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Vanilla flowers

Growing your own vanilla plant doesn’t need to be difficult: Here’s what you need to know

Here's everything you need to know about planting, caring for, and harvesting vanilla at home.
A tall privacy hedge beside a garden path with two smaller round hedges

What you need to know about growing hedges for privacy

Four cacao pods hanging from a tree

Growing cocoa plants in the U.S. is difficult (but not impossible): What we know

A succulent planted in a silver mug next to a pile of coffee grounds and coffee beans with a spoon on top

3 incredible reasons why you should be using coffee grounds in your garden

A garden of flowers and trees

Tired of pesky weeds ruining your garden? Plant living mulch instead!

Young plants growing under a row cover

A complete guide to winter gardening with row covers

Spider plant on a table

Make sure your spider plant thrives – starting with the soil

Person carrying old Christmas tree

Why mulching might be the best option for your old Christmas tree

Fiddle-leaf fig stairs

Fiddle-leaf fig care in winter: What to do about those brown spots?

Indoor ivy on a trellis

How to grow ivy indoors without it taking over your house

Fertilizing lawn

A guide to winter lawn fertilizer for keeping your turf healthy this season

Stone house with yard full of golden leaves

4 outdoor gardening projects to focus on this November

A fiddle leaf fig in a pot inside a white wicker basket

How to treat brown spots on fiddle-leaf figs to get your plant back in top shape

Let's walk you through how to treat brown spots on fiddle-leaf fig leaves and return your plant to a beautiful green.
Squirrel eating a peach from a tree

What you need to know about electric garden fences

Electric garden fences can help keep vermin out, but there's a lot you may not know about them. Here are the details.
A sage plant with purple flowers

6 plants you should cut back to keep your garden thriving this fall

Help your garden thrive by cutting back these plants this fall. Your garden will thank you come springtime!
Large oak tree with orange leaves in autumn

5 outdoor gardening projects to do in October

5 outdoor gardening projects to do in October

Take advantage of the cooler weather and do these five projects this October.
Palm tree on a beach

What you need to know about palm tree care and maintenance

If you want to add tropical vibes to your landscape, here's everything you need to know about caring for palm trees.
Cupped hands holding soil and little seedling

How to test your new home’s soil to ensure outdoor plants will thrive

How to test your new home’s soil to ensure outdoor plants will thrive

Soil testing is important before you start planting and doubly so when you've just moved. Here's how to do it
Thrip on a plant leaf

How to get rid of thrips on houseplants

How to get rid of thrips on houseplants

Houseplants or outdoor gardens can become infested with thrips. Here are some natural ways to get rid of them without using harmful insecticides.
A gardener fertilizing a young plant

When to apply fertilizer to your vegetable garden for the best, tastiest results

When to apply fertilizer to your vegetable garden for the best, tastiest results

Looking forward to those tasty summer and fall vegetables? Here's when to apply fertilizer to your vegetable garden for the best harvest.
Clean carrots on a wooden cutting board

How to clean carrots from your garden for a tasty meal

How to clean carrots from your garden for a tasty meal

If you’ve ever wondered how to clean carrots, here are some easy tips for you to follow for the freshest garden goodies!
Several orange miniature roses in a large pot

What you need for a gorgeous indoor rose plant

What you need for a gorgeous indoor rose plant

Roses will grow just as well indoors as long as you take proper care of them. We list the basics of indoor rose care.
Peat moss

Peat moss vs. coco peat: Which is best?

Peat moss vs. coco peat: Which is best?

Keep reading to learn more about some of the key similarities and differences between two exciting growing mediums—peat moss and coco coir.
A rose bush full of red roses

How to properly prune your rose bushes to keep them looking lush and beautiful

How to properly prune your rose bushes to keep them looking lush and beautiful

Roses make excellent additions to any garden Here's how to prune your rose bushes to keep them looking lush and beautiful.
An azalea bush with pink flowers

When should you fertilize your azaleas? What you need to know

When should you fertilize your azaleas? What you need to know

If you want to keep your azaleas beautiful, here is everything you need to know about when and how to fertilize them.
Rows of plant seedlings in wooden box garden

Gardening 101: Making sure your seedlings grow into healthy plants

Gardening 101: Making sure your seedlings grow into healthy plants

You'd like to grow your seeds indoors, but how? We list everything you need to know about growing seedlings into healthy plants.
Lilac flowers

How to prune lilacs for healthy growth and beautiful blooms

How to prune lilacs for healthy growth and beautiful blooms

Lilacs need to be pruned, but it has to be at the right time. Here's a guide on how to prune lilacs for future blooms.
gloved hands planting a tomato plant

What you need to know about using blood meal for plants

What you need to know about using blood meal for plants

Interested in using blood meal for plants in your garden but don't know where to start? We have you covered here.
Person tending seedlings in soil

Want to know what organic matter does in gardening soil? Here’s the scoop

Want to know what organic matter does in gardening soil? Here’s the scoop

Get to understand what organic matter does in soil by reading all the details here.
Gardener pulling weed

Weeding 101: How to weed your garden naturally – no chemicals or herbicides

Weeding 101: How to weed your garden naturally – no chemicals or herbicides

Learn how to weed your garden naturally. Get down and dirty and eliminate weeds with your hands and garden tools.
Lawn

How to get a beautiful, lush green lawn that will make your neighbors green with envy

How to get a beautiful, lush green lawn that will make your neighbors green with envy

From watering to fertilizing to mowing, here are some easy tips and tricks to help you get the lush, dark green lawn you've always wanted.
Purple and blue hydrangeas

Turn your hydrangea leaves from brown to green – Make your plants healthy again

Turn your hydrangea leaves from brown to green – Make your plants healthy again

A guide on how to treat brown spots on hydrangea leaves and return your ornamental plant to green again.
Amaryllis flower

Tips for keeping your amaryllis thriving all year indoors

Tips for keeping your amaryllis thriving all year indoors

Amaryllis plants can live all year. Here's how to make sure they keep flourishing.
Pruning a plant

Pruning 101: 5 pruning blunders to avoid this spring

Pruning 101: 5 pruning blunders to avoid this spring

When you're pruning your plants this spring, be sure to avoid these blunders.
Plants on a patio

Moving your indoor plants outdoors for the summer? What you need to know

Moving your indoor plants outdoors for the summer? What you need to know

A complete guide to moving your indoor plants outside for the summer.