Gardening

All about gardening - we have many in-depth guides about edibles, ornamentals, houseplants, and much more. We provide answers for your garden issues!

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Vegetables

13 Vegetable Garden Plants Rabbits Won’t Eat

With spring’s sweetness comes fresh, tender, new growth and the bunnies that make quick work of it. If you have rabbits in your vegetable garden, we’ve got ideas for plants they won’t devour (at least, that they don’t prefer). With a palette as expansive as ours, honing in on their least favorites means more for us. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores vegetable garden plants that rabbits avoid and how to use them as deterrents.

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Edible

7 Crops You Can Plant From Seed in April

When spring finally spoils us with sunshine and warmth, it’s a pleasure to get in the garden and sow some seeds. Join former organic farmer Logan Hailey for some delicious additions to plant from seed in your April garden.

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Trees

11 Trees and Shrubs to Plant in April

April showers bring May flowers! Use the rain to your advantage and plant flowering trees and shrubs this month. They’ll soak up the moisture and grow well for the rest of the season. Native plant gardener Jerad Bryant shares 11 trees and shrubs perfect for planting in April.

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Flowers

15 Flowers to Plant in April

Spring is in full swing, and we are happy to have our hands back in the dirt. April is perfect for flower planting, so grab your shovel, and let's talk about some flowers that are perfect for planting this month. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some wonderful April flowers to share!

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Shrubs

How to Rejuvenate an Overgrown Hedge: 7 Pruning Tips

Maybe you inherited an old home or forgot about the evergreen hedge in the backyard. No matter your struggle, this guide will help you renovate and rejuvenate your overgrown hedges. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares seven expert pruning tips to guide you through the process.

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Flowers

11 Best Annual Flowers for Shade

Flowering annuals in the shade brighten garden corners and offer the opportunity to change up the display. Depending on your level of shade, there’s a broad range of choices. While deep shade is more limited, you can still achieve color through flowers and dynamic foliage. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores blooming annuals for shade to enrich this season's display.

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Edible

When and How to Grow Sweet Corn in the Home Garden

Sweet corn is a signature of summer as much as a juicy watermelon or vine-ripened tomato. The flavor is so much sweeter and fresher closer to picking, making it superior right from our own garden. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores how to grow sweet corn at home for the best flavor and nutrition.

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Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Supertunias

Are you looking for one of the easiest and most productive flowers to grow? If so, you may want to try growing Supertunias. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows you how to plant, grow, and care for these majestic flowers.

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Edible

13 Crops You Should Only Direct Sow

There are two options for starting seeds: sowing them indoors or outdoors. Direct sowing involves planting crops outdoors, and it’s best for plants with sensitive roots. Learn from Epic Gardening founder Kevin Espiritu and the Garden Hermit Jacques Lyakov which crops you should only direct sow.