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Scroll down and click on any garden story in our archives!

Gardening Tips About Vegetable and Flower Gardens—and More!

Gardening tips seem to be everywhere. Everyone who has ever gardened has gardening tips about vegetable gardens, flower gardens, raised beds, what plants to
grow, and more.

So, why does Home Garden and Homestead post so many stories about gardens and gardening? Because we are a destination site for new gardeners and Master Gardeners alike. We strive to be your first choice for information about all garden and gardening topics.

Want to know which Cordless Electric Lawn Mower to buy? We have reviewed the best electric mowers, and our story includes links to purchase the best mowers on Amazon.

Want to learn some great gardening tips about How to Plant an Apple Tree? (Or any kind of tree?) We planted an apple tree that we bought from a local garden center. And we show you the step-by-step process so you can successfully plant your own tree.

More Gardening Tips

One of the most popular stories we have EVER posted is called 12 Cold Hardy Tropical Plants to Grow Now. Apparently, everyone loves tropical plants such as banana trees, passion flower, and elephant ears. And lots of gardeners who don’t live in tropical climates love the challenge of growing plants that aren’t supposed to grow in their climates. So, we selected 12 tropical plants that can be grown almost anywhere.

What are some of the other stories about gardening tips and wonderful plants in the Home Garden and Homestead archives? There’s a story about Drought Tolerant Plants for Xeriscape Gardens. We’ve also written about the wonderful houseplants, tropical plants, and other exotic horticultural wonders available from Logee’s Plants for Home and Garden.

We have stories about how to get rid of ticks, feeding wild birds, when to divide hostas, and so much more. If you can’t find the topic you are looking for as you scroll through the stories below, simply use the search bar located at the top right corner of this page (and every page on our website).

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bell peppers growing in gardenJune 17, 2025

How to Grow Bell Peppers: Tips from a Master Gardener

Randy Schultz

Want to Learn How to Grow Bell Peppers? Here is Everything You Need to Know to Grow this Tasty Vegetable! Bell peppers are one of the most satisfying warm-season vegetables to grow in the home garden. I’ve been an active gardener for many years, and I love to recommend growing bell peppers to new and…

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cordless string trimmer in useJune 1, 2025

Best Cordless String Trimmer

Randy Schultz

We’ve reviewed the available models of the best cordless string trimmers to find the models we like. All the battery powered trimmers in this story will easily cut through grass and weeds. They help keep your lawn and yard looking nicely manicured. And they do it with very little work on your part.

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the rule of three in gardening with rosemary plantsMay 17, 2025

The Rule of Three in Gardening: A Simple Key to Visual Harmony

HG&H Staff

The Simple Rule of Three Makes Gardening Easier and Gardens More Interesting In the world of garden design, the “Rule of Three” is a foundational principle that enhances visual interest and balance. By planting in odd numbers—especially in groups of three—you can create more visual pleasing plant arrangements. Quite simply, using plants in groups of…

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woman in garden with healthy soil and clean waterApril 25, 2025

Healthy Soil and Clean Water: What Every Backyard Gardener Should Know

HG&H Staff

If You Care About Healthy Soil and Clean Water, Here’s What You Need to Know to Keep Your Garden and Landscape Free of Contaminants. Soil and water safety is an important topic for every gardener. That’s true whether you’re growing vegetables for your family or maintaining a backyard oasis of flowers. The long-term sustainability of…

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rustic wedding decor bride and groom at nightFebruary 6, 2025

Rustic Wedding Décor and Country Wedding Ideas

HG&H Staff

Looking for rustic wedding décor and ideas for a country wedding theme away from the city? We’ve got the tips you need. The rustic wedding décor theme is more popular than ever as more brides search for an unforgettable wedding. Whether you’re having a small backyard wedding or a large garden wedding, you’ll love these…

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alocasia variegated frydekJanuary 27, 2025

Logee’s Greenhouses Introduces New Tropical Houseplants for 2025

HG&H Staff

Here are some of the top plants you need to know about as Logee’s Greenhouses introduces new tropical houseplants for 2025! Houseplants are more popular than ever. According to a recent study, 66 percent of American homes now have at least one houseplant. The houseplant boom that began during the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs…

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five breeds of chickensJanuary 6, 2025

Top Tips for Raising Backyard Chickens

HG&H Staff

Raising backyard chickens has become increasingly popular among those seeking a sustainable lifestyle. By integrating chickens into a homesteading environment, individuals can enhance their self-sufficiency, contribute to environmental sustainability, and enjoy these birds’ numerous advantages. Selecting the appropriate chicken breed for a backyard setting involves several considerations, each of which can impact the success and…

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holiday gardening gifts for gardenersDecember 3, 2024

Best Gardening Gifts for the Holidays

Randy Schultz

Here’s the Home Garden and Homestead list of the Best Gardening Gifts for the Holidays The holiday season may be the most wonderful time of the year, but the holidays bring their own stresses. What gifts do you buy for everyone on your holiday shopping list? Don’t worry, We’ve got you covered–at least for the…

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patio water fountainNovember 25, 2024

Patio Water Fountains: Is Stone More Durable than Metal?

