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An outdoor built-in kitchen deck

How to build an outdoor kitchen on a budget and create the ideal cooking space

Outdoor kitchens are usually costly. However, there are small changes you can make to stay within your budget and still get the space you want.
A basket of fresh asparagus

Everything you need to know about growing and harvesting asparagus? Your patience will pay off!

Grow your own delicious asparagus by following this guide.
Mealybugs clustered on stems

Have a gross mealybug infestation on your plants? Try one of these remedies

Mealybug infestations can be annoying for you and your plants. Here's how to put a stop to them.
Fresh bean sprouts in a bowl

Wondering how to grow bean sprouts? Follow this guide for this tasty staple ingredient

If you've ever wondered how to grow bean sprouts to add some authentic flavor to your stir fry dishes, we've got you covered with this how-to guide.
A wall-hanging herb garden

How to start a wall-hanging herb garden today for great tasting dishes tomorrow

Everything you need to know about starting your own wall-hanging herb garden.
A flowering Tillandsia aeranthos

A complete guide to the Tillandsia aeranthos, an air plant with striking leaves

Ever wondered how to care for the Tillandsia aeranthos, also known as the air plant? Here's everything you need to know to help your plant thrive.
A close-up of a poinsettia bloom

Poinsettias are classic holiday houseplants: How to plant and grow them

Bring festive cheer into your home this season with poinsettias. Here's how to grow and care for them.
A fresh holly branch

A complete guide to caring for the holly plant, a common symbol of Christmas

The holly plant is a classic symbol of Christmas. Here's how to care for it!
A variegated Hoya kerrii

4 breathtaking hoya varieties that are perfect for beginners

Here are four breathtaking hoya varieties to add to your indoor garden.
Wintergreen basket

7 easy patio plants that will thrive into the cold winter months

Here are seven low-maintenance plants that will thrive on your patio through the winter cold.
Jasmine flowers

4 of the most aromatic indoor plants

These aromatic indoor plants will have your home smelling beautiful!
A container gardening display

Use these tips to start a successful indoor vegetable garden this winter

Start a successful indoor vegetable garden this winter by following this guide.
A woman watering her indoor herbs

How to move your vegetable gardening indoors for a winter harvest

Add these plants to your garden this October so you can have a winter harvest.
A bucket of compost scraps

How often should you turn your compost pile? What you need to know

Composting is stinky, and turning your pile only makes things worse, but it's got to be done. Here's how often you should.
A large cactus with yellow spines

Confused and asking yourself, “What kind of cactus do I have?” – Here’s your guide to identifying cacti

Don't know a prickle pear from a pincushion? This guide will help you become an expert at identifying different types of cacti.
A rose plant with bright yellow blooms

Black spots on roses are signs of a fungus – here’s how to get rid of it

Are your roses infected with black spot disease? Here's how to treat the fungus and get your roses back into beautiful form.

How to get rid of thrips on houseplants

Houseplants or outdoor gardens can become infested with thrips. Here are some natural ways to get rid of them without using harmful insecticides.
Beautiful ripened tomatoes

How to grow tomatoes from seed for the biggest, most delicious haul

Nothing says summer like a ripe, juicy, bright red tomato. Here's how to grow tasty tomatoes from seeds for a yummy summer harvest.
An indoor gardener repotting a large houseplant

Here’s the easy houseplant care step you’ve been overlooking

Dusting your houseplants is an important part of your care routine. Here's what you need to know.
Materials for a spring garden

Our best tips and the dumbest mistakes to avoid when planning your spring garden

A guide on what to do and what not to do when planning your spring garden
Sprigs of harvested lavender

Keep your lavender smelling sweet and floral by pruning it this spring

How to prune your lavender this spring to keep it fragrant and floral
An orchid potted indoors

Has your orchid outgrown its pot? How to repot without harming the plant

How to properly repot your orchid without hurting it
Vibrant bromeliad blooms

Wondering how to repot your bromeliad? We’ve got all your answers in this guide

How to successfully repot your bromeliad so it continues to thrive
A burrowing mole

How to get rid of those annoying, tunneling moles in your garden

How to keep those annoying moles out of your garden for good
An Opuntia stricta cactus

How to grow and care for the opuntia stricta, a popular cactus from Florida

How to grow and care for the opuntia stricta, a popular cactus from Florida
A pile of garden tools

3 easy gardening projects you can take care of over Presidents’ Day weekend

3 gardening projects you should take the time to do over Presidents' Day Weekend
A small dandelion field

4 of the most common weeds you should be watching out for in your garden

Common weeds you should be watching for in your garden
A maidenhair fern close-up

7 amazing fern varieties you should consider adding to your garden this spring

7 of the best fern varieties for you to consider adding to your garden
A house with green grass

Frustrated by lawn drainage issues you can’t fix? Here are 4 solutions

Frustrated by your lawn's drainage issues? Try one of these solutions
A fresh bowl of Brussels sprouts

Wow guests at your next party—serve Brussels sprouts straight from the garden

Impress your dinner party guests by growing your own Brussels sprouts
Chopped cauliflower in a bowl

A guide to growing your own cauliflower and saving money at the grocery store

How to grow your own cauliflower for homegrown, nutritious dishes
A fresh beetroot harvest

Beets are nutritious and easy to grow—here’s how to get started

How to grow your own beets for a nutritious harvest
Potted marigolds

6 easy-care patio plants if you have a brown thumb but still want a jungle vibe

Turn your patio into a jungle by adding these easy-to-care-for plants to your collection
Harvested carrots on a wood background

Our complete guide to growing carrots

Everything you've ever wanted to know about growing your own carrots
A collection of potted snake plants

3 easy ways to propagate your snake plant so you can share the tropical love

How to propagate your snake plant to share the tropical love