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  • Martha Stewart smiling and wearing pearls

    How Martha Stewart Gives Her Tomato Plants The Best Structural Support

    When it comes to gardening, follow the advice of long-time green thumb Martha Stewart. Her smart tips for supporting tomatoes will keep your plants strong.

    By Betsy Parks 4 months ago Read More
  • A whole, vibrant red dragon fruit with a sliced one next to, showing it's white flesh full of black seeds over a wooden table, a sprig of mint in front.

    You Don't Need A Fancy Garden For Dragon Fruit: How To Grow It From A Pot To Save Money

    Just because dragon fruit is a tropical plant, doesn't mean you need a fancy garden to grow it. It's easy to grow in a pot, right outside your home.

    By Andy Hume 4 months ago Read More
  • Photo of bundles of fresh rosemary

    2 Methods For Storing Fresh Rosemary From Your Garden

    Rosemary is a great herb to have in your garden. But if you've harvested too much of it, here are a few methods for storing it and keeping it fresh.

    By David Bugg 4 months ago Read More
  • Tomatoes growing on a vine

    How To Prune Tomato Plants For Bigger, Healthier Fruit

    This simple gardening technique redirects your plant's energy toward producing bigger, juicier tomatoes instead of wasting it on unnecessary growth.

    By Sarah Lintakoon 4 months ago Read More
  • person kneels to plant vegetable garden

    You Need To Be Cleaning Your Vegetable Garden Plants. (Yes, Really)

    You may be watering your vegetable plants regularly and making sure they get enough sun, but did you know that you should be cleaning the leaves, too?

    By Sonora Slater 4 months ago Read More
  • A person's hands are seen snipping basil with scissors to propegate.

    How You Can Save Money By Turning One Basil Plant Into A Never-Ending Supply

    If you cook with basil often, you may already have a plant, but the herb only grows so fast. Here's how to maximize your supply and savings with one plant.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 4 months ago Read More
  • closeup of hands planting a small plant in soil

    16 Tips For Picking The Best Spot For Your Garden, According To Experts

    Choosing the right location for your garden can be daunting, especially for first-time gardeners. We asked several experts to give us their best tips.

    By Sarah Moore 4 months ago Read More
  • Wet coffee grounds in a spoon and dish

    Don't Throw Out Those Coffee Grounds! Use Them As A Natural Mosquito Repellent Instead

    Coffee grounds have a surprising number of uses around the home, so instead of tossing them in the garbage, toss them in the garden to repel mosquitoes.

    By Jessica Riggio 4 months ago Read More
  • A wooden bowl full of very large, bright green Brussels sprouts on a wooden table, surrounded by more Brussels, whole garlic cloves, and a wooden spoon full of peppercorns.

    Is Your Garden Growing Teeny Tiny Brussels Sprouts? Here's What To Do ASAP

    The only thing worse than not growing any Brussels sprouts is growing teeny tiny ones. Here's what to do for properly sized Brussels sprouts in your garden.

    By Andy Hume 4 months ago Read More
  • Bok choy plants growing in a vegetable garden with wood chip mulch

    What Every Gardener Should Know About Using Too Much Mulch

    Whether you're adding mulch to your vegetable garden or a bed of edible flowers, avoid the mistake of using too much. Here's why, and how much you should use.

    By Craig Mattson 4 months ago Read More
  • Whole and sliced cucumbers in a bowl and on a cutting board

    Use This Part Of A Cucumber To Protect Houseplants From Annoying Pests

    Despite being indoors, houseplants are susceptible to being plagued by insects. Luckily, those cooling cucumbers can come to the rescue to keep pesky bugs away.

    By Sarah Lintakoon 4 months ago Read More
  • A large green outdoor trash bin.

    Hide Unappealing Trash Cans In Your Yard With A Pinterest-Worthy Garden Trellis

    Dirty garbage bins can be quite the eye sore in a beautifully manicured garden. Luckily, you can use a trellis to cleverly hide them in a corner.

    By Betsy Parks 4 months ago Read More
  • An illustrative image showing chia seeds in a wooden bowl.

