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Bright green St. Augustine grass in the sun

When is the best time to plant St. Augustine grass? What you need to know

When is the best time to plant St. Augustine grass? What you need to know

Planting grass of any kind is a balancing act. This is what to consider when seeding and caring for St. Augustine grass.
A pair of morel mushrooms

How to grow morel mushrooms at home and save yourself tons of money

How to grow morel mushrooms at home and save yourself tons of money

Here's everything you've ever wanted to know about morel mushrooms, as well as a guide on how to grow and care for them
Cucumber vines flowering on trellis

How to pollinate cucumbers for your garden

How to pollinate cucumbers for your garden

If you’ve tried growing cucumbers, sometimes they don’t always produce so well. We tell you how to solve your pollination problems.
A rose bush full of red roses

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

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

Roses make excellent additions to any garden Here's how to prune your rose bushes to keep them looking lush and beautiful.
Cutworm on a leaf

How to get rid of cutworms that are invading your garden

How to get rid of cutworms that are invading your garden

Cutworms are known for causing massive amounts of damage in your garden. Here’s what you need to know to deal with these invaders.
An azalea bush with pink flowers

When should you fertilize your azaleas? What you need to know

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

Gardening 101: Making sure your seedlings grow into healthy plants

Gardening 101: Making sure your seedlings grow into healthy plants

You'd like to grow your seeds indoors, but how? We list everything you need to know about growing seedlings into healthy plants.
Yellow and orange nasturtium flowers

How to grow nasturtium from seeds for a bold and beautiful garden addition

How to grow nasturtium from seeds for a bold and beautiful garden addition

Nasturtiums are bright, beautiful flowers that make a great addition to any garden. Here's when and how to start them from seed indoors.
Vines with white flowers growing on a wooden trellis

How to choose the right trellis for your climbing vines

How to choose the right trellis for your climbing vines

Not all trellises are the same -- here's how to choose the right one for your plants, and how to fit it into your garden.
Red, green, and yellow bell peppers on a table

Your guide to growing bell peppers, a tasty addition to any vegetable garden

Your guide to growing bell peppers, a tasty addition to any vegetable garden

Bell peppers aren't difficult to care for. Here's how to grow your own bell peppers, a tasty addition to any garden.
A young dogwood tree with pink flowers

How to plant a dogwood tree for a beautiful addition to your yard

How to plant a dogwood tree for a beautiful addition to your yard

Dogwoods are beautiful flowering trees. Here's everything you need to know about planting a dogwood tree in your yard.
A cucumber with several slices of cucumber sitting next to it on a white background

How to start cucumber seeds indoors: A complete guide

How to start cucumber seeds indoors: A complete guide

Cucumbers are a delicious and easy to grow vegetable. Here's your guide on when and why to start cucumber seeds indoors.
pride month flower arrangements

Celebrate Pride Month with these colorful, gorgeous flower arrangement ideas

Celebrate Pride Month with these colorful, gorgeous flower arrangement ideas

A themed garden or a special flower arrangement can be the perfect way to celebrate Pride Month. Consider these ideas.
Gardener pulling weed

Weeding 101: How to weed your garden naturally – no chemicals or herbicides

Weeding 101: How to weed your garden naturally – no chemicals or herbicides

Learn how to weed your garden naturally. Get down and dirty and eliminate weeds with your hands and garden tools.
A field of lavender flowers

It’s easy to grow lavender from seed and keep your garden smelling fresh

It’s easy to grow lavender from seed and keep your garden smelling fresh

Keep your garden and home smelling fresh by following this simple guide for growing lavender from seed.
A pink African violet in a brown pot on a windowsill

Keep your beautiful African violets flourishing with these top care tips

Keep your beautiful African violets flourishing with these top care tips

African violets are low-maintenance houseplants easy to take care of. Here are the best care tips to keep them beautiful and flourishing.
Purple and blue hydrangeas

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

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.
A spiral made of black and white stones

