble bee on blue forget-me-not flowers

Amazing tips for forget-me-nots care so they don’t take over your garden

Forget-me-nots spread across a garden easily. This is how to care for them properly for beautiful, manageable blooms.
Close up of a yellow hibiscus flower

How to deadhead hibiscus to keep beautiful blooms going

Should you deadhead your hibiscus blooms? Here's what you should know
A potted peace lily displayed on a desk

How do you care for a peace lily indoors? It’s easier than you think

This is the ultimate guide for everything you need to know about peace lily plants, from basic care to propagation.
White squash growing on trellis

Growing squash vertically is easy with these simple tips

Using a vertical garden provides many benefits when you’re growing fruits or vegetables. We discuss if it's the right choice for squash.
A person mowing their lawn

Why you should absolutely be composting grass clippings

Mowing the lawn leaves you with bags or piles of clippings. Before you get rid of them, consider composting them for healthy, natural fertilizer!
A bundle of fresh carrots

How to know when to harvest carrots for the best yield and the tastiest results

When all you see are leafy greens, how can you tell when your carrots are ready to be pulled up? Here's what you need to know.
Garlic bulbs and cloves

Can you use garlic as a pesticide? What you need to know

Is garlic spray an effective natural insecticide? We did the research to get the answers you need.
A patio with colorful potted plants surrounding a bench.

9 low-maintenance outdoor potted plants your patio needs to be its brightest, most inviting self this summer

Want a beautiful garden without the fuss? These low-maintenance potted plants will thrive on your patio and add some great color to your space.
A small red ant

Everything you need to know about how to get rid of ants in the garden

Nothing ruins a backyard picnic like an invasion of ants. Follow this guide to get rid of those pesky ants.
Freshly cut watermelon slices

When should you harvest watermelons? What you need to know

Watermelon size doesn't always tell you the whole story. Sometimes you should pick earlier or later than you think.
Hand in a brown and white glove holding a pile of Epsom salt next to an evergreen tree

Does Epsom salt kill ants (and is it safe)? Here’s what we’ve found

Can Epsom salt kill ants, or is that a myth? And is it safe to use in your garden? Here's everything you need to know.
Tomatoes on a tomato plant

Are you asking, ‘Why is my tomato plant wilting?’ Here’s how to be the hero in your garden

Don't lose your tomatoes to overwatering, diseases, or pests. Here's how to save your wilting tomato plants.
Organic green sugar snap peas

This is how to know when to harvest your peas for maximum flavor and crispiness

When should you harvest peas for the best flavor? Here's how to get the timing right.
Cucumber vines flowering on trellis

How to pollinate cucumbers for your garden

If you’ve tried growing cucumbers, sometimes they don’t always produce so well. We'll tell you how to solve your pollination problems.
Peat moss

Peat moss vs. coco peat: Which is best?

Keep reading to learn more about some of the key similarities and differences between two exciting growing mediums — peat moss and coco coir.
Dill herb

The 6 best dill companion plants to grow in your garden

In this guide, we go over the six best companion plants to grow alongside your dill as well as what not to plant next to it.