how-to
How to Grow Climbing Roses
A climbing rose is an excellent way of adding height and color to a garden, and ideal for covering bare walls or fences. Here’s how to grow one successfully.
Projects Made Simple
We’re here to help! These DIY garden projects provide step-by-step directions for making decorations and gifts from plants. You can also find easy instructions and ideas for growing in traditional beds or a container garden.
how-to
How to Test Soil pH
Here’s how to do a simple soil pH test from items you probably already have in your kitchen. Once you determine whether your soil is acidic or alkaline, we have recommendations for soil amendments that can bring the soil back into the neutral pH range.
how-to
Forcing Hyacinth Bulbs to Bloom Indoors
Forcing hyacinth bulbs lets you enjoy blooms early in the spring. Bulbs need winter for the plant to grow and flower. Trick your bulbs into thinking it’s winter!
how-to
5 Tips for Taking Winter Garden Photos
Every season in nature offers a different form of beauty, and photography is a fun way to appreciate them all. Our tips for taking photos in winter will help you develop an eye for artistic composition and address practical concerns when using camera equipment in the cold.
how-to
How to Grow an Amaryllis Plant
Amaryllis have become as popular as poinsettias and Christmas cacti for living holiday decor. They’re fun to watch grow and their spectacular, trumpet-like flowers are a welcome sight during winter. Learn how to care for your amaryllis and encourage it to rebloom next year.
how-to
Make a Fairy House from Natural Materials
Inspiration and ideas to build houses and other accessories for a fairy garden made from natural materials.
how-to
Taking Care of Garden Tools
If you’re an active gardener then it’s likely that your garden tools show it. Fortunately, it doesn’t take a lot of time or effort to keep your garden tools in tiptop shape. By managing wear and tear, you can get years of use out of your tools.
how-to
Make Your Own Gift Tags with Dried Flowers
It’s easy to dry flowers for decorating gift cards. Learn three methods for preserving fresh flowers that can be crafted into artful gift tags that are sure to be appreciated just as much as the gift!
how-to
3 Easy Ways to Root a Christmas Cactus
The Christmas cactus provides a beautiful holiday display and makes a great gift. Here’s how to root cuttings from your own cactus to propagate new plants for friends.
how-to
Make Your Own Envelopes for Saving Seeds
Saving seeds is a great way to make sure you always have access to some of your favorite plant varieties. Keep your seed storage organized with our handy, easy to make seed envelopes.
how-to
When and How to Prune Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas come in different forms and, not surprisingly, have different needs when it comes to pruning them. We have tips for trimming bigleaf, climbing, smooth and hardy hydrangeas.
how-to
Outdoor Wedding Ideas
Here’s how to throw an outdoor wedding ceremony or reception. We have tips for simple decorations, home-cooked food and rustic-chic place cards.