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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.

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!

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...

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...

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.

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!

8 Facts About Christmas Cactus

What do you know about this classic holiday plant?

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.

Our Guide on How to Become a Pruning Pro

Learn the best pruning tips and what trees and shrubs you should prune in every...

Winter Dormancy and Chilling for Plants

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

Easy Care Perennials 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...

13 Garden Remedies to Stop Doing

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