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Plant these flowers to have the earliest spring blooms

What flowers can you plant to get beautiful blooms as early as possible in the spring? These questions and more are answered for you.
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Grass turning brown or pink? This might be the root of the problem

If your grass is changing color, that could be a sign of a deeper problem. Here's what to consider.
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How to grow organic potatoes

You've been wondering about how to grow organic potatoes. Here is every single thing you need to know about growing and harvesting them.
Head of green lettuce

Grow your lettuce from scraps with these great tips

Your lettuce scraps can be put to good use by growing more lettuce with propagation. We outline some easy ways to use this method.
Colorful array of flowers on a vertical garden

The 8 best plants for indoor vertical gardens

These amazing indoor plants will look great climbing your walls
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How to prune your overgrown apple tree

Make sure your apple trees are ready for the harvest with our great pruner's guide
Soil with small green sprout and little signs labeling the nutrients in the soil

The nutrients plants need and the best ways to feed them

Plants, like people, need nutrients to survive and thrive. We list the nutrients needed and how to get them to your plants.
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Do your plants need vitamins? Here’s what you need to know

Plants, like people, may need some vitamins. Here's how to know what nutrients your plants need to grow well.
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Is organic garden mulch different from regular mulch?

Is there a difference between organic and regular mulch?
Gardener pulling weed

Our 10 favorite garden maintenance tips for National Weed Your Garden Day

These tips will help you keep your garden in top shape without all the hassle
black eyed Susans and coneflowers in a garden

On Plant a Flower Day, start an entire garden of beautiful blooms

Feeling inspired to start a flower garden? We've got you covered
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6 flowering trees everyone seems to love

These flowering trees are showstoppers -- here are our favorites
Rhododendrons growing over a metal fence

Metal vs plastic: Which garden fence is right for you?

Here's how to choose the best fence for you and your garden
A hand reaching up to pick a ripe red apple

Should you graft your fruit trees?

Grafting your fruit trees is important to encourage growth. Here's how to know when to start.
Thrip on a plant leaf

How to get rid of thrips the natural way

Thrips can do damage to your houseplants if you're not careful. Here's how to eradicate them without harming your plants.
Colorful array of flowers on a vertical garden

Here’s how to choose the best plants for your vertical garden

A vertical garden is a beautiful way to add visual interest to your garden or yard. We list three plants that will look great on yours.
Two cucumbers growing from a vine on the ground, with a yellow flower in front

Anyone can pollinate cucumbers by hand with these methods

Your vegetable garden could benefit from cucumber pollination - here's how you can start.
Garden shovel with dirt

Add trace minerals to your soil for maximum plant health and growth

Trace minerals are nutrients that plants need to thrive. You can learn about them here and if your plant is getting enough.
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Freezing and storing celery: Do you need to blanch it first?

Blanching your celery is quick, easy, and lengthens your celery’s lifespan to incredible proportions. Our handy guide shows you how.
Purple and white foxgloves

How to grow Foxglove

Foxgloves can brighten any garden or house with their purple, pink, and cream flowers. We list simple guidelines for taking care of them.
A row of sapling trees with a small black tube dripping water

Drip irrigation could save your trees – here’s how

If you have young trees, or trees that seem to be struggling, the answer may be drip irrigation. We show you what you need to know.
dwarf blue spruce in a garden

The 5 best patio trees to adorn your outdoor space

These patio trees will add a great accent to any size space
An avocado tree with many avocados

What nutrients do avocado trees need?

Avocado trees can be picky -- make sure you give them these nutrients for optimal growing
Small green compost bin indoors

How to build the perfect apartment composting system

Learn how composting can work for you in your apartment -- you and the planet will be very happy
A small wicker basket on a table containing several gardening tools with green and yellow handles and floral gardening gloves

You can clean your garden tools with vinegar — here’s how

Vinegar is a great tool for all kinds of cleaning endeavors -- including your everyday garden tools
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How to change the oil in your lawn mower in 6 simple steps

Keep your lawn mower running smoothly with this handy how-to guide
Pansies and daisies on a plate

Edible flowers: What are they and how can you keep them fresh?

Can you eat flowers? Absolutely! We provide a list of edible flowers and recommend the most important information you need to know.
A metal bucket labeled compost, laying on its side against a blue background. Food scraps spill out of it.

Take these 3 steps to start kitchen composting today

Kitchen composting isn't tough -- we break down the basics so you can get started
A small wicker basket on a table containing several gardening tools with green and yellow handles and floral gardening gloves

Pro gardeners will love these 5 gifts

If you're looking for gifts for a pro gardener, here's what we recommend!
Yellow boots, metal garden tools and watering can, and assorted potted flowers in front of a patch of dirt. A gloved hand scoops some of the dirt in a little shovel.

The 5 gifts to get new gardeners this holiday season

If someone you know has just taken up gardening, here are some ideas on what to get them!
A terracotta pot made into a strawberry tower, with holes in the side from which strawberry plants grow, on a table in a garden

You only need these 5 items to build your own strawberry tower

You can build a simple strawberry tower with these 5 items
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You can propagate these 5 herbs indoors this winter

Grow herbs indoors this winter with these propagation tips
Soil with small green sprout and little signs labeling the nutrients in the soil

Micronutrients: What are they and why your plants need them

Micronutrients for plants defined in this simple guide
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Repair or repurpose? What to do with old, broken patio furniture

Don't toss out old furniture -- repurpose it this way instead
Small black tubes running parallel to the ground, dripping water

How to choose the best irrigation system for your greenhouse

Select the best irrigation system for your greenhouse with this starter guide