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Soil with small green sprout and little signs labeling the nutrients in the soil

Micronutrients: What are they and why your plants need them

Micronutrients: What are they and why your plants need them

Micronutrients for plants defined in this simple guide
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
A small round cactus in a brown pot

New cactus? Follow these 5 tips to keep it healthy

New cactus? Follow these 5 tips to keep it healthy

So you got a new cactus -- now here's how to help it thrive
White metal rocking chair

Bring a piece of vintage to your backyard with these 3 pieces

Bring a piece of vintage to your backyard with these 3 pieces

Add some beautiful vintage pieces to your patio -- here's how to get inspired
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
A terracotta pot made into a strawberry tower, with holes in the side from which strawberry plants grow, on a table in a garden

You only need these 5 items to build your own strawberry tower

You only need these 5 items to build your own strawberry tower

You can build a simple strawberry tower with these 5 items
Small fruit tree outside in a brown pot

Can you start a tree in a flower pot? It depends on the tree

Can you start a tree in a flower pot? It depends on the tree

Can you start growing a tree in a flower pot? Why, yes, you can! Here's how
Hands covering the base of a sapling with mulch

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?
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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
lithop succulents alive variety of lithops

What are lithop succulents and how can you keep yours alive?

What are lithop succulents and how can you keep yours alive?

Not all succulents are the same -- here's how to keep your lithops alive and flourishing.
An arrangement of different echeveria succulents of different sizes and colors

The 3 best succulent subscription services we’ve seen yet

The 3 best succulent subscription services we’ve seen yet

Not every subscription service is the same -- we've picked our favorites.
Close up of perennial ryegrass

Grass turning brown or pink? This might be the root of the problem

Grass turning brown or pink? This might be the root of the problem

If your grass is changing color, that could be a sign of a deeper problem. Here's what to consider.
Young seedling in gentle rain

Do your plants need vitamins? Here’s what you need to know

Do your plants need vitamins? Here’s what you need to know

Plants, like people, may need some vitamins. Here's how to know what nutrients your plants need to grow well.
A bush of light pink azaleas

How to grow your own azaleas now for striking spring blooms

How to grow your own azaleas now for striking spring blooms

Make sure your garden is full of striking spring blooms by growing your own azaleas
Thrip on a plant leaf

How to get rid of thrips the natural way

How to get rid of thrips the natural way

Thrips can do damage to your houseplants if you're not careful. Here's how to eradicate them without harming your plants.
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.
Large pruning shears cutting a tree branch

Trimming vs pruning: What to choose based on your plants

Trimming vs pruning: What to choose based on your plants

When managing foliage, it's important to take good care of your plants. Here's how to know whether to trim or prune
A hand reaching up to pick a ripe red apple

Should you graft your fruit trees?

Should you graft your fruit trees?

Grafting your fruit trees is important to encourage growth. Here's how to know when to start.
Mint on windowsill

3 ways you can grow mint indoors

3 ways you can grow mint indoors

Get started growing your own mint, one of the easiest herbs to care for, indoors with this handy guide.
A row of sapling trees with a small black tube dripping water

Drip irrigation could save your trees – here’s how

Drip irrigation could save your trees – here’s how

If you have young trees, or trees that seem to be struggling, the answer may be drip irrigation. We show you what you need to know.
Small basil plant growing in a coffee mug

What’s chewing holes in your basil and how to eradicate them

What’s chewing holes in your basil and how to eradicate them

Homegrown basil is the freshest of all, but pests might be getting into it, We show you what you can do to keep your basil safe.
Two cucumbers growing from a vine on the ground, with a yellow flower in front

Anyone can pollinate cucumbers by hand with these methods

Anyone can pollinate cucumbers by hand with these methods

Your vegetable garden could benefit from cucumber pollination - here's how you can start.
Garden shovel with dirt

Add trace minerals to your soil for maximum plant health and growth

Add trace minerals to your soil for maximum plant health and growth

Trace minerals are nutrients that plants need to thrive. You can learn about them here and if your plant is getting enough.
Cutworm on a leaf

Cutworms taking over your garden? Eradicate them with these 4 tips

Cutworms taking over your garden? Eradicate them with these 4 tips

You really love your garden, cutworms are invading it, We list four critical things to know in order to get rid of them.
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.
Buffalo grass with dew

Is dark green grass healthy?

Is dark green grass healthy?

If your grass is turning dark green or a different color, should you be worried? Here's what to know to ensure your lawn's health.
Yellow boots, metal garden tools, green gloves, and a metal watering can in a flower bed next to a wooden garden path

4 great gifts for the gardener in your life

4 great gifts for the gardener in your life

Not sure what to get the gardener in your life? Here are the 4 best gifts to consider!
Metal gardening tools, gardening gloves, and several colorful flowers arranged on a patch of soil

This is the single best gift to give any gardener

This is the single best gift to give any gardener

Looking for the best gift to get a gardener? Here is our recommendation.
Yellow boots, metal garden tools and watering can, and assorted potted flowers in front of a patch of dirt. A gloved hand scoops some of the dirt in a little shovel.

The 5 gifts to get new gardeners this holiday season

The 5 gifts to get new gardeners this holiday season

If someone you know has just taken up gardening, here are some ideas on what to get them!
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.
Several potted plants arranged on a table with gardening tools

These are the best gifts for a novice gardener

These are the best gifts for a novice gardener

Shopping for a novice gardener? Here's what we recommend you get them!
Buffalo grass with dew

These are the best ornamental grasses for your lawn and garden

These are the best ornamental grasses for your lawn and garden

Dress up your outdoor space with some ornamental grasses. These are the ones we recommend.
A small wicker basket on a table containing several gardening tools with green and yellow handles and floral gardening gloves

Pro gardeners will love these 5 gifts

Pro gardeners will love these 5 gifts

If you're looking for gifts for a pro gardener, here's what we recommend!
Colorful potted flowers and garden tools arranged against a wooden wall with peeling blue paint

8 gifts for the gardener who has it all

8 gifts for the gardener who has it all

Does the gardener in your life seem to have everything they need already? Here are some gifts to surprise and delight them!