Beginner gardening
Dipping your toes into the world of gardening can be both exhilarating and daunting. But worry not! Every seasoned gardener once started as a beginner, nurturing that very first seed or plant with hope and anticipation.
This section is dedicated to guiding novice gardeners, providing foundational knowledge, practical tips, and the encouragement needed to dive into this rewarding hobby. From understanding soil types to selecting the right plants for your space and climate, beginner gardening covers it all. Whether you have a sprawling backyard, a tiny balcony, or just a windowsill, let us help you sow the seeds of your gardening passion and watch them flourish.
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10 best garden planning apps
If you have big plans for your garden this year, you may want to consider using a helpful gardening planner to relieve some stress. There…
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Hanging plant holders
Many blooms and cascading plants perform best in hanging planters on a porch or archway in the garden. There are many types of hanging plant…
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10 best plant nurseries
Whether designing a new garden, making changes to a mature landscape, or trying to shoehorn a new favorite plant into a shrubbery, I’ve always found…
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Sport variegation in plants
Wondering about sport variegation in plants? This fantastic phenomenon has given rise to some of the most sought-after cultivars of foliage plants. Sport variegation is…
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Winter sowing
Yes – you can totally plant seeds in the dead of winter! Winter sowing is a propagation process used in temperate climates where seeds are…
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Fall gardening
Aaaah Autumn. The season of pumpkin spice lattes, apple picking, and the harvest moon. And, of course, fall gardening! Put your green thumb to work…
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October gardening tips
October is full-on fall in the garden. This is the month of autumn leaves, warm apple cider, first frosts, and pumpkins. It’s such a pleasure…
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September gardening tips
September is fall harvest season in the garden. It’s time to enjoy the ripe tomatoes, corn, and crisp autumn apples. It’s also time to start…
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How to prune a plant
For the health of your plants, you often need to prune them; but how do you do it? This detailed beginner’s guide shows you how…
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How do plants make food?
So, how do plants make food? Plants use a process called photosynthesis to create their own simple sugars from sunlight, air, and water. Plant cells…
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Food garden
This is the year to finally grow your own food garden! There are four main groups of produce typically grown in food gardens: Read on…
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40+ online gardening courses
There are TONS of great online gardening courses to help you learn more about how to garden. It’s incredibly rewarding to take an online class…
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Garden soil testing
Garden soil testing is a type of soil analysis done to collect helpful data, including mineral nutrients, organic matter, and soil pH. Quality testing of…
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Why do plants need water?
Plants need light, water, air, nutrients, and a comfortable temperature to survive and thrive. We all know that plants need water, but WHY do they…
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Perlite
Perlite is a manufactured granular product made from naturally occurring volcanic glass that is used in potting mix and also in industrial applications. In other…
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What is the white stuff in potting soil?
Most often, the white stuff in potting soil is perlite – a manufactured granular product made by heating up little bits of naturally occurring glass…
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Garden soil
Great garden soil is generally deep, porous, and loamy. It holds enough moisture and air to support plant roots while allowing excess water to drain…
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Organic fertilizer
Organic fertilizer, derived from plant or animal matter, enriches soil with nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium while improving soil structure, moisture retention, and beneficial…
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Epsom salt for plants: Good or bad for the garden?
Who has seen the recommendation to add Epsom salt to your roses, tomatoes, or just indiscriminately all over the garden!? I certainly have. Epsom salt…
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Best time to prune trees
Wondering when is the best time to prune trees? While you can get out the pruning tools any old time, there really is a preferred…
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Water-soluble organic fertilizer
Water-soluble fertilizers infuse garden soil with nutrients quickly and effectively. The best of these products are also safe for organic gardening, fulfilling all your plant’s…
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Potting soil vs garden soil
Both potting soil and garden soil have their place in the garden. When choosing between potting soil vs garden soil, the main factor to consider…
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Potting soil ingredients
What’s actually in those container gardening soil bags? What are the most common potting soil ingredients? Most potting mixes are made from a combination of…
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How to store potting soil
Wondering how to store potting soil? I’ve tried a lot of different techniques for potting soil storage – everything from proper airtight storage to just…
