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8 eco-friendly bug sprays that are good for your skin and the environment

8 eco-friendly bug sprays that are good for your skin and the environment

Insect repellents that are good for your skin and the environment work. These are the best ones we've found.
Bonemeal or blood meal

Gardening 101: The difference between blood meal vs. bonemeal

Gardening 101: The difference between blood meal vs. bonemeal

If you're wondering about the difference between blood meal and bonemeal, we've got you covered with the details.
Blades of grass

Zoysia vs. Bermuda grass: Which one should you choose for your yard?

Zoysia vs. Bermuda grass: Which one should you choose for your yard?

Not sure whether you should choose zoysia or Bermuda grass? Here's a guide that will help you decide between them.
Tomatoes on a tomato plant

Are you asking, ‘Why is my tomato plant wilting?’ Here’s how to be the hero in your garden

Are you asking, ‘Why is my tomato plant wilting?’ Here’s how to be the hero in your garden

Don't lose your tomatoes to overwatering, diseases, or pests. Here's how to save your wilting tomato plants.
Japanese maple tree

How to prune a Japanese maple, and when to do it for the best results

How to prune a Japanese maple, and when to do it for the best results

Whether it's major pruning or more fine tuning, here are some tips on how to get your Japanese maple to look just right.
mason jar uses

How to grow hydroponic herbs in Mason jars for the most adorable garden

How to grow hydroponic herbs in Mason jars for the most adorable garden

Design your own beautiful hydroponic garden in only 6 simple steps
hosta plant

14 incredible morning shade plants to add to your landscape

14 incredible morning shade plants to add to your landscape

Not all plants do great in full sun in the morning. Here are the best morning shade plants to add to your garden.
Liatris spicata blooms

The best and brightest zone 7 perennials to grow in your garden

The best and brightest zone 7 perennials to grow in your garden

From cheerful peonies to blazing stars, here are the best perennial flowers to plant in your sunny zone 7 garden.
apple tree

The 6 best — and hardiest — fruit trees for Zone 6

The 6 best — and hardiest — fruit trees for Zone 6

Zone 6 has a unique climate suitable for many plants, including fruit trees. Now's the time to plant these amazing fruit trees in Zone 6
Pink peony bush

The best peony fertilizers that will keep your flowers pink and healthy

The best peony fertilizers that will keep your flowers pink and healthy

If you're looking for the best peony fertilizers, we've got your covered. Here are the products that will ensure healthy blooms.
climbing roses

5 easy-to-grow, beautiful climbing roses that will impress your neighbors

5 easy-to-grow, beautiful climbing roses that will impress your neighbors

These beautiful climbing roses will wow the gardener in your life—and your Instagram followers! Here are five of the easiest varieties to grow.
A shady hydrangea garden

If you live in zone 6, here are 5 shade perennials you should absolutely grow

If you live in zone 6, here are 5 shade perennials you should absolutely grow

It can be challenging to fill shady spots in your garden. Here are the best shade perennials to grow in your zone 6 garden.
plant of the week rhaphidophora tetrasperma mini monstera trending tropical houseplant in pink chevron

Plant of the week: Mini monstera, a plant with striking leaves

Plant of the week: Mini monstera, a plant with striking leaves

This week's featured plant is the Rhaphidophora tetrasperma, also known as mini monstera, a plant with striking leaves.
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6 low-maintenance outdoor potted plants your patio needs to be its brightest, most inviting self this summer

6 low-maintenance outdoor potted plants your patio needs to be its brightest, most inviting self this summer

Want a beautiful garden without the fuss? These low-maintenance potted plants will thrive on your patio and add some great color to your space.
sunflowers in late summer

How late can you plant sunflowers and still see blooms? What you need to know about these beautiful giants

How late can you plant sunflowers and still see blooms? What you need to know about these beautiful giants

Worried you waited too long to plant sunflowers? Here's what you need to know about how late you can plant them to still get big, beautiful blooms.
Tire gardening

Used tire planters: Genius upcycling or harmful to your health?

