25 Gardening Tips Every Gardener Should Know
Whether you have a green thumb or not, check out this list of essential gardening tips to ensure that all your plants grow and thrive.
Advertisement
Caring for Your Yard
What Every Homeowner Needs to Know About Dethatching Lawns
Restore your grass so it is lush and green by learning the why, when, and how of dethatching a lawn. These lawn dethatching tips will make you an expert.
Is Your Outdoor Plant Dead or Dormant? 5 Easy Ways to Tell
Not sure if a garden plant is dead or dormant after the winter? These tips well help you tell the difference.
Don't Start Yard Cleanup in Spring Too Soon—Here's Why
Yard cleanup can cause more harm than good when done too early in spring. These tips will help you get your spring garden cleanup done at the best time to help out pollinators and other beneficial insects.
How Often—and How Long—You Should Water Your Grass
Whether you water manually or you have an underground sprinkler system, follow our tips for how long and how often to water your grass to keep from overwatering your lawn.
How to Use Compost: 9 Ways to Give Your Plants a Boost
Control weeds, grow healthier plants, and feed your lawn with nutrient-rich compost. From houseplants to vegetable gardens, here are 9 top ways to use compost on all your plants.
How Often Should You Mow Your Lawn? 8 Tips to Time It Right
How often you should mow your lawn depends on factors such as type of grass and weather. These tips will help you figure out how frequently to mow for a lush, healthy lawn.
Guide to Soils and Potting Mixes
We know the secret to a good potters soil. We'll show you how to tell if you need to amend your soil and what plants need to thrive in your current soil conditions.
What Is a Fairy Ring? And Will It Harm Your Lawn?
Find out what causes those mysterious circles of mushrooms on your lawn and how to prevent fairy rings.
Follow This Summer Garden Checklist to Keep Plants Thriving All Season
These guidelines will help you stay on top of summer gardening tasks and maintenance, keeping your plants colorful and thriving throughout the season.
Make More Ferns by Sprouting Spores
Because ferns don't produce seeds, there's a special way to propagate them: growing spores. Here are tips.
10 Plants You Should Never Prune in Spring Before They Bloom
Some plants should be pruned in fall, while others do best with an early spring pruning. Skip spring pruning on these 10 plants or you might ruin their floral show for the year.
Tillers vs. Cultivators: How to Choose the Right One for Your Gardening Tasks
Learn the differences between tillers and cultivators and the tasks they're best suited for.
What Is an Olla Pot? Plus 10 Tips for Efficiently Watering Plants with It
Olla pots simplify plant watering and reduce water waste. Here's how to make a DIY olla pot and 10 tips for using it for efficient watering.
Does Pine Needle Mulch Really Make Your Soil More Acidic?
Find out whether pine needle mulch increases soil acidity and the benefits of using pine needles for mulch in your garden.
How to Get Rid of Mushrooms in Your Yard: 4 Natural Solutions
Find out how to get rid of mushrooms in the yard by understanding why they are popping up. Then solve the problem naturally with this simple guide.
How to Make a DIY Indoor Compost Bin
Make your own DIY indoor compost bin. With our tips, you'll learn how to compost and reduce your kitchen waste to help the planet.
What Is Grass Fertilizer Burn? Plus 5 Tips to Prevent It
Fertilizer burn shows up as yellow or brown stripes across a lawn. Here’s everything you need to know if your turf takes on a new color.
12 Plants You Should Never Cut Back in Fall
These common garden shrubs and perennials should not be cut back in fall if you want healthier plants and more abundant flowers.
How to Care for Hydrangeas in Winter to Ensure Blooming in Summer
Freezing weather can damage hydrangea flower buds that will bloom the following year. Protect shrubs with mulch and water well in fall. Wait to prune until after hydrangeas bloom. Bring potted hydrangeas indoors for winter.