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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

Pothos plant in a vase of water with roots

Watch out for these signs of root rot in your plants

Gloved hand deadheading a lily

What 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

Manicured lawn with flower beds beneath shade trees

5 essential spring lawn care tips you need to know

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

Fiddle-leaf fig beside stairs

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

Person pruning lilacs

How to prune lilacs for healthy growth and beautiful blooms

Purple and blue hydrangeas

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

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?

Seedling growing from soil

This is when you should start seeds indoors

Person watering a plant using a white jug

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.
Stone house with yard full of golden leaves

5 outdoor gardening projects to focus on this November

Take advantage of the cooler weather and do these five projects this November.
A sage plant with purple flowers

6 plants you should cut back to keep your garden thriving this fall

Help your garden thrive by cutting back these plants this fall. Your garden will thank you come springtime!
Large oak tree with orange leaves in autumn

6 outdoor gardening projects to do in October

Take advantage of the cooler weather and do these five projects this October.
Several orange miniature roses in a large pot

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. Here are the basics of indoor rose care.
Blooming perennial flower garden along a walkway

How to make sure your garden is set up to transition from summer to fall

Looking ahead to the fall? Here's how to make sure your garden is ready for the transition
Indoor ivy on a trellis

How to grow indoor ivy plants without having them take over your house

We'll tell you how to grow beautiful indoor ivy plants that will elevate your home without taking over it.
Clean carrots on a wooden cutting board

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!
Medium-size pumpkin growing on a vine

Curious when pumpkins grow? Here’s our guide to growing your own

You may be wondering when pumpkins grow. Our general guide for pumpkin growth is a great place to start.
Purple and blue hydrangeas

Turn your hydrangea leaves from brown to green – make your plants healthy again

A guide on how to treat brown spots on hydrangea leaves and return your ornamental plant to green again.
Peat moss

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.
A gardener fertilizing a young plant

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

Looking forward to those tasty summer veggies? Here's when to apply fertilizer to your vegetable garden for the best harvest.
An azalea bush with pink flowers

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.
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.
Pittosporum shrub with variegated leaves and white flowers

If you’re in need of a durable flowering shrub, then consider growing pittosporum! Here’s your care guide

Pittosporum is an easy-to-grow flowering shrub that's perfect for containers and garden borders. Use this care guide to start growing your own.
Orange crocosmia flowers

How to care for crocosmia – get stunning red and orange flowers all summer long

Crocosmia flowers can fill your home or garden with bright orange and red blooms. This is what to know about growing them.
Pink muhly grass

Ornamental grasses add texture and color to your garden – how to grow these 6 different varieties

These are the best ornamental grasses to plant in your garden to add color, interest, and definition to your yard.
Quaking aspen trees

Quaking aspens are tall, beautiful, and easier to care for than you might expect

Looking for a gorgeous native tree to add to your yard? Quaking aspens might be just what you need!
Tall purple liatris (blazing star) with butterflies

Blazing stars will fill your summer garden with color: A liatris care guide

Liatris is a great addition to summer flower gardens. Here's how to get started growing your own.
Hydrangeas with blue flowers

Take advantage of hydrangeas’ color-changing quirk – how to get beautiful blue hydrangeas

Turn your hydrangeas blue by making your soil more acidic. Not sure how? Start here.