HG&H Staff

When choosing patio water fountains, is stone a more durable material than metal? Stone fountains offer classic beauty and are incredibly stable. But they can be prone to weathering and may require more maintenance in extreme climates. Metal fountains are a popular choice among modern outdoor fountains. They are generally lighter and can resist damage…

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garden tools on benchNovember 18, 2024

Yard Care Tools: How to Clean, Maintain, and Store Gardening Tools for Longevity

HG&H Staff

Yard Care Tools and Gardening Tools Need Cleaning and Maintenance for Optimum Performance and Longevity. After a long day of rigorous gardening, you might be tempted to ditch the tools in the shed and get cozy to rest your sore muscles. However, experienced gardeners and tool experts know that even a little damp soil can…

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tomato hornworm on a tomato plantAugust 12, 2024

Tomato Hornworm and Other Pests for Tomatoes

Randy Schultz

Here’s how to protect your tomato plants from tomato hornworm and other pests for tomatoes. Tomatoes are a beloved crop for many home gardeners, prized for their juicy fruits and culinary versatility. In fact, tomatoes are the number one most popular plant in backyard vegetable gardens. Growing tomatoes can be extremely rewarding. That’s because a…

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basket of vegetables from a victory garden 2.0July 30, 2024

How to Start a Victory Garden 2.0

Jessica Ford

A backyard Victory Garden 2.0 provides healthy exercise and fresh vegetables. In these times of political polarization, growing your own tomatoes, peppers, and other vegetables can make your daily diet healthier and calm your frazzled nerves. Start a Victory Garden 2.0 (also called a Sanity Garden) today!

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cucumbers growing on cucumber plant in a gardenJune 27, 2024

How to Grow Cucumbers, Trellis Cucumber Plants, and Treat Cucumber Diseases

HG&H Staff

A comprehensive guide on how to grow cucumbers, maximize production with a vertical trellis, and identify and treat common cucumber diseases and problems. Growing cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) in your backyard garden can be a rewarding experience. Cucumbers are a versatile vegetable, perfect for salads, pickling, and even eating fresh off the vine. That’s why cucumbers…

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Great gardening books for summer readingJune 11, 2024

Best New Gardening Books for Summer Reading

Randy Schultz

Summer is the season for gardening, and it’s also the time for reading the best new gardening books. Read these books about vegetable gardening, growing flowers, creating butterfly habitats, decorating she sheds and designing with houseplants.

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black rose ai generatedMay 26, 2024

Best Black Plants for a Goth Garden

HG&H Staff

A goth garden is an increasingly popular garden style which captures the essence of gothic aesthetics with its eerie atmosphere. This type of garden is characterized by dark foliage, dramatic flowers, and Victorian-era architectural elements. A goth garden can remind one of an old, overgrown graveyard or a haunted Victorian garden. The revival of gothic…

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senior woman standing in a gardenApril 11, 2024

Garden Tools for Seniors

Toni Gattone

Garden tool manufacturers now offer ergonomically designed products for seniors that are crafted to fit comfortably in your hand. These adaptive gardening tools are made from lightweight, durable materials so they will last for many years. Ergonomic tools are safer and easier to use, and gardening comfort should be your highest priority.

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What to Wear in the GardenMarch 25, 2024

What to Wear in the Yard and Garden

Randy Schultz

Garden shoes, garden gloves, gardening boots, and garden hats are what to wear in the yard and garden. Because the Great Outdoors—even if it’s in your own yard or garden—requires some protection from the elements.

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windowsill herb garden best plants and growing tipsFebruary 28, 2024

Windowsill Herb Garden: Best Plants and Growing Tips

HG&H Staff

Creating a windowsill herb garden offers the joy of fresh savory flavors and greenery indoors right in your kitchen. Basil, parsley, thyme. oregano, chives, cilantro, and more!

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martha stewart and byron martin of logee's tropical plantsFebruary 13, 2024

Grow Edible Houseplants and Potted Fruit Trees

Randy Schultz

When Martha Stewart needs advice about how to grow edible houseplants and potted fruit trees, she visits Logee’s Greenhouses in Danielson, Connecticut. The owners of Logee’s, Byron Martin and Laurelynn Martin, are experts on how to grow all kinds of fruiting, tropical, and rare plants. Learn how to grow edible houseplants and potted fruit trees.

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garden mulch in hands with glovesFebruary 9, 2024

Garden Mulch: A Comprehensive Guide

HG&H Staff

Everything you need to know about the benefits of garden mulch, organic mulch, wood chips, the best mulch for vegetable gardens, and what makes the best mulch.

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a male cardinal perches on a snowy pine branch in winterDecember 29, 2023

Tips for Winter Bird Feeding and Care

Jessica Ford

The cold and snowy winter months can be hard for all wildlife, including our favorite backyard birds. Here’s what you need to know about winter bird feeding, bird food, and creating a haven for wild birds in your backyard during the coldest months.

