Garden Guides
Simple, practical guides for growing more, indoors and out.
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Vegetable gardenHow to Plant Garlic in Fall: Timing, Depth and Winter MulchPlant the cloves now, mulch, and harvest full bulbs next summer. Here's when to plant garlic where you live, how deep to...
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HouseplantsHouseplant Care in Winter: Light, Water, Humidity and HeatShorter days, dry air and cold windows are tough on indoor plants. Here are the small winter adjustments that keep houseplants healthy...
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HerbsHow to Overwinter Herbs Indoors: What to Bring In, Root or Let GoKeep fresh herbs going after frost. Here's which herbs to bring inside, which to restart from cuttings, and how to give them...
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Small space gardeningHow to Plan a Vertical Garden for a Small Balcony or PatioA wall, fence or railing can grow a lot of food. Use the winter to map your sun, pick a vertical setup...
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Fall gardenFall Garden Cleanup Checklist: What to Cut, What to Leave for PollinatorsNot everything needs cutting down this fall. Here's what to trim for plant health, what to leave for bees and birds, and...
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HouseplantsPropagating Pothos (and Friends) in Water: A Winter Windowsill ProjectA clear glass, a healthy vine and a bright wall are all you need. Here's how to root pothos (and a few...
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Fall gardenHow to Plant Fall Bulbs Fast with a Drill AugerA spiral auger on a cordless drill turns bulb planting from a wrist-wrecking chore into an afternoon job. Here's timing by zone,...
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HouseplantsHow to Use a Soil Moisture Meter to Stop Over- and Under-WateringFall is when watering gets tricky. Here's how a simple 3-in-1 soil meter helps you water by what's happening at the roots,...
