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You now have everything you need to start growing lovely marigolds! The Marigold Starter Kit comes with heirloom seeds that are low maintenance and will make your garden look great. In addition to their beauty, marigolds are a beneficial companion plant for vegetables and are also deer resistant. Marigolds are one of our favorite flowers. … Read more
Become a better gardener! Discover our new Almanac Garden Planner features for 2024. It’s easy, fun, and free to try! Subhead. As a gardener you know to keep an eye out for common garden pests that can damage your plants. But catching an infestation early is key before the bugs hatch and spread. One of … Read more
A dying lilac bush may appear weak or yield only a few spring blooms. This is usually caused by too much growth and not enough nutrients for the plants. This can be fixed by heavy pruning and making sure the soil has all the nutrients it needs. At times, however, the cause of death might … Read more
Pruning and deadheading begonia is recommended to promote a bushier plant with more flowers. Also, prune if your plant becomes leggy. This will help the plant grow in a way that looks healthier and will encourage it to use its energy to make more flowers. With their colorful, abundant blooms and attractive foliage, begonias bring … Read more
Would you like your fiddle leaf fig to grow from small to jumbo? They’ll be happy staying in a small pot, but if you want them to reach their full size, you will need to move them to a bigger planter so they can spread out and fill out. My fiddle leaf turned out this … Read more
It’s sad to see your favorite plants die or turn brown, especially if your dog is the one doing it. Dog urine can kill several plant and tree species. It also causes those unsightly brown spots on your lawn. When compared to human urine, dog urine is much more concentrated and can really hurt your … Read more
Ensure your Venus Fly Trap flourishes with proper sunlight—key to its health and hunting success! The Venus flytrap is one of the most fascinating yet finicky carnivorous plants you can grow. With their ingenious snap traps and insect-devouring abilities, flytraps never cease to amaze. But providing these unusual plants with proper sunlight is critical to … Read more
Hydrangeas are like large clouds of floral beauty in the landscape. There’s a lot you can love about hydrangeas in your garden. Their big green leaves look like bright white snowballs, and their soft pink, blue, and purple balls add color to your yard. Hydrangeas are so popular because certain varieties are longer bloomers so … Read more
There is nothing quite like the sweet juiciness of a fresh-picked strawberry on a warm summer’s day. Growing strawberries in your garden is an incredibly rewarding and surprisingly beginner-friendly process. You can grow strawberries in hanging baskets, patio containers, raised garden beds, or even as a trailing groundcover. Once they’re established, strawberry plants are easy … Read more
If you want an easy-to-grow vegetable that gives you a lot of food and can be used in a lot of different ways, look no further. If you do Mindful Gardening with zucchini, you can literally watch it grow over the course of a week in the middle of summer that you garden. When fed … Read more