Welcome to the Almanac Garden Toolbox—no spade required! Planning your garden just got easier. Whether you’re digging into your first veggie bed or plotting out your fall planting, our free online tools and guides take the guesswork out of gardening. From frost dates to mulch math, container sizing to companion planting, this digital toolbox helps you plan, prep, and grow with confidence—all season long. Let’s grow together.
🌸 Spring Gardening Tools
Plan, prep, and plant—spring is the season of beginnings.
Planting Calendar
Find the best dates to start seeds and transplants in your region. 👉 See Your Local Planting Dates →
Frost Date Calculator
Know your average last spring frost to time planting safely. 👉 Find Your Frost Dates →
Monthly Gardening To-Do List
See what to plant, prune, and prep in early spring. 👉 View Your Monthly Checklist →
Soil Topsoil Calculators
Measure how much soil you need for new beds or amendments. 👉 Soil Calculator → 👉 Topsoil Calculator →
Companion Plant Lookup Tool
Plan smart pairings for spring planting. 👉 Try the Companion Planting Tool →
Vegetable Container Size Tool
Select the ideal pot size for spring vegetables and herbs. 👉 Use the Container Size Tool →
🌻 Summer Gardening Tools
Support your garden through heat, growth, and pest season.
Monthly Gardening To-Do List
Stay on top of watering, deadheading, and harvesting. 👉 View Your Monthly Checklist →
Mulch Calculator
Estimate the amount of mulch needed to retain moisture and suppress weeds. 👉 Try the Mulch Calculator →
Plant Problem ID Tool
What’s wrong with your plant? Diagnose garden pests and disease! 👉 Diagnose your plant problem→
When to Prune Lookup Tool
Timing matters. Prune spring blooms after flowering to protect next year’s buds. 👉 Find Out When to Prune →
Vegetable Container Size Tool
Choose the right pot size if adding or refreshing patio containers. 👉 Use the Container Size Tool →
🍂 Fall Gardening Tools
Extend your season and prep for winter
Planting Calendar
Find fall planting dates for cool-season crops. 👉 See Your Local Planting Dates →
Frost Date Calculator
Know your average first fall frost to time your garden’s finish. 👉 Find Your Frost Dates →
Monthly Gardening To-Do List
Prep beds, plant garlic, and clean up before winter. 👉 View Your Monthly Checklist →
Mulch Calculator
Apply mulch before winter to insulate the soil. 👉 Try the Mulch Calculator →
Soil & Topsoil Calculators
Refresh beds or build new ones for fall planting.
👉 Soil Calculator →
👉 Topsoil Calculator →
❄️ Winter Gardening Tools
Reflect, plan, and prep for the season ahead.
Monthly Gardening To-Do List
Review, plan, and prep for spring. 👉 View Your Monthly Checklist →
Planting Calendar
As you plan, look ahead to spring planting dates. 👉 See Your Local Planting Dates →
Frost Date Calculator
Prep for last frost and early seed starts. 👉 Find Your Frost Dates →
When to Prune Lookup Tool
Prune dormant shrubs and trees that flower on new wood before spring growth begins. 👉 Find Out When to Prune →
Online Garden Planner
Perfect for off-season dreaming and layout planning. Find the best layout for your space. 👉 Try the Garden Planner
Ready to Dig In?
These free tools are designed to help nurture a healthy, thriving garden. From choosing the right container size to knowing when to prune and which plants grow best together, each tool offers simple, science-backed guidance to support your plants at every stage. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your green thumb, this gardening toolbox is here to dig in with you—and help your garden grow, season by season!
🌱 What would you love to see next? A watering calculator? A seed-starting planner? A fertilizer mixing tool? Drop your ideas in the comments below. We’re always growing—and your input helps shape what we build next!
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