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How To Garden

We get it, learning how to garden can feel overwhelming. We'll help you break it down into manageable chunks so you can successfully create the garden of your dreams. Whether you want to tackle a bigger challenge like landscaping a new yard or take on a simpler project like repotting some houseplants, we've got all the information and helpful tips you'll need.
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How to Plant and Grow Salsify
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Get Schooled: Essential Home How-Tos
tomato seedlings
10 Must-Know Tips for Growing Tomato Seedlings to Plant in Your Garden
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12 Best Vegetables to Grow in the Shade
harvested potatoes
How and When to Harvest Potatoes
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How to Divide Bearded Iris in 6 Simple Steps
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How to Grow Strawberries from Seed
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Take the Guesswork Out of Pruning Fruit Trees with These 9 Tips
Cilantro in green pot
How to Grow Cilantro Indoors
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How and When to Harvest Pumpkins from Your Garden
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Can I Propagate Geraniums in Water? These 5 Steps Make It Easy
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Are Dahlias Annuals or Perennials? It Depends on Where You Live
Intensia Orchid Blast phlox
Understanding Plant Names
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How to Prune Grape Vines to Get the Best Harvest
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How to Make Compost to Feed Your Plants and Reduce Waste
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33 Lawn and Garden Weeds: How to Identify and Control Them
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How to Grow Hydrangeas from Cuttings
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7 Tips for Transplanting Seedlings into the Garden
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What Is Seed Stratification? Plus, How to Stratify Seeds for Planting
yokohama white kale plant
When and How to Harvest Kale from Your Garden
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When and How to Prune Blueberries to Get the Most Fruit
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How To Clean and Sharpen Hedge Trimmers
Lemongrass Cymbopogon citratus
Is Lemongrass a Perennial? Plus, How to Overwinter This Herb
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How and When to Harvest Corn for the Best Flavor
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Propagating Your Plants Might Be Illegal–Here's What You Should Know
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Lasagna Gardening: The Simplest Way to Start New Planting Beds
Compost for a no-dig garden
How No-Dig Gardening Leads to Healthier Soil and Thriving Plants
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9 Best Online Stores to Buy All the Gardening Seeds You Need
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Soil Blocking: A Better Way to Start Your Seeds Off Right
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7 Leaf-Raking Tips to Make Fall Cleanup So Much Easier
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Here's Why You Shouldn't Toss The Fallen Leaves in Your Yard
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Learn How to Lower Your Gardening Water Bill With These Easy Tips
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Here's What Not to Put in Compost to Avoid a Contaminated Bin
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The Problem with Using Peat Moss (and What to Use Instead)
two white Calla lilies growing in a garden
How to Plant and Grow Calla Lily
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How to Prune Roses of Every Type to Maximize Blooming
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6 Secrets to Starting Your First Vegetable Garden Off Right
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How to Plant and Grow an Avocado Tree
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How to Grow Plants from Cuttings to Fill More Pots for Free
orange mums and green pumpkins during the fall season
7 Common Mistakes That May Explain Why Your Garden Mums Are Dying
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How to Choose the Best Type of Mulch for Your Landscape
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How to Use Vinegar to Kill Weeds on Sidewalks and Driveways
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How to Use Hardiness Zones for Plants to Decide What to Grow
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Your Season-by-Season Guide to Watering Your Garden Effectively
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Make These 5 Resolutions Now, and You'll Have Your Best Garden Yet
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How to Understand Your Yard’s Sunlight So You Know What to Plant Where
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25 Low-Maintenance Perennial Flowers Perfect for Beginners
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30 Fun Facts About Plants
Butterfly Painted Lady On Verbena Bonarienses
How to Create a Pretty Pollinator Garden for Butterflies and Bees
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Expert Tips for Growing and Designing With Beautiful Boxwood
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How to Make a Tiny Terrarium for a Cute Tabletop Garden
Hanging Wooden Shelves with Terracotta Pots
9 DIY Vertical Gardens for Better Herbs
Cephalocereus senilis cacti
How to Start a Cactus Garden
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Fall Is the Best Time for Planting a Tree—Here's How to Do It
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How to Use Grow Lights for a Healthy Indoor Garden
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How to Plant a Container Garden in 6 Easy Steps
Sungold cherry tomato with Shishito peppers
The Ultimate Square-Foot Gardening Guide for Beginners
heirloom bean varieties on gray counter
5 Reasons You Should Grow Heirloom Seeds
melon
How to Grow Cantaloupe That's So Juicy It's Worth the Effort
Parsley Plant
How to Plant and Grow Parsley
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7 Common Perennial Garden Mistakes to Avoid
orchid plants along window sill
Orchid Watering Tips for Beautiful Blooms and Healthy Growth
variety of cut dahlia flowers in three white vases outside
How to Grow, Cut, and Arrange Dahlia Flowers Like a Pro