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Why You Should Plant Before a Rainstorm
Use overcast days and rain to help ease the transition and encourage germination.
How to Tell When Corn and Watermelon Are Ready to Be Picked
These two crops vex gardeners every year. How do you know when to pick that watermelon so it's perfectly ripe? When is corn ready to picked?
Sow These Biennials Now for Beautiful Blooms Next Year
Now is the time to grow these from seed so you can get them into the ground before winter.
You Can Use Nasturtiums to Make Jam, Sushi, and More
These citrus-colored flowers don't just easily fill a space, brighten up the joint and save your other plants from aphids. They're also delicious.
The Five Tools Every Gardener Needs
There are all kinds of fancy tools that I love, and then there are the basic tools that I use just about every day.
Everything I’m Seeding in August
It's your last chance to get fall crops started and save money by growing your own perennials.
All the Gardening Tasks You Should Do in August
In between eating your weight in tomatoes and blackberries, it's time to begin the long road to fall cleanup.
Growing Your Own Garlic Is a Money Saver (and It’s Easy)
Garlic is one of the easiest crops to grow, with an absurdly high yield.
10 Flowers That Deer Won't Immediately Gobble Up
No plant is truly deer-proof, but these are about the closest you can get.
Save Money by Growing Your Own Hydroponic Starts
Buying starts from hydroponic companies is where costs really add up—and it's easy to grow your own.
These Smart Devices Can Keep Your Garden Alive When You're Away
No one cares for your plant babies like you do, but sometimes you gotta get out of town.
The Three Gardening Tasks I Do Every Week
Some tasks don't need to be dealt with immediately.
The Three Gardening Tasks I Do Every Day
Get more efficient by using a daily walk around the garden to tackle these three tasks.
These Flowers Won't Benefit From Deadheading
These single stem flowers are here for a good time, not a long time—they won't produce more flowers if you deadhead them.
Nine Perennial Herbs You Should Plant in Your Garden (and Three to Avoid)
Access to fresh herbs is a culinary hack, and these shrubs can fill out your garden too.
11 Annual Blooms That Can Reseed Themselves
You don't have to rely on perennials to fill in your flowerbeds.
You Should Plant Ornamental Kale in Your Winter Garden
Make your fall and winter garden fluffier and more colorful by filling it with ornamental kale and cabbage.
When You Should (and Shouldn't) Use Coffee Grounds in the Garden
It's time to bust some gardening myths.
You Can Plan Your Garden by Color
Be deliberate about what colors you plant in the garden, and where.
Avoid These Mistakes All Beginner Gardeners Make
Everyone makes the same mistakes when they're starting out, so why not avoid them?