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Creeping Jenny

Creeping Jenny: A care guide for this fast-growing plant

Creeping Jenny is a beautiful fast-growing perennial perfect for containers or outdoor gardens. Here's what you need to know about caring for it.
Dark coffee grounds in a silver measuring scoop

What plants like coffee grounds? When to use them in your garden

A patch of crabgrass

How to kill crabgrass for good

Citronella leaves

Banish mosquitoes with this citronella plant care guide

Light pink desert rose flowers

How to care for desert rose, a gorgeous succulent

Green grass lawn

Zoysia grass is tough and versatile – here’s how to care for it

A basket of colorful petunias

This is how to deadhead petunias and encourage new growth

A metal seedling tray full of seedlings with perlite in the soil

What is perlite (and why you need it for your plants)

Gloved hands applying red cedar wood chip mulch

The best mulch for your yard: A complete guide

Dogwood tree with pink flowers

The best time to prune dogwood trees: Everything you need to know about dogwood care

Blue and pink hydrangeas

When do hydrangeas bloom? (and 4 reasons yours aren’t)

A rose bush full of red roses

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

A sage plant with purple flowers

Russian sage plant care: A complete guide

Russian sage is a beautiful and fragrant flowering herb. If you'd like to add this lovely herb to your yard or garden, here's what you need to know.
Fertilizer pellets

What exactly is vermiculite?

If you've noticed vermiculite listed as an ingredient in your potting soil mixes, you might wonder what it is. This guide will explain what you need to know.
Potted peace lily by a window

What does indirect sunlight actually mean?

Many indoor plants require indirect sunlight, but what does this mean? Here's what you should know.
Purple creeping thyme flowers

Creeping thyme is a colorful alternative ground cover to grass – what to know

Grass lawns may be popular, but they come with a host of problems. Why not try growing a creeping thyme lawn instead? This guide will show you how.
Glass bottle labeled vinegar on table

Does vinegar kill weeds? How to use your favorite household cleaning product in your garden

Use this guide to figure out the pros and cons of using vinegar as a weed killer in your home garden.
A crate full of harvested herbs

What herbs can be planted together? How to plan your herb garden

Herbs are tasty and useful, but which ones should you plant together in your garden? This guide will explain what you need to know to plan your herb garden.
A person digging into grass with a garden fork

What’s a French drain? A fantastic way to rid your garden of excess water

If water is building up in your garden or yard after a rainstorm and damaging your plants, then a French drain can help. Here's how to build your own.
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.
Green lawn

How to get a green lawn that will make your neighbors green with envy

From watering to fertilizing to mowing, here are some easy tips and tricks to help you get the lush, dark green lawn you've always wanted.
Pothos plant in a vase of water with roots

Watch out for these signs of root rot in your plants

Make sure your plants are healthy by watching out for these signs of root rot
Gloved hand deadheading a lily

What you need to know about deadheading in your garden

Here's everything you need to know about deadheading in your garden
Seedlings in plant tray

Hardening off your seedlings as you bring them outside is crucial – here’s how to do it

Here's a guide on how to harden off your seedlings for healthy and happy growing season crops.
Manicured lawn with flower beds beneath shade trees

5 essential spring lawn care tips you need to know

Preparing your lawn for the spring growing season doesn't have to be difficult. Here are five spring lawn care tips to help you ensure your greass thrives.
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.
Fiddle-leaf fig beside stairs

How to treat brown spots on fiddle-leaf figs to get your plant back in tiptop shape

Let's walk through how to treat brown spots on fiddle-leaf fig leaves and return your plant to a beautiful green.
Person pruning lilacs

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.
Purple and blue hydrangeas

Make sure your hydrangeas have the best blooms by pruning them properly

How to prune your hydrangeas this summer to ensure the best blooms
Hand in a brown and white glove holding a pile of Epsom salt next to an evergreen tree

What is diatomaceous earth – and why does your garden need it?

Diatomaceous earth is a useful garden tool, keeping many pests away from your plants. Want to get started using it for yourself? Here's what you need to know.
Seedling growing from soil

This is when you should start seeds indoors

Growing seeds is all about timing. Here’s when to start your plants indoors to ensure that they grow healthy and strong.
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How to make plant food that’s better than store-bought

Here's how to feed your plants well with our simple homemade plant food recipe.
5 different succulents planted in clay mugs

How much sunlight should your succulents have?

Do succulents need full sun, or can they thrive in the shade? Here's what you need to know
Person carrying old Christmas tree

Why mulching might be the best option for your old Christmas tree

That old Christmas tree doesn't need to go to the landfill. There are lots of new options, including turning the tree into eco-friendly mulch.
Person pushing a lawn fertilizer spreader

A guide to winter lawn fertilizer for keeping your turf healthy this season

Are you getting ready for winter? Make sure you know what fertilizer to buy for your lawn by following our guide.