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Clematis can cover a fence, mailbox, or arbor in big, bold flowers for weeks. They have a reputation for being fussy, but most of that comes from a few simple planting mistakes. If you plant clematis in the right spot, at the right depth, with a good support, they’re tough and long-lived. In this guide, … Read more >>
Garlic is one of the most rewarding crops you can grow, and it asks for very little once it’s in the ground. Learning how to plant garlic in fall is the key step, because the cloves you tuck in now become full, fat bulbs by next summer. In this guide, I’ll walk you through timing, … Read more >>
Planting hostas is one of the easiest ways to fill a shady yard with color and texture. These tough perennials come back every year, ask for little, and look good from spring until frost. In this guide, I’ll walk you through picking the right hostas, timing, soil, spacing, care, and the problems to watch for. … Read more >>
Snake plants are some of the easiest houseplants to multiply. If you’ve wondered how to propagate snake plant divisions or leaf cuttings, the good news is that you only need a knife, a pot, and some patience. One healthy plant can turn into several new ones. In this guide, I’ll walk you through three reliable … Read more >>
Crocus are often the first flowers to open each year, sometimes poking up through late snow. Getting crocus bulbs planting right in fall means a burst of purple, gold, and white when you need color most. The good news is that they’re one of the easiest bulbs to grow. In this guide, I’ll cover which … Read more >>
Few things beat a sun-warm strawberry picked straight from your own garden. The good news is that learning how to grow strawberries is easier than most people think. They’re compact, forgiving and productive, and they fit in beds, borders, pots and even hanging baskets. In this guide, I’ll walk you through every step. You’ll learn … Read more >>
Peonies are one of the few flowers you can plant once and enjoy for generations. Their big, fragrant blooms show up in late spring, and a healthy clump can live 50 to 100 years. Getting a few details right at the start makes all the difference. This guide covers how to plant peonies step by … Read more >>
Snake plants have a reputation for being nearly impossible to kill, so it’s alarming when you spot your snake plant leaves turning yellow. The good news is that yellowing almost always has a clear cause. Most of the time you can fix it once you know what to look for. In this guide, I’ll walk … Read more >>
Daffodils are one of the easiest ways I know to get bright spring color with almost no work. If you learn how to plant daffodil bulbs correctly this fall, you’ll get flowers next spring and, in most gardens, for many years after that. The basics are simple. Plant firm bulbs pointed end up, about 6 … Read more >>
Learning how to save seeds from vegetables is one of the most satisfying skills a home gardener can pick up. You grow a plant you love, collect its seeds, and plant them again next spring. It saves money, and it connects you to your garden in a deeper way. The good news is that you … Read more >>