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Learn how to plant a garden, build a raised bed garden and find the right tool for your job with the help of our gardening experts.

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    8 Easy Types of Cactus for Beginner Gardeners to Grow

    First time caring for a plant? Then you will love these low-maintenance varieties.


    Best Indoor Plant Humidifiers and Misters for Happy Healthy Plants

    Humidity-loving plants wither in winter dryness. Give them the moisture they crave with one of these misters or humidifiers.


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    Why Are My Houseplant Leaves Turning Yellow?

    Yellow leaves are an early sign that a plant has a problem. Learn what your plant needs to stay green.


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    How to Install Outdoor Lighting and an Outlet

    Underground wiring puts light and power anywhere in the yard. We'll show you how you can do it easily and...


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    Can You Reuse Potting Soil?

    Replacing container garden soil every year is expensive and messy. Here's what you need to know about the viability of...


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    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...


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    Your Guide to Winterizing Everything

    From cars, boats and lawn mowers to pools, gutters and grills. Here's how to winterize everything around your home.


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    Outdoor Plants That Can Survive and Thrive Indoors

    Keep alive the beauty of your summer garden and patio plants by hosting them indoors for the winter.

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    Can Houseplant Soil Go Bad?

    White, fuzzy growths can appear at the base of your plant seemingly overnight. Salvage your houseplant and prevent moldy soil...


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    What Is the First Frost Date Where You Live?

    Frost Dates are the bookends for your vegetable garden and annual flowerbeds. Mark the dates on your calendar, then plan...


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    10 Landscaping and Gardening Myths You Need to Stop Believing

    A lot of good gardening advice has been passed down through the generations, but some erroneous recommendations have trickled down...


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    14 Tips For Bringing Plants Inside and Caring for Them Through Winter

    Even indoor plants can sometimes have a tough time surviving the winter. Fortunately, there's a lot you can do...


    10 Best Leaf Blower Attachments of 2024

    Leaf blower attachments can unlock the potential power and utility of the machine. Clean up your yard in no time...


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    Things I Wish I Knew Before Planting Fall Bulbs

    Avoid these rookie mistakes by learning when, where and how to plant bulbs this fall.


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    When Is the Best Time to Water Plants?

    Water sustains not only us but our gardens. Make sure to water your garden efficiently and effectively, starting at the...


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    What to Know About Gazebos

    Offering shelter, shade and refuge, gazebos beckon you to spend more time outdoors. Learn more about this valued garden structure.


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    8 Bugs You Should Never Kill In Your Garden

    No one likes bugs. Well, unless you're an entomologist. But not all bugs are created equal, especially when it comes...

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    11 Spreading Shrubs You Don’t Want to Plant

    Some are garden thugs, others are maintenance hogs or one-hit wonders. Don't bother planting these shrubs.


    Never Include These 6 Flowering Plants in Your Garden

    If you're planning a flower garden, don't be fooled into planting these 6 beautiful but troublesome species of flowers.


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    How Often Should You Be Replacing Mulch?

    Mulch is a gift to the soil — one that occasionally needs replenishing or reinvigorating, but rarely replacing.


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    What to Know About Composting

    Answer all of your composting questions with this comprehensive resource.


    Our 10 Favorite Garden Gnome Ideas

    A garden gnome adds fun and whimsy to any yard or garden. Here are some of the best ones to...


    Which Plants Should Not Be Grown Next to Each Other in Your Garden?

    Learn what vegetable, herb and flower combinations don't pair well so you can create a beautiful and productive garden.

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    11 Common Mistakes People Make When Planting Hostas

    Hostas are an easy landscaping plant, so hosta care is often taken for granted. Here are 11 of the most...


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    How to Build a Retaining Wall

    Get strong, long-lasting retaining walls by learning how to properly build a wall.


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    10 Fast-Growing Plants That Maximize Curb Appeal

    Add curb appeal quickly with these tried-and-true plants that won't keep you waiting for a lush, colorful and beautiful landscape.


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    7 Tips on How to Conserve Water in the Garden

    Follow these steps to use water smartly and still keep your plants happy and healthy.


    Do Woodpeckers Hurt Trees?

    Woodpeckers serve an important role in controlling insects. Here's what you can do to keep them from becoming a nuisance...


    9 Worst Garden Pests and How to Get Rid of Them

    As if weeds and weird weather weren't bad enough, gardeners also have to face insect pests. Here's how to deal...