Gardening Basics

Don't let the icky appearance deceive you—that white stuff on mulch can be beneficial to your landscape.

Add color to nearly any space by designing and planting hanging flower baskets brimming with gorgeous blooms and foliage.

Spring gardening season is upon us and it's time to get growing! Here are the top garden trends that the...

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

Learn how to tell fact from blarney when it comes to this symbol of Ireland! Here are fun lucky shamrock...

With this essential garden tools list, you can tackle any job in your yard. Learn what to look for when...

Invasives cause lots of problems in your yard and garden. Follow these tips for removing and replacing invasive plant...

The plant doctor is in! See the most common plant problems reported by your fellow gardeners and a garden expert's...

Want to get rid of weeds in your yard and garden for good? Follow a garden's expert advice for the...

Learn how to choose and grow a false shamrock plant, what it looks like, and what to do if your...

Follow this easy step-by-step guide to learn how to propagate succulents from leaves and cuttings. Before you know it, you...

Our garden expert talks about how to protect shrubs from heavy snow and cold weather in winter, including how to...

Noticing brown tips on leaves of your indoor plants? Solve the problem with proper watering and fertilizing tips from a...

Why does a cactus have spines? Find out the surprising reasons why these desert plants are so prickly and how...

Learn how to make compost and keep composting in winter, how often to turn compost, and get the ratio for...

For a healthy spring landscape, spend a fall weekend preparing your garden for winter. It's easy with our straightforward, how-to...

Make the most out of the summer and fall harvest by saving tomato, pepper and vegetable seeds for next year. Find...

One simple chore will help your garden bloom better and longer. Deadheading flowers encourages plants to produce blooms instead of...

Shop confidently for flowers and shrubs at the garden center. Industry experts reveal the gardening basics to a better buying...

Find out which invasive shrubs you should avoid planting in your landscape and alternative native shrubs to replace them with.

Even if time is tight, focus on these fall cleanup chores that fellow gardeners say you should always finish before...

Love to look at gorgeous fall leaves? Learn the secrets for enjoying rich, beautiful fall leaf colors in your backyard...

Can you reuse potting soil from year to year? Learn how to select a quality potting mix and how to...

Deer may be adorable, but they can seriously damage your garden. Follow this advice to deter deer. Plus, find deer-resistant...

This collection of timeless gardening tips is proof that grandmas really do know best. They're tried, true and definitely worth...

Learn when ornamental grasses need to be cut back and how to divide them, along with growing tips to keep...

Learn how to win the battle in your backyard against bindweed. Follow a garden expert's tips for controlling this difficult...

Low-maintenance and versatile, ornamental grass is a great way to add color, movement and seasonal interest to your yard.

These gorgeous foliage plants will thrive in a variety of garden environments, adding color and interest to any landscape.