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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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Native Bees Overwinter in Unexpected Places

Despite appearances, the bees never really left us. While we snuggle under blankets indoors, native bees hide under leafy covers of their own as they overwinter until spring.

Support Pollinators & Wildlife

From the Wild Side: Meadow Fritillary Butterfly

Do you recognize this orange butterfly? Find out how to identify and attract meadow fritillary butterflies to your yard here.

Wildlife Tips for the Garden

Whether you enjoy the presence of wildlife in your garden or would prefer they didn't intrude, we have gathered our favorite reader-submitted tips to help!

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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.

7 Plants I Always Start From Seed

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!

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!

DIY Plant Pots for Seed Starting

These DIY paper plant pots are inexpensive to make and biodegradable too!

Starting Seeds with Soil Blocking

Start seeds in simple soil cubes created by a soil blocker tool — no pots needed!

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.

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.

How to Start a Garden Journal

If you've wanted to start a garden journal (or get back to using one!), check out these tips from artist and teacher, Carrie Carlson.

6 Ways Winter Can Damage Plants

Take these steps to avoid winter damage to plants in your garden!

Indoor Plant Wall Ideas for Cuttings

Looking for a better way to display your cuttings? Try these easy indoor plant wall ideas, perfect for showing off your plants as they root!

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.

Are You Using the Right Type of Mulch?

Find the right type of mulch for your garden and how to use it.

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.

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!

Watering Succulents

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

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.

Best 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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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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