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We also have helpful advice on starting seeds, how to identify (and get rid of) weeds and save water.  ]]></description><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com</link><image><url>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/static/img/favicon.png</url><title><![CDATA[ Garden Gate ]]></title><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com</link></image><generator>Django</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT</lastBuildDate><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:24:34 GMT</pubDate><atom:link href="https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/.rss/latest/how-to/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><copyright><![CDATA[ Active Interest Media Holdco, Inc. &copy; Copyright 2026. All rights reserved. ]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[ en ]]></language><category><![CDATA[ How To… ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Support Pollinators & Wildlife ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Start Seeds ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Plant ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Water & Feed ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Prune ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Divide ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Deal With Pests ]]></category><item><title><![CDATA[How Do I Deal with Tent Caterpillars in My Trees?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Noticed webbing on your trees in fall? Find out how to tell the difference between tent caterpillars and fall webworms (and what to do about both) here.]]></description><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/how-to/deal-with-pests/how-to-deal-with-tent-caterpillars/</link><guid>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/how-to/deal-with-pests/how-to-deal-with-tent-caterpillars/</guid><category><![CDATA[ How To… ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Deal With Pests ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ garden q and a ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ issue 174 november december 2023 ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ pests ]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ Garden Gate staff ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/2bhD0n0t9Fj9bNVQclhdep/48d63893ea8428bc650f7543a591d084/tent-caterpillars-pv--Tim-Tigner-Virginia-Department-of-Forestry-Bugwood-2.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/2bhD0n0t9Fj9bNVQclhdep/48d63893ea8428bc650f7543a591d084/tent-caterpillars-pv--Tim-Tigner-Virginia-Department-of-Forestry-Bugwood-2.jpg"/><media:content url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/2bhD0n0t9Fj9bNVQclhdep/48d63893ea8428bc650f7543a591d084/tent-caterpillars-pv--Tim-Tigner-Virginia-Department-of-Forestry-Bugwood-2.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Water-Wise Garden Hacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Save time, money, and water with these simple water-wise gardening tips to keep your garden thriving with less irrigation.]]></description><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/how-to/water-feed/water-wise-gardening-hacks-to-save-water/</link><guid>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/how-to/water-feed/water-wise-gardening-hacks-to-save-water/</guid><category><![CDATA[ How To… ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Water & Feed ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ budget friendly ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ summer ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ water wise ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ watering ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ watering tools accessories ]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ James A. Baggett ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/4Hb13XBrqKcAVlxappnhgd/c3b7b89875cfef59a1623d9a996ae6fc/water-wise-hacks-pv-2.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/4Hb13XBrqKcAVlxappnhgd/c3b7b89875cfef59a1623d9a996ae6fc/water-wise-hacks-pv-2.jpg"/><media:content url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/4Hb13XBrqKcAVlxappnhgd/c3b7b89875cfef59a1623d9a996ae6fc/water-wise-hacks-pv-2.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avoid These 5 Common Mistakes That Attract Garden Pests ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even experienced gardeners make mistakes that invite pests. Discover five common problems and easy fixes to keep your garden healthy.]]></description><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/how-to/deal-with-pests/avoid-these-common-mistakes-that-attract-garden-pests/</link><guid>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/how-to/deal-with-pests/avoid-these-common-mistakes-that-attract-garden-pests/</guid><category><![CDATA[ How To… ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Deal With Pests ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ pest control ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ pests ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ planting ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ watering ]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelly Reilly ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/69X4Jvi2ftRaqtnaaeWD7q/9ad8aff52dd831c820cf65bcf479afb2/GG187_BASICS_04_lead-collage-pv.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/69X4Jvi2ftRaqtnaaeWD7q/9ad8aff52dd831c820cf65bcf479afb2/GG187_BASICS_04_lead-collage-pv.jpg"/><media:content url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/69X4Jvi2ftRaqtnaaeWD7q/9ad8aff52dd831c820cf65bcf479afb2/GG187_BASICS_04_lead-collage-pv.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Natural Pest Control Tips + 6 Plants That Attract Beneficial Insects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking for natural ways to control garden pests? Discover tips and plants that attract beneficial insects to help keep unwanted pests in check.]]></description><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/how-to/deal-with-pests/natural-pest-control-tips-and-plants-that-attract-beneficial-insects/</link><guid>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/how-to/deal-with-pests/natural-pest-control-tips-and-plants-that-attract-beneficial-insects/</guid><category><![CDATA[ How To… ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Deal With Pests ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ insect ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ organic ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ pest control ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ pest watch ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ pests ]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sherri Ribbey ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/3IEgfLt1OtZRdHfWmtbp5x/64e28edbb55bbc18cce3cc945336bb3f/natural-pest-control-pv-graphic.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/3IEgfLt1OtZRdHfWmtbp5x/64e28edbb55bbc18cce3cc945336bb3f/natural-pest-control-pv-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/3IEgfLt1OtZRdHfWmtbp5x/64e28edbb55bbc18cce3cc945336bb3f/natural-pest-control-pv-graphic.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Create Wildlife-Safe Water Features in Your Garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Support local wildlife with simple water-source solutions that provide safe access and easy escape routes.
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]]></category><category><![CDATA[ garden q and a ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ seed starting ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ seeds ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ shopping ]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ Garden Gate staff ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/4bpt1O8WMMTJX5tQpnwYCq/3fb8dc359e20228ab54ceade12bca4e3/GG185_TIPS_phone_QA-graphic_PV.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/4bpt1O8WMMTJX5tQpnwYCq/3fb8dc359e20228ab54ceade12bca4e3/GG185_TIPS_phone_QA-graphic_PV.jpg"/><media:content url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/4bpt1O8WMMTJX5tQpnwYCq/3fb8dc359e20228ab54ceade12bca4e3/GG185_TIPS_phone_QA-graphic_PV.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weed Watch: White Mulberry (Morus Alba)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find out how to identify and get rid of invasive white mulberry trees so they don&#x27;t squeeze out native species.]]></description><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/how-to/deal-with-pests/white-mulberry-morus-alba/</link><guid>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/how-to/deal-with-pests/white-mulberry-morus-alba/</guid><category><![CDATA[ How To… ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Deal With Pests ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ invasive plant ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ trees ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ weed watch ]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jim Childs ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/1513HTjrhkdfJhYLvG0mpw/c3c52262f560c9d1e56f4f8182735bbc/gg179-white-mulberry-morus-alba-weed-watch-pv.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/1513HTjrhkdfJhYLvG0mpw/c3c52262f560c9d1e56f4f8182735bbc/gg179-white-mulberry-morus-alba-weed-watch-pv.jpg"/><media:content 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