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The best plants to include when planting a cover crop this season

The best plants to include when planting a cover crop this season

These are the best plants to plant as a cover crop this season
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5 herbs to grow that keep pests away

5 herbs to grow that keep pests away

Do you have pests in your garden that you want to deter without the help of chemicals? Here are five herbs that can help!
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Your complete sago palm maintenance guide

Your complete sago palm maintenance guide

The sago palm is a great houseplant for any beginner. Here's everything you need to know about how to take care of yours!
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The best tree pruners you should make room for in your toolshed

The best tree pruners you should make room for in your toolshed

There are a lot of varieties of tree pruners. These are the ones we think you should start clearing some toolshed space for.
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How to make sure your garden is set up to transition from summer to fall

How to make sure your garden is set up to transition from summer to fall

Looking ahead to the fall? Here's how to make sure your garden is ready for the transition
A bush of bright pink azaleas

Good better best: The best fertilizer for your azaleas

Good better best: The best fertilizer for your azaleas

Here's everything you need to know about fertilizing your azaleas
A row of colorful houseplants in a sunny window

Gardening 101: What you need to know about fertilizing indoor plants

Gardening 101: What you need to know about fertilizing indoor plants

Indoor plants may be babied with perfect lighting and watering conditions, but they also need fertilizing.
A collection of summer gardening tools

Why a hori hori will be your best summer gardening buy

Why a hori hori will be your best summer gardening buy

Have you ever heard of a hori hori knife? If so, you know how useful they are. If not, you'll want to know all about them.
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How to make plant food that’s better than store-bought

How to make plant food that’s better than store-bought

Feed your plants well with our simple homemade plant food recipe
Gardener pulling weed

Our 10 favorite garden maintenance tips for National Weed Your Garden Day

Our 10 favorite garden maintenance tips for National Weed Your Garden Day

These tips will help you keep your garden in top shape without all the hassle
Rhododendrons growing over a metal fence

Metal vs plastic: Which garden fence is right for you?

Metal vs plastic: Which garden fence is right for you?

Here's how to choose the best fence for you and your garden
Several avocados on a branch

Good, better, best: Fertilizers to nourish your avocado trees

Good, better, best: Fertilizers to nourish your avocado trees

Avocado trees need special care -- and we have just the thing for you
A small wicker basket on a table containing several gardening tools with green and yellow handles and floral gardening gloves

You can clean your garden tools with vinegar — here’s how

You can clean your garden tools with vinegar — here’s how

Vinegar is a great tool for all kinds of cleaning endeavors -- including your everyday garden tools
An avocado tree with many avocados

What nutrients do avocado trees need?

What nutrients do avocado trees need?

Avocado trees can be picky -- make sure you give them these nutrients for optimal growing
A person holding a potted plant

Moving cross country? Here’s how to take your outdoor plants with you

Moving cross country? Here’s how to take your outdoor plants with you

When packing for the big move, don't leave anything behind. This is how to take your plants with you.
5 different succulents planted in clay mugs

How much sunlight should your succulents have?

How much sunlight should your succulents have?

Do succulents need full sun, or can they thrive in the shade? Here's what you need to know
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
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Worried about soil depletion? How to make sure your garden’s soil is nutrient rich year-round

Worried about soil depletion? How to make sure your garden’s soil is nutrient rich year-round

Ensure your soil stays healthy -- here's how to tell when it's time to take action.
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
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It’s not too late: New year gardening ideas you can implement now

It’s not too late: New year gardening ideas you can implement now

Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting off, make these resolutions a habit month after month.
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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.
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
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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.
Vase of flowering begonias

How to help your begonias bloom

How to help your begonias bloom

The begonias' variegated foliage makes them a unique, coveted plant. Our tips will help make this beautiful plant bloom.
Clean carrots on a wooden cutting board

How to harvest carrot seeds now to plant in the spring

How to harvest carrot seeds now to plant in the spring

Growing carrots from seeds you save yourself can be rewarding. Here's how to save seeds for spring!
Soil with small green sprout and little signs labeling the nutrients in the soil

The nutrients plants need and the best ways to feed them

The nutrients plants need and the best ways to feed them

Plants, like people, need nutrients to survive and thrive. We list the nutrients needed and how to get them to your plants.
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.
red and green tomatoes on vine

What kind of sunlight do you need to grow great tomatoes?

What kind of sunlight do you need to grow great tomatoes?

While most plants need sun, tomatoes can be fickle without the right light. Here's how to make sure they grow well.
A water garden greenhouse

The perfect greenhouse environment: Temperature and humidity basics

The perfect greenhouse environment: Temperature and humidity basics

Sustaining a consistent greenhouse environment is a learning experience for even the most professional gardener. Our guide shows you how.
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6 incredible gardening tips you need to know right now

6 incredible gardening tips you need to know right now

Organic gardening is something that seems more complicated than it is. We list easy and effective tips to help you get started.
Propogating garlic

Can you propagate garlic at home?

Can you propagate garlic at home?

Once you learn how to grow your own garlic you may never buy it from the supermarket again! We give you the information you need to be successful.
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How to plant shrubs for a gorgeous new gardenscape

How to plant shrubs for a gorgeous new gardenscape

Whether you’re looking for something small and cute, or big and bold, here are some general tips for making sure your shrubs are happy and healthy!
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The environmental benefits of gardening

The environmental benefits of gardening

Wondering how gardens help the environment? Here are some of the benefits. 
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Gardening 101: Different types of fertilizers

Gardening 101: Different types of fertilizers

Knowing different fertilizer types and their uses will make you a more savvy and effective gardener.