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You can grow these 9 flowers from cuttings today

You can grow these 9 flowers from cuttings today

You can propagate some beautiful flowers from cuttings -- here's where to start.
A hydroponic setup with small plants

Hydroponic vs. soil: Which growing method is best for your vegetables

Hydroponic vs. soil: Which growing method is best for your vegetables

Aside from the growing method, is there any other difference between hydroponic and garden-grown plants?
compost bin

A beginner’s guide to composting

A beginner’s guide to composting

Want to compost? Let us take you through the steps to get started
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The best books to gift to gardeners old and new

The best books to gift to gardeners old and new

Here's a list of our favorite books for the gardener in your life
pesticides

Can pesticides be good for the environment? Here’s what we’ve found

Can pesticides be good for the environment? Here’s what we’ve found

You don't have to harm the environment to keep pests away
snake plant propagation

A foolproof guide to propagating snake plants

A foolproof guide to propagating snake plants

Propagate your snake plant by using these tips we've laid out for you.
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These perennial blooms look gorgeous all year-round

These perennial blooms look gorgeous all year-round

Ensure your garden is colorful year-round by planting these flowers
boxwood bush

Plant these low-maintenance shrubs for an instant garden spruce

Plant these low-maintenance shrubs for an instant garden spruce

Spruce up your garden with these low-maintenance shrubbery ideas
coconut fibers

What coconut fiber can do for your plants

What coconut fiber can do for your plants

Coconut coir -- a gift to gardeners or nothing special?
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What do you need to propagate a plant?

What do you need to propagate a plant?

What method should you use to propagate plants? Learn more here
black eyed Susans and coneflowers in a garden

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

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

Feeling inspired to start a flower garden? We've got you covered
organic or non-GMO seeds

Organic vs. non-GMO: How to choose the best seeds for you

Organic vs. non-GMO: How to choose the best seeds for you

Is there a difference between organic and GMO seeds?
Seed starting

When is the best time and season to plant your vegetables?

When is the best time and season to plant your vegetables?

When should you plant your veggies outdoors? Here's how to tell
frost happy plants

These 10 vegetables thrive in the coldest months of winter

These 10 vegetables thrive in the coldest months of winter

Grow vegetables in the winter months -- these plants love the cold
seedlings

Why knowing your climate zone is essential to your vegetable garden

Why knowing your climate zone is essential to your vegetable garden

Do you know what climate zone you live in? Here's why it matters
cherry tomatoes

When to harvest cherry tomatoes at peak ripeness for maximum flavor

When to harvest cherry tomatoes at peak ripeness for maximum flavor

Get the most flavor from your tomatoes with these harvesting tips
houseplants grouped in a windowsill

Create your perfect home gardenscape with these five houseplant growing tips

Create your perfect home gardenscape with these five houseplant growing tips

Start a beautiful indoor garden with these easy tips
Two large brown slugs eating a plant

Organic solutions for managing slugs in your garden and around your home

Organic solutions for managing slugs in your garden and around your home

Manage slugs without chemicals -- these alternatives are great
A hydroponic setup with small plants

Put your basement to good use — start a hydroponic garden

Put your basement to good use — start a hydroponic garden

You can grow a garden in your basement with these easy ideas
Row of herb plants in pots on windowsill

You can propagate these 5 herbs indoors this winter

You can propagate these 5 herbs indoors this winter

Grow herbs indoors this winter with these propagation tips
Mother of thousands plant with plantlets

Plants don’t have to be difficult to propagate — these are the easiest to start

Plants don’t have to be difficult to propagate — these are the easiest to start

These plants are simple to propagate -- and will thrive no matter how new at it you are
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These are the only 5 items you need to start an amazing garden

These are the only 5 items you need to start an amazing garden

Start an amazing garden with only these great tools
Spider plant with spiderettes

Spider plants are hardy hydroponic plants — this is how they grow best

Spider plants are hardy hydroponic plants — this is how they grow best

Propagate and grow your own spider plants -- this is how
neat rows of vegetables in a garden

Plotting a seasonal garden can be a tough task — make it easy with this guide

Plotting a seasonal garden can be a tough task — make it easy with this guide

Take on the challenge of plotting a seasonal garden with this guide
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Gardening for the environment: How to minimize your footprint for maximum results

Gardening for the environment: How to minimize your footprint for maximum results

Take care of the planet with your garden and these ideas
winter prep

What your garden needs to survive the off season

What your garden needs to survive the off season

When your plants aren't growing, how should you treat your soil? Here's some food for thought.
flower garden on a sloped landscape

6 gorgeous plants that thrive in dry soil

6 gorgeous plants that thrive in dry soil

These great plants love dry soil -- and could be perfect for you
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Grow a greener garden with these eco-friendly tips

Grow a greener garden with these eco-friendly tips

Grow a beautiful eco-friendly garden with these inspirations
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Planning a four-season garden? Here’s what to consider

Planning a four-season garden? Here’s what to consider

Can you put together a four-season garden? Here's how to do it
crocus flowers blooming in snow

What can you grow in cold weather while waiting for spring?

What can you grow in cold weather while waiting for spring?

Cold weather and plants can sometimes get along -- here are the plants that thrive in chilly climates
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Don’t gift these 5 plants to anyone who has allergies

Don’t gift these 5 plants to anyone who has allergies

Gift a beautiful plant and respect someone's allergies with these plants
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Is organic garden mulch different from regular mulch?

Is organic garden mulch different from regular mulch?

Is there a difference between organic and regular mulch?
person handling soil

Downtime projects: How to prepare soil for gardens

Downtime projects: How to prepare soil for gardens

Prep your garden with good soil and you'll reap the benefits
carrots

Preserving carrot seeds is really easy – here’s how

Preserving carrot seeds is really easy – here’s how

Grow your own carrots from scratch after following those great tips for saving and harvesting carrot seeds.
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10 incredible vegetables to plant in the hot summer months

10 incredible vegetables to plant in the hot summer months

Plan a beautiful summer vegetable garden with these amazing veggies.