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Thrip on a plant leaf

How to get rid of thrips on houseplants

How to get rid of thrips on houseplants

Houseplants or outdoor gardens can become infested with thrips. Here are some natural ways to get rid of them without using harmful insecticides.
Hibiscus Flower

Protecting hibiscus flowers from pests: The basics

Protecting hibiscus flowers from pests: The basics

Want to keep your hibiscus healthy? Learn how to get rid of pests and whether vinegar will kill aphids that often attack hibiscus plants. 
A gardener fertilizing a young plant

When to apply fertilizer to your vegetable garden for the best, tastiest results

When to apply fertilizer to your vegetable garden for the best, tastiest results

Looking forward to those tasty summer and fall vegetables? Here's when to apply fertilizer to your vegetable garden for the best harvest.
Lavender flowers clustered together

Growing lavender from cuttings: Everything you need to know

Growing lavender from cuttings: Everything you need to know

You want to fill your garden with lavender, but what if you only have one plant? Learn how you can propagate lavender from cuttings.
Compost in brown bag on a floor

How to store compost: Tips and tricks you need to know

How to store compost: Tips and tricks you need to know

Once you’re done with your compost, you may be left wondering what to do with it. We have everything you need to know about storing it.
Clean carrots on a wooden cutting board

How to clean carrots from your garden for a tasty meal

How to clean carrots from your garden for a tasty meal

If you’ve ever wondered how to clean carrots, here are some easy tips for you to follow for the freshest garden goodies!
White squash growing on trellis

Growing squash vertically is easy with these simple tips

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.
Basil plant in pot

How to keep pests away from your delicate basil plants

How to keep pests away from your delicate basil plants

Basil is a wonderful herb, but what isn't so wonderful are pests eating its leaves. We provide handy tips on what to do about it.
A lilac bush on the shore of a lake

A guide for planting lilac bushes, perfect for adding a purple pop to any garden

A guide for planting lilac bushes, perfect for adding a purple pop to any garden

Lilac bushes are a great way to add a purple pop in any garden. Here's how to plant and care for your own.
banana tree with ripe fruit

How and when do bananas reproduce? We have answers to all your questions

How and when do bananas reproduce? We have answers to all your questions

This is everything you need to know about banana reproduction, whether you want to grow your own or are just curious
Beautiful ripened tomatoes

How to grow tomatoes from seed for the biggest, most delicious haul

How to grow tomatoes from seed for the biggest, most delicious haul

Nothing says summer like a ripe, juicy, bright red tomato. Here's how to grow tasty tomatoes from seeds for a yummy summer harvest.
Several orange miniature roses in a large pot

What you need for a gorgeous indoor rose plant

What you need for a gorgeous indoor rose plant

Roses will grow just as well indoors as long as you take proper care of them. We list the basics of indoor rose care.
Gardener growing some lettuce

How to harvest romaine lettuce you can eat fresh from the garden

How to harvest romaine lettuce you can eat fresh from the garden

Romaine is a delicious and nutritious salad green. After harvesting your romaine lettuce, here's how to regrow it.
A small red ant

How to finally get rid of the pesky, persistent ants in your garden

How to finally get rid of the pesky, persistent ants in your garden

Nothing ruins a backyard picnic like an invasion of ants. Follow this guide to get rid of those pesky ants in your garden once and for all.
Bright red montmorency cherries on a tree

What to consider when planting cherry trees

What to consider when planting cherry trees

Grow your own cherries to make sure you always have fresh fruit on hand. Set your fruit garden up for success with this cherry tree growers guide.
white dog lying on green lawn

What is buffalo grass, and should it be in your lawn?

What is buffalo grass, and should it be in your lawn?

