Gardening How To

How To Reuse Plastic In Your Garden: 9 Clever Ways To Keep Waste Out Of The Landfill

Repurposing is a great way to reuse plastic in the garden. We have gathered some clever ideas about ways to reuse plastic that are helpful for gardeners.

By Teo Spengler

Nurse Logs: Helping New Trees Take Root And Regenerating Our Forests

Nurse logs provide nutrients and infrastructure for new trees. Learn how these old logs and stumps help sustain our forests.

By Amy Grant

Struggling To Grow? Fix These 7 Seed-Starting Mistakes Before It's Too Late

Give your seeds the best possible start and learn how to fix common errors that stunt growth, weaken plants, and prevent crops and flowers from flourishing.

By Amy Grant

How To Create Bright Indirect Light For Houseplants

Creating 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

How Deep To Plant Seeds? Get It Right Every Time With This Simple Trick

Take the guesswork out of seed planting with this foolproof trick to get the right sowing depth – for strong, healthy starts every time.

By Mary Ellen Ellis

Coco Coir: What It Is And How To Use It As A Growing Medium

There's a lot to know about using coco coir and coco peat for plants. It's all great stuff, but has pros and cons.

By Bonnie L. Grant

Meet Chunk, The Viral Vegetable-Stealing Groundhog Who Has An Important Lesson For Gardeners

We catch up with gardener Jeff Permar, who caught an opportunistic groundhog stealing his vegetables and turned him into an internet sensation.

By Melanie Griffiths

Easy Fence Landscaping Ideas: 6 Ways To Perk Up Your Property Line With Lush Landscaping

If you want to brighten up a garden fence, these ideas will provide visual interest and support. Try these easy fence landscaping Ideas for a pretty and private yard

By Teo Spengler

How To Propagate Plants

Plants can be propagated by division, cuttings, or seeds.... and it's all free! Get propagating for infinite plants for you and your friends.

By Susan Albert

How To Stratify Seeds: Boost Germination With Cold Treatment

Give seeds the best possible start through stratification. Learn the cold treatment method to break dormancy, speed up germination, and grow healthier plants.

By Amy Grant

Boosting Immunity Naturally – Plants That Boost Immune System

By Amy Grant

Fruit And Vegetable Peel Uses – Interesting Uses For Old Peels

By Amy Grant

Regenerative Gardening Techniques – To Turbocharge Your Soil & Give Plants A Boost

A healthier garden crop is just one benefit of using regenerative gardening methods. Building nutrient-rich soil is a great way to help take care of the earth.

By Teo Spengler

Germinating Seeds In Paper Towel: The Easy, No-Mess Method For Faster Growth

Learn the quickest and easiest way to germinate seeds in a paper towel with this expert step-by-step guide – for faster, healthier seed starts every time.

By Susan Albert

Hardscaping Ideas To Make A Garden Look Old: 5 Ways To Make Your Yard Look Centuries Older

There are a few ways to make a garden look lived in, but some planting ideas can take time – here, we round up key hardscaping ideas to make a garden look old

By Mary Ellen Ellis