    How To Easily Grow Chia Seeds In A Glass Baking Dish

    Chia seeds may make an excellent pudding for breakfast, but you can also get some use from your green thumb and grow them into delicious sprouts.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 4 months ago Read More
  • Rustic outdoor herb garden with pots and a garden bed

    Try This Budget Small Garden Idea That Lets You Grow Herbs Anywhere You Choose

    Flexibility is key when it comes to a successful garden practice, and this simple hack lets you have complete control over where you grow your herbs.

    By Craig Mattson 4 months ago Read More
  • basil in a container herb garden

    7 Herbs And Veggies To Keep Far, Far Away From Your Garden's Basil

    Along with the normal gardening elements, you should consider where you've planted your basil, as it can benefit from being placed away from certain plants.

    By Ashley Chalmers 4 months ago Read More
  • Potato garden

    6 Plants That Do Not Want Your Coffee Grounds Anywhere Near Them

    Coffee grounds are frequently recommended for fertilizing plants. However, some species are sensitive to them and are much better off without them.

    By Suzanne S. Wiley 4 months ago Read More
  • a pile of sunflower seeds

    Sunflower Seeds Are An Unexpected Weed Killer, But Here's What You Need To Know Before Using Them In Your Garden

    Weeds are the bane of any green thumb and weed killer sprays can be toxic. Luckily, sunflower seeds are a safe alternative, with a few caveats.

    By Sonora Slater 4 months ago Read More
  • strawberries, blueberries, raspberries in basket outside

    10 Easiest Fruits To Grow In A Small Garden

    You don't need a ton of space to grow a beautiful garden full of seasonal produce. Here are some of the easiest fruits to grow, according to experts.

    By Sarah Moore 4 months ago Read More
  • Bird's eye view of mint plant

    13 Steps To Take To Prevent Mint From Taking Over Your Garden

    Mint can be a useful herb, but it can quickly grow out of control in the garden. We asked the experts their best tips to prevent it from taking over your yard.

    By Suzanne S. Wiley 4 months ago Read More
  • Mock strawberry flower

    What It Means When You Spot A Strawberry With Yellow Flowers

    Not all red berries with yellow flowers are the sweet treat you're hoping for. Here's what it could really mean when you see them in the wild.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 4 months ago Read More
  • An illustrative image showing several kitchen sponges on a surface.

    The Reason Gardeners Are Putting Kitchen Sponges In Flower Pots Before Planting — And Why You Should Too

    Sick of your houseplants dying on you? Make things easier with this hack by putting a few pieces of kitchen sponge in the bottom of your flower pots.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 4 months ago Read More
  • Tomato plants with bottom rot

    The Easy Way To Prevent Pesky Bottom Rot On Your Tomato Plants

    If you're growing your own tomatoes, you might find that some of your is suffering from a pesky problem called "bottom rot." Here's what an expert told us.

    By Marco Sumayao 4 months ago Read More
  • Woman working in garden

    You'll Probably Regret Planting These 10 Fruits And Vegetables In Your Garden

    Some fruits and vegetables are easier to grow in your home garden than others. Here are several that you might regret growing, according to gardening experts.

    By Sarah Moore 4 months ago Read More
  • Raised bed made of wood with vegetables in sections

    How To DIY Your Own Raised Garden Bed

    We spoke with an expert, and now we're here to tell you about using one of a gardener's most effective tools and (not-so)-secret weapons: the raised garden bed.

    By Sophie N. 4 months ago Read More
  • Two cucumbers growing in a field

    How To Grow Cucumbers Faster To Speed Up Your Harvest

    This simple pruning technique can help speed up cucumber growth in your garden, and it should take no more than just a few minutes to complete.

    By Makenna Smith 4 months ago Read More
  • Rows of flowering parsley plants and soil.

    The Hack That Keeps Parsley From Bolting

    If you love growing your own herbs but can't seem to stop your parsley from bolting, there's one simple task you need to add to your gardening repertoire.

    By Lauren Bulla 4 months ago Read More
  • large carrots being pulled from soil

    This Is Why Your Garden Keeps Growing Thin Carrots (And What To Do About It)

    If your kitchen garden yields carrots that look more like orange pencils than vegetables, this one mistake could be causing your carrots to grow too thin.

    By Sarah Lintakoon 4 months ago Read More
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