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The 5 best patio trees to adorn your outdoor space

These patio trees will add a great accent to any size space
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How to build the perfect apartment composting system

Learn how composting can work for you in your apartment -- you and the planet will be very happy
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Good, better, best: Fertilizers to nourish your avocado trees

Avocado trees need special care -- and we have just the thing for you
A small wicker basket on a table containing several gardening tools with green and yellow handles and floral gardening gloves

You can clean your garden tools with vinegar — here’s how

Vinegar is a great tool for all kinds of cleaning endeavors -- including your everyday garden tools
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How to change the oil in your lawn mower in 6 simple steps

Keep your lawn mower running smoothly with this handy how-to guide
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8 easy-to-grow fruits you can plant today

If you've always dreamed of growing an orchard or just want the chance to pick a peach from your backyard, we've got you covered
An avocado tree with many avocados

What nutrients do avocado trees need?

Avocado trees can be picky -- make sure you give them these nutrients for optimal growing
A metal bucket labeled compost, laying on its side against a blue background. Food scraps spill out of it.

Take these 3 steps to start kitchen composting today

Kitchen composting isn't tough -- we break down the basics so you can get started
A cluster of juniper branches with bright blue berries

Your go-to guide for growing juniper trees

You want to grow juniper trees but worry they might need more care than you can give. Is that true?
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Dry these 5 flowers for beautiful displays no matter the season

Drying flowers will ensure they last for years to come. Which ones in your garden could you preserve?
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Moving cross country? Here’s how to take your outdoor plants with you

When packing for the big move, don't leave anything behind. This is how to take your plants with you.
A sunny orchard of citrus trees with yellowish citrus fruits

These 7 citrus trees varieties are a great addition to your garden

Plant these beautiful citrus trees for a beautiful yard -- and fresh fruit
A person spraying a pest control solution on some roses

Do plant-based insecticides actually work? Here’s what we’ve found

Flower-made insecticides are out there, but do they work?
Raised garden beds with wooden walls, surrounded by bug nets

The best pest control methods for beginner gardeners

Pest control doesn't have to be complicated -- these solutions are great for new gardeners
Small palm tree with fan shaped leaves in a gray pot on a window sill.

Which types of palms will thrive in your home?

These types of palm trees will beautify every room of your house
A stack of cardboard boxes with two potted plants on top, in front of a white wall with a white door in it

How to move your indoor plants to a new home without killing them

Ensure your plants arrive safely when you move by following this guide
Pests stuck on glue strips

How to make your own sticky bug traps

Make your own bug traps with this helpful and easy guide
Vertical garden of succulents of different shades of green in a swirl pattern

How to grow starter plants in a vertical garden

Save space and grow a beautiful garden with these vertical growing system ideas
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How to plant the ultimate fruit and vegetable garden

These easy-to-grow fruits and vegetables will yield the ultimate crop
black eyed Susans and coneflowers in a garden

On Plant a Flower Day, start an entire garden of beautiful blooms

Feeling inspired to start a flower garden? We've got you covered
An arrangement of dried flowers in a light gray vase

The best flowers for harvesting, drying, and storing

Learn which flowers dry well and will display beautifully in your home
Flower garden full of annual flowers

How to safely transport delicate outdoor plants from one home to another

Can you transplant your outdoor garden when you move?
A chrysanthemum plant with several round, reddish-pink flowers

How to keep pests away from your chrysanthemums

Flowering plants can be delicate -- here's how to keep pests away without damaging the blooms
Man in blue and white shirt mowing his lawn with a small green push mower.

These are the best mowers for small lawns

Your small yard doesn't need a massive mower -- here's what to consider instead
compost bin in use

Do you need worms to compost indoors?

Can you compost without worms or do they have to come into your house?
Small black tubes running parallel to the ground, dripping water

How to choose the best irrigation system for your greenhouse

Select the best irrigation system for your greenhouse with this starter guide
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Repair or repurpose? What to do with old, broken patio furniture

Don't toss out old furniture -- repurpose it this way instead
Two large brown slugs eating a plant

Organic solutions for managing slugs in your garden and around your home

Manage slugs without chemicals -- these alternatives are great
Soil with small green sprout and little signs labeling the nutrients in the soil

Micronutrients: What are they and why your plants need them

Micronutrients for plants defined in this simple guide
Row of herb plants in pots on windowsill

You can propagate these 5 herbs indoors this winter

Grow herbs indoors this winter with these propagation tips
A small round cactus in a brown pot

New cactus? Follow these 5 tips to keep it healthy

So you got a new cactus -- now here's how to help it thrive
White metal rocking chair

Bring a piece of vintage to your backyard with these 3 pieces

Add some beautiful vintage pieces to your patio -- here's how to get inspired
A terracotta pot made into a strawberry tower, with holes in the side from which strawberry plants grow, on a table in a garden

You only need these 5 items to build your own strawberry tower

You can build a simple strawberry tower with these 5 items
Small fruit tree outside in a brown pot

Can you start a tree in a flower pot? It depends on the tree

Can you start growing a tree in a flower pot? Why, yes, you can! Here's how
Hands covering the base of a sapling with mulch

Is organic garden mulch different from regular mulch?

Is there a difference between organic and regular mulch?