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

11 Ways to Make September the Best Month in the Garden

September and incoming signs of fall don’t have to be a downer for gardeners. Whether you’re in a warmer region or in a zone about to see frost, there’s still tons you can do to make September the best month in the garden. Plant biologist Emily Estep names 11 tasks and ideas to consider this month to make the very best of it.

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21 Living Privacy Fence Ideas for Your Landscape

If you’re looking for privacy around your home, skip the picket fence and opt for a living privacy fence instead. Planting tall, dense shrubs or small trees creates a natural barrier that benefits the ecosystem while adding a sense of seclusion to your space. Plant biologist Emily Estep shares a list of living privacy fence ideas for your landscape.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Gardening in Humid Climates

Gardening in humid climates can be tough, but there are many ways to manage the moisture and keep your plants happy. Choosing the right plants and following disease prevention strategies are key to a thriving garden in high humidity. Follow this comprehensive guide to understand how humidity affects plants and what you should do about it.

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13 Plants That Love to Be Divided

Dividing plants benefits the garden in a few ways: it restores vigor, controls size, and creates new additions with little effort. It’s a win-win-win for varieties that need dividing and for the gardener. Fall and spring are prime for the process. If you hope to beef up the display or spread the joy of sharing extra plants, explore the best perennials to divide with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.

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9 Tips For Watering the Fall Garden

Fall is almost here, and with it, the reduced pressure of watering to beat the summer heat. But autumn is also prime time for adding new plantings, and some climates don't get enough rainfall to ensure proper root development. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores what to consider in fall watering sessions to establish thriving plants this season and beyond.

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End of Season Tips: Cut Dead Plants or Pull Them Out?

Summers end invites rain, frost, and cool weather that zaps the life out of tender annuals. Your blooming garden may look brown, dreary, and dead this fall—but should you pull out those dying plants, leave them be, or chop them to the ground? Discover what you can do alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.