Should buffalo grass be growing in your lawn? If you're wondering what buffalo grass is, here's the information you need.
Several ripe red raspberries on a vine

Raspberries are a delicious and tart treat: How to grow them in your garden

Raspberries are a delicious and tart treat: How to grow them in your garden

Raspberries are tasty and easy to care for. Here's how to grow your own raspberries for a perfectly tart spring treat.
Bright green St. Augustine grass in the sun

When is the best time to plant St. Augustine grass? What you need to know

When is the best time to plant St. Augustine grass? What you need to know

Planting grass of any kind is a balancing act. This is what to consider when seeding and caring for St. Augustine grass.
A pair of morel mushrooms

How to grow morel mushrooms at home and save yourself tons of money

How to grow morel mushrooms at home and save yourself tons of money

Here's everything you've ever wanted to know about morel mushrooms, as well as a guide on how to grow and care for them
Manicured Bermuda lawn

Bermuda grass: How to keep it from taking over your lawn

Bermuda grass: How to keep it from taking over your lawn

What is Bermuda grass and how is it hurting your lawn? We break it down in this simple guide.
Peat moss

Peat moss vs. coco peat: Which is best?

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.
Cucumber vines flowering on trellis

How to pollinate cucumbers for your garden

How to pollinate cucumbers for your garden

If you’ve tried growing cucumbers, sometimes they don’t always produce so well. We tell you how to solve your pollination problems.
sunlit garden path and flowers

If your yard gets a lot of afternoon sun, these are the plants for you

If your yard gets a lot of afternoon sun, these are the plants for you

Afternoon sun can be fickle to manage, but some plants love it. Here are some great performers to get you started.
Cherry tomatoes

How to grow tomatoes in pots for fresh, juicy results all growing season long

How to grow tomatoes in pots for fresh, juicy results all growing season long

Tomatoes are easy to grow on your own. You don’t even need a big space or a garden. Check out this guide on how to successfully grow tomatoes in pots.
climbing roses

5 easy-to-grow, beautiful climbing roses that will impress your neighbors

5 easy-to-grow, beautiful climbing roses that will impress your neighbors

These beautiful climbing roses will wow the gardener in your life—and your Instagram followers! Here are five of the easiest varieties to grow.
A basket of colorful petunias

10 flowers that keep bugs away from your vegetable garden so you (and not the insects) can enjoy your harvest

10 flowers that keep bugs away from your vegetable garden so you (and not the insects) can enjoy your harvest

Trying to find some pretty flowers that keep bugs away? These 10 plants will help repel unwanted pests and animals from your vegetable or flower garden.
A rose bush full of red roses

How to properly prune your rose bushes to keep them looking lush and beautiful

How to properly prune your rose bushes to keep them looking lush and beautiful

Roses make excellent additions to any garden Here's how to prune your rose bushes to keep them looking lush and beautiful.
Cutworm on a leaf

How to get rid of cutworms that are invading your garden

How to get rid of cutworms that are invading your garden

Cutworms are known for causing massive amounts of damage in your garden. Here’s what you need to know to deal with these invaders.
An azalea bush with pink flowers

When should you fertilize your azaleas? What you need to know

When should you fertilize your azaleas? What you need to know

If you want to keep your azaleas beautiful, here is everything you need to know about when and how to fertilize them.
bird of paradise plant

Can you grow a bird of paradise from a cutting? Here’s what you need to know to grow your dream plant

Can you grow a bird of paradise from a cutting? Here’s what you need to know to grow your dream plant

Learn how to successfully take a cutting of a bird of paradise and help it grow into a mature, beautiful indoor plant.
Lilac flowers

How to prune lilacs for healthy growth and beautiful blooms

How to prune lilacs for healthy growth and beautiful blooms

Lilacs need to be pruned, but it has to be at the right time. Here's a guide on how to prune lilacs for future blooms.
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6 low-maintenance outdoor potted plants your patio needs to be its brightest, most inviting self this summer

6 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.
Ripe raspberries

Grow these 5 unique companion plants for raspberries in your garden

Grow these 5 unique companion plants for raspberries in your garden

There are certain plants that are great companions for raspberries. Find out which plants will help your raspberries thrive.
Yellow and orange nasturtium flowers

How to grow nasturtium from seeds for a bold and beautiful garden addition

How to grow nasturtium from seeds for a bold and beautiful garden addition

Nasturtiums are bright, beautiful flowers that make a great addition to any garden. Here's when and how to start them from seed indoors.
Vines with white flowers growing on a wooden trellis

How to choose the right trellis for your climbing vines

How to choose the right trellis for your climbing vines

Not all trellises are the same -- here's how to choose the right one for your plants, and how to fit it into your garden.