Gardening Basics

Win the war against weeds and pests without all the harsh chemicals. Yes, it really is possible to grow a...

Don't throw away those eggshells after you cook breakfast! Save the shells and reuse them. There's many ways to use...

Gardening doesn't have to be difficult. Make growing plants simple by adding these resilient and easy perennials to your garden.

Looking to stop bugs and boost your veggies this year? Try using Epsom salt for your garden. This common drugstore...

Many common garden issues can be solved with baking soda! Learn how to use baking soda in the garden to...

Gardening is good for you! Learn about the health benefits of gardening, including how it boosts your mood, reduces disease...

Save yourself buyer's remorse by learning the gardening basics on how to choose healthy plants and avoid those with potential...

Find out how to tell if you have a root bound plant. Also find out how to easily fix this...

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.

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

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...

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...

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.