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gift under Christmas treeNovember 16, 2023

Gifts For Gardeners This Holiday Season

Randy Schultz

Here is an assortment of perfect gifts for gardeners and homeowners on your holiday shopping list.  Let’s face it. The colder months of the holiday season do not lend themselves to gardening in most climates. But that doesn’t mean gardening is completely out of mind. Avid gardeners and homeowners who must keep their yards neat…

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Weeds that are Good to EatJuly 3, 2023

Eat Your Weeds

Jessica Ford

You might be surprised at how many of those weeds infiltrating your garden beds are edible. These common weeds that are good to eat put spinach to shame.

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grow and harvest garlic bulbsJune 27, 2023

How to Grow and Harvest Garlic

Charlie Fletcher

It’s easy to grow and harvest garlic if you follow a few basic steps. Garlic, with its pungent aroma and distinct flavor, has been a staple ingredient in culinary traditions across the globe for centuries. To grow and harvest garlic in your garden, start by learning the nuances of the growing process. With a little…

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apple tree with applesJune 1, 2023

How to Plant an Apple Tree

Randy Schultz

Plant an Apple Tree Using these Step-by-Step Instructions. Planting an apple tree involves a combination of art and science. It begins with understanding your local conditions and ends with ongoing tree care. In this story, we will provide step-by-step instructions and photos showing the mechanics of how to plant an apple tree. Container-grown trees can…

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healthy homegrown tomatoes are only possible when you prevent and treat tomato diseasesMay 22, 2023

Prevent and Treat Tomato Diseases

Randy Schultz

Prevent and treat tomato diseases to ensure your harvest of America’s favorite homegrown vegetable. Tomatoes are the most popular edible plant grown in backyard gardens. Homegrown tomatoes more tasty than store-bought tomatoes. Plus, tomato plants are quite productive and easy to grow. But you must prevent and treat tomato diseases to ensure a healthy harvest…

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fiskars bypass garden prunersMay 2, 2023

Best Garden Pruners and Pruning Shears

Randy Schultz

The best garden pruners or pruning shears is essential for any gardener and homeowner. Handheld garden clippers cut shrub and tree branches.

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swiss chard growing in a gardenApril 17, 2023

How to Grow Swiss Chard

Randy Schultz

Grow Swiss chard in your garden. Enjoy fresh greens all summer. Swiss chard is a versatile and nutritious vegetable that’s easy to grow.

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grow medicinal plantsApril 3, 2023

Healing Gardens: How to Grow Medicinal Plants

Charlie Fletcher

When you grow medicinal plants, you can literally cultivate your own health. Being out in the fresh air and digging in the soil is good for your soul. Relaxing in a blooming garden is for your health. Cultivating medicinal plants in your garden can be incredibly beneficial to your health. The Benefits of Growing Your…

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nutrient deficiencies in plants such as nitrogen and potassiumMarch 23, 2023

Common Nutrient Deficiencies in Plants

Randy Schultz

Here are the most common nutrient deficiencies in plants and how to fix them. In this story, we will cover symptoms of plant nutrient deficiency and treatment using widely available fertilizers. Plants need nutrients from soil, water, and air for healthy growth. The composition of the soil directly affects the health of the plant. Important…

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succulent xeriscape garden plantsMarch 5, 2023

Drought Tolerant Plants for Xeriscape Gardens

Bianca Ward

Here’s how to grow drought tolerant plants for xeriscape gardens that save water. Xeriscaping, commonly known as drought-tolerant gardening, can be spectacular water-saving gardens when planned properly and maintained regularly. In a nutshell, xeriscaping is landscaping using plants that do not require additional watering above normal rainfall. These gardens are typically advocated in areas prone…

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panicle hydrangea shrubFebruary 16, 2023

Best Low Maintenance Shrubs

Randy Schultz

The best low maintenance shrubs look great—even with little or no care. A recent survey by Tiger Sheds showed that 67% of homeowners avoid maintaining their yards in the cold winter months. You might be one of them. That’s why it is important to choose the best low maintenance shrubs that are tough enough tough…

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a balcony container garden of plantsFebruary 9, 2023

How to Grow Tomatoes in Containers

Randy Schultz

It’s easier than ever to grow tomatoes in containers. Here’s how. Tomatoes are the queens of the backyard vegetable garden, and growing vegetables is more popular than ever. But not everyone has a backyard with lots of space for an impressive garden plot. Fortunately, most flowers and many vegetables can be grown in containers. This…

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herbal wildflower remediesJanuary 23, 2023

Herbal Wildflower Remedies for Common Ailments

Charlie Fletcher

Here are four herbal wildflower remedies that can help treat many common ailments. The practice of using flowers and herbs as a source of wellness is nothing new. It’s something people all over the world have been doing for centuries. In many ways, it’s an “ancient” practice. And many of today’s over-the-counter remedies are inspired by or based on the effects of herbs.

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wood garden fenceNovember 27, 2022

Should You Install A Garden Fence?

