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  • ripe red tomatoes growing in a garden on a vine
    Fruit & Vegetable Garden
    By Rob Johnstone

    Plant These 3 Herbs Near Your Tomatoes To Help Them Flourish

    If you can't decide what to plant with your tomatoes, Master Gardener Jennifer Martin tells us the three herbs you should consider for a delicious result.

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  • Hand planting avocado seed in small pot
    Experts
    By Ron Baker

    How To Grow An Avocado Plant From Seed (And Will It Actually Bear Fruit?)

    We spoke exclusively with our Master Gardener Jennifer Martin to find out how to grow an avocado plant from seed. Also discover if it's likely to bear fruit.

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  • Woman gardening in tropical Florida
    Fruit & Vegetable Garden
    By Gabrielle Hondorp

    The Rare Fruit-Producing Plant You Won't Find Growing Outside Of Florida

    There's a beautiful fruit-bearing plant that grows only in southern Florida... and sadly, that's because it's an endangered species. Here's how to spot it.

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  • confused looking woman sitting amongst pink flowers
    Flowers
    By Janine Frank

    Annual Vs Perennial Plants: What's The Difference And Which Should You Grow?

    Most plants fall into a category of "annual" or "perennial." But how do you know the difference, and which type of plant should you grow in your garden?

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  • Bulbs and cloves of garlic in a wicker basket on dug rows of soil where individual cloves are being planted
    Garden Hacks
    By Hunker Staff

    You Can Plant Grocery Store Garlic, But Here's Why You Shouldn't

    There's a hack on social media that says you can grow new garlic bulbs from store-bought cloves in your garden. Maybe you can, but here's why you shouldn't.

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  • woman's arm holding a bunch of strawberries still on the plant
    Fruit & Vegetable Garden
    By Janine Frank

    How To Grow More Strawberries Without Buying New Plants

    If you want more strawberries but don't want to spend a lot of money or time getting new plants come spring, this method is just the ticket for your garden.

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  • oranges growing on a tree
    Garden Hacks
    By Janine Frank

    The Vibrant Flowering Companion Plant That Will Help Your Citrus Trees Flourish

    Growing citrus trees can be challenging, but there's a certain flowering companion plant with a lot of garden benefits that can help them thrive.

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  • rubber bootee foot on a shovel in dry soil
    Pests, Weeds & Problems
    By Janine Frank

    A Case For Using Heavy Clay Soil In The Garden (And The Plants That Thrive In It)

    Many gardeners bemoan the presence of heavy clay soil, but there's a case for its use in your yard thanks to certain benefits. Plus, some plants thrive in it.

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  • Thriving vegetation with flowers, grass, and plants
    Flowers
    By Charlotte D. Miller

    Plant Trends To Incorporate Into Your Garden In 2025

    If you're looking at flowers, houseplants, landscaping, and edible gardening trends for 2025, then you may want to consider these plant varieties and cultivars.

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  • overhead view of gardening tool, pots, flowers and watering can
    Lawn
    By Janine Frank

    Outdated Gardening Trends To Say Goodbye To In 2025

    If you've implemented one of these popular gardening trends into your landscaping or garden, they may be outdated. It's time to upgrade your yard instead.

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  • gloved hands pulling out weeds in a garden
    Pests, Weeds & Problems
    By Jillian Chapman

    The Gardening Mistake That Keeps Bringing Weeds Back To Your Yard

    If weeds are ruining your garden and yard, it could be related to this common gardening mistake that people make without knowing. Luckily, there's a solution.

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  • A variety of herbs and gardening tools on a wooden table. Potted plants surround the table on a cobblestoned patio.
    Garden Hacks
    By Holly Gates

    The IKEA VESKEN Cart Is The Perfect Solution For An Outdoor Herb Garden

    If you want an outdoor herb garden but don't know how, there's a perfect solution: the IKEA VESKEN cart. This TikTok gardening hack shows you how it's done.

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  • seed sprouts started in plastic trays indoors
    Garden Tools & Supplies
    By Janine Frank

    Alternatives To Plastic Seed-Starting Trays

    If you like to use those plastic seed-starting trays to start seeds for your garden, there are plastic-free eco-friendly alternatives to consider first.

