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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 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...

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...

Direct Sow Seeds for Easy Gardening

If indoor seed-starting always seems a little complicated to you, make it easy on yourself...

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...

The 6 Most Common Plant Problems

The plant doctor is in!

Grow the Biggest and Best Amaryllis

'Tis the season for amaryllis! These colorful trumpet-shaped blossoms steal the show.

Witches’ Butter Fungus (Tremella mesenterica)

Look for Witches' Butter after heavy rains, when it looks like bright yellow jelly emerging...

8 Ways You Can Help Save the Bees

Help the declining pollinator population and become a bee champion.

Become a Pruning Pro

Get the job done right with advice from an experienced gardener.

Winter Dormancy and Chilling for Plants

Shivering in the cold after the unusually warm fall? Be thankful for cold weather that...

Easy Care Plants Anyone Can Grow

Make growing plants easy by adding these resilient and easy to grow plants to your...

How to Start Seeds Indoors

Starting seeds indoors can help you get a jump-start on spring! Learn what you need...
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Best Online Plant Retailers

People often ask me for recommendations on where to buy plants. I’m a huge supporter...

13 Garden Remedies to Stop Doing

From using coffee grounds in soil to doubling your fertilizer for better results, here are...

The Best Public Gardens in the U.S.

From coast to coast, we've compiled a list of some of the best public gardens...