How To August 4, 2026
Best Pruning Saw
Find the best pruning saw for your garden. We compare folding, bow, and pole pruning saws for branches from 1 to 10 inches in US gardens.
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Step-by-step garden projects and practical techniques for every skill level.
How To August 4, 2026
Fine Gardening: Tools and Techniques
Master fine gardening with expert techniques for precise pruning, soil care, and tool maintenance. Practical tips for polished US gardens in any USDA zone.
How To August 4, 2026
How Much Grass Seed to Put Down
Learn exactly how much grass seed to put down for new lawns and overseeding. Coverage rates by grass type for USDA zones 2–10 across the US.
How To August 3, 2026
Espalier Trees: Training Guide
Espalier training turns fruit trees and ornamentals into space-saving flat forms. Learn zones, techniques, and best varieties for US gardens.
How To August 1, 2026