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  • Row of wilted tomato plants
    Fruit & Vegetable Garden
    By Kristeen Cherney

    8 Reasons Your Tomato Plants Are Dying (& How To Save Them)

    Tomatoes are usually a wonderfully easy plant to grow and see thrive, but not always. If you're having problems, one of these causes is likely the culprit.

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  • Open doors of a storm cellar, which often double as root cellars
    Fruit & Vegetable Garden
    By Ron Baker

    How To Make A Custom Root Cellar That Won't Break The Bank

    If you're a homesteader, gardener, or someone who buys groceries in bulk, you may have considered getting a root cellar. DIY it with these affordable options.

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  • herbs growing in jars
    Garden Hacks
    By Charlotte D. Miller

    How To Grow A Kitchen Herb Garden Using Trusty Mason Jars

    If you want the kitchen herb garden of your dreams, you may already have a versatile tool that you need to get started: Mason jars. Tasty herbs await you.

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  • ruby-throated hummingbird perched on a thin branch
    Flowers
    By Charlotte D. Miller

    No Hummingbird Garden Is Complete Without One Striking Lavender Look-Alike

    If hummingbirds aren’t coming to your yard, try planting this striking lavender lookalike around your garden. It's easy to grow and pollinators love it.

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  • Freshly picked herbs on a wooden table
    Fruit & Vegetable Garden
    By Jillian Chapman

    The Correct Way To Dry And Store Your Garden Herbs

    If growing season is wrapping up in your garden, no worries. You can dry and store your fresh herbs to continue enjoying their flavor during winter. Here's how.

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  • hand cutting tomato from stem
    Fruit & Vegetable Garden
    By Charlotte D. Miller

    How To Prune Tomato Plants To Ensure A Delicious Harvest

    If you want the most tomatoes from your harvest, you need to know the correct way to prune these popular garden plants. Bonus: they'll be more delicious, too.

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  • person watering seedling in pot
    Fruit & Vegetable Garden
    By Charlotte D. Miller

    Here's How Often You Should Water Seedlings To Ensure Happy & Healthy Growth

    Your seedlings should have the best start in life to make sure they're healthy as grown plants. That includes how often you water them. Here's what to know.

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  • wine rack with red wine
    Fruit & Vegetable Garden
    By Jillian Chapman

    Turn An Old Wine Rack Into A Thriving Herb Garden With A Unique DIY

    If you've got an old wooden wine rack, you could be looking at a gorgeous DIY garden full of your favorite herbs. Learn how to make this with only a few tools.

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  • Bushel of growing green tomatoes
    Fruit & Vegetable Garden
    By Jason Rochlin

    Propagating Tomatoes From Cuttings Is Easier Than You Think

    Ready to have multiple tomato plants? You can propagate them with cuttings from existing plants, and the process is way simpler than you might think.

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  • Person watering cucumber plant
    Experts
    By Ethan Harrison Smith

    Cucumber Watering Mistakes That Are Sure To Kill Your Plants

    Cucumbers are easy to grow, but they can be subjected to watering issues that might cause the plant to wilt or even die. These are the mistakes to look out for.

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  • boxelder bugs on a foundation
    Pests, Weeds & Problems
    By Rob Johnstone

    Repel Boxelder Bugs With An Aromatic Plant From Your Herb Garden

    Are boxelder bugs driving you crazy? These autumn pests can cover your home, but you might be able to repel them with a popular aromatic garden herb.

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  • lit Jack-O'-Lanterns at night
    Garden Hacks
    By Jillian Chapman

    What You Can Do With Your Jack-O'-Lantern After Halloween Is Over

    When Halloween is over, you don't just have to throw your jack-o'-lantern away. There's a second use for the hollowed out pumpkin and we'll tell you what it is.

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  • yellow pumpkin in field
    Decor
    By Gabrielle Hondorp

    Yellow Pumpkins On Porches Have A Touching Purpose: Here's What They Mean

    Why do people have yellow pumpkins on their porches on Halloween sometimes? There's a good reason, and it's one that might warm your heart.

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  • zucchini in dirt in garden
    Fruit & Vegetable Garden
    By Holly Gates

    Your Zucchini Will Flourish Alongside This Purple Companion In The Garden

    If you're looking to help your zucchini flourish, you might want to consider this purple companion plant that works well with this garden veggie favorite.

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