Gardening Tips & Information
There are many types of gardens, vast numbers of plants, and an unrelenting list of gardening terms that may be unfamiliar to the average person. With so much garden design info out there, how on earth does one begin to weed it all out? Well, for starters you can begin your search here. We provide gardening tips and information that is easy to understand. From various types of gardens to explanations about gardening terms and how tos, you are certain to find what you’re looking for. If not, let us know and we’ll be happy to add it.
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Using Fungicide for Plants – When and How to Safely Use This Treatment in the Garden
When using fungicides in your garden it is important to first determine if your plant actually needs a fungicide. Learn to safely use fungicides.
By Susan Albert
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How To Future-Proof Your Garden So You Can Keep Growing Comfortably For Years To Come
Getting older doesn't mean you have to stop gardening! Make a few adjustments now so your garden grows with you.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Pruning Basics: Why, When, and How to Prune for a Healthier Garden
Pruning isn't just about aesthetics – it’s vital for plant health. Learn how, why, and which way to prune to ensure your garden grows the best it can.
By Teo Spengler
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5 Gardening Tips You’ve Probably Never Heard Of – That Make Life Easier and Keep You Growing Like a Pro
Gardeners accumulate so many tips and tricks through their lives. Here are some of our favorite tricks you may not have ever learned!
By Kathleen Walters
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Should You Really Follow Plant Spacing Guidelines? When It’s Okay to Break the Rules
Are plant spacing guidelines actually a lie? Find out what you can get away with and when you should stick to the playbook.
By Tyler Schuster
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All Out of Salt? Try These 6 Effective Homemade Ice Melts You May Already Own
If you've run out of rock salt, these homemade ice melts will save the day. Here are 6 alternatives you probably have in your house right now.
By Tyler Schuster
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Should You Use Coffee Grounds Instead of De-Icing Salt? Here's When it Works
Is there any truth to the internet hack of using coffee grounds on icy walkways? Our scientist-turned-garden expert explains.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Salting a Neighbor's Sidewalk or Driveway Seems Helpful – But It Might Get You In Trouble
Should you salt a neighbor's driveway or sidewalk? A little neighborly help might actually do damage. Learn how to navigate this frosty conundrum.
By Teo Spengler
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Is Your Garden Zone a Lie? These Microclimate Factors Are Changing Everything
How confident are you in your growing zone? The truth is your garden might actually span two or more. Here's how to unravel it all.
By Tyler Schuster
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How to Use Copper Fungicide: Safe Tips for a Healthy Garden
Copper fungicide fights off fungal foes like blight that hit your garden hard. Dig into when to use it, safe application tricks, and risks to avoid.
By Tyler Schuster
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Forget Your Weather App: These 5 Plants Are a More Reliable Way to Predict Rain, Plus 4 Folkloric Predictors
Plants are tuned into subtle shifts in the climate. Pay close attention to them and they'll tell you if rain is coming or if a swing in temp is on the way.
By Teo Spengler
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2 Places You Should Never Let Leaves Pile Up – Plus, the 3 Best Spots to Put Them Instead
Leaving the leaves is great for gardens and wildlife, but where you leave them makes all the difference. Find out the best and worst places to put fall leaves.
By Laura Walters
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I Never Let My Spigot Go Into Winter Without This $8 Sock – It Takes 1 Minute to Fit and Prevents a $500 Disaster
Avoid a burst pipe or broken spigot this winter with this simple solution that takes one minute to install and gives you total peace of mind for less than $10.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Soil Not Deep Enough? These Shallow-Rooted Plants Can Thrive With Barely Any Dirt
Think you can't grow a garden because you barely have any soil? Think again! These shallow-rooted plants are perfect for landscapes that lack soil depth.
By Teo Spengler
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Neighbor’s Tree Making a Mess in Your Yard? Here’s What You Can (and Can’t) Do About Fallen Leaves
Is your neighbor's tree is dumping leaves on your yard and making your fall cleanup unmanageable? Here's how to get rid of leaves and preserve good relations.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Last Call for More Plants: Divide and Move These 11 Perennials in Fall Before It Gets Too Cold
Fall is the perfect time to divide and transplant most perennials. Don't let it pass you by.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Slow It Down: The Lazy Gardener’s Guide to Fall Cleanup Will Benefit You, Your Garden, and Local Wildlife
Chill out and leave some of those fall cleanup tasks off of your to-do list this year. Find out how taking a break is beneficial to your garden.
By Mary Ellen Ellis

