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The Truth About Bright-Colored Hosta Seeds Sold Online

Maybe you've seen the advertisements selling seeds for beautiful brightly-colored hostas; find out which ones are imposters and a few varieties you can trust.

Weed Watch: White Mulberry (Morus Alba)

Find out how to identify and get rid of invasive white mulberry trees so they don't squeeze out native species.

Weed Watch: Nimblewill grass

Learn how to identify and deal with nimblewill, a common pesky warm-season grass.

Try This Easy Mulching Hack!

Put your stash of nursery pots to use with a clever tip from one of our readers that helps protect young plants.

Which Fertilizer Is Better for Perennials: Organic or Synthetic?

Choosing between organic and synthetic fertilizers? Explore the pros, cons, and best practices for feeding perennial beds and borders.

How Much Mulch, Compost and Topsoil Do You Need?

Avoid extra trips to the garden center with this simple guide to calculating the right amount of mulch, compost and topsoil for your garden.

The Best Value Fertilization Programs for Healthy Lawns

A healthy lawn needs more than a quick fix. When you choose a fertilization program that fits needs, you’ll enjoy steady growth and fewer problems over time.

7 Ways to Set Up Your Garden for a Beautiful, Protected Spring

Tired of deer and other critters eating your spring garden? Discover practical solutions to help set your garden up for success.

Support Native Bees with Spring Beauty

Learn about the unique relationship between the native perennial, spring beauty, and a specialized native bee that relies on it. The plant has pink pollen — you have to see it to believe it!

Garden Pest Roundup: What to Look Out for in Your Region

Regional gardening experts share the common pests to watch for in your area and how to manage them with effective IPM methods.

Garden Pests to Look Out for in the Pacific Northwest

Our regional expert shares three garden pests to watch for that can wreak havoc on gardens in the Pacific Northwest.

Garden Pests to Look Out for in the Northeast

Our regional expert shares three garden pests that are lurking in Northeast gardens

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Garden Pests to Look Out for in the Southeast

Our regional experts share about three garden pests Southeast gardeners should watch for, what damage they cause and how to control them with IPM methods.

Garden Pests to Look Out for in the Midwest

Our regional expert highlights three hungry pests that can devour Midwest gardens.

What is Crape Myrtle Bark Scale?

Learn how to identify and manage crape myrtle bark scale (CMBS), a sap-sucking insect that can reduce vigor and flowering in your trees.

Early Spring Checklist: 6 Tasks to Wake Up Your Garden

Get your garden ready for the season with expert advice from Daryl Beyers of The New York Botanical Garden, including six early spring tasks to tackle before planting.

The Ultimate Guide to Gardening for Pollinators

Creating a pollinator-friendly garden starts with a few key elements. Find tips here, along with native-rooted plant picks they’ll love.

Is It Organic or Not? A Look at 7 Common Garden Practices

Organic gardening isn’t just about skipping chemicals. We bust common myths and take a closer look at common practices to explain what’s truly organic, what’s not and what falls somewhere in between.