How to Grow

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Tips for Growing Creeping Thyme Plants

Tips for Growing Creeping Thyme Plants

Grow creeping thyme for beautiful, low-maintenance blooms! Learn when and how to plant these versatile plants, their bloom time, hardiness zones, and more.
5 Easy Flowers for Kids to Grow

5 Easy Flowers for Kids to Grow

Kids love any opportunity to get their hands in the dirt! Discover our top tips for gardening with little ones and 5 easy flowers for kids.
Hydroponics Intro – Indoor Growing Systems

Hydroponics Intro – Indoor Growing Systems

How to Grow Hostas

How to Grow Hostas

How to Grow Peperomia Plants

How to Grow Peperomia Plants

How to Plant

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

How to Keep Your Garden Looking Good

How to Keep Your Garden Looking Good

Summer’s here, the hard work of spring is done, and the garden’s a riot of blossom and color. Here are five simple maintenance tasks you can do to keep your garden performing at its peak throughout the summer.
How to Plant a Vine

How to Plant a Vine

Learn how to plant a vine with these illustrated steps.
Get to Know Dahlias

Get to Know Dahlias

Learn more about this dearly beloved flower's history.
How to Plant a Tree

How to Plant a Tree

Learn how to plant a tree with these illustrated steps.
TIP: What to Do When You Can’t Plant Right Away

TIP: What to Do When You Can’t Plant Right Away

Late season sales, attractive displays of trees and bushes, that azalea bush or red maple that just calls out to you--all reasons you might leave the garden center with one or more impulse purchases. But what happens when you get home and can't put those plants in the ground right away? This article explores your options.
Measuring Sunlight in Your Landscape

Measuring Sunlight in Your Landscape

Whether you're starting a plant from seed or transplanting from a garden center purchase, you need to understand what light conditions your new plant requires and where in your garden to find it. This article introduces the terms "full sun," "part sun," and "full shade" and explains how to measure for each.
How to Grow Succulents Outdoors

How to Grow Succulents Outdoors

Succulents come in a wide array of beautiful colors, shapes and sizes, and they require very little care to stay happy and healthy. They’re the perfect choice for anyone new to plants or those who just enjoy good gardening results with minimal effort. Read more to learn how you can include these amazing plants in your landscape.
How to Plant a Perennial

How to Plant a Perennial

Learn how to plant perennials with these illustrated steps.
How to Plant an Annual

How to Plant an Annual

Learn how to plant an annual plant with these illustrated steps.
The Dirt on Garden Soils

The Dirt on Garden Soils

Digging through the many planting soils at your local garden center can be daunting. This article will help you figure out what sort of soil you need right now.
All About Container Gardening

All About Container Gardening

Container gardening is for everyone! This collection of time-saving tips and suggested combinations is a go-to resource for anyone who wants to grow potted plants outdoors.
How to Grow Cacti Outdoors

How to Grow Cacti Outdoors

Cacti are the answer for anyone who wants great gardening results with minimal effort. Cacti require very little care to stay happy and they make a fascinating addition to your landscape. Read more to learn how you can include these amazing plants in your landscape.
frost map with dates

Frost Map with Dates

USDA zone finder with zip code search and maps

USDA Zone Finder

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