Gardening Tips

Here you'll find quick and easy gardening tips to help you avoid mistakes, fix problems, and maximize your harvest in your garden.

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Gardening Tips

How to Grow a Perennial Garden in Pots and Containers

When you decide to grow a perennial garden, containers are an option! So many lovely plants remain root hardy in containers and return year after year. With the right care, it’s possible to maintain a thriving perennial garden in your favorite planters. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, shows you how here.

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Does Your Gardening Zone Even Matter?

Does your gardening zone have a big impact on how you garden? Gardening expert Madison Moulton breaks down what USDA hardiness zones can and can't tell you about your garden, and explains why the number on the map is only the beginning of understanding what will thrive where you live.

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Spring Perennial Pruning Done Right: Our Best Tips

Before you take care of spring perennial pruning, there are a few things you should know. Certain tips will guide your pruning process, and ultimately, they’ll help you understand your garden more. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers five basic pointers to help you with your snip sesh.

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It’s No Mow May: How to Do it Right

In an effort to better support pollinators, people all over the world start spring with No Mow May. This well-intentioned action gives early spring pollinators some food as other plants just begin to bloom. But by taking a few extra steps, you can make your No Mow May even better. Master Naturalist, Sarah Jay, shows you how.

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How to Start a Subsistence Garden: Plant These First

If you want to reduce your food budget and make the most of your garden space, a subsistence garden is a great place to start. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains which crops to prioritize when the goal is feeding yourself, and how to think about yield, calories, and storage from the start.