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  • Monarch butterfly perched on a flower in a garden.

    The Clever Way To Use Old Potting Soil To Attract Beautiful Butterflies To The Garden

    Welcoming butterflies to your garden is beneficial for the ecosystem. Here is one way to use outdated potting soil to encourage butterflies into your garden.

    By Bob Beacham 9 days ago Read More
  • Snow on hydrangeas overwintering in the garden.

    The Best Way To Insulate Hydrangeas During Cold Winter Weather

    Cold damage can affect the spring blooming of hydrangeas, especially bigleaf hydrangeas. Provide some insulation in winter with a cheap, all-natural material.

    By Emma Atkinson 9 days ago Read More
  • Snowdrop flowers with ice crystallized on them and surrounded by snow

    16 Winter Gardening Tips You Should Know For Healthier Plants In Spring

    From protecting plants after winter snow to knowing when to stop watering, these practical gardening tips help set the stage for healthy spring blooms.

    By Sakshi Khaitan 9 days ago Read More
  • A garter snake slithers over a gravel pathway in a residential backyard.

    13 Popular Ground Cover Plants That Attract Slithering Pests

    Are you afraid of snakes? Some ground covers provide shade, shelter, and food for snakes. To keep snakes out of your yard, avoid planting certain plant species.

    By Andrea Crowley-Hughes 10 days ago Read More
  • A pitcher and glass of orange juice sitting on a sunny outdoor wooden table, surrounded by sliced fresh oranges

    Why You Should Reconsider Using Fruit Juice As Fertilizer In Your Garden

    While fruit juice is delicious to humans, it may not be the best option for your plants. Know these potential drawbacks before you use it in your garden.

    By Jack Vatsal 10 days ago Read More
  • A person fertilizing plants with eggshells in his garden

    Always Keep Your Eggshells, Here Are The 10 Plants That Love Them

    Before you trash those eggshells, know this: tomatoes cheer, potatoes perk up — and they’re not the only ones. This humble kitchen scrap has a big fan club.

    By Aleem Ahmad 10 days ago Read More
  • A container garden full of flowering annuals on a deck beside a fence.

    Container Gardening Is Changing With More Environmentally-Friendly Solutions

    Looking to up your eco-friendly game in your container garden? If you grow in pots, there are many options to reduce waste for both seedlings and mature plants.

    By R. A. Fletcher 11 days ago Read More
  • Gardener carrying fresh vegetables grown in the garden

    14 Vegetables Most Sensitive To Overfertilizing

    Novice gardeners might have a tendency to add too much fertilizer to the vegetables they're growing, leading to problems with these varieties in particular.

    By Katy Willis 11 days ago Read More
  • Close up of a red bell pepper plant

    Help Your Pepper Plants Thrive With A Leftover Liquid From Your Kitchen

    This everyday kitchen leftover could be the simple trick that encourages your pepper plants grow stronger, healthier, and a lot more productive.

    By Catherine Nyorani 11 days ago Read More
  • Indoor herb garden in windowsill

    How To Container Garden Indoors In The Winter

    Bring your garden indoors during the winter with containers to keep your crops going year-round. Light and the soil you use will be keys to your success.

    By Kristina Hicks-Hamblin 11 days ago Read More
  • A variety of pruning tools for winter laying on the grass and snow

    The Fruit That Should Be Pruned In Winter

    Winter can be harsh on plants, so interference might seem like exacerbation. This not the case with this fruiting plant that welcomes winter treatments.

    By Alisha Land 12 days ago Read More
  • Someone picking cherry tomatoes off of a potted plant

    Not Eggshells Or Banana Peels: This Forgotten Kitchen Liquid Helps Tomato Plants Thrive

    Few foods are tastier than tomatoes fresh off the vine, and if you have a tomato plant of your own, give it an extra nutritional boost with this liquid.

    By Katie Barton 12 days ago Read More
  • A mole perched on top of a molehill

    12 Ways That You Could Be Attracting Moles Into Your Yard (And How To Fix It)

    Is there an abundance of molehills in your backyard or lawn that's ruining your day? There are likely a few things that keep bringing moles to your yard.

