Gardening Tips

Here you'll find quick and easy gardening tips to help you avoid mistakes, fix problems, and maximize your harvest in your garden.

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Gardening Tips

11 Ways to Attract More Butterflies to Your Garden

Would you like to entice a steady stream of beautiful butterflies to visit your garden? You don’t need a huge space or major expenses to attract plenty of butterflies and other pollinators to your landscape. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen shares 11 easy tips to attract more butterflies to your yard and garden.

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How Ecoregions Can Help You Select The Right Plants For Your Garden

Ecoregions resulted from a cooperative effort between Mexico, the U.S., and Canada, where expert ecologists grouped the regions of North America into distinct environments. Take advantage of these guidelines, and use this study to help you select garden plants. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant as we tour the top ecoregions in the United States.

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12 Common Mushrooms You Might Find in Your Yard

Mushrooms seem to come out of nowhere, peppering our lawns with pops of color and unusual shapes. Most folks don’t give them a second glance, having no idea which mushroom is which, but their identities don’t have to be a mystery. Amateur mycologist Emily Estep names and explains 12 common lawn mushrooms that you might just see after a rainy day

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care For a Moss Lawn

Do you have a shaded yard where turf grass doesn’t grow well? Consider planting a moss lawn as a low-maintenance, sustainable alternative to a traditional grass lawn. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss covers the basics, benefits, and drawbacks.

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Is Baking Soda Safe for Plants?

You may have heard that household baking soda can treat plant disease, deter pests, and improve the soil. But is this true? Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn whether baking soda is safe for plants.

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7 Bad Gardening Habits You Should Leave Behind

Whether leaving the hose on or overcrowding your plants, some gardening habits become ingrained in your seasonal routines. It’s easy to adopt certain patterns without stopping to question “why?” In this article, garden expert Logan Hailey explains 7 garden habits to leave behind, and what you can do instead for easier maintenance and healthier plants.

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7 Best Types of Garden Irrigation: Compare and Contrast

Watering your garden isn’t rocket science, but the right irrigation system makes a world of difference! If you’re unsure which irrigation to invest in, this guide from garden expert Logan Hailey includes everything you need to know, including the costs, benefits, and drawbacks of each type of garden irrigation.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Garden Tools

Much like a chef has a favorite knife, every gardener has a favorite tool. The key to their longevity and effectiveness lies in how well they’re taken care of. Well-maintained and cleaned tools also limit disease spread in the garden, leading to healthier and happier plants. In this article, gardening expert and hori-hori aficionado Christina Conner shares some of her top tips for taking great care of your garden tools.