Gardening Inspiration

Looking for green thumb motivation? Our gardening inspiration section has ideas for everyone from beginners through professionally skilled people!

Clusters of orange and yellow daylilies with elongated petals and narrow green leaves grow densely together under soft sunlight.

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19 Perennials to Plant in September

Are you itching to do some planting now that the weather is cooling off, and it's nice to be outside in the garden again? There are some wonderful perennials that you can plant in September. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has a list of some favorites that enjoy fall planting

An example of keyhole gardening with multiple raised garden beds with compost, vegetables and other greens

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7 Benefits of Keyhole Gardening

Are you curious about keyhole gardening? This simple gardening technique allows you to combine all the benefits of composting with all the benefits of raised bed gardening, all in one place! Join gardening expert Liessa Bowen as we discuss seven practical benefits of using keyhole gardening to supercharge your garden, all in one compact space.

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31 Native Plants That Attract Wildlife

One major reason to grow native plants is to lure wildlife into your backyard. Local plant species grow flowers that feed pollinators, and they sprout branches that create valuable habitat space for furry creatures. Passively attract wildlife with these 31 species from native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.

Three vibrant ladybugs, red and black, clustered together on a green leaf, their tiny, delicate bodies contrasting against the verdant backdrop.

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11 Ways You Can Help Reverse Insect Decline in Your Garden

Insect decline may seem like a good thing (less mosquitoes and pests, right?) but it is actually a major threat to our ecosystems. Over 97% of insects are beneficial, but we are losing them at a rapid rate. In this article, former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains simple ways to welcome “good guy” insects into your garden, increasing biodiversity and ecosystem services.

Gardening tools, including a watering hose, terracotta pot, watering can, shovel, trowel, rake, green gloves, and a potted lavender plant, are arranged in a garden surrounded by blooming bright yellow marigolds and pink vinca.

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15 Gardening Supplies and Tools To Stock Up on This Labor Day

Late summer or early fall is a surprisingly good time to restore your now-depleted stock of garden supplies. If your shed is full of empty seed packets, rusty tools, and cracked planters, Labor Day is a convenient time to replace your garden staples and explore new products. Gardening enthusiast Emily Estep recommends you check out these supplies and tools.

Close-up of a little girl in bright yellow overalls and a white hat with colorful hearts digging soil in a raised garden bed with growing strawberry plants.

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17 Easy Garden Projects You Can Do With Your Kids

Are you looking for some fun and easy garden projects to do with your kids? Enjoy quality time outdoors with some hands-on gardening tasks, or try some garden-themed indoor activities on rainy days. Get ready to get a little messy and enjoy some quality time with these 17 creative plant-themed projects that kids will love!

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17 Kid-Favorite Plants To Grow This Fall

There are wonderful skills for kids to learn in the garden. It engages the senses and can help them to unwind after a long day of sitting in the classroom. Florida gardener and mom of three Melissa Strauss has some great plants to share that kids will enjoy growing in the fall!

View of a beginner balcony garden with green shutters, featuring blooming multi-colored petunias in large flower pots and tall young citrus trees, styled in an Italian-inspired setting.

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How To Create A Balcony Garden For Complete Beginners

Whether starting with a single container or expanding your collection, we have the top growing tips for successful arrangements. Establishing the foundation for healthy plants and making the proper selections goes a long way toward overcoming elevated garden challenges. Explore how to grow productive, beautiful plants in your balcony confines with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.

These Bulletproof Perennials display vibrant pinkish-purple daisy-like flowers with prominent orange-brown central cones and lance-shaped green leaves.

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17 Bulletproof Perennials That Are Almost Impossible to Kill

Are you a beginner gardener looking for perennials that don’t require a green thumb in order to flourish? Or perhaps you’re a pro, searching for plants that you can set and forget? Bulletproof perennials that return year after year with little effort are the answer. Gardening enthusiast Emily Estep walks you through a list of perennials that are nearly invincible.