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Starting from scratch: A novice’s guide to setting up your first garden today

A beginner's guide to starting your first garden from scratch. Find out the smartest steps here.
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Create a picturesque springtime garden with these 4 bamboo garden ideas

Create a picturesque backyard landscape with these bamboo garden design ideas.
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Transform your garden this summer with these 6 DIY pallet garden design ideas

Here are some ideas on how to make homemade pallet gardens. Try these in your garden today.
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3 easy, low-maintenance Japanese garden ideas for a tranquil outdoor space

You can design a low-maintenance Japanese garden. Here are simple ideas to get you started on a tranquil space.
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A beginner’s guide to planting salvia, an easy-care, aromatic delight

Salvia is a fragrant addition to any garden. This is what you need to know.
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If your fence is leaning and in need of repairs, do this immediately

This is what you should do if you need to repair a leaning fence.
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5 amazing raised garden bed ideas any beginner can DIY

Elevate your garden with these DIY raised garden bed ideas.
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4 lessons about indoor plants we learned from Betsy Begonia’s YouTube channel

4 lessons about indoor plants we learned from Betsy Begonia's YouTube channel
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4 edible gardening lessons we learned from Instagram user @urbanveggiepatch

4 edible gardening lessons we learned from Instagram user @urbanveggiepatch
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Instagram user @greenladymeg taught us these critical 4 horticulture lessons

4 gardening lessons we learned from Instagram user @greenladymeg
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YouTube’s One Yard Revolution: 3 frugal gardening lessons we learned

3 sustainable gardening lessons we learned from YouTube channel One Yard Revolution
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Plant of the week: Cissus discolor, the striking Rex begonia

This week's plant of the week is the cissus discolor, a striking Rex begonia
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4 urban gardening lessons we learned from Instagram user @homesteadbrooklyn

4 gardening lessons we learned from Instagram user, @homesteadbrooklyn
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Plant of the week: Rattlesnake plant, a calathea that won’t bite you

This week's plant of the week is the rattlesnake plant, a calathea that won't bite you
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5 educational gardening podcasts to listen to while you weed

Listen to these 5 podcasts about gardening the next time you're pulling weeds
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4 easy-care houseplant lessons we learned from YouTube channel Harli G

4 houseplant lessons we learned from YouTube channel Harli G
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Plant of the week: Mistletoe, a parasitic plant with a romantic tradition

This week's plant of the week is the mistletoe, a plant that's romantic and also parasitic
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Use these tips to turn your bedroom into a luxurious plant haven

Turn your bedroom into a plant haven by following this guide
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Plant of the week: Amaryllis, a festive, flowering bulb

This week's plant of the week is the amaryllis, a festive flower
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How to find the best easy-to-grow flower seeds for your garden

Here's how to find the best easy-to-grow flower seeds to fill your garden with beautiful blooms
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What you need to know about buying plants from big box stores

Not sure if you should buy your plants from big box stores? Here's what you need to know
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Looking for your next DIY project? Try a grow light system

Building your own grow light system will be both satisfying and beneficial to your plants. Here's how to get started
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Plant of the week: Bird of paradise, a stunning, tropical flower

This week's featured plant is the bird of paradise, a stunning tropical flower
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4 of the best online sources for seeds and seedlings

If you want to buy seeds and seedlings, but don't know where to start, we've put together a guide for you.
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Gardening 101: How to grow and care for pumpkins

Everything you need to know about growing your own pumpkins
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4 lessons we learned from Instagram user @urbanfarmstead

Instagram user @urbanfarmstead has a lot to teach us about gardening. Here are some lessons we've learned from them.
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Good, better, best: Online master gardening classes worth investing in

Not all online gardening classes are created the same. Here are a few we think are worth investing in.
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The 5 best grow kits for beginner gardeners

These grow kits make perfect gifts for a beginner gardener who needs a little extra help at first.
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The best online shops to buy clothes for your gardening wardrobe

Hoping to look the part as a gardener? Here are the best online places to shop
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Optimal soil for gardening relies on environment, nutrition, and care

Determined by region, water retention, structure, and chemical composition, quality soil encourages plant growth, ecosystem health, and better crop yields.
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The best grow lights for your indoor plants

If you want to add grow lights to your indoor routine but don't know where to start, we've put together a guide for you
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Download these apps to help you understand your climate

Understanding what it means to live in your climate zone can be difficult. These apps might be able to help
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Plant of the week: Snapdragon

This week's featured plant is the snapdragon, which has flowers that resemble a dragon's mouth
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7 low maintenance succulent plants perfect for your home office

Add these low maintenance succulent plants to your home office
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Here’s what you need to know about LECA and how to use it

Leca is a clay aggregate that many indoor gardeners love. Here's what you need to know about it and when it's best to use