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3 of the best ways to grow organic potatoes in your garden

3 of the best ways to grow organic potatoes in your garden

Grow your family some delicious organic potatoes by following these three steps.
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Do hydroponic plants grow faster? Here’s everything you need to know

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.
Plant fertilized with pellets

Confused in the fertilizer aisle? Here’s how to choose what’s right for your plants

Confused in the fertilizer aisle? Here’s how to choose what’s right for your plants

Choosing a fertilizer can be daunting, but this comprehensive guide makes it easy
indoor plants

The best garden inspiration we saw at CES 2021

The best garden inspiration we saw at CES 2021

Check out our CES roundup of the best tech for your home.
organic gardening

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

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.
soggy yard

Wet soil can drown most plants — but not these 13 shrubs

Wet soil can drown most plants — but not these 13 shrubs

Some shrubs thrive in wet soil, but it's important to pick the right ones. Gives these 13 trees and shrubs a try.
cherry tomatoes

Start growing cherry tomatoes today with these 5 tips

Start growing cherry tomatoes today with these 5 tips

Growing cherry tomatoes doesn't have to be a hassle, and these beginner tips make it easy!
A bouquet of multiple flowers

Fresh-cut flowers: How to make them last

Fresh-cut flowers: How to make them last

You want your beautiful, fresh-cut flowers to last, and we have all the tips on how to make that happen.
Vegetables in a garden

This simple guide will turn you into a master gardener

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.
Christmas cactus with purple flowers

These are the 21 best plants for cold-weather climates

These are the 21 best plants for cold-weather climates

Cold weather climates can be tough on many plants, but not these. Here's how to tell which plants will thrive in the chilly months.
Various colorful flowers in a garden with a low wooden wall border

3 organic bug sprays to keep pests away naturally

3 organic bug sprays to keep pests away naturally

When gardening, you want to keep the pests away without harming your plants. We list three effective sprays that are natural.
Red, white, and yellow snapdragon flowers

Allergies keeping you out of the garden? Try these 30 allergy-friendly plants

Allergies keeping you out of the garden? Try these 30 allergy-friendly plants

Your allergies don't have to prevent you from growing beautiful blooms. These plants are hypoallergenic and will look beautiful in your yard.
Woman gardening in her backyard

These are the best gardening tips — straight from the pros

These are the best gardening tips — straight from the pros

Gardening can seem like a tough hobby, especially if you're starting out. But our tips from professionals can help your garden look great.
A potted spider plant on a table

Start a spider plant from cuttings with these 3 easy steps

Start a spider plant from cuttings with these 3 easy steps

Your spider plants can easily multiply. Follow our our propagation steps and you'll have spider plants all over your home in no time.
gardener tending a garden

Year-round gardening is possible with these 5 tips

Year-round gardening is possible with these 5 tips

Creating a year-round garden is possible with planning, foresight, and a little bit of patience. Our handy guide shows you how.
Head of green lettuce

Grow your lettuce from scraps with these great tips

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.
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Grow your own hydroponic orchid garden with these 3 tips and tricks

Grow your own hydroponic orchid garden with these 3 tips and tricks

These tips and tricks will help your hydroponic garden thrive no matter the weather
A gardener pruning plants

You still have to prune indoor plants. Here’s how to do it right

You still have to prune indoor plants. Here’s how to do it right

Pruning your indoor houseplants will help keep them happy, healthy, and thriving. Our tips will show you how to do it right.
Purple blossoms in a field

These 5 outdoor plants bloom early to signal spring has arrived

These 5 outdoor plants bloom early to signal spring has arrived

When spring is coming, early-blooming plants signal that winter is over. We list five plants that bloom early and are gorgeous.
Weigela shrub with pink flowers

Spruce up your front yard with these shrub inspirations

Spruce up your front yard with these shrub inspirations

When planting and caring for shrubs, you may have a ton of questions. We have the answers to all your shrub-centric questions.
indoor plants in a living room

Cultivate your indoor garden with these 5 fast-growing plants

Cultivate your indoor garden with these 5 fast-growing plants

You'd love to start an indoor garden that suits your home. We list five fast-growing plants that provide vibrant colors to your space.
A fully grown tree with bushes and plants near a pond

How plants detect seasonal changes, and what it means for your garden

How plants detect seasonal changes, and what it means for your garden

Plants change with the seasons, and it's important to know which ones are appropriate to each. We explain the changes for you.
Potted golden pothos

What’s a pothos plant and how can you keep one alive?

What’s a pothos plant and how can you keep one alive?

A pothos plant is a hardy and colorful plant to have in your home. We give you the ins and out of caring for one and its varieties.
rubber crumb in the hands of man

Is non-wood mulch safe for your garden?

Is non-wood mulch safe for your garden?

There are other mulch options out there, but are they safe for your plants? Here's what to consider.
Shovel in pile of dirt compost

Can you compost year-round?

Can you compost year-round?

Is composting only good during certain seasons? We tell you what you need to know about composting successfully year-round!
Garden shovel with dirt

Get your garden right the first time — here’s how

Get your garden right the first time — here’s how

Starting a garden can be daunting. We offer a step-by-step guide and list the products to get it right the first time.
Person adding fertilizer to a garden

How organic fertilizer enriches your garden for years to come

How organic fertilizer enriches your garden for years to come

Organic fertilizer can impact your garden way beyond the growing season. We list the reasons why it is beneficial for your garden.
Purple and white foxgloves in a garden

Grow beautiful foxgloves at home with these 5 tips

Grow beautiful foxgloves at home with these 5 tips

Foxglove plants are beautiful when cultivated properly. We list the five most important things to do when tending them.
Aster flowers

The garden plants to avoid if you have allergies

The garden plants to avoid if you have allergies

If you're allergic to outdoor plants, it's likely you'll be allergic to some garden plants as well. That means being careful of ones you grow indoors.
Pink, yellow, and white lantana blooms

7 gorgeous plants that grow in dry climates

7 gorgeous plants that grow in dry climates

No matter your climate zone or experience, there’s a perfect plant for you. We list seven seven lovely plants that grown in dry areas.
A potted fern on the floor

The 3 best types of indoor ferns for any home gardener

The 3 best types of indoor ferns for any home gardener

Indoor ferns bring luscious, beautiful greenery into any home. We list three attractive ferns that will thrive in an indoor space.
Shovel in pile of dirt compost

Composting 101: When to add it to your garden

Composting 101: When to add it to your garden

You may be wondering about adding compost to your garden. We discuss the most important things about the basics of composting.
Ripe red cherry tomatoes on a vine

How to grow cherry tomatoes

How to grow cherry tomatoes

Cherry tomatoes are one of the more popular varieties of the tomato family. We discuss some of the best ways to grow them.
Group of mature bromeliads

How big do Bromeliads get?

How big do Bromeliads get?

Proper care and nutrition will help grow your bromeliad pups as big as they can be. Our guide will show you how to successfully do it.
Purple and white foxgloves

How to grow Foxglove

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.