How-To-Garden
How do you know if your soil is well-draining?
Best vegetable pairings for your garden—rooted in research and experience
Build an A-Frame Garden Trellis to Support Climbing Plants
Simple, flexible designs that help you grow herbs successfully in any space
What's the Best Fertilizer for Your Plants?
What Is Direct Sowing—and Why It’s Simpler Than You Think.
Ancient Gardening Wisdom for a Sustainable Garden
Does Epsom Salt Benefit Tomatoes, Roses, and Garden Plants?
What to Plant with Peppers for Bigger Harvests, Better Pollination, and Fewer Pests
A Simple One-Bed Plan for First-Time Gardeners
What to Plant with Onions for Better Growth, Fewer Pests, and Healthier Bulbs
What to Plant with Basil for Better Growth, Flavor, and Fewer Pests
A simple guide to growing and enjoying homegrown popcorn
What Is a Three Sisters Garden? Planting Guide + Layout
What to Plant with Carrots for Higher Yields, Better Flavor, and Healthier Crops
Keep your garden’s glory going strong—well into the snowy season.
What to Plant with Cucumbers for Better Growth, Higher Yields, and Fewer Pests
Easter Lily Care Guide: After Bloom, Planting, and Pet Safety
Discover your garden’s ideal soil pH, test methods, natural adjustments, and pH preferences for common plants and vegetables.
Learn to Start Your Vegetables From Seed Whenever Possible
The Best Herbs to Plant in the Garden . . . and Why!
Learn how to grow a vibrant, low-maintenance wildflower garden from seed, attract pollinators, and enjoy blooms all season long.
A low-maintenance perennial garden plan with reliable blooms year after year
Testing Soil pH and Soil Health (Right at Home!)
Choosing the Right Autoflower Seeds for Your Garden
A flexible, beginner-friendly vegetable garden you can grow entirely in pots
Good soil makes good gardens. Here's how to get it ready for planting.
A Spacious but Manageable Garden Plan for Growing More Vegetables
Why Bottom Heat Works—and How to Use a Seed-Starting Heat Mat Safely
A Small Backyard Garden Layout with Vegetables, Herbs, and Fruit
How to Germinate Seeds: Vegetable Seed Germination Temperature Chart
Expert Advice for Choosing, Designing, and Growing a Beautiful Flower Garden
From Seed Inventory to Indoor Seed Starting: Everything You Need for a Successful Garden
Native and seasonal flower garden design to feed pollinators from early spring to late fall.
A leafy garden design that relies on colorful leaves instead of flowers.
How and When to Apply Bone Meal
Compact 4×7 raised bed divided into 1×1-foot squares for easy planning, planting, and harvesting.
Perennials: Low-Maintenance Plants That Keep Coming Back
Never lose your favorite varieties by saving tomato seeds.
These cold-tolerant vegetables thrive when started in late winter—no greenhouse required.
Need a great present for someone who loves gardening? Start here!
Why Overwintering Plants Matters Before Fall Frost
How to Use Wildflowers and Indigenous Species to Encourage Insects and Discourage Pests
A traditional, productive row vegetable garden with wide walkways and companion planting.
Learn how to grow healthy tomato seedlings from seed, choose the best varieties, and get juicy fruits faster than buying plants from the store.
Learn All About The Differences Between Perlite and Vermiculite
An Annual Raised Bed Flower Layout for Cutting and Bouquets
A Beginner-Friendly Garden Layout for Areas With Limited Sun
Easy layers of shrubs, flowers, and bulbs for a welcoming front yard
A classic perennial flower garden using dependable flowers and ornamental grasses
A Mixed Cutting Garden That Blooms Year After Year
Seven 4×8 beds plus two bonus beds in a 24×18-foot layout, perfect for expanding over time.
Lighten Up! Learn How Vermiculite Can Improve Your Potting Mix
The Pros and Cons of Perlite: A Gardener's Guide
Winter is the perfect time to sow hardy perennials
Agave: The Star of Low-Maintenance Gardening
Are Pine Needles Good Mulch? The Answer is YES!
Growing New Plants from Softwood, Semi-Hardwood, and Hardwood Cuttings
Yes, coffee grounds can be good for the garden.
Learn How to Mulch Your Garden in Fall, Winter, and Spring
It's easy to grow the cute and vibrant Polka dot plant!
Expert tips for picking your garden’s fruits and vegetables at their tastiest.
Gleaning in Gardening and in Life: Making the Most of What Remains
How to Sterilize Soil in Oven, Microwave, and Pressure Cooker
How to Prepare Your Soil in Fall for Next Year’s Garden
Choose the Best Pumpkin for Carving this Halloween!
