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A bundle of fresh carrots

How to know when to harvest carrots for the best yield and the tastiest results

How to know when to harvest carrots for the best yield and the tastiest results

When all you see are leafy greens, how can you tell when your carrots are ready to be pulled up? Here's what you need to know.
Anthurium blooms

Everything you need to know about indoor anthurium care

Everything you need to know about indoor anthurium care

Because the anthurium is a tropical plant, indoor care can be finicky unless you have the right conditions. We'll show you how to grow it indoors.
Spider plant on a table

Here’s how to propagate spider plants for a fun, low-maintenance way to decorate your home

Here’s how to propagate spider plants for a fun, low-maintenance way to decorate your home

Mature spider plants produce babies that stem from the parent. Here's how to grow them into lovely new spider plants.
A large cactus with yellow spines

Confused and asking yourself, “What kind of cactus do I have?” – Here’s your guide to identifying cacti

Confused and asking yourself, “What kind of cactus do I have?” – Here’s your guide to identifying cacti

Don't know a prickle pear from a pincushion? This guide will help you become an expert at identifying different types of cacti.
Harvested lettuce in a bowl

How to grow lettuce indoors to ensure you have healthy greens all year long

How to grow lettuce indoors to ensure you have healthy greens all year long

With just a few items and some patience, you can grow this salad staple right in your kitchen! Here's how to grow lettuce indoors.
Freshly cut watermelon slices

When should you harvest watermelon? What you need to know

When should you harvest watermelon? What you need to know

Watermelon size doesn't always tell you the whole story. Sometimes you should pick earlier or later than you think.
A rose plant with bright yellow blooms

Black spots on roses are signs of a fungus – here’s how to get rid of it

Black spots on roses are signs of a fungus – here’s how to get rid of it

Are your roses infected with black spot disease? Here's how to treat the fungus and get your roses back into beautiful form.
Jalapeno harvest

Growing jalapeños from seed to harvest: Your complete guide

Growing jalapeños from seed to harvest: Your complete guide

Learn how to grow jalapeños from seed for a successful harvest. Here's your simple guide.
A small aloe vera

Worried about your sick aloe vera plant? Here’s how to save it

Worried about your sick aloe vera plant? Here’s how to save it

Here's everything that you can do to cure your sick aloe plant after identifying the root of the problem.
A cluster of ripened tomatoes

Do tomatoes need full sun to thrive? What you need to know

Do tomatoes need full sun to thrive? What you need to know

Tomatoes: Do they need full sun? How much sun? What kind of sunlight is best? We tell you what you need to know.
A person repotting a plant

How to pack plants for moving so that the movers (or you) don’t damage them

How to pack plants for moving so that the movers (or you) don’t damage them

Moving is stressful enough without worrying about your plants. Here's how to pack your plants so that they arrive at their new home safe and sound.
A few small aloe vera plants

Aloe vera seed pods: How to harvest them and grow your own plants

Aloe vera seed pods: How to harvest them and grow your own plants

Want to start an aloe vera plant from a seed? Here's where to find the pods or propagate your aloe plant's pups.
Begonia blooms side by side on table

This is how often you should be watering your begonias

This is how often you should be watering your begonias

The watering needs of begonias can change with how mature they get. Our step-by-step guide will help you ensure beautiful blooms.
Person picking blackberries

How to propagate blackberries: 4 easy ways to increase your berry harvest

How to propagate blackberries: 4 easy ways to increase your berry harvest

There are several effective ways to propagate blackberries to increase your harvest. Here are some of our favorites.
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.
Lithops in a collection of pots

Lithops care: how to plant, water, and tend to your living stone plants

Lithops care: how to plant, water, and tend to your living stone plants

Lithops, unlike other houseplants, are very finicky when it comes to water. Here's why this picky succulent requires a particular watering schedule.
An orchid in a pot on the table

How to revive a struggling orchid and return it to its majestic former glory

How to revive a struggling orchid and return it to its majestic former glory

Orchids are beautiful houseplants but require some specific care. If yours isn't looking so great anymore, follow this guide to restore its beauty.
Beautiful ripened tomatoes

How to grow tomatoes from seed for the biggest, most delicious haul

How to grow tomatoes from seed for the biggest, most delicious haul

Nothing says summer like a ripe, juicy, bright red tomato. Here's how to grow tasty tomatoes from seeds for a yummy summer harvest.
A succulent in a gift box

The 5 best places to buy succulents online to start your plant collection

The 5 best places to buy succulents online to start your plant collection

Want to buy succulents online but don't know where to look? These websites are a good place to start!
A small red ant

How to finally get rid of the pesky, persistent ants in your garden

How to finally get rid of the pesky, persistent ants in your garden

Nothing ruins a backyard picnic like an invasion of ants. Follow this guide to get rid of those pesky ants in your garden once and for all.
An outdoor built-in kitchen deck

How to build an outdoor kitchen on a budget and create the ideal cooking space

How to build an outdoor kitchen on a budget and create the ideal cooking space

Outdoor kitchens are usually costly. However, there are small changes you can make to stay within your budget and still get the space you want.
A basket of colorful petunias

10 flowers that keep bugs away from your vegetable garden so you (and not the insects) can enjoy your harvest

10 flowers that keep bugs away from your vegetable garden so you (and not the insects) can enjoy your harvest

Trying to find some pretty flowers that keep bugs away? These 10 plants will help repel unwanted pests and animals from your vegetable or flower garden.
A person mowing their lawn

Why you should absolutely be composting grass clippings

Why you should absolutely be composting grass clippings

Mowing the lawn leaves you with bags or piles of clippings. Before you get rid of them, consider composting them for healthy, natural fertilizer!
An indoor gardener repotting a large houseplant

Here’s the easy houseplant care step you’ve been overlooking

Here’s the easy houseplant care step you’ve been overlooking

Dusting your houseplants is an important part of your care routine. Here's what you need to know.
Hanging outdoor string lights

Is it safe to cut string lights hanging over your deck?

Is it safe to cut string lights hanging over your deck?

Should you cut the lights hanging over your deck? Here's how to make the right -- and safe -- decision
A person reaching for a head of lettuce

Can you grow herbs hydroponically?

Can you grow herbs hydroponically?

Can you start herbs in a hydroponic garden? Here's which plants to try.
Materials for a spring garden

Our best tips and the dumbest mistakes to avoid when planning your spring garden

Our best tips and the dumbest mistakes to avoid when planning your spring garden

A guide on what to do and what not to do when planning your spring garden
Yellow hibiscus flower

A complete guide to caring for the Hibiscus rosa-Sinensis, a striking red plant

A complete guide to caring for the Hibiscus rosa-Sinensis, a striking red plant

How to care for the Hibiscus rosa-Sinensis, a striking red plant
Sprigs of harvested lavender

Keep your lavender smelling sweet and floral by pruning it this spring

Keep your lavender smelling sweet and floral by pruning it this spring

How to prune your lavender this spring to keep it fragrant and floral
An orchid potted indoors

Has your orchid outgrown its pot? How to repot without harming the plant

Has your orchid outgrown its pot? How to repot without harming the plant

How to properly repot your orchid without hurting it
Vibrant bromeliad blooms

Wondering how to repot your bromeliad? We’ve got all your answers in this guide

Wondering how to repot your bromeliad? We’ve got all your answers in this guide

How to successfully repot your bromeliad so it continues to thrive
Pothos vines

Pothos are notorious for their wild growth — Prune yours to keep it thriving

Pothos are notorious for their wild growth — Prune yours to keep it thriving

How to prune your pothos to make sure it continues to thrive
A burrowing mole

How to get rid of those annoying, tunneling moles in your garden

How to get rid of those annoying, tunneling moles in your garden

How to keep those annoying moles out of your garden for good
An Opuntia stricta cactus

How to grow and care for the opuntia stricta, a popular cactus from Florida

How to grow and care for the opuntia stricta, a popular cactus from Florida

How to grow and care for the opuntia stricta, a popular cactus from Florida