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How to get rid of cutworms that are invading your garden

How to get rid of cutworms that are invading your garden

Cutworms are known for causing massive amounts of damage in your garden. Here’s what you need to know to deal with these invaders.
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.
Madagascar palm tree

Everything you need to know about caring for your Madagascar palm tree

Everything you need to know about caring for your Madagascar palm tree

Learn how to care for your Madagascar palm with this guide.
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.
bird of paradise plant

Can you grow a bird of paradise from a cutting? Here’s what you need to know to grow your dream plant

Can you grow a bird of paradise from a cutting? Here’s what you need to know to grow your dream plant

Learn how to successfully take a cutting of a bird of paradise and help it grow into a mature, beautiful indoor plant.
Colorful Christmas Lights In Russia

How to protect outdoor lights from rain

How to protect outdoor lights from rain

Keep your outdoor lights from sparking with these handy tips
food spread out on table outside

Check out these small outdoor kitchen ideas to turn your limited space into a chef’s paradise

Check out these small outdoor kitchen ideas to turn your limited space into a chef’s paradise

Outdoor kitchens have become popular these days. Here are some outdoor kitchen ideas to help you enjoy the beautiful evening weather.
Propagate succulent

How to propagate succulents: Simple ways to multiply these easy-care plants

How to propagate succulents: Simple ways to multiply these easy-care plants

Here are tips on how to propagate succulents to add to your collection and share with fellow plant enthusiasts.
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.
Onion with roots showing

Can you grow onions in containers? What you need to know

Can you grow onions in containers? What you need to know

Here's everything that you need to know about growing onions in containers for a successful harvest in your garden.
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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.
Jasmine flower blooms

How to propagate your jasmine from cuttings to spread the fragrant love

How to propagate your jasmine from cuttings to spread the fragrant love

Here's a guide on how to propagate jasmine from cuttings to spread the fragrant love with fellow plant lovers.
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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.
Ripe raspberries

Grow these 5 unique companion plants for raspberries in your garden

Grow these 5 unique companion plants for raspberries in your garden

There are certain plants that are great companions for raspberries. Find out which plants will help your raspberries thrive.
Dracaena marginata

Follow these easy dracaena care tips to keep your plant thriving

Follow these easy dracaena care tips to keep your plant thriving

How do you pick the right dracaena for you and properly maintain it? Read here for our top dracaena care tips. 
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Looking for the best plant care app for your collection? Here are our favorites

Looking for the best plant care app for your collection? Here are our favorites

Identifying plants and caring for them can be tricky, so try the best plant care apps to keep your collection healthy.
Yellow and orange nasturtium flowers

How to grow nasturtium from seeds for a bold and beautiful garden addition

How to grow nasturtium from seeds for a bold and beautiful garden addition

Nasturtiums are bright, beautiful flowers that make a great addition to any garden. Here's when and how to start them from seed indoors.
Vines with white flowers growing on a wooden trellis

How to choose the right trellis for your climbing vines

How to choose the right trellis for your climbing vines

Not all trellises are the same -- here's how to choose the right one for your plants, and how to fit it into your garden.
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.
Red, green, and yellow bell peppers on a table

Your guide to growing bell peppers, a tasty addition to any vegetable garden

Your guide to growing bell peppers, a tasty addition to any vegetable garden

Bell peppers aren't difficult to care for. Here's how to grow your own bell peppers, a tasty addition to any garden.
Flower garden full of annual flowers

How do you plant flowers? Here are the steps to cultivating a beautiful backyard flower garden

How do you plant flowers? Here are the steps to cultivating a beautiful backyard flower garden

How do you plant flowers? If you want lush blooms, here's a guide on how to start a beautiful backyard garden today.
Ear of corn

Can you grow corn indoors? The answer might surprise you

Can you grow corn indoors? The answer might surprise you

Corn is a big plant that produces big flavor—but can you grow it indoors? Here are the details you need to know.
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Do you live in climate zone 6? How to tell if your plants will last

Do you live in climate zone 6? How to tell if your plants will last

Here's what you need to know about growing plants if you live in climate zone 6.
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
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.
watering a raised garden bed with a watering can

This is the absolute best time of day to water your vegetable garden

This is the absolute best time of day to water your vegetable garden

Learn all our tips and tricks for strategic garden watering — from the best time to water a vegetable garden to ways to boost efficiency.
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.
A young dogwood tree with pink flowers

How to plant a dogwood tree for a beautiful addition to your yard

How to plant a dogwood tree for a beautiful addition to your yard

Dogwoods are beautiful flowering trees. Here's everything you need to know about planting a dogwood tree in your yard.
Hands holding compost

How long does it take to make compost for your soil?

How long does it take to make compost for your soil?

How long does it take to make compost to use in your garden? Here are the steps to making compost for your soil.
Purple clematis

Caring for clematis, a beautiful climbing vine for your summer vertical garden

Caring for clematis, a beautiful climbing vine for your summer vertical garden

Clematis is a beautiful climbing vine that's a hardy addition to your vertical garden. Learn how to care for it.
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.
Bagworm on a branch

Bagworms can kill your trees – What to know to get rid of them

Bagworms can kill your trees – What to know to get rid of them

Save your trees and bushes from bagworms by following this advice.
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.