Randy Schultz

The decision to install a garden fence can be a big one. When it comes to garden fences, there are a huge range of benefits, particularly if you choose a high quality fence panel supplier. A garden fence can be a DIY project, but it takes time and some professional skills. That’s why many homeowners choose…

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The perfect garden is whatever suits your personal styleNovember 3, 2022

5 Tips To Grow The Perfect Garden

Randy Schultz

The “perfect garden” is simple. It’s the garden you imagine with vegetables or flowers or a mix of both. It’s the garden in a size and location and design that suits your needs and wants. In reality, the perfect garden is where, how and when you want it – because there is no right or…

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awesome backyard retreatOctober 13, 2022

Enjoy Your Backyard All Year Round

Randy Schultz

Want to enjoy your backyard all year round? Your backyard should be a comfortable space where you can lounge and enjoy precious moments with your family and friends. It should also be a welcoming area where you can entertain guests and make many great memories. With that in mind, here are six tips on how…

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bamboo plants in a Japanese Asian gardenOctober 5, 2022

Bamboo Plants and How to Grow Them

Randy Schultz

Bamboo plants are popular garden plants because they are both beautiful and easy to grow. Some types of bamboo plants are great for tropical landscaping, while others fit well in more modern or urban designs.

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A young man and woman take a break on their family hobby farm.October 4, 2022

Preparing Your Garden for Winter

Randy Schultz

Most people tend to think of spring when it comes to planting and gardening. However, autumn is a great time to get a head start on your garden for the following year. Here are a few things you should consider when preparing your garden for those cold winter months.

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a xeriscape yard that uses less waterSeptember 22, 2022

Reduce Water Consumption in Your Garden

Randy Schultz

In times of water shortages, you need to reduce water consumption in your garden. Everyone needs to do their part in conserving this valuable resource. Many states in the United States are experiencing severe drought conditions, including California, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Kansas and Oklahoma. Even if you’re not in a drought-stricken area, it’s still important to conserve water whenever possible.

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lawn fertilization is applied in the spring and fallSeptember 16, 2022

Lawn Fertilization Tips for Spring and Fall

Randy Schultz

Lawn fertilization is necessary for healthy, green grass lawns. A well-fertilized turfgrass lawn is healthy enough to withstand stress from pests, foot traffic, and environmental factors. Quite simply, regular lawn fertilization is necessary to maintain optimal health. Here are some quick tips that will help you maintain a healthy green turfgrass lawn.

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gas vs. electric power equipment worx cordless blowerSeptember 2, 2022

Gas vs. Electric Power Equipment

Randy Schultz

The choice between gas vs. electric power equipment continues to evolve. But one thing is certain: battery powered cordless electric power equipment keeps getting better. For homeowners and even professional landscapers, that makes it easier and easier to buy cordless electric power equipment.

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tips for growing healthy roses like this pink roseAugust 26, 2022

Tips for Growing Healthy Roses

Randy Schultz

Roses are the rock stars of the garden. Rose bushes are stately and impressive, and the flowers look lovely for weeks at a time. Follow these tips for growing healthy roses and your garden will be the envy of the neighborhood.

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how to top dress your lawn with compostAugust 23, 2022

Top Dressing Your Lawn with Compost

Valerie Smith

Top dressing your lawn with compost is a common practice that has been used for centuries. Because top dressing provides lawns with beneficial nutrients, many homeowners use this technique along with regular lawn maintenance routines. Read on to discover helpful tips and the benefits to top dressing your lawn with compost.

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girl with grandparents enjoying the joys of fall gardeningAugust 18, 2022

The Joys of Fall Gardening

Randy Schultz

The joys of fall gardening include planting bulbs, planting cool season vegetables, planting trees and shrubs, and getting the garden ready for the winter to come. Fall just happens to be a great time in the garden.

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make your own houseplant soil mixAugust 16, 2022

Make Your Own Houseplant Soil Mix

Randy Schultz

One of the most critical aspects of houseplant and container plant care is soil. The right potting mix can mean the difference between a happy, healthy plant and one that struggles. Buying pre-mixed potting soil is certainly an option, but it’s also easy to make your own.

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two rings lost in a grass lawnAugust 11, 2022

How to Find a Lost Ring

Randy Schultz

Lost jewelry, especially a wedding ring or other meaningful jewelry, can trigger a traumatic experience for many women. Whether your engagement ring, wedding ring, or other cherished pieces of jewelry has gone missing in the lawn or garden, don’t panic! This article will give you all the tips and tricks to find it.

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sunflowers wearing sunglassesAugust 4, 2022

How to Grow Sunflowers

Claudia Jeffrey

Sunflowers are well-loved flowers that bloom all summer. Sunflowers are drought tolerant, resistant to pests, and attractive to pollinators and birds. Their large flowers make beautiful bouquets, and their seeds are a great source of food for birds and people.

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rat in a gardenJuly 21, 2022

How To Get Rid Of Rats In Your Garden

Randy Schultz

How to get rid of rats in your garden! There are few things more annoying than dealing with garden pests, and rats are certainly pests. These rodents can eat your garden crops. Plus, rats are vermin that can spread diseases. Here are some proven ways to get rid of rats in your garden and yard.

