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7 easy outdoor flowers to grow for beginners

Beginner gardeners like to start with flowers, and for good reason. Here are 7 picks that are great for new gardeners
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How to preserve your fresh farmers market veggies

Did you go overboard at the farmers market? Here's how to wash, cut, and store your veggies
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How to put together the perfect outdoor gardening kit for a first-time homeowner

Did you friend just buy a new home with a gorgeous gardening area? These must-have items are a great housewarming gift
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Starting a small homestead: What you need to know

Here's how to start a homestead, no matter where you live
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What is a rain garden and why you should build one

How could a rain garden save you money and the planet?
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Why this plant finder is now essential to our gardens

Looking for the best plants to include in your garden design? This app may help
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Our 10 favorite tips for farmers market shopping success

How to find and successfully shop farmers markets in your area
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8 sustainable gardening ideas we saw on Instagram — and loved

Instagram is sometimes inspirational, and we've found some gorgeous gardens you have to see
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How to keep outdoor plants alive in the blistering summer heat

Worried the sun will scorch your plants? Here's how to keep them safe.
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Should you plant a time capsule garden this summer? What you need to know

What is a time capsule garden? Is it right for you? We tell you everything you need to know
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How to eliminate plastic bags from your gardening routines

Plastic does nothing good for the environment, but gardening is chock full of it. Here's how to use less plastic.
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Good, better, best: The garden hoses your backyard needs

Garden hoses are critical for all gardeners, and these are our best picks
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The best way to quickly spruce up a neglected garden

Is your garden in bad shape? We've got some tips to liven it up in no time
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Gardening 101: The summer planting guide every new gardener needs

Our summer planting guide for new and experienced gardeners
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How to use soil conditioner to cultivate beautiful plants and rich soil

Soil conditioner may be the secret for your best gardening year ever. Here's how to use it
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How to propagate a butterfly bush

How to propagate and care for your butterfly bush the right way
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4 gardening trends that will bloom this spring and summer

How to be ahead of gardening trends and influence your friends and neighbors
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How the hydroponic Nutrient Film Technique can work for your garden

What is the hydroponic nutrient film technique? We tell you what you need to know
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On Stay Out of the Sun Day, invest in these 7 UV-resistant gardening clothes for safe skin all summer

Staying out of the sun doesn't mean avoiding it altogether! Keep your skin safe with our picks
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This self-watering planter is the best low-maintenence garden buy this summer

Self-watering planters are amazing, and we've found the best for your garden
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8 gardening ideas to counter climate change, one sprout at a time

Do your part to reverse the impacts of climate change right in your own backyard
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When you should start planting for summer

Make sure you're on track for summer with this expert guide to planting.
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8 gardening seats that make gardening fun again

These gardening seats might even make you dread weeding a little less
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Love gardening? These are the shows to stream

These 6 gardening shows are our favorites -- and we know they'll be yours, too.
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When can you plant sunflowers for the most beautiful blooms?

This is when you should plant sunflowers for the biggest, most beautiful blooms.
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High Country Gardens has a super-specific plant finder — and it’s pretty awesome

This plant finder is a lifesaver when it comes to picking the perfect blooms for your garden all year-round.
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What does blood meal do for plants? This is what we know

Blood meal -- sounds scary, but it's actually great for your plants.
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Level up your gardening skills with this free program

Extention services are a sneaky way to learn how to garden for free.
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How to plan a vegetable garden for beginners

Want a veggie garden but don't know how to start? We've got you covered.
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What you need to know about the Dutch bucket hydroponic system

This is your one-stop source for everything you need to know about the Dutch bucket hydroponic system
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How to build an aquaponics system perfect for a thriving garden

Follow our guide and build a simple aquaponic system that will help your plants thrive
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How to care for pothos plants that seem to be getting too much sun

Pothos plants love sun, but too much can be a bad thing. Here's how to fix it
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How to grow beautiful hydrangeas from cuttings

Grow your own amazing hydrangea plants from cuttings with our simple guide
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Gardening 101: Grow beautiful red roses just in time for Rose Month

Celebrate Rose Month with this beginner's guide to growing roses.
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Consider these 5 things before you build a rain garden

Rain gardens are an amazing way to make the most of your water -- who doesn't want that?