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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Best Plants For Mental Health, According To ResearchThe best plants for mental health are those you enjoy nurturing. Gardening itself is what makes plants good for mental health.
By Teo Spengler
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Healing Plants For Mind & Body You Can Grow At HomePlants for healing have been garden grown for centuries. Natural medical alternatives are popular again.
By Amy Grant
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6 Plants That Look Like AnimalsThere really are plants that look like animals and other things. There are genetic reasons for it, but who cares? They’re fun to grow!
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Intergenerational Gardening: Good For Gardeners Of All AgesIntergenerational gardening is a great idea for people of all ages. Reach across the generational divide and grow something together.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Yarn Bombing Trees: Is Knitting On Trees A Good Idea?If you’ve seen knitting on trees, welcome to yarn bombing, the practice of creating tactile graffiti for art’s sake.
By Teo Spengler
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Press InquiriesNeed a gardening expert for an interview or other media opportunity? The editorial team at Gardening Know How will be happy to help.
By Melanie Griffiths
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By Melanie Griffiths
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About Gardening Know How: Who We Are & What We DoEverything you need to know about Gardening Know How.
By Melanie Griffiths
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What To Do (And Not Do) With Your Garden In The FallWhen deciding what to do in your garden this fall, remember there are just as many things NOT to do. Here are all the tasks to put on your list.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Best Ways To Rake The Leaves – Save Time & Your BackIs raking the leaves your least favorite autumn chore? There may be better and less painful ways to do it.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Cannibalistic Caterpillars: Why Caterpillars Eat Each OtherEverybody has to eat, and in the case of some caterpillars, that can mean turning on each other. Learn about the plants that can drive caterpillars to cannibalism.
By Amy Grant
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Why You Shouldn’t Make Impulse Plant PurchasesPut that plant back! Buying plants on impulse is almost never a good idea. Let our experts tell you why.
By Teo Spengler
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What Is An Ecosystem? How Your Garden Is An EcosystemYour garden has its own ecosystem and it includes you! Harmonious relationships exist even at microscopic levels.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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7 Worst Social Media Garden Trends To AvoidPut down the phone and pick up the trowel! Avoid these 7 social media garden trends that hurt plants more than they help.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Are Pollinizers And How Do They Affect Crops?Good to know: A pollinizer is a plant that provides pollen; a pollinator is a creature that transfers pollen from one plant to another.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Electroculture Gardening Basics & TechniquesHave you heard of electroculture gardening? Learn about how electricity may serve a purpose in our gardens.
By Amy Grant

