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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Is Landscape Fabric Sustainable? Try These Alternatives InsteadBy Susan Albert
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How to Start Your First Native Plant Garden: The 4 Must-Have Elements for SuccessStarting a native flower garden doesn't have to be scary. Just make sure you have these 4 things and you'll be on your way!
By Teo Spengler
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This Unlikely Kitchen Scrap Repels Slugs & Fertilizes Soil – Toss it into Your Garden Instead of the TrashYou probably throw away this one item that can repel pests and improve soil every morning. Here's why you should toss it into your garden instead of the trash.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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9 Must-Do Garden Tasks You Need to Tick Off Before August Ends – Make Sure You Tackle These Jobs Before Summer’s Up!Flowers and crops may reach their peak in high summer, but there are plenty of cultivation tasks that demand attention. Make sure you sort these August gardening jobs
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Prune These 7 Plants In August To Prepare Them For Fall – And Get Another Flush Of Flowers Before Summer EndsGrab your pruners! August is the ideal time to cut back these 7 types of plants so they're ready for fall. Plus, they may give your another round of blooms.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Best Gardening Apps: 8 Online Tools That Will Up Your Garden Game IRLOur garden experts dug through the app store and found the best gardening apps to improve your landscape in real life. Here are the 8 apps worth downloading.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Does Baking Soda Kill Weeds? What You Need To Know About This DIY Herbicide Before You Use It In Your GardenThe internet is full of gardening remedies for weeds, but the question remains: Does baking soda kill weeds? Find out what’s true.
By Amy Grant
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8 Plants That Like Wet Soil And Full Sun – Stunning Picks For Damp, Sun-Soaked AreasFinding plants that like wet soil and full sun can be a challenge, but there are plenty of varieties thrive in these tough conditions. Here are our favorites.
By Amy Grant
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Why Choose Plugs For Plants? 3 Benefits Of Using Plug Plants For Beds, Baskets And EdiblesEver thought of growing plugs for plants and wondered whether it was worth it? We reveal the key reasons why they can help you with your growing ambitions this year
By Tonya Barnett
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Nurse Logs: Helping New Trees Take Root And Regenerating Our ForestsNurse logs provide nutrients and infrastructure for new trees. Learn how these old logs and stumps help sustain our forests.
By Amy Grant
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How To Create Bright Indirect Light For HouseplantsCreating a space with bright indirect light is a way to mimic the native habitat of many houseplants. Make indoor plants comfy with the right kind of light.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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What Is Indirect Light? Grow Plants In Partial Or Filtered LightGardeners are often confused about what indirect light and indirect sunlight mean when situating a plant. A little filtering makes all the difference.
By Tonya Barnett
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Boosting Immunity Naturally – Plants That Boost Immune SystemBy Amy Grant
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Fruit And Vegetable Peel Uses – Interesting Uses For Old PeelsBy Amy Grant
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Pinching Plants: Expert Tips For Bigger, Better GrowthIt’s a funny expression, but “pinching out” your plants can help them stay healthy, bloom longer, and promote new growth. It’s also a lot of fun.
By Heather Rhoades
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9 Expert Gardening Techniques You Should Master in 2025 To Raise Your Growing GameMake a New Year resolution to grow your best-ever plants and master next-level gardening techniques that will turn you into an expert in no time.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Looking For The Perfect Third Place? A Garden May Be The AnswerA "third space" is a place where you can find peace and community. Where better to do that than in a garden?
By Teo Spengler

