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How to make potting soil for healthier plants

Healthy soil makes for happy plants. If you want to make your own potting soil to ensure your plants thrive, here's what you need to know.
Bird of paradise plant

How to grow a bird of paradise from a cutting: Tips and tricks

Fuzzy kiwi fruits

Where to grow kiwis: Best climate zones for success

Spring flowering bulbs

How to prepare your garden for spring: Tips for a successful season

Hands holding soil

Can potting soil go bad? The signs and solutions you should know

Family sitting on a couch watching TV

21 best gardening shows you should be streaming right now

An anthurium in a pot

How to propagate an anthurium for vibrant blooms

Purple orchid flowers with white stripes

Growing orchids in water made easy: Your guide to a stunning display

A large zen garden

4 simple Japanese garden ideas for a serene outdoor retreat

Cut ginger on a table

The ultimate guide to growing ginger hydroponically

Vegetables growing hydroponically

Grow these 7 crops in your winter hydroponic garden for success

Marble queen pothos plant

Are pothos plants toxic to humans or pets? Here’s the truth

A few small aloe vera plants

Have more aloe plant than you know what to do with? How to propagate its pups

How to propagate your aloe plant's pups to spread the aloe plant love.
A propagation station in a wooden frame with three glass jars and plant cuttings

What do you need to propagate a plant?

What method should you use to propagate plants, and which plants are the best to propagate? Here's everything you need to know to get started.
Cilantro grown hydroponically

Indoor gardening: Hydroponics growing tips for any plant

Here's a simple guide to starting a hydroponic garden in your home this winter.
Group of mature bromeliads

How big do Bromeliads get?

Proper care and nutrition will help grow your bromeliad pups as big as they can be. Our guide will show you how to successfully do it.
A variety of squash types set on a black table

6 types of gourds you should know this fall season

Looking for a new and interesting gourd to add to your fall garden? Here are six incredible types of gourds that you'll love growing.
A basket with fall leaves and small gourds

How to dry gourds: Your complete guide

Dried gourds make versatile and fun decorations. If you want to dry your own freshly harvested gourds at home, here's everything you need to know.
A beet on a table with carving tools, including scissors, strings, knives, and a small candle

8 fruits and vegetables you can carve that aren’t pumpkins

Pumpkins are the classic jack-o'-lantern choice, but did you know you can carve other fruits and vegetables as well? Here are some of our favorites
A variety of squash types set on a black table

Is a pumpkin a gourd: We have answers to this burning question

Pumpkins are a delicious and versatile seasonal fruit, but are they also gourds? If you're confused about what a gourd is, we have the answers.
Gourd assortment

So many gourds, so little time! Here are 5 creative ways to use them this fall

Have too many gourds and don't know what to do with them? Here are some creative suggestions for using them.
Compost bin

A beginner’s guide to composting

Want to compost but not sure how to begin? Let us take you through the steps to get started with your own home composting system!
A snail on a leaf

These organic pest control methods are proven winners

Dealing with pests is a big issue inside of homes, around gardens, and in other structures. We list organic and effective pest-control methods.
A kitchen compost bin

8 items you won’t believe you can compost

What you can (and can't) compost is always a hot topic, but we've discovered some surprisingly compostable items for your bin.
A zen garden with large rocks in it

How to install a zen garden in your backyard

Zen gardens are beautiful additions to any yard. Here's how to install one yourself.
Bird's nest fern in planter

The 4 best types of indoor ferns for any home gardener

Indoor ferns bring luscious, beautiful greenery into any home. We list four attractive ferns that will thrive in an indoor space.
Peach tree

What to know about climate zones before planting your garden

Climate zones are vital to any gardener, but what is there to know about them? We break it down so you can use them when planning and planting your garden.
A small pot with a tiny house plant and succulents

Add whimsy and magic to your yard with these lovely fairy garden ideas

Fairy gardens are a fun way to express yourself creatively in your garden. If you need some help getting started, here are some tips to inspire you!
A woman smelling cut lilac flowers

Flower care guide: What to do with cut flowers

If you aren't sure what to do with your cut flower bouquet, following these tips will help your floral arrangements last a little longer. Here's what to know
A bouquet of stargazer lilies

Add color and interest to your zone 8 garden with these gorgeous perennials

Looking for some interesting and colorful zone 8 perennials to add to your garden? Here are a few of our favorites to help you get started.
A wildflower garden full of colorful flowers

Gorgeous ways to get the natural garden of your dreams

These ideas are perfect for a natural garden in your yard.
Various butterflies landing on flowers

What is a butterfly garden? Here’s how to create one in your landscape

Butterfly gardens are colorful sanctuaries for butterflies. Here's how to add one to your space.
Person repotting a plant

5 tips for preventing transplant shock when you repot your plants

Transferring and repotting your plants can introduce unwanted transplant shock. Use this guide to keep your plants healthy.
Neem oil

How to use neem oil on plants to control pests

Here's how you can control your houseplant pests with neem oil, and find out more tips.
Alien eggs succulent

Incorporate the hortifuturism trend into your space for an out-of-this-world garden

Take a deep dive into the hortifuturism trend, which invites you to explore new frontiers in your gardening endeavors.