10 Pretty Planters That Make It Easy to Grow an Indoor Herb Garden
Stop overbuying fresh herbs only to watch them spoil in the fridge. Instead, get an indoor herb planter and grow your own basil, parsley and oregano.
How To Garden with Perlite Potting Soil
Perlite, a natural wonder born from volcanoes, is an inexpensive soil additive that will help your garden plants grow faster...
How to Propagate Succulents from a Cutting, Leaf or Pup
Ready to grow your collection of houseplants? Learn how to propagate succulents to create brand-new plants for free.
How to Prepare Your Garden for Winter in Two Days
For a healthy spring landscape, spend a fall weekend preparing your garden for winter. It's easy with our straightforward, how-to...
7 Perennials You Should Divide in the Fall
Get more plants for less by dividing perennials at the right time.
Do Bees Need Water in Winter?
We're bee-lovers here! Learn how to help thirsty bees in winter so pollinators make it through to spring.
10 Perennials You Should Cut Back Every Fall (And 5 to Let Be)
Winterizing your garden includes trimming back some perennials and leaving others until spring. Our experts tell you what to do...
Here’s Where to Find Festive Glass Gem Corn
These seeds aren't just gorgeous—they also make tasty homemade popcorn.
How to Identify and Fix Common Vegetable Garden Problems and Pests
You spend all summer tending your garden, waiting for that perfect harvest. But plenty of common vegetable garden problems and...
Here’s When to Plant Your Fall and Winter Vegetables
Hint: It's sooner than you think!
Everything You Need to Know About When to Plant Peonies
This guide explains what you need to know about when to plant peonies—plus, we're sharing the peonies that people can't...
Why Do Tomatoes Split? Here’s Your Answer, Plus How to Prevent It
No matter how knowledgeable the vegetable gardener, everyone has asked "Why do tomatoes split?" at least once in their gardening...
7 Types of Hydrangeas for Multi-Season Interest
Your garden needs good bones all year long. Use these types of hydrangeas to add interesting shape and colorful structure...
How to Grow a Chinese Lantern Plant—the Mesmerizing Bloom You Need in Your Garden
Few plants are as easy to grow as Chinese lantern. They ask for little, but deliver a splash of late-season...
How to Deadhead Hydrangeas, According to an Expert
Deadheading hydrangeas is a cinch with these pro tips.
Why Is There Mold on My Houseplant Soil and How Do I Fix It?
White, fuzzy growths can appear at the base of your plant seemingly overnight. Salvage your houseplant and prevent moldy soil...
6 Plants That Attract Dragonflies
Some of the most beautiful of garden bugs, skimmer dragonflies eat pest insects, making them great additions to your garden.
11 Succulent Pots Our Stylists Love
Show off that aloe and agave! These succulent pots and planters chosen by our very own stylists dress up your...
What You Need to Know About the White Stuff on Your Mulch
Don't let the icky appearance deceive you—that white stuff on mulch can be beneficial to your landscape.
6 Ways You Can Help Save the Bees
Help the declining pollinator population and become a bee champion.
How to Read a Seed Packet or Plant Tag to Help Your Garden Grow
Beyond the pretty photo, do you know what all that plant information really means? Learn how to read a seed...
Here’s What Makes Cucumbers Bitter—and How to Fix It
Here's the science behind that bitter cucumber taste.
What Are Spider Mites and How Do You Get Rid of Them?
Often hard to detect, tiny plant-corrosive spider mites are pests you don't want in your garden, window box or home.
How to Grow Zucchini in Your Backyard Garden
Zucchini is a fun, fast-growing vegetable to have in the garden! Learn how to grow zucchini with tips from a...
12 Mistakes You’re Making with Your Tomato Garden
Having fresh tomatoes at the ready is one of the summer's great joys. But your tomato gardening technique could be...
How to Care for Hydrangeas: 7 Things You Need to Know
Here's a closer look at how to care for hydrangeas, including tips on where and how to plant them.
12 Mistakes You May Be Making with Fresh Basil
Fresh basil is one of the most beloved herbs for good reason—it's easy to grow and makes an amazing addition...
You Can Make a Bee Watering Station with a Bowl of Marbles
This bee waterer will make your backyard an oasis for hardworking pollinators. It's easy to DIY, too.