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best gardening shoes and outdoor boots sitting on a lawnJuly 14, 2022

Best Gardening Shoes and Outdoor Boots

Randy Schultz

There are LOTS of good choices when searching for the best gardening shoes and outdoor boots. We’re talking about waterproof shoes and tough, reinforced boots. And we’re also talking about gardening shoes and boots that are stylish enough to wear on errands. Like to the local coffee shop or the hardware store.

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red roses for edible flowers recipeJuly 6, 2022

Our Favorite Fun Flower Facts

Jessica Ford

Impress your friends with these fun and handy little facts on the most popular spring- and summer-blooming flowers!

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how to get rid of ticks like this blacklegged tickJune 24, 2022

How to Get Rid of Ticks

Randy Schultz

In backyards, forests and fields across America, the population of disease-carrying ticks is increasing.  Homeowners and hikers alike are wondering how to get rid of ticks.

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man cutting hedgeJune 23, 2022

Best Cordless Electric Hedge Trimmers

Randy Schultz

The best cordless electric hedge trimmers can make quick work of trimming your hedges and shrubs. The blades are sharp. The trimmers are ergonomically designed to be comfortable to hold and use. The cordless electric motors are quiet, powerful, and efficient. And the rechargeable batteries pack plenty of power to get the job done.

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backyard retreat featuring plants, flowers and a sitting areaJune 21, 2022

Backyard Retreat: How to Choose the Right Plants

Randy Schultz

Gardening doesn’t require a lot of space to have an impact. A small garden space, a back deck or a balcony makes a great backyard retreat. You can get the benefits of having a relaxing and tranquil garden almost anywhere.

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a woman listens to the best gardening podcastsJune 15, 2022

Best Gardening Podcasts for Fun and Inspiration

Randy Schultz

The best gardening podcasts can entertain, inform, and inspire you. You might be someone who enjoys tending a garden or a professional landscaper. Either way, there is plenty you can learn from the best gardening podcasts.

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ears of colorful glass gem cornJune 8, 2022

Grow Glass Gem Corn for a Colorful Harvest

Randy Schultz

What exactly is Glass Gem Corn? Think of it as Indian corn on steroids. But it grows like other common corn varieties. So, if you’ve grown yellow corn or sweet corn or white corn, you can grow rainbow-colored Glass Gem Corn.

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a giant tree in a green lawnMay 25, 2022

Tree Watering Made Simple: The Root Quencher Story

Randy Schultz

It’s not enough to simply water the surface of the soil around a tree. A tree’s deep roots also need to receive water to keep the tree healthy. Deep watering can be the difference between a healthy tree and a dying tree.

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so many fake seed scams onlineMay 17, 2022

Beware of Fake Seed Scams Online this Spring

Jessica Ford

Colorful or unusual plants can be found everywhere online this time of year. And while most of these are 100% real many others are not. Avoid fake seed scams disappointment by following these online seed ordering tips.

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a woman sprays insecticidal soap on plant to control insectsMay 12, 2022

Use Insecticidal Soap to Control Insects

Kim Toscano

Understanding and using insecticidal soaps properly will help you manage pests organically, both indoors and out. Insecticidal soap is an environmentally friendly way to kill and control insect pests such as aphids, mealybugs, thrips, whiteflies, and more.

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a mosquito dunk BTI donut floats in a pondMay 2, 2022

How Do Mosquito Dunks Work?

Randy Schultz

The active ingredient in Mosquito Dunks is a naturally occurring, microscopic bacterium called Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis. BTI for short. The BTI bacterium is deadly to mosquito larvae but harmless to other living things.

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Japanese maple treeApril 20, 2022

Best Trees for Small Yards

Randy Schultz

The best trees for small yards also offer the benefits of colorful flowers in spring and colorful foliage in the fall. At their mature size, the best trees for small yards are a great choice for most suburban yards and landscapes.

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bare patches in a grass lawnApril 18, 2022

How to Fix Bare Spots in Lawn

Valerie Smith

The last thing you want to see is bare patches in your lawn. Bare spots can appear for many reasons, including disease, pest infestation, too much shade and excessive foot traffic. Sometimes, your lush lawn starts to get ugly bare patches. If you need to know how to fix bare spots in your lawn, just follow these grass patch repair tips.

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a gardener divides hostas to create more healthy plantsMarch 14, 2022

A Spring Garden Jump Start in 12 Easy Steps

Claire Jones

A spring garden jump-start is a productive way to begin your gardening year. You can hit the ground running and get ahead of the season. That’s why late winter is my favorite time to get many of the spring jobs done– or at least get them started. It’s a great way to reduce the springtime stress of too many gardening tasks to do.

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spring lawn care tips for a beautiful lawnMarch 10, 2022

Spring Lawn Care Tips

Valerie Smith

Preparing your lawn during the spring season ensures healthy growth throughout the year. With the right maintenance practices, your lawn will be vibrant and healthy. It will also be capable of defending itself from various growth-related challenges and environmental stressors. Here are some of the most vital spring lawn care tips.

