Gardening Basics

With this eco-friendly, free and easy gardening method, you’ll have a better garden in no time! Just place cardboard in...

Save money and get more plants for free! Follow these plant propagation steps and learn how to make plant cuttings.

Frost Dates are the bookends for your vegetable garden and annual flowerbeds. Mark the dates on your calendar, then plan...

Follow these tips to save tropicals and non-hardy bulbs, including caladiums, calla lilies, dahlias, gladiolus and begonias, from winter cold.

When summer fades and cooler temperatures prevail, it's time to jazz up your outdoor living space with fresh fall decor....

Water sustains not only us but our gardens. Make sure to water your garden efficiently and effectively, starting at the...

Even in the coldest hardiness zones, August isn't yet the time to start putting your gardens to rest for the...

Love gardening, crafting and decorating? You'll be inspired by these simply charming, cute sheds and want to design your own...

Follow these simple suggestions for keeping cool and avoiding the summer heat while working in your gardens this season.

Planning to grow plants? Learn definitions to the common gardening terms, such as annuals vs perennials, before you visit the...

You get a lot of bang for the buck with these showy, inexpensive plants. A small investment can pay big...

Rather than spending money on chemical treatments to kill weeds, mix up a natural DIY weed killer with ingredients you...

The last thing dog owners want to worry about is whether their houseplants are toxic for their pet. Avoid these...

Our garden expert talks using rubber mulch in the garden, identifies mystery plants, and more!

Arm yourself with a favorite tool and use these fresh ideas to say goodbye to garden weeds and other unwanted...

Add a wow factor to your space with All-America Selections plants. These award-winners are designed, tried and tested to make...

Harvest seasonal fruits this summer and preserve the flavor for months! We'll show you how to dry fruit from your...

Replacing your grass with groundcovers, like sunshine mimosa, means less maintenance. Learn more about using groundcovers in your garden.

Grow these fall vines to brighten your autumn landscapes with blazing foliage, colorful berries and fetching flowers.

Capitalize on every inch of your backyard, from sun to shade, with these ground cover ideas to fill otherwise empty...

Learn how to compost, and you’ll be amazed at how easy it really is. Build this DIY compost bin and...

It's easy to start seeds using recycled materials that you already have at home. Try paper coffee cups, toilet paper...