Level up your garden with these 7 unique garden stone designs

Level up your garden with these 7 unique garden stone designs

Level up your garden with these unique garden stone designs and be the envy of your neighbors.
Several raised garden beds with legs, full of soil and small plants

No more crouching down: Build a raised garden bed with legs for easy gardening

No more crouching down: 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.
Green and dark purple zebrina leaves

Wondering how to care for an inch plant? Top tips for the tropical plant

Wondering how to care for an inch plant? Top tips for the tropical plant

Here's a care guide for the colorful and tropical tradescantia zebrina plant.
Strawberry plant

Find out exactly when you should actually go strawberry picking

Find out exactly when you should actually go strawberry picking

Picking strawberries is a fun family event. This is when you should harvest them.
A close-up shot of a marigold bloom

Marigolds are the perfect addition to any garden: Your ultimate care guide

Marigolds are the perfect addition to any garden: Your ultimate care guide

Marigolds are popular for a reason. Here's how to grow and care for them.
A tree with orange and yellow fruit

When is the best time to graft your fruit trees? Here are our suggestions

When is the best time to graft your fruit trees? Here are our suggestions

Should you be grafting your fruit trees? Consider this
Pink and red dianthus flowers with long stems

Summertime planting: Caring for your gorgeous, spicy-smelling dianthus

Summertime planting: Caring for your gorgeous, spicy-smelling dianthus

Follow this summer care guide for your dianthus and get gorgeous blooms.
Bamboo garden close-up

Create a picturesque springtime garden with these 4 bamboo garden ideas

Create a picturesque springtime garden with these 4 bamboo garden ideas

Create a picturesque backyard landscape with these bamboo garden design ideas.
Hands scooping soil out of a flower pot

Knock out bugs, diseases, and more – Top tips for sterilizing potting soil

Knock out bugs, diseases, and more – Top tips for sterilizing potting soil

You may need to sterilize your potting soil to remove bugs, diseases, and more. Here are top ways to do it.
A cluster of ripened tomatoes

Summer is approaching: Time to plant tomatoes for your favorite meals

Summer is approaching: Time to plant tomatoes for your favorite meals

These are the top tips for planting and growing delicious tomatoes in your garden.
Pomegranate tree with ripening fruit

This is the best fertilizer for your pomegranate trees

This is the best fertilizer for your pomegranate trees

Pomegranate trees need special care — these are the best types of fertilizers.
Kniphofia torch lilies in a field

How to care for the red hot poker: Add this exotic-looking plant to your garden

How to care for the red hot poker: Add this exotic-looking plant to your garden

Grow this unique and exotic-looking plant in your garden by following these tips.
Person transplanting a cucumber seedling into a garden

Why are your cucumbers wilting? How to save this summertime salad staple

Why are your cucumbers wilting? How to save this summertime salad staple

Find out why your cucumbers are dying and how to save them from bacterial wilt.
Cupped hands holding potatoes

How to start a vertical potato garden with only 5 square feet

How to start a vertical potato garden with only 5 square feet

You don't need a lot of space to start a vertical garden, and we can prove it.
Grass in a suburban yard

Common zoysia problems and how to solve them and transform your lawn

Common zoysia problems and how to solve them and transform your lawn

These are the most common problems you'll have with zoysia grass and how to solve them.
White turnips

Plant turnips this summer and harvest in fall for your delicious soups

Plant turnips this summer and harvest in fall for your delicious soups

Turnips can make yummy fall soups. Learn how to plant and harvest turnips for your favorite meals.
A person holding a basket full of assorted vegetables

Plant these veggies now to fill your plate with healthy choices this summer

Plant these veggies now to fill your plate with healthy choices this summer

Start your spring garden now and fill your plate with healthy foods this summer. Here's a list.
Trailing fuchsia in a hanging flower pot

Fuchsia adds a striking pop of color to any vertical garden: Your growing guide

Fuchsia adds a striking pop of color to any vertical garden: Your growing guide

We love the vivid look of fuchsia on a trellis. This is everything you need to know.