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orchid garden pool landscapeMarch 8, 2022

Orchid Garden Pool Landscape

Teresa Watkins

An orchid garden filled with orchid plants was the perfect choice for a Florida swimming pool landscape that only had room for potted plants and tropical orchids mounted on the poolside walls. The result is a stunning and colorful tropical paradise.

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an assortment of the best garden tools spread out on a lawnFebruary 24, 2022

Best Garden Tools Make Gardening Easier

Randy Schultz

Having well-designed, well-made and truly great garden tools makes any garden or yardwork job easier—and a whole lot more satisfying. From shovels to weeders and from pruners to watering accessories, garden tools help to keep plants healthy. And great garden tools keep the entire yard looking great.

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cobrahead weeding toolFebruary 18, 2022

Best Weeding Tool: CobraHead Weeders

Randy Schultz

Owning a best weeding tool is an absolute necessity for every gardener or homeowner. Without an effective weed puller, it’s virtually impossible to grow a great garden or a lawn that’s the envy of the neighborhood. Everyone who grows plants in the soil knows that weeds happen. These unwanted plants seem to grow everywhere there…

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pretty woman with vegetables in garden from the best new vegetable seedsFebruary 14, 2022

Best new vegetable seeds and plants for your garden

Randy Schultz

The best new vegetable seeds and plants are the key to a bountiful harvest. These new vegetable varieties are sure to get your mouth watering. Every spring brings the promise of new vegetable seeds and delicious new harvests from the garden. These are the best new vegetable seeds to plant this spring.

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best garden catalogs of 2022 on a wooden tableJanuary 29, 2022

Best 2022 Garden Catalogs and Websites

Jessica Ford

The best 2022 garden catalogs and websites, as selected by the editors of HomeGardenandHomestead.com. 2022 garden catalogs and websites for plants and seeds offer new varieties plus the most-popular favorites.

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hummingbird visits a Salvia Hummingbird Falls plantJanuary 13, 2022

2022 Green Thumb Award Winners

Randy Schultz

National Garden Bureau announces the 2022 Green Thumb Award winners, which include four new plant varieties and one new garden product.

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water trees in winter to keep them healthyJanuary 12, 2022

Should You Water Trees in Winter?

Mark Yeater

Should you water your trees in winter? If so, what are the best tree watering tips for winter weather? Winter impacts all living things, and that includes the trees in your yard. Trees experience the stress of the harsh winter season, so proper watering during can ensure their health. Here are the steps to take to provide them cold weather relief.

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winter interest plantsDecember 27, 2021

7 Plants for Winter Interest and Year-Long Appeal

Randy Schultz

During the winter season, most landscapes have little or no winter interest. It’s easy to create winter interest if you add the right plants to your yard.

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a wrapped gift under a Christmas treeNovember 21, 2021

Gifts for Gardeners this Holiday Season

Randy Schultz

Gifts for gardeners include a great weeding tool and organic garden seeds gift collections. Holiday season gifts for gardeners also include gift plants, gardening books and high-tech gifts for home and garden.

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a woman shows how to divide hostas in a gardenOctober 7, 2021

When to Divide Hostas and Other Perennials

Wendy Komancheck

Do you know when to divide hostas and other perennials in your garden. This step-by-step guide shows you when and how to divide all kinds of perennial plants and ornamental grasses.

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fall yard cleanup dog in the leavesSeptember 30, 2021

Great Tools Make Fall Yard Cleanup Easier

Randy Schultz

Now is the traditional time for fall yard cleanup. Here are some of the best tools that make fall yard cleanup easier and faster.

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a man uses a power planter auger for fall plantingAugust 10, 2021

Fall Planting for Spring Flowers

Randy Schultz

Fall planting gives bulbs, perennials and shrubs a chance to get acclimated in the garden before the freezing temperatures of winter. Fall is a great season for planting.

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a woman uses a cordless leaf blower to blow leaves from a lawnAugust 5, 2021

Best Cordless Leaf Blowers

Randy Schultz

There is no shortage of choices when buying a battery powered blower. Most homeowners choose hand-held blowers, which perform well during most backyard cleanup jobs. These powerful tools handle mountains of leaves and other yard and garden debris with ease! Here are our favorite models.

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a honey bee on goldenrod flowers in the late summer gardenJuly 26, 2021

Flowering Plants for Late Summer Garden Color

Randy Schultz

For some gardeners, adding flowering plants for late summer garden color is what makes or breaks their gardens. By mid-summer, most flowering plants are done blooming. As a result, late summer and early fall gardens can start looking a dull and tired. Here’s how to add late summer garden color.

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planting fall bulbs tulipsJuly 19, 2021

Planting Fall Bulbs Brings Colorful Spring Flowers

Randy Schultz

Planting fall bulbs for spring flowers should be at the top of every homeowner’s to-do list in the autumn. Planting fall bulbs is like planting buried treasure in your garden. In the spring, you get to see colorful flowers!

