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Gardening Basics

New to gardening? In the market for easy gardening tips? We’re sharing all of the gardening basics you’ll need to turn your backyard into a stunner.

7 Sensational Sources for Flower Bulbs

Whether you're looking for spring or fall-planted flower bulbs, this list of top sites has...

10 Seed Catalogs Every Gardener Needs

Growing flowers and vegetables from seed gives you more choices and saves money. Here are...

Will My Daffodils Bloom This Spring? // Ask the Garden Expert

The garden expert talks daffodils, which trees to prune in winter, and more!
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Month-by-Month Gardening Resolutions

Your yard will have its best year yet when you set and keep these month-by-month...

7 Surprising Facts About Winter Holiday Plants

Get in a festive mood with these facts about your favorite holiday plants.

How to Grow Your Own Tea At Home

Put the kettle on and brew a one-of-a-kind blend by growing your own tea plants.

Ask the Garden Expert: How Do I Protect Backyard Shrubs From Winter Weather?

Our garden expert talks covering shrubs for winter, identifies mystery plants, and more!

The Ultimate Guide to Planting Spring Bulbs

Lay the groundwork now for a head-over-heels bloom display after the snow melts.

Ask the Garden Expert: Is It OK to Use Rubber Mulch?

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

How to Dry and Store Garden Herbs

Stock your pantry with home-dried herbs and save money at the grocery store. Here's how.

How to Prepare Your Garden for Winter in Two Days

For a healthy spring landscape, spend a fall weekend winterizing your yard.

7 Amazing Facts About Carnivorous Plants

Carnivorous plants grow in wetlands where nutrients are scarce, so they turn to living creatures...

13 Ways to Take Your Garden From Good to Great

From better potting mix to saying no to pesticides, improve your yard with this gardener's...

How Plant Zones Work and How to Find Yours

Plants are happiest in their comfort zone. For a healthy and productive garden, be sure...

The Ultimate Guide to a Dog-Friendly Backyard

Design a garden or backyard with pets in mind. A dog-friendly space keeps your furry...

National Flower, Bird, and Tree of the United States

You know the national bird is the Bald Eagle, but you do you know the...

12 Easy Ways to Take Your Garden to the Next Level

It's simple to make a huge impact in your garden with these easy ideas.

7 Ways to Grow the Ultimate Tomato Crop

Plant your most fruitful tomato harvest ever with these seven tried-and-tested tips for success.

12 Ways to Win the War on Weeds

Arm yourself with a favorite tool and use these fresh ideas to say goodbye to...

8 Heartfelt Gardening Memories with Mom

Birds & Blooms readers recount their favorite memories of gardening with Mom or Grandma in...

Spring Break Nature Activities for Kids

Take advantage of time off and warmer weather to get out and enjoy the great...

7 Surprising Facts About Dandelions

Unexpectedly nutritious and tasty, dandelions have plenty of benefits.

6 Extraordinary Past Uses for Ordinary Plants

Travel back in time to discover unexpected uses for everyday plants.

Celebrating Women Naturalists Through History

In honor of International Women’s Day, learn more about four women naturalists and their contributions...

The Perfect Plant: How All-America Selections Designs New Plants

Add a wow factor to your space with award-winners designed, tried, and tested to make...

Garden Chores for Warm Winter Days

It's not quite time to start planting, but there are still plenty of garden chores...

The 7 Do’s and Don’ts of Garden Containers

7 Tips for a Thriving Small-Space Garden from the National Garden Bureau.

9 Steps to Growing a Greener Backyard

Adopt earth-friendly habits and your yard (and wallet) will thank you.

6 Ways Green Thumbs Can Thrive in Winter

Keep calm and garden on, no matter the weather!

Winter Gardening Activities

Wishing you could get your hands in the dirt again? Try these winter gardening activities...