How to Grow

All about growing and caring for your plants.

Tips for Growing Elderberries

Tips for Growing Elderberries

Elderberries are a lovely addition to a landscape and provide a source of berries for wildlife and other uses. Discover great tips for growing elderberries in your backyard.
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Composting Basics: 9 Items You Should Never Compost

Composting Basics: 9 Items You Should Never Compost

Learn composting basics and which items you’re better off keeping out of your compost pile.
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Guide to Growing Persimmons

Guide to Growing Persimmons

Ways to Protect Yourself from Hazardous Plants Outdoors

Ways to Protect Yourself from Hazardous Plants Outdoors

Basic Guide to Liming Your Lawn

Basic Guide to Liming Your Lawn

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How to Plant

Grab the guides for planting, shrubs, trees, annuals, perennials and more!

How to Find Your Local Cooperative Extension Office

How to Find Your Local Cooperative Extension Office

Extension offices have a lot to offer gardeners who need information or help problem solving. Learn how to find your local extension office.
How to Get Rid of Fungus Gnats on Houseplants

How to Get Rid of Fungus Gnats on Houseplants

Easy, natural strategies for dealing with fungus gnats on houseplants.
How to Care for Echibeckia™

How to Care for Echibeckia™

Echibeckia hybrids offer a fresh take on two perennial garden classics. Get tips on how to care for Echibeckia in your garden.
Guide to Growing Caladiums

Guide to Growing Caladiums

One of the most colorful, easy to grow, and versatile tropical plants for growing indoors or out. Learn about growing caladiums.
Growing Crabapple Trees

Growing Crabapple Trees

Crabapple trees produce stunning flowers, edible fruits, and don’t require a lot of space. Learn more about growing these charming little trees.
All About Growing Perennial Plants

All About Growing Perennial Plants

We’ve collected our best tips for growing perennial plants in pots and in your garden, including a list of popular plants and how to care for them.
Tradescantia Growing Guide

Tradescantia Growing Guide

Tradescantia is a versatile genus, with species ranging from tropical houseplants to hardy outdoor perennials.
Start Seeds Indoors or Directly Outdoors: Which Is Better?

Start Seeds Indoors or Directly Outdoors: Which Is Better?

Tips on where to start seeds: indoors in trays, or by planting seeds directly into the ground.
Gardening Lessons Learned the Hard Way – Readers Share Their Wisdom

Gardening Lessons Learned the Hard Way – Readers Share Their Wisdom

My Garden Life readers share gardening lessons they learned through trial and error.
Protecting Sensitive Shrubs in Winter

Protecting Sensitive Shrubs in Winter

Most shrubs go dormant in winter, but they can still suffer weather damage. Learn the best ways to protect shrubs in winter.
How Deep to Plant Spring Flowering Bulbs

How Deep to Plant Spring Flowering Bulbs

Learn how deep to plant spring flowering bulbs using our easy-to-follow bulb planting chart.
Growing Tulips – Planting and Care Guide

Growing Tulips – Planting and Care Guide

Tulips are a beloved garden classic! Learn how easy growing tulips is with our tips on planting and care.
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Frost Map with Dates

USDA zone finder with zip code search and maps

USDA Zone Finder

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