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Four pots of fresh herbs

Edible houseplants you can grow year-round

With the right plants and proper care, you can grow a variety of edible houseplants year-round to provide you with fresh produce and foods.
An in-ground swimming pool

The 10 rules every backyard swimming area should have

Set rules for a safe and fun pool space. Here are our recommendations
A basket of fresh parsley

A guide to growing and harvesting parsley, one of the most popular herbs

Here's our complete guide to planting, growing, and harvesting parsley.
A selection of herbs growing in mason jars

Mason jar herb gardens are easy and aesthetically pleasing. How to get started

Growing herbs in mason jars isn't just functional, it's aesthetically pleasing too! Here's what you need to know to help your herbs thrive.
Red roses

Easy-to-grow roses that make a beautiful addition to any garden

Beautify your garden with these easy-to-grow roses.
A bag filled with garden tools

2021 gift guide: The best gifts to give someone with a brown thumb

A gift guide for your friends who have a brown thumb with their plants
A purple prickly pear cactus

Prickly pear cacti are pretty, spiky, and pink. Here’s how to grow them

Prickly pear cacti are beautiful and unique looking. Here's how to grow them.
Beautiful kangaroo paw flowers

What you need to know about caring for the unusual kangaroo paw plant

Here's what you need to know about caring for a kangaroo paw plant.
Chopped green onions on a cutting board

How are chives and green onions different? Everything you need to know

Have you ever wondered how chives and green onions are actually different? Here's what we know!
A large potted cactus

How to safely repot a cactus to make sure it continues thriving

Use our guide to make sure you repot your cactus correctly.
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Designing your poolside landscape? Avoid these plants

A list of plants to avoid planting alongside your pool.
A sago palm as an accent plant

Here’s how quickly you can expect your new spindle palm tree to grow

If you've just planted a spindle palm tree, here's how quickly you can expect it to grow.
Fresh cilantro in a bowl

Are parsley and cilantro really all that different? Here’s what we know

Have you ever wondered how parsley and cilantro are actually different? Here's what we know.
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Our complete guide to growing chives, a versatile, fragrant herb

Here's our complete guide on how to grow chives so the herb thrives.
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6 incredible shows to stream if you’d rather be gardening

Stuck indoors? Would you rather be gardening? We found 6 shows across streaming services that will scratch the itch until you can get back out!
A close-up of a Venus flytrap

Keep your snapping Venus flytrap happy by following this simple guide

Venus flytraps are famous for being unique-looking, carnivorous plants. Here's how to care for them
Fresh cilantro in a spoon

Cilantro is maybe the most controversial herb. How to grow, harvest, and use it

Here's our complete guide to planting, growing, and harvesting cilantro.
A small Tillandsia bulbosa

How to grow a bulbous air plant, one of the strangest, cutest plants we know

The unique looking bulbous air plants (also known as Tillandsia bulbosas) are great additions to any home. Here's how to grow them.
A person holding fresh sage

What you need to know about planting, growing, and harvesting sage

Here's our complete guide to planting, growing, and harvesting sage.
A ripe pomegranate that's cut open

How to grow pomegranates in a container at home

Start your own pomegranate tree today with these container gardening tips.
Marble Queen pothos

6 plants that will help purify the air in your home

Put these plants in your home to help purify the indoor air.
Woman planning a DIY craft

What you need to know about gutter gardens

What you need to know about gutter gardens, installing them, and the plants to include.
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Smart home devices that do your gardening while you’re on vacation

We've put together a guide to smart home devices that will help you with your gardening!
Person repotting a plant

When and why you should repot your houseplants

Repotting houseplants is an important part of your care routine. Here's what you need to know to make sure you do it correctly.
A selection of dried herbs and spices

What you can do if you can’t use up all those herbs you’ve grown

If your herb garden is creating more than you know what to do with, here are some ideas for what to do with the extra.
A pothos as a wall vine

Is your pothos plant ill? Use these tips to troubleshoot care

Troubleshoot care for your pothos plant using these tips!
A grandmother teaching her granddaughter to garden

Good, better, best: Online master gardening classes worth investing in

Not all online gardening classes are created the same. Here are a few we think are worth investing in.
Pots with seedlings growing

The 5 best grow kits for beginner gardeners

These grow kits make perfect gifts for a beginner gardener who needs a little extra help at first.
Spider plants rooting in water

7 of the coolest propagation stations out there

Propagation stations are useful and beautiful. Here are some of our favorite!
gutter garden plants flowers

4 gutter garden plants to make your home come alive

These gutter garden plants will help your home come alive!
A small jade plant in a white pot

These hardy, long-living houseplants will survive your occasional neglect

If you've got a houseplant that refuses to die, here's everything you need to know about how long it'll probably live.
A group of hanging basket plants

How to make sure your plant doesn’t die during a move

Make sure your plants survive your next move with these tips and tricks.
A smart garden being controlled via an app

Good, better, best: Indoor smart gardens for small spaces

If you're not sure which indoor smart garden to invest in, we've done the work for you.
A family gardening together

Why scrap gardening is a great kid-friendly summer activity

Are you looking for a kid-friendly summer gardening activity? Scrap gardening may be just what you're looking for. Here's why.
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The 5 gifts every beginner gardener needs

Give these fantastic gifts to the new gardener in your life.