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Not sure how to plant, prune or divide your plants? We’ll let you know how and when to tackle these tasks. We also have helpful advice on starting seeds, how to identify (and get rid of) weeds and save water.

Water & Feed

Summer Garden Checklist

Feeling overwhelmed by summer garden chores? Our Summer Garden Checklist has 9 easy tips to keep your garden thriving and your tasks on track.

Support Pollinators & Wildlife

From the Wild Side: Sleepy Orange Butterfly

Keep your eyes open for these beautiful butterflies in the southern U.S.!

Attract More Birds to Your Garden with Nesting Boxes

Add bird nesting boxes to your garden to welcome feathered friends and enjoy all the benefits they bring.

Did You Know Switchgrass is a Butterfly Host Plant?

Plant native switchgrass to provide habitat for butterflies as a larval host plant!

Helpful Tips for a Hummingbird-Friendly Garden

Advice and strategies for attracting and supporting your local hummers as they make the long migration north.

How to Establish a Monarch Waystation in Your Garden

Help monarch butterflies by providing essential nectar and host plants in your own Monarch Waystation.

You've Heard of No-Mow May — Try a Bee Lawn Instead!

Maybe you have heard of "No-Mow May", but learn about the long-term benefits of installing a bee lawn from conservation expert, James Wolfin.

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Start Seeds

Learn how to start seeds here. We'll show you how to collect your own seeds, when is the best time to start seeds indoors, how to grow seeds indoors or outdoors and even how and when to transplant seedlings once you have them started. Learn which seeds you should start yourself, what seed-starting setup is best and what tips we use to improve seed-starting success.

Hollyhock Seeds 101: Tips for Collecting, Storing & Planting

Growing hollyhocks from seed is an easy, budget-friendly way to enjoy colorful blooms year after year. Learn how to collect seeds and get expert tips for growing these cottage garden favorites.

Seed-Starting Hack with Small Drinking Cups

This clever reader tip makes it easy to transplant seedlings without disturbing their delicate root systems.

Helpful Products for Starting Seeds Indoors

From essential supplies to helpful books, we’ve rounded up a few of our new favorite products to make indoor seed-starting easier and more rewarding this year.

7 Plants We Always Start From Seed & Why

Learn about the plants I love growing from seed each year! Whether it's trying something unique, growing heirlooms, or saving money, I'll share how & why here.

Comparing Biodegradable Plant Pots

Want to use less plastic when starting seeds? We tried out several different biodegradable pots. Check out our comparison to see which one works for you!

How to Save Marigold Seeds

Save marigold seeds for next year and save money, too!

Plant

Learn how to plant anything, from trees to perennials, bulbs and even houseplants. We'll show you the best way to dig a hole, how to harden off tender plants, how to choose the best garden tools and even shopping tips and our favorite places for mail-order plants.

7 Easy Ways to Stake Plants in the Garden

For reliable staking methods to help your plants stand tall in the garden, we've got you covered.

Solutions for Common Spring Garden Problems

Stay ahead this season! Tackle potential issues early with these simple solutions for a thriving garden.

Basics of Permaculture Gardening

Learn four simple ways to incorporate earth-friendly practices of permaculture in your garden.

Upcycle Political Signs into a Sturdy Plant Support

Check out this clever reader tip for an upcycled plant support that works great for large container plants.

4 Ways to Prep Your Garden This Fall for a Better Spring

Do these things this fall to get a head start on your garden next year!

Dealing with Tree Roots

A tree's extensive root system can lead to occasional problems in the garden. Let’s take a look at three common issues with roots.

Water & Feed

Ever wonder what fertilizer to use on your plants? We'll show you how to choose fertilizer, when to feed your plants, the best watering tools for your garden and more.

Should You “Leave The Leaves” in Fall?

Should you leave the leaves? Autumn leaves have many benefits as a soil amendment, a mulch and as a habitat for overwintering insects and other wildlife.

When Should I Stop Watering My Garden in Fall?

If you're unsure when to put away the hose and stop watering in fall, find the answer here.

How Often Should I Water Rex Begonias?

Struggling with rex begonias? It could be that you're watering too often. Find out how often to water rex begonias to get plants that look fantastic!

Garden Compost Basics

Garden compost has so many benefits. Let us show you how to make it!

Compost Tea

Give your soil a healthy dose of beneficial microbes by adding brewed compost tea. We'll show you how to make it and use it in your garden here.

How to Change Hydrangea Color

If you’ve ever wanted to change your bigleaf hydrangea blooms to pink or blue, here's how to do it!

Prune

See exactly how and when to prune the plants in your garden to keep them healthy and looking their best. We'll show you how to deadhead perennials, how to prune trees and shrubs, our favorite pruning tools and more.

Can I Cut a Tree Root Without Killing the Tree?

If you think your tree's roots will cause problems, here's how to cut them without killing the tree.

Our Favorite Small Battery-Powered Garden Tools

Try one of these small battery-powered garden tools to finish garden tasks in a flash!

How to Root Prune Container Grown Trees

Keep container-grown trees healthy for years by root pruning. We'll break it down into simple steps and show you how it's done in our helpful how-to video!

3 Ways to Deadhead Petunias

Not sure how to deadhead petunias? Jenny shares a few different methods to tidy up your petunias and her favorite tools for the job.

How to Deadhead Dianthus

Deadhead dianthus after they're done blooming to keep plants tidy.

How to Deadhead Geraniums

Learn how to deadhead geraniums to keep them looking tidy all summer and producing more blooms.

Divide

Ready to share? Here's how to divide a plant. You'll see everything from succulents to perennials and even shrubs. Our guides to dividing plants show you the best tools and techniques to get more plants from your garden.

3 Easy Ways to Propagate Plants

Whether you've been propagating plants for years or are new to the craft, these easy techniques will help fill your garden without busting the budget.

How Do You Divide Mangave Pups?

Is your mangave forming pups? Here's how to divide them!

How to Propagate Coleus

Propagate coleus by taking leaf cuttings to get more of your favorite varieties.

How to Propagate Christmas Cactus

Here's how to get more holiday cactus by divisions or taking cuttings.

Dividing Siberian Iris

When your Siberian iris isn’t flowering as well as it used to it may be time to divide. Find out how to do this and get your new divisions off to a great start.

How to Propagate Rex Begonias from Leaf Cuttings

Rex begonias are not only beautiful and elegant, they’re also easy to propagate from leaf cuttings. Let me show you how to get more of these great plants practically free!

Deal With Pests

Fight insects. Pull weeds. Solve disease problems. Insects chewing holes in leaves? We'll help you figure out what they are (and show you how to stop them). Not sure whether a plant is a weed? We help you identify weeds in your garden. Plants struggling? We'll help you figure out why a plant is turning brown and help you fix the problem. And of course if deer are eating your garden, we'll show you which products and techniques will deter deer.

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