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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.


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Garden Compost Basics

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


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.

Using a Heat Mat for Plants

Starting seeds this spring? You should probably be using a heat mat to speed up germination to get seedlings off to a good start!

How to Start Celosia from Seed

Wondering how to grow celosia from seed? These exotic blooms aren't as difficult as you might think. Follow these tips for celosia seed-starting success!

Seed-starting tips

Want to make starting seeds easier? Garden Gate readers share their favorite seed-starting tips.
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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.

How to Plant Bulbs

Check out our handy guide on how to plant bulbs in fall for a beautiful garden bursting with spring-flowering bulbs next year.

Types of Bulb Planters

Planting bulbs doesn't have to be a back-breaking chore; check out our favorite bulb planters and planting techniques to make things easier!

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.

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.

Watering Succulents

Watering succulents can be tricky — learn how to identify if you have been overwatering or underwatering.

How to Water Houseplants

Most houseplant problems are caused by watering. Use these tips to tell if you are overwatering or underwatering your indoor plants, then learn some tricks to water houseplants better.

Different Types of Garden Hoses

With all the different types of garden hoses available it's hard to know which one to get. Learn the pros and cons for each one and some tips for keeping this essential tool in great shape.

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.

Root Pruning 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!

How 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.

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.

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.

Dividing Plants in Summer

Need to divide a perennial in summer’s heat? No sweat. Find out which plants you can divide in summer and how to do it so they take off and look great.

3 Simple Ways to Divide Plants

Whether you’re looking for more of your favorite plant or just hoping to revive an overcrowded one, you’ll benefit from these easy tips for dividing plants.

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.

Spotted Lanternfly

The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect species that is making its way across the U.S. Here is what you need to know and what to look for.

Scarlet Lily Leaf Beetle

Here’s what you need to know about the scarlet lily leaf beetle, a garden pest that’s making its way across the United States.

Common Houseplant Bugs

Don't let bugs take over your beloved houseplants! Here's how to control insect pests on indoor plants.

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