    By Daniel Warden 13 days ago Read More
  • Beautiful Christmas cactus in full bloom

    The Simple Hack That Will Have Your Christmas Cactus Blooming In No Time

    It's disappointing if your Christmas cactus doesn't bloom during the winter season, but there are some easy tricks to ensure you see some flowers.

    By Barb Hudson 13 days ago Read More
  • Close up of person holding snake plant

    The Kitchen Leftover Your Snake Plant Will Love

    Snake plants are super popular houseplants, and if you want to give yours a nutritional boost with your culinary cast-offs, hold on to this.

    By Magdalena Becker 13 days ago Read More
  • Hand seeding lawn

    The Best Time To Dormant Seed A Lawn (& How To Do It Correctly)

    Dormant seeding is a technique that takes advantage of winter temperatures to plant grass so that by spring you're growing a healthy, lush lawn.

    By Ana Markosi 14 days ago Read More
  • A gardener trying to remove weeds from a herbaceous border

    Avoid Weeds Growing In Perennials With A Method That Plant Lovers Will Be Happy To Try

    Rather than letting weeds overpower and weaken your perennials, try this clever hack that stops these pesky plants from spouting up in the soil.

    By Aleem Ahmad 15 days ago Read More
  • A snowy house

    12 Winter Home And Garden Hacks We Learned From TikTok

    TikTok is an endless fountain of hacks, and if you're prepping for winter but don't know where to start, then use these tips to make chilly life easier.

    By Megan Brame 15 days ago Read More
  • Young woman harvests fruit from multiple trees.

    4 Ways To Propagate A Fruit Tree For An Endless Supply Of Delicious Produce

    Fruit trees can yield abundance for your home, if propagated correctly. Instead of using seeds, consider these four methods for reproducing high yield plants.

    By Katharine Hansen 15 days ago Read More
  • Gloved hand spreading wood ash in garden bed with trowel.

    Always Keep Your Wood Ashes — Here Are The 15 Plants That Love Them

    Wood ashes don't have to be disposed of. They can actually be useful in your garden, but only if you know how to use them properly and which plants need them.

    By Ana Markosi 16 days ago Read More
  • A large Christmas cactus with many red blooms.

    This Soil Mix Will Keep Your Christmas Cactus Happy & Thriving, According To Our Garden Expert

    Our in-house master gardener shares her DIY soil mix recipe for a thriving Christmas cactus. Hint: It needs more moisture than you think.

    By Tiffany Selvey 16 days ago Read More
  • Gardener adding rich soil to a raised garden bed

    12 Simple Soil Additions That Will Help These Common Herbs Thrive

    These tips and tricks are simple and easy to follow, which will help keep your herb garden bright, aromatic, and ready to use in your cooking.

    By Katy Willis 16 days ago Read More
  • tTree growing in a container on a patio

    The Tropical Fruit Tree Perfect For Your Patio That Can Thrive In A Container

    You don't need to live in the jungle to have this tropical fruit tree in your home. It can simply thrive in a container on the patio out back.

    By Candina Jordan 17 days ago Read More
  • A fall garden with a pathway winding through it.

    Use Dying Garden Flowers To DIY Fall & Winter Displays For Your Home

    Think dried flower arrangements are out of your budget? Think again! Snip dead or dying plant materials from your own garden to create pretty seasonal displays.

    By Peg Aloi 17 days ago Read More
  • A gardener prunes bushes with loppers in a fall garden.

    How Much Should You Upgrade Your Garden As A Renter?

    Gardening in rentals is challenging. Often, you're unsure how long you'll stay or what changes you can make. Knowing a few general guidelines can help you plan.

    By Patricia Hughes 17 days ago Read More
  • A large Japanese maple tree with fall foliage in a landscaped backyard.

    Why It Is Paramount That You Prune Your Japanese Maple

    Japanese maples are pretty and mostly hardy trees within their growing zone. Like most trees, however, they still need regular maintenance, including pruning.

    By Katie Flannery 17 days ago Read More
  • Person waters a spider plant on a table with a green watering can.

    Not Daily, Not Weekly: Here's How Often To Water Your Spider Plant This Winter

    Wondering why your spider plant is looking droopy in winter? Giving it a drink of water might not be the fix it needs. In fact, the soil may be waterlogged.

    By Alisha Land 17 days ago Read More
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