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Use the Shade in Your Garden to Grow More Vegetables
Take advantage of your garden's darker areas to grow some plants that might otherwise get sun-burned.
Everything I'm Seeding in April
Even if you haven’t started your seed growing yet, there’s still time, so don’t get discouraged.
Let's Grow a 'Cocktail Garden'
Cocktail drinkers, grab your garden tools—we're going to grow a Bloody Mary.
All the Gardening Tasks to Tackle in April
The sun is finally back out, and it's time to reclaim the exterior parts of your home.
It's Time to Prune Your Roses
While you can just lop your rose bushes down to the ground, learning how to prune them the right way can help you shape them for the future.
Three Reasons You Don't Have to Start Your Own Seeds
You can still have a nice garden, even if you didn't start from scratch.
The Only Four Gardening Tools You Actually Need
You don't need much more than a desire to spend time in the dirt, and these basic tools.
You Should Try Seed Tape In Your Garden This Spring
Tiny seeds need not stress your eyesight or dexterity.
This Year, Try Growing a ‘Goth Garden’
Bringing black into the garden can actually have stunning results.
How to Test Your Soil (and Why You Should)
You can use an at-home kit, or send out some soil to be professionally tested.
What to Start Seeding and Planting in March
March is finally your time, gardeners—but you still want to be selective about what you seed this early.
When You Should Buy Insects for Your Garden
If your garden is out of balance and the pests are winning, beneficial insects might help bring order back—but only as a last resort.
All the Gardening Tasks to Tackle in March
It's time to clean, test, prune, and plant.
You Should Bury Fish Heads Under Your Tomato Plants
A decaying fish head is full of nitrogen, calcium, and phosphorus, which is precisely what a tomato plant needs.
How to Successfully Repot Last Year’s Hanging Flower Baskets
If you held onto yours from last year—and you should—here's how to get another year of blooms from them.
You Should Find (and Use) a Seed Library Near You
It's a great way to access more diverse seeds, including seeds tested in your specific growing environment, and save money.
How to Choose the Right Soil for Your Garden
If all those bags at the big box store confuse you, here's how to determine what kind of soil you need for your garden project.
These Are the Best Vegetables for a More Vibrant Spring Garden
Think outside the stereotypical color profile for your favorite vegetables, and plant some fluorescent orange cauliflower.
Why You Should Start Planting Peas Right Now
The under-appreciated pea is easy to plant, early to sprout, and can fill vertical spaces with delightful blooms and pods.
'Square Foot' Gardening Is a Shortcut to Spring Planting
If you're freaking out about what to plant and where, these pre-planned garden grids can take the guesswork out of the process.