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5 Tried-and-True Tips for Storing Seeds
Save those seeds! Our volunteer field editors share their proven tips for storing garden seeds for the next growing season.
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Rain Barrel Basics: How to Get Started
Learn how you can put excess rainwater to good use in your garden or landscaping by containing it in a...
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Sedge (Carex) Plant Growing Guide
Sedges (Carex) are grass-like perennials grown for their foliage. Very versatile, sedge plants can be used in containers or as...
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Identify and Get Rid of Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac
Poison ivy, oak, and sumac can cause major irritation. Learn how to identify these bothersome plants — and how to...
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Are Snow-on-the-Mountain Plants Invasive?
Snow-on-the-mountain, also known as bishops weed or goutweed, is an aggressive growing plant. Manage its spread or remove it from...
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7 Surprising Facts About Invasive Plants
From purple loosestrife to kudzu, find facts about invasive plants—and learn why you'll want to eliminate these non-natives from your...
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Does No Mow May Really Help Pollinators?
No Mow May has been gaining ground. Here’s what you should know before letting your lawn grow wild—including the benefits...
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Fasciation in Plants: What You Need to Know
Fasciation is a unique mutation that produces unusual flowers, but does it harm the plant? Find out the cause and...
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Read This Before Buying a Plant at the Garden Center
If you have questions about buying a plant at the garden center, use these tips to get the most bang...
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Keep Creeping Charlie (Ground-Ivy) out of Your Yard
Creeping Charlie is a weed that can quickly invade yards and flower gardens. Learn how to manage this aggressive weed.
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How and When to Start Seeds Indoors: Timing Is Everything
Learn when to start seeds indoors, what plants to grow from seed, care tips, and the right way to safely...
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Grow Disease-Resistant Plants for a Fuss-Free Garden
Stack the odds in your favor by planning ahead and choosing disease-resistant plants. They're as breathtaking as they are tough!
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12 Indoor Plant Hacks You Need to Start Doing Right Now
Try these easy reader-tested and approved indoor plant hacks, then sit back and watch your houseplants grow and thrive.
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Grow a Perennial Garden to Save Time and Money
Plant once, enjoy for many years—that's the purpose of a perennial garden. Get expert recommendations for easy-to-grow perennial plants.
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18 Bizarre, Unusual and Weird Plants
Basic plants these are not! Walk on the botanical wild side and go bold with these out-of-the-ordinary plants and flowers.
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How to Root Woody Plant Cuttings
Learn the basics for growing new rooted woody plant cuttings, including what types of plants you should and should not...
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Ask the Experts: Winter Shrub Covers and Protection
Our garden expert talks about how to protect shrubs from heavy snow, wind and cold weather, including how to use...
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5 Common Mistakes Every New Gardener Makes
Every gardening expert was a new gardener once! Learn about some of the most common mistakes—and the simple solutions for...
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8 Fascinating Facts About Christmas Cactus
What do you know about this flowering drought-tolerant houseplant? Boost your holiday plant knowledge with these Christmas cactus facts.
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USDA Updates Plant Hardiness Zone Map
For the first time in more than a decade, the USDA has updated its plant hardiness zone map. Here's how...
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How to Get Rid of Mealybugs and Scale Insects on Plants
Horticultural expert Melinda Myers shares her sure-fire tips on how to get rid of mealybugs and other scale insects on...
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All About Witches’ Butter Fungus
Look for edible witches' butter fungus after heavy rains. This colorful fungus looks like bright yellow jelly emerging from dead...
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Tips for Planting Grass Seed in Fall
You can plant grass seed anytime during the growing season, but doing so in fall takes advantage of cooler temperatures...
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How to Improve Your Soil Quality Over the Winter
These easy ways to treat and improve your garden soil quality now and through winter will set you up for...
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Essential Tips for Overwintering Potted Plants
Learn how to keep your favorite potted plants happy and healthy with these answers to the most commonly asked questions...
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Winter Dormancy and Chilling for Plants
Shivering in the cold after the warm summer and fall? Be thankful for cold weather that evokes winter dormancy and...
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If Your Plant Has Yellow Leaves With Green Veins, This Is What It Means
Does your plant have new yellow leaves with green veins? Learn how to test your soil, treat iron deficiency and...
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14 Daffodil Facts You Need to Know
Find out how long daffodils bloom, how deep to plant daffodil bulbs, where to see a daffodil festival, and more...
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10 Perennials You Should Cut Back Every Fall (And 5 to Let Be)
Winterizing your garden includes trimming back some perennials and leaving others until spring. Our experts tell you what to do...
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Wildflower Identification 101: How to Get Started
Wildflower identification can sound intimidating to a beginner—so many flowers, so many names. This Birds & Blooms reader found a...
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Transform Your Landscape With a Rock Garden
Artful arrangements of boulders, pebbles and stones reshape any dull landscape into a rock garden that stands out and sings.