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a robotic lawn mower cutting a grass lawnJune 29, 2021

A Guide to the Best Robotic Lawn Mowers

Randy Schultz

Robotic lawn mowers are the newest thing in mowing lawns. A robot lawn mower offers the easiest way to mow a lawn, because it literally does the mowing automatically. If keeping up with the regular maintenance of mowing your lawn feels like a never-ending burden, consider getting a robotic lawnmower. Here are some things you should know before making your purchase.

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a woman's hands touch lavender plant flowersJune 24, 2021

How to Grow Lavender Plants

Claire Jones

Many gardeners want to know how to grow lavender plants. Lavender is one of the most beautiful and useful plants in the garden. It is a beloved plant that offers a trifecta of fragrance, medicinal benefits, and beautiful blue-purple flowers.

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a flower arrangement featuring fresh flowers and foliage from the gardenJune 7, 2021

Awesome Homegrown Flower Arrangements

Claire Jones

A blooming garden is all you need to create awesome homegrown flower arrangements. Pick fresh flowers and interesting foliage to combine in beautiful floral arrangements and bouquets. Here’s how to arrange flowers like a pro.

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blue mophead hydrangea flowersMay 20, 2021

Hydrangea Happiness: How to Grow Hydrangeas

CL Fornari

Chose the right type of hydrangeas for your area, and these flowering shrubs will always make you smile. Hydrangeas are some of the most popular and sought-after flowers. But because of the variety of hydrangea species, they often cause great confusion. This article will simplify these beautiful flowering shrubs and explain how to grow hydrangeas.…

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a gardener trims a tree with long-handle loppersMay 3, 2021

Tree Trimming Tips

Randy Schultz

Tree trimming is a regular part of maintaining a yard and garden. In this guide, we offer tree trimming tips that help keep trees healthy while giving your yard a professional look. Many people don’t realize that tree trimming is also a way to avoid hazards. That’s because overgrown trees can fall in high winds…

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purple wisteria are flowering vines for vertical gardeningApril 26, 2021

Best Flowering Vines for Vertical Gardening

Kathy Van Mullekom

Flowering vines are a gardener’s secret weapon—especially when you run out of horizonal gardening space. If you have a small garden space and you still crave more plants, the answer is as simple as vertical gardening with flowering vines. Even if you still have horizontal growing space, vines reaching heavenward add another dimension to your…

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monarch butterflies feed on echinacea coneflowerApril 13, 2021

Plants for Pollinators

Randy Schultz

Why should you grow plants for pollinators? For starters, bees, butterflies and hummingbirds are colorful and interesting visitors to any garden. And without these pollinators and the plants that support them, there literally wouldn’t be gardens. Unfortunately, many of these winged jewels are in trouble. The populations of many species of butterflies, hummingbirds and bees…

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cordless electric tillers like this one from Greenworks love to dig in the dirt.March 4, 2021

Best Cordless Electric Tillers

Randy Schultz

Cordless electric tillers and cultivators combine impressive digging power with eco-friendly benefits. The electric motor of a cordless electric tiller is quiet, energy efficient, and it starts immediately. Plus, an electric tiller or cultivator will never run out of gas. Garden tillers and cultivators make it easier to prepare a garden plot for planting. Because…

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How to Harvest and Store Seeds

Randy Schultz

One of the easiest ways for gardeners to save money is to harvest and store seeds from their gardens. It’s easy. It’s fun. And harvesting and storing seeds is a tradition that goes back for many centuries. Fall and early winter is when you harvest and store seeds. For many gardeners, it’s the final activity…

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an awesome backyard garden featuring flowering perennials, stepping stones and more.February 23, 2021

Grow Your Best Garden Ever

Randy Schultz

Great gardens do not magically appear in your yard. The sooner you plan and start to grow your best garden ever, the sooner it will begin to manifest in your yard.

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Power Planter auger digs a big holeFebruary 10, 2021

Power Planter Augers: Digging Made Easy

Randy Schultz

We’ve been digging holes–with shovels–the same old way for centuries. But now planting augers from Power Planter make it fast and easy to drill holes for plants and bulbs.

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An ideal garden space that includes flowers, shrubs and lawn.November 30, 2020

Creating Your Ideal Garden Space

Randy Schultz

Even if you’re not an experienced gardener, you can still create your perfect outdoor space. Hiring expert help and adding new features to your garden will make a big difference. Here’s some quick tips to help you do that.

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soil testing is the first step toward healthy plantsNovember 19, 2020

Soil Testing for Beginners

Randy Schultz

Soil testing and examining the soil is crucial to growing healthy plants. Quite simply, plants won’t survive without good, healthy soil.

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American hummingbirds include this male Anna's HummingbirdSeptember 1, 2020

A Guide to American Hummingbirds

Kim Toscano

The delightful species of hummingbirds found in America boast jeweled hues and distinctive markings that reveal their species. Pay close attention to their colors (and sometimes their size) and you can identify which species are visiting your backyard.

