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Cilantro grown hydroponically

Indoor gardening: Hydroponics growing tips for any plant

Here's a simple guide to starting a hydroponic garden in your home this winter.
Group of mature bromeliads

How big do Bromeliads get?

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6 types of gourds you should know this fall season

A basket with fall leaves and small gourds

How to dry gourds: Your complete guide

A beet on a table with carving tools, including scissors, strings, knives, and a small candle

8 fruits and vegetables you can carve that aren’t pumpkins

A variety of squash types set on a black table

Is a pumpkin a gourd: We have answers to this burning question

Gourd assortment

So many gourds, so little time! Here are 5 creative ways to use them this fall

Compost bin

A beginner’s guide to composting

A snail on a leaf

These organic pest control methods are proven winners

A kitchen compost bin

8 items you won’t believe you can compost

A zen garden with large rocks in it

How to install a zen garden in your backyard

Bird's nest fern in planter

The 4 best types of indoor ferns for any home gardener

Peach tree

What to know about climate zones before planting your garden

Climate zones are vital to any gardener, but what is there to know about them? We break it down so you can use them when planning and planting your garden.
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Add whimsy and magic to your yard with these lovely fairy garden ideas

Fairy gardens are a fun way to express yourself creatively in your garden. If you need some help getting started, here are some tips to inspire you!
A woman smelling cut lilac flowers

Flower care guide: What to do with cut flowers

If you aren't sure what to do with your cut flower bouquet, following these tips will help your floral arrangements last a little longer. Here's what to know
A bouquet of stargazer lilies

Add color and interest to your zone 8 garden with these gorgeous perennials

Looking for some interesting and colorful zone 8 perennials to add to your garden? Here are a few of our favorites to help you get started.
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Gorgeous ways to get the natural garden of your dreams

These ideas are perfect for a natural garden in your yard.
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What is a butterfly garden? Here’s how to create one in your landscape

Butterfly gardens are colorful sanctuaries for butterflies. Here's how to add one to your space.
Person repotting a plant

5 tips for preventing transplant shock when you repot your plants

Transferring and repotting your plants can introduce unwanted transplant shock. Use this guide to keep your plants healthy.
Neem oil

How to use neem oil on plants to control pests

Here's how you can control your houseplant pests with neem oil, and find out more tips.
Alien eggs succulent

Incorporate the hortifuturism trend into your space for an out-of-this-world garden

Take a deep dive into the hortifuturism trend, which invites you to explore new frontiers in your gardening endeavors.
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What should you do if you find a snake in your garden?

Snakes have an important role in our ecosystem, but that doesn't mean they're always pleasant to see in your garden. Here's what to do if you see a snake.
A black walnut tree in the afternoon sun

18 incredible morning shade plants that will thrive in your shady garden

Not all plants do great in full sun in the morning. Here are the best morning shade plants to add to your garden.
Pears on cutting board

When are pears in season? What you need to know

This is everything you need to know about when your homegrown pears are in season and ready for cooking and eating.
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Wondering what to do with dead flowers? Our favorite ways to give them new life

Your fresh-cut flowers can still be beautiful after they wilt. Here are some great suggestions for what to do with them.
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Zone 9b planting guide: Everything you need to know about nourishing a garden in this warm climate

Here's a helpful guide that tells you the flowers, fruits, and veggies you can grow in warm and sunny climate zone 9b.
Three small plants growing in kokedama moss balls on a blue background

Kokedama is an easy and elegant gardening trend that you can try today

Kokedama gardening is a technique from Japan that looks impressive, but is surprisingly easy to make and maintain. Here's what you need to know.
Red and green rubber tree in a gray pot against a white background

How to propagate your own stunning rubber tree plant from a cutting

Rubber tree plants are small, indoor trees that are great for desks and windowsills. Here's how to start a rubber tree plant from a cutting.
Woman reading book by plants

Zone 10a planting guide: Here’s what you need to know about what you can plant

Here's a guide that tells you the flowers, foliage plants, fruits, and veggies you can grow if you live in climate zone 10a.
Assorted plants with trees In the backyard

6 fantastic backyard design apps to help you craft your own personal oasis

Looking for outdoor landscape inspiration? These backyard design apps will make crafting your perfect backyard so easy.
A tulip in a vase with water beads

Can you grow plants in water beads? Here’s what you need to know

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.
Lemons and crystalized citric acid on a cutting board

What fruits have citric acid?

Citric acid is a hidden component of many fruits — but it's more important than you think
Hand holding avocado on a tree

Where is the avocado growing zone? Here’s where avocados grow best

Here's your guide to knowing where avocado trees flourish and when you should grow them in your garden.
A gardener pruning plants

How to prune houseplants: A complete guide

Pruning your indoor houseplants will help keep them happy, healthy, and thriving. Our tips will show you how to do it right.
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How to propagate dracaenas from cuttings

If you've been gifted a dracaena cutting or need to prune your own, here's what to know about propagating dracaena.