Gardening: Tips, Guides, and Seasonal Advice for Every Garden
Whether you’re planting vegetables, caring for flowers, or planning your garden chores, Almanac.com brings you practical, research-backed gardening advice for every season. From growing herbs and drought-tolerant plants to raised beds, seed saving, and seasonal tasks, our gardening articles make it easy to nurture a thriving garden—no matter your experience or garden size.
Build a Bin, Boost Your Garden—The DIY Way to Start Composting
What Are Native Roses, and Where Are Roses Actually Native To?
Garden layouts and plant lists to help you plan a rain garden
How to Plant, Prune, and Grow Ornamental Grass
Yes, you can plant potatoes in raised beds or planters!
Houseplants May Decrease Anxiety, Reduce Stress, and Improve Concentration
Including Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) and Other Monarch Host Plants
Top Native Asclepias Species for Monarch Caterpillars and Pollinator Gardens
An easy-to-grow flower that blooms from spring to fall, attracts pollinators, and repels pests
Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Tomatoes
Expert Tips for Watering, Light, and Soil to Keep Your Haworthia Thriving
Clover Comeback: Learn All About the Benefits of Clover
Why Bottom Heat Works—and How to Use a Seed-Starting Heat Mat Safely
Plant Once, Enjoy Forever: The Best Bulbs for Naturalizing Your Garden
Add a tropical splash to your space! Learn how to grow and care for crotons.
These cold-hardy, pollinator-friendly bulbs pop through snow, naturalize beautifully, and bring the first bright colors of spring.
A southwestern gardener's garden story and photos
Tips on the Best Time to Plant Your Peas
Planting tips, care basics, dividing, overwintering, varieties, and problem-solving for coral bells.
What Makes Old Garden Roses Different from Modern Roses?
Planting, growing, dividing, harvesting, and choosing native and wild yarrow for a sustainable garden
The Basics of Planting and Growing a Vegetable Garden
A Small Backyard Garden Layout with Vegetables, Herbs, and Fruit
How to Germinate Seeds: Vegetable Seed Germination Temperature Chart
Discover easy tips to spot the difference between red, sugar, and silver maple trees — and avoid confusing them with lookalikes like boxelders!
A Complete Guide to Planting, Growing, and Caring for Impatiens in Shade Gardens and Containers
Attract hummingbirds with these vibrant, nectar-rich flowers.
Answering Common Questions about the Humble Bumblebee
Expert Advice for Choosing, Designing, and Growing a Beautiful Flower Garden
Dig into the basics of planting, growing, and storing potatoes
Planting, Growing, and Caring for Bleeding Hearts
Plant gladiolus to enjoy bold blooms and beautiful summer bouquets.
Transform your garden into a magnet for good fortune by using ancient Feng Shui principles.
What Is Direct Sowing—and Why It’s Simpler Than You Think.
Discover how easy it is to grow mushrooms on an outdoor log.
Pretty, tasty, and a little posh—chervil’s got garden game.
Your easy guide to watering less without sacrificing beauty.
Bring Bees to Your Garden: Top Flower Picks for Pollinator-Friendly Outdoor Spaces
Learn how to identify and measure sun and shade in your garden so you can choose plants that thrive in their perfect light conditions.
From Seed Inventory to Indoor Seed Starting: Everything You Need for a Successful Garden
A low-growing perennial with frothy spring flowers and a gentle, spreading habit
Your guide to planting, growing, and caring for shade-loving perennials that brighten up any garden
Planting and Caring for Anise Hyssop for Healthy Blooms
Learn what worm castings are, why they’re valuable for your garden, and how to use them for healthier plants and bigger yields.
Discover Tips for Planting, Maintaining, and Enjoying This Graceful Shade-Loving Grass
A Beginner’s Guide to Starting Spinach, Peas, Radishes, and More Before the Last Frost
A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Planting, Growing, and Caring for Philodendrons
A zone-by-zone guide to blooms that support bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
A leafy garden design that relies on colorful leaves instead of flowers.
Big Leaves, Big Personality—Hostas Are the Superstars of the Shade!
Garden layout ideas, tips, and free plans for every yard and skill level
Learn how to Plant, Grow, and Care for Cast Iron Plants
Fall Garden Care: Which Perennials to Cut Back—and Which to Leave Standing
White Flowers That Shine in the Moonlight
Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Turnips
Native and seasonal flower garden design to feed pollinators from early spring to late fall.
How to Grow Bean & Broccoli Sprouts at Home
Learn how to grow, water, and care for the elegant String of Pearls plant—a unique succulent with trailing pearl-like leaves.
A bright, easy-care perennial that blooms for months and thrives in many gardens
Also known as gayfeather, this native perennial attracts bees, butterflies, and birds
How and When to Apply Bone Meal
Tough, Drought-Tolerant, No-Mow Lawn Replacements
Four 4×8 beds plus a warm-season tomato bed for a productive garden.
Meet Nigella—an easy, cool-season bloomer with lacy foliage, jewel-toned flowers, and unforgettable seed pods.
Eco-Friendly and Compostable Pots for Seed-Starting
A simple guide to growing and enjoying homegrown popcorn
Compact 4×7 raised bed divided into 1×1-foot squares for easy planning, planting, and harvesting.
Simple steps and clever tips to turn any small space into a lush indoor herb garden.
Forcing Forsythia: Bring Spring Indoors in 5 Simple Steps
From Ancient Greece to Your Kitchen: A Step-by-Step Guide to Growing Savory Herbs
Unique Houseplants You Can Actually Find at Nurseries