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5 most beautiful potted plants that thrive year-round

Grow these beautiful plants in your pots and watch them thrive year-round.
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Tips for keeping your amaryllis thriving all year indoors

Amaryllis plants can live all year. Here's how to make sure they keep flourishing.
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Pruning 101: 5 pruning blunders to avoid this spring

When you're pruning your plants this spring, be sure to avoid these blunders.
Low-light loving plant

7 best low-light indoor plants for your north-facing windows that’ll thrive

These low-light houseplants are perfect to sit in your north-facing windows and they'll still thrive.
Pink climbing roses

7 colorful spring plants that will beautify your fence line and give you privacy

These are best plants to add to your fence line to not only give you privacy but beautify your boundaries.
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Transform your garden this summer with these 6 DIY pallet garden design ideas

Here are some ideas on how to make homemade pallet gardens. Try these in your garden today.
pink hydrangea bush

How to grow beautiful hydrangeas from cuttings

Grow your own amazing hydrangea plants from cuttings with our simple guide
butterfly on butterfly bush

How to propagate a butterfly bush

How to propagate and care for your butterfly bush the right way
Lavender flowers

5 drought-tolerant companion plants that will thrive next to lavender

Lavender does well in dry climates, and so do these companion plants. Plus, they'll look beautiful together in your garden.
arborvitae trees in a line

Wondering how to grow an arborvitae tree? We have your answers

Arborvitae trees are popular in landscape design for a reason. Here's how to care for yours.
succulent varieties

These 8 succulents are perfect for beginners

Succulents are an easy way to liven up any space. Here are the best varieties for beginners
Wooden fence by a house

If your fence is leaning and in need of repairs, do this immediately

This is what you should do if you need to repair a leaning fence.
Cedar trees

13 incredible cedar tree varieties (and if they’re right for your climate zone)

Find out which type of cedar tree is right for your yard.
Raised garden bed with wheelbarrow

5 amazing raised garden bed ideas any beginner can DIY

Elevate your garden with these DIY raised garden bed ideas.
houseplant care

Plant of the Week: The easy-to-care-for, flowering Rhaphidophora decursiva

This week's featured plant is the easy-to-care-for Rhaphidophora decursiva
weeping willow trees by a lake

Fast-growing shade trees that would be perfect in your zone 9 garden

The perfect fast-growing shade trees for a zone 9 garden
English lavender flowers

Add some color to your zone 9 garden with these full sun perennials

The best full sun perennials for any zone 9 garden
Thaumatophyllum stenolobum

Plant of the Week: The highly sought-after Thaumatophyllum stenolobum

This week's featured plant is the highly sought after Thaumatophyllus stenolobum
Vegetables in a garden

This simple guide will turn you into a master gardener

Gardening isn't for the pros -- it's for you, too, if you follow this good gardener's guide.
Plant hardiness map

4 tools to help you understand your climate zone

If you want to learn more about your climate zones, here are some tools you can use
hoya compacta

Plant of the Week: Hoya compacta, a strikingly unique plant

This week's featured plant is the hoya compacta, an attractive, unique addition to any garden
 Ajuga flower

Need some shade in your warm zone 8 garden? Consider these shade plants

The best shade plants to add to your zone 8 garden
harvested potatoes in baskets

This is the optimal time to plant potatoes in zone 7 for a bountiful harvest

A complete guide on when you should plant potatoes in your zone 7 garden
peace lily

Plant of the Week: Spathiphyllus, AKA peace lilies

This week's featured plant is the spathiphyllus, also known as peace lilies
outdoor eating space

Use these 7 tips to build an outdoor kitchen on a budget

Building an outdoor kitchen doesn't have to be incredibly expensive. Here are some ideas for keeping the project within budget
pink astilbes plants

Gardening 101: How to care for the ornamental perennial, astilbes

A complete guide to caring for astilbes, an ornamental perennial
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Do hydroponic plants grow faster? Here’s everything you need to know

We debunk some of the most common myths about hydroponic plants in this handy guide.
Wick hydroponics

The 6 best flowers to add blooms to your hydroponic garden

Looking to add beautiful blooms to your hydroponic garden? These are the 6 best flowers for you to grow
hydroponics

What you need to know about the Dutch bucket hydroponic system

This is your one-stop source for everything you need to know about the Dutch bucket hydroponic system
backyard fencing

How to install a fence around your yard without breaking the bank

Fencing is an often overlooked but important part of any yard. Here's how to install one on a budget
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3 of the best solar garden lights for a bright and eco-friendly yard

The best solar garden lights to keep your yard bright and eco-friendly
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5 outdoor living trends that will totally improve your 2022

Start planning your outdoor projects now with these 2022 trends
organic gardening

Want to start an organic garden? This is how to begin

Organic gardening may seem daunting, but this guide will make it simple and fun to start a garden of your own.
tomatoes and basil

The best fruits and vegetables to harvest in August

August is the best month for lush harvests. These are the best crops to pick
Person holding tomatoes on plant

10 incredible vegetables to plant in the hot summer months

Plan a beautiful summer vegetable garden with these amazing veggies.