Used tire planters: Genius upcycling or harmful to your health?

Used tire planters have become a big trend, but are they safe? Here's what you need to know about this upcycling hack.
plant trees

Climate change gardening: Trees you can plant to fight climate change

Climate change gardening: Trees you can plant to fight climate change

Wondering about climate change gardening? Here's how planting trees can help you start giving back to the planet.
Person with potted plants

5 most beautiful potted plants that thrive year-round

5 most beautiful potted plants that thrive year-round

Grow these beautiful plants in your pots and watch them thrive year-round.
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.
Person caring for plants

Caring for the unique zebra plant – What you should know to keep it thriving

Caring for the unique zebra plant – What you should know to keep it thriving

Check out this care guide to keep your indoor zebra plant thriving.
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.
Fuzzy kiwi fruits

These are the best climate zones to grow delicious kiwis

These are the best climate zones to grow delicious kiwis

If you want to grow delicious kiwis, these are the best climate zones to do so in.
Low-light loving plant

7 best low-light indoor plants for your north-facing windows that’ll thrive

7 best low-light indoor plants for your north-facing windows that’ll thrive

These low-light houseplants are perfect to sit in your north-facing windows and they'll still thrive.
Pink climbing roses

7 colorful spring plants that will beautify your fence line and give you privacy

7 colorful spring plants that will beautify your fence line and give you privacy

These are best plants to add to your fence line to not only give you privacy but beautify your boundaries.
Person sitting on wooden pallets

Transform your garden this summer with these 6 DIY pallet garden design ideas

Transform your garden this summer with these 6 DIY pallet garden design ideas

Here are some ideas on how to make homemade pallet gardens. Try these in your garden today.
Lavender flowers

5 drought-tolerant companion plants that will thrive next to lavender

5 drought-tolerant companion plants that will thrive next to lavender

Lavender does well in dry climates, and so do these companion plants. Plus, they'll look beautiful together in your garden.
arborvitae trees in a line

Wondering how to grow an arborvitae tree? We have your answers

Wondering how to grow an arborvitae tree? We have your answers

Arborvitae trees are popular in landscape design for a reason. Here's how to care for yours.
Wooden fence by a house

If your fence is leaning and in need of repairs, do this immediately

If your fence is leaning and in need of repairs, do this immediately

This is what you should do if you need to repair a leaning fence.
Cedar trees

13 incredible cedar tree varieties (and if they’re right for your climate zone)

13 incredible cedar tree varieties (and if they’re right for your climate zone)

Find out which type of cedar tree is right for your yard.
Compost pile

Enrich your soil: The 4 best composts for gardens

Enrich your soil: The 4 best composts for gardens

Try these 4 amazing composting ideas for your garden.
Raised garden bed with wheelbarrow

5 amazing raised garden bed ideas any beginner can DIY

5 amazing raised garden bed ideas any beginner can DIY

Elevate your garden with these DIY raised garden bed ideas.
houseplant care

Plant of the Week: The easy-to-care-for, flowering Rhaphidophora decursiva

Plant of the Week: The easy-to-care-for, flowering Rhaphidophora decursiva

This week's featured plant is the easy-to-care-for Rhaphidophora decursiva
weeping willow trees by a lake

Fast-growing shade trees that would be perfect in your zone 9 garden

Fast-growing shade trees that would be perfect in your zone 9 garden

The perfect fast-growing shade trees for a zone 9 garden
english lavender flowers

Add some color to your zone 9 garden with these full sun perennials

Add some color to your zone 9 garden with these full sun perennials

The best full sun perennials for any zone 9 garden
Thaumatophyllum stenolobum

Plant of the Week: The highly sought-after Thaumatophyllum stenolobum

Plant of the Week: The highly sought-after Thaumatophyllum stenolobum

This week's featured plant is the highly sought after Thaumatophyllus stenolobum