Planning a Garden

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10 Vegetables to Grow in Fall

Extend your gardening season with these cool-weather crops.

How to Build a Raised Garden Bed

Starting with a frame allows you to control soil quality.

10 Shrubs for Beautiful Fall Color

When the weather cools, don't let the garden fizzle out.

30 Flowers Fall Gardeners Love

Creating aesthetic interest in your garden is a breeze!

How to Create a Postage Stamp Garden

Even small spaces can grow valuable veggies.

How to Garden Vegetables in Raised Beds

These classic containers are both handsome and effective.

6 Indoor Micro Gardening Kits

It's like gardening, but easy.

What Plants Work Best for Rain Gardens?

These beauties love the water.

Standard Dimensions of a Whiskey and Wine Barrel

Barrels have a lot of uses and a great aesthetic appeal. Learn about standard measurements for barrels to see how you might use them.

No Dig Gardens

No need for a shovel, or to stoop when you plant or harvest.

How to Grow Lavender Indoors

Bring the beauty and aroma to the inside of your home.

Build A Platform Bird Feeder In 6 Steps

This is a fun project, before and after the build.

Best Types Of Light For Plants

Plants need light, but not too much.

How To Resurface A Concrete Retaining Wall

Concrete can crumble and you can piece it together.

Stunning Garden Decorations

Make your garden more enticing with this simple guide.

Elements of a Victorian Garden

Give you garden an elegant vibe with these additions.

How to Attract Insect-Eating Birds

Add some of these 3 elements to your garden, and bring on the birds.

Garden Fences

Build in protection from wildlife and intruders.

Where Can I Buy Vegetable Garden Plants?

Get a jump on the season with seedlings and starts.

Easy Outdoor Plants

Steer clear of invasive species and plant these instead.

Container Gardens for the Beginning Gardener

You have never had a flower garden before because you think you have a brown or a black thumb rather

How to Plant Hosta Seeds

They're durable and easy to maintain.

How to Grow Water Lilies from Seeds

Start fresh or gather seeds from your existing plants.

Create a Garden Wall with a Trellis

With care and patience, you can create a new space.