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Learn how to plant a garden, build a raised bed garden and find the right tool for your job with the help of our gardening experts.

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    8 Gorgeous Dahlia Colors for Standout Summer Gardens

    Flowers are a great way to introduce whimsy into your yard. We spoke to two gardening experts to find out...


    It’s So Hot That Mulch Is Catching On Fire

    Add this landscaping staple to your list of spontaneous combustibles.


    What Is Nutrient Burn? Everything to Know

    Overfeeding your plants does more harm than good. Here's what happens, and why.


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    A Complete Guide To Growing Bearded Irises

    Bearded irises can be grown almost anywhere, adding color and pop to the garden each spring.


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    7 Tips to Protect Your Garden in a Heatwave

    Heat waves can be stressful to plants, but this doesn't mean they can't make it in high temperatures. With just...


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    6 Landscape Fabrics to Keep Weeds Out of Your Garden

    We've examined the size, durability, permeability and beginner-friendliness of these fabrics to ensure there's a garden solution for everyone.


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    A Guide for Growing Tulips

    If you want to enjoy tulips, the quintessential spring flower, you need to buy bulbs to plant in fall.


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    What Exactly Is a Bioswale?

    You've likely already seen these planted ditches on the side of the road. Here's how they work.

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    11 Plants to Grow for Fragrance

    Fragrant flowers are remembered long after their blooms have faded and and they are a joy to grow. Consider adding...


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    This Viral TikTok Hack Keeps Bugs Off Your Vegetables

    If you haven't tried companion planting in your garden yet, consider this your wake-up call.


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    10 Tips for Gardening With Your Dog

    With our expert tips, you can make gardening time fun for you and your dogs. You'll need patience, treats and...


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    Beyond Big Boy: Grow New Types of Tomato Plants

    These may be the best tomatoes you've never heard of. Each one is a winner and a delight to grow,...


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    The Fascinating Tale of the Tomato Hornworm Life Cycle

    Find out about the tomato hornworm life cycle, as it hatches from a tiny egg to a caterpillar, to a...


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    Are Petunias Perennials?

    Our modern hybrid annual petunias have come a long way from their perennial roots in South America. So many varieties,...



    This Easy Self-Watering Hack Will Keep Your Garden Watered All Summer

    You can't beat the simplicity and low cost of this DIY irrigation system.


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    What To Know About a Permaculture Garden

    Work with nature, not against it, by starting your own sustainable permaculture garden. Check out these expert tips and strategies...

    Husqvarna Automower: Is a Robotic Lawn Mower the Future of Lawncare?

    The Husqvarna Automower is a robotic lawn mower with GPS-assisted navigation, and our senior editor got up close...


    10 Short Flowers That Won’t Crowd Small Gardens

    Small gardens sometimes require smaller versions of our favorite flowers. Here are some of our favorite short flowers for your...


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    Butterfly vs. Moth: Which Is the Better Pollinator?

    From flamboyant flower-hopping fritillaries to reclusive giant luna moths, we compare these two pollinators for our gardens and beyond.


    10 Beautiful Daisy Perennials for Gardens and Landscapes

    Whether a classic white or one of the more colorful daisy perennials, we recommend including these vibrant plants...


    8 Garden Tool Bags to Keep Planting Essentials Organized and Ready to Use

    Store your supplies and keep them in order for the next gardening session with a garden tool bag


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    How To Water Your Vegetable Garden

    Decide early on how you'll water your garden when it doesn't rain enough so you'll be ready when the time...

    Chaos Gardening Is Blowing Up on the Internet—This Is What It Means

    Wildflower lovers and beginner gardeners, this is for you!


    Amazon’s 10 Best Raised Garden Beds to House All Your Plants and Vegetables

    Defend your plants from weeds, insects and other pests (and spare your back and knees!) with these Amazon raised garden...


    Check Out the Smart Bird Feeder That’ll Send You Selfies of Your Birds

    Ever wanted to get a closer look at the birds that visit your feeder? The Bird Buddy smart camera feeder...


    Make Light Work of Yard Debris with the Sun Joe Chipper Shredder

    Quickly turn branches and sticks into mulch with this affordable chipper/shredder!


    Watch This Woman Upcycle Over-the-Door Closet Hangers Into a Hanging Flower Box

    One common home organizing item can add some serious curb appeal!


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    8 Black (or Almost Black) Flowers We Love

    Black flowers may not be everyone's fave, but we can't get enough of these statement-making, attention-grabbing, out-of-the-ordinary black beauties.