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the colorful flowers in a mini wildflower gardenAugust 24, 2020

Grow a Mini Wildflower Garden

Randy Schultz

If you have ever thought about growing a mini wildflower garden, you are not alone. Natural-looking flower gardens are more popular than ever. In fact, wildflower gardens (also called meadow gardens) are trending all over social media. Mike Lizotte is the author of Mini Meadows: Grow a Little Patch of Colorful Flowers Anywhere Around Your…

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Rufous hummingbird feeding on Crocosmia flowersAugust 10, 2020

How to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Yard

Heather Zindash

If you want to attract hummingbirds to your yard and garden, you are in good company. It seems like everyone loves hummingbirds. Here’s how.

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greener grass and lawn mowerAugust 4, 2020

5 Lawn Care Tips for Greener Grass

Randy Schultz

Spring and Fall are the best times to plant a new lawn or rehab your tired old lawn. Follow these 5 lawn care tips for greener grass if you want a healthy, green lawn that will be the envy of the neighborhood.

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container water gardenJuly 22, 2020

Small Container Water Garden Creates Big Impact

Randy Schultz

A large water feature can require a great deal of work to create and maintain. It’s okay if you’re not up to that kind of a commitment, because you can create a small container water garden that makes a big impact on your yard.

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julia child rose is one of the best roses for backyard gardensJune 23, 2020

Best Roses for Backyard Gardens

Cathy Wilkinson Barash

The best roses are truly the superstars of garden flowers. They are revered all over the world for their beauty. As a lifelong gardener, it was difficult for me to select the 10 best roses to grow in a backyard garden. Many great roses didn’t make the cut. (Such is the downside of creating a…

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an eggplant is harvested from a square foot gardenJune 5, 2020

Grow More Vegetables in a Square Foot Garden

Randy Schultz

The book Square Foot Gardening is the most popular gardening book ever published in North America. Steve Bartholomew, director of the Square Foot Gardening Association and son of the book’s author, shares his tips on how to create the most productive vegetable garden you have ever grown.

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beautiful magenta flowers on a clematis vineJune 3, 2020

How to Fertilize Clematis (and other flowering plants)

Deborah Hardwick

When Deborah Hardwick first started growing flowering clematis plants, she did not know how to fertilize clematis. Now she’s an internationally known clematis expert, and she shares her knowledge about fertilizing clematis to get the best display of colorful flowers.

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  • How to Plant an Apple Tree

    How to Plant an Apple Tree

    June 1, 2023

    Plant an Apple Tree Using these Step-by-Step Instructions. Planting an apple tree involves a combination of art and science. It begins with understanding your local conditions and ends with ongoing tree care. In this story, we will provide step-by-step instructions and photos showing the mechanics of how to plant an apple tree. Container-grown trees can…

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  • Prevent and Treat Tomato Diseases

    Prevent and Treat Tomato Diseases

    May 22, 2023

    Prevent and treat tomato diseases to ensure your harvest of America’s favorite homegrown vegetable. Tomatoes are the most popular edible plant grown in backyard gardens. Homegrown tomatoes more tasty than store-bought tomatoes. Plus, tomato plants are quite productive and easy to grow. But you must prevent and treat tomato diseases to ensure a healthy harvest…

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  • Best Garden Pruners and Pruning Shears

    Best Garden Pruners and Pruning Shears

    May 2, 2023

    The best garden pruners or pruning shears is essential for any gardener and homeowner. Handheld garden clippers cut shrub and tree branches.

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  • How to Grow Swiss Chard

    How to Grow Swiss Chard

    April 17, 2023

    Grow Swiss chard in your garden. Enjoy fresh greens all summer. Swiss chard is a versatile and nutritious vegetable that’s easy to grow.

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  • Healing Gardens: How to Grow Medicinal Plants

    Healing Gardens: How to Grow Medicinal Plants

    April 3, 2023

    When you grow medicinal plants, you can literally cultivate your own health. Being out in the fresh air and digging in the soil is good for your soul. Relaxing in a blooming garden is for your health. Cultivating medicinal plants in your garden can be incredibly beneficial to your health. The Benefits of Growing Your…

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  • Common Nutrient Deficiencies in Plants

    Common Nutrient Deficiencies in Plants

    March 23, 2023

    Here are the most common nutrient deficiencies in plants and how to fix them. In this story, we will cover symptoms of plant nutrient deficiency and treatment using widely available fertilizers. Plants need nutrients from soil, water, and air for healthy growth. The composition of the soil directly affects the health of the plant. Important…

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  • Drought Tolerant Plants for Xeriscape Gardens

    Drought Tolerant Plants for Xeriscape Gardens

    March 5, 2023

    Here’s how to grow drought tolerant plants for xeriscape gardens that save water. Xeriscaping, commonly known as drought-tolerant gardening, can be spectacular water-saving gardens when planned properly and maintained regularly. In a nutshell, xeriscaping is landscaping using plants that do not require additional watering above normal rainfall. These gardens are typically advocated in areas prone…

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  • Best Low Maintenance Shrubs

    Best Low Maintenance Shrubs

    February 16, 2023

    The best low maintenance shrubs look great—even with little or no care. A recent survey by Tiger Sheds showed that 67% of homeowners avoid maintaining their yards in the cold winter months. You might be one of them. That’s why it is important to choose the best low maintenance shrubs that are tough enough tough…

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