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How to transplant moss – and when you should

Here's everything you need to know about how to transplant and propagate moss without any worries about browning.
Apps on a phone

Looking for a garden planning app? These 8 will simplify your growing season schedule

There's an app for anything — download these garden planning apps to make plotting your space as easy as 1, 2, 3.
Several raised garden beds with legs, full of soil and small plants

No more crouching down: How to build a raised garden bed with legs for easy gardening

Make your gardening time easier. Here's how to build a raised garden bed with legs.
Pink peony bush

What you need to know about finding the perfect peony fertilizer and how to choose one for lush blooms

If you're looking for the best peony fertilizers, we've got your covered. Here are the products that will ensure healthy blooms.
Rows of plant seedlings in wooden box garden

Not sure how often to water seedlings? Here’s everything you need to know about starting seeds

Here's everything you need to know about growing your indoor seedlings into healthy plants.
PIcking an apple from an apple tree

The 6 best zone 6 fruit trees you can grow for a delicious harvest

Zone 6 has a unique climate suitable for many plants, including fruit trees. Now's the time to plant these amazing fruit trees in zone 6.
Parent and child having fun by garden

How will the summer solstice affect your garden? What you need to know

What does the summer solstice have to do with your outdoor garden? There's more to this date than you may think.
Hanging pothos plant

Turn your pothos plant into a hydroponic oasis

Propagating a pothos plant couldn't be easier. Here's how to get started.
Fuzzy kiwi fruits

These are the best climate zones to grow delicious kiwis

If you want to grow delicious kiwis, these are the best climate zones to do so in.
A field of lavender flowers

Focus on color: The most vibrantly purple plants to add to your garden this season

This month's focus on color is all about the most vibrant purple plants to add to your garden.
Person holding produce in a bowl over vegetable garden

The low-maintenance vegetable garden: 5 unique perennial vegetable plants that produce year after year

Want a vegetable garden that doesn't require much work every year? Plant these perennial vegetables and get a harvest for years to come.
Migrating bird flocks

How to attract migratory birds to your yard

Do you want migratory birds to make a stop at your house? These handy tips may help!
Small indoor herb garden

Does your small house need a small indoor herb garden? Here’s what to plant and how to do it

Are your meals lacking the flavor you crave, but you think you don't have enough space for an indoor herb garden? We've got tips that just might help!
Planning a spring garden

Companion planting chart: How to use it to plan the perfect spring garden

Here's what you need to know about using a companion planting chart.
An arrangement of different echeveria succulents of different sizes and colors

Foolproof tips and tricks on how to make the succulent garden of your dreams

Succulents are unique plants that love the sun. Learn how to make your own outdoor succulent garden.
Garden boxes with legs

What types of plants can you grow from garden boxes? You’ll be surprised with all your options!

Here's everything you need to know about choosing a garden box and setting one up in your home landscape.
Raised garden beds

Why do gardeners use raised beds? Here are reasons why you should grow crops and flowers in raised gardens

Instead of growing your plants in the ground or in small containers, try a raised bed as a practical alternative.
Overflowing rain barrel in a garden

Save money on your water bill: How to make a rain barrel

Rain barrels can help you save money on your water bill and protect your garden during a drought. Here's how to set one up.
Pathway made of flagstone rocks

Everything you need to know about choosing the best rocks for landscaping

If you want to incorporate rocks into your garden landscape, here are the main types of landscaping rocks you should know about.
Someone presenting a flower arrangement to someone else

Tired of roses? Here are 13 flowers to give instead on Valentine’s Day instead

Not a fan of roses? We have 13 flowers you can give instead this Valentine's Day.
A person holding a flower bouquet with roses, daisies, eucalyptus, and sunflowers

How to assemble the best Valentine’s bouquet at home

This Valentine's Day, show your loved ones how much you care by making your own flower bouquet.
Potted marigolds

Focus on color: Bring some sunshine to your garden with these orange plants

This month, we're highlighting some striking orange plants to add to your garden.
Border garden planted with drought-tolerant flowers

6 tips you should keep in mind when building your own drought-tolerant garden

Here are some helpful tips on building your own eco-friendly, drought-tolerant garden.
American cranberry branch with many berries in the sun

Do you live in climate zone 2? Here’s what you need to know

Here's a guide to the plants you can grow if you live in climate zone 2.
Various plants on different stands

Grow your indoor or outdoor garden and support these Black-owned plant shops for Black History Month

Thinking about adding one more plant to your windowsill, or changing up the pots your green babies live in? Visit one of these Black-owned plant shops first.
A person holding a seedling

Could electrogardening be the way of the future?

If you've heard of electrogardening or electroculture but aren't sure where to start, we have answers.
A person holding a seedling

Climate zone 3 plants that will thrive in cool temperatures

Here's what to know about growing plants if you live in climate zone 3, one of the coldest zones in the nation.
Climbing pothos

Not sure when and why you should be using plant poles? Here are some tips

Vining plants like monstera, pothos, and philodendrons love to climb. Use this guide to set yours up with a moss pole to help them reach for the sky.
A pothos as a wall vine

Want to make your pothos plant’s vines thicker? Follow this guide

Has your pothos gotten a bit leggy? Try this easy guide to make the vines thicker, the leaves larger, and the plant even more attractive.
Tomatillo plant

Do you live in climate zone 10? Here’s our guide to choosing the perfect climate zone 10 plants

Here's everything you need to know about choosing and growing plants if you live in warm climate zone 10.
Ornament on a Christmas tree

What to do with an old Christmas tree: 6 ways to recycle your tree after the holidays

Here are six easy ways to recycle your old Christmas tree so that it doesn't go to waste after the holidays end.
An assortment of frozen vegetables against a white background

How to properly store and preserve your harvest vegetables in cold storage

A guide to properly storing and preserving your harvest vegetables in cold storage.
Shoe planter

5 garden upcycling ideas: Creative ways to reuse household items for plant accessories

Buying plant accessories can be expensive, but you can make quite a few pieces by recycling home items you already have.
Three little fake Christmas trees

Real vs. fake Christmas trees: Which is friendlier to the environment?

If you've ever wondered if real or fake Christmas trees are better for the environment, we have your answers.
A person holding a bowl of air plants

6 air plants that make for the perfect air-purifying indoor plants

These six air plants will make beautiful additions to your indoor garden and will help purify the air in your home.