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How to store compost: Tips and tricks you need to know

How to store compost: Tips and tricks you need to know

Once you’re done with your compost, you may be left wondering what to do with it. We have everything you need to know about storing it.
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.
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!
White squash growing on trellis

Growing squash vertically is easy with these simple tips

Growing squash vertically is easy with these simple tips

Using a vertical garden provides many benefits when you’re growing fruits or vegetables. We discuss if it's the right choice for squash.
Basil plant in pot

How to keep pests away from your delicate basil plants

How to keep pests away from your delicate basil plants

Basil is a wonderful herb, but what isn't so wonderful are pests eating its leaves. We provide handy tips on what to do about it.
A lilac bush on the shore of a lake

A guide for planting lilac bushes, perfect for adding a purple pop to any garden

A guide for planting lilac bushes, perfect for adding a purple pop to any garden

Lilac bushes are a great way to add a purple pop in any garden. Here's how to plant and care for your own.
banana tree with ripe fruit

How and when do bananas reproduce? We have answers to all your questions

How and when do bananas reproduce? We have answers to all your questions

This is everything you need to know about banana reproduction, whether you want to grow your own or are just curious
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.
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.
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!
Gardener growing some lettuce

How to harvest romaine lettuce you can eat fresh from the garden

How to harvest romaine lettuce you can eat fresh from the garden

Romaine is a delicious and nutritious salad green. After harvesting your romaine lettuce, here's how to regrow it.
African lily flower

These are the best zone 8 plants for your warm, bright climate

These are the best zone 8 plants for your warm, bright climate

Zone 8 plants can include a wide range of greenery. Learn about the best flowers, fruits, and vegetables for zone 8.
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.
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.
Bright red montmorency cherries on a tree

What to consider when planting cherry trees

What to consider when planting cherry trees

Grow your own cherries to make sure you always have fresh fruit on hand. Set your fruit garden up for success with this cherry tree growers guide.
white dog lying on green lawn

What is buffalo grass, and should it be in your lawn?

What is buffalo grass, and should it be in your lawn?

Should buffalo grass be growing in your lawn? If you're wondering what buffalo grass is, here's the information you need.
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.
Forget-me-nots in a cup

Amazing tips for forget-me-nots care so that they don’t take over your garden

Amazing tips for forget-me-nots care so that they don’t take over your garden

Forget-me-nots spread across a garden easily. This is how to care for them properly for beautiful, manageable blooms.
Several ripe red raspberries on a vine

Raspberries are a delicious and tart treat: How to grow them in your garden

Raspberries are a delicious and tart treat: How to grow them in your garden

Raspberries are tasty and easy to care for. Here's how to grow your own raspberries for a perfectly tart spring treat.
Bright green St. Augustine grass in the sun

When is the best time to plant St. Augustine grass? What you need to know

When is the best time to plant St. Augustine grass? What you need to know

Planting grass of any kind is a balancing act. This is what to consider when seeding and caring for St. Augustine grass.
A pair of morel mushrooms

How to grow morel mushrooms at home and save yourself tons of money

How to grow morel mushrooms at home and save yourself tons of money

Here's everything you've ever wanted to know about morel mushrooms, as well as a guide on how to grow and care for them
Person on computer next to plants

7 garden planning apps that will simplify your growing season schedule

7 garden planning apps that will simplify your growing season schedule

There's an app for anything — download these garden planning apps to make plotting your space as easy as 1, 2, 3.
Manicured Bermuda lawn

Bermuda grass: How to keep it from taking over your lawn

Bermuda grass: How to keep it from taking over your lawn

What is Bermuda grass and how is it hurting your lawn? We break it down in this simple guide.
Organic green sugar snap peas

What you need to know about growing sugar snap peas in containers

What you need to know about growing sugar snap peas in containers

Here's everything you need to know about growing sugar snap peas in containers, from using the right fertilizer to picking out a trellis.
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.
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.
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.
Cucumber vines flowering on trellis

How to pollinate cucumbers for your garden

How to pollinate cucumbers for your garden

If you’ve tried growing cucumbers, sometimes they don’t always produce so well. We tell you how to solve your pollination problems.
sunlit garden path and flowers

If your yard gets a lot of afternoon sun, these are the plants for you

If your yard gets a lot of afternoon sun, these are the plants for you

Afternoon sun can be fickle to manage, but some plants love it. Here are some great performers to get you started.
Cherry tomatoes

How to grow tomatoes in pots for fresh, juicy results all growing season long

How to grow tomatoes in pots for fresh, juicy results all growing season long

Tomatoes are easy to grow on your own. You don’t even need a big space or a garden. Check out this guide on how to successfully grow tomatoes in pots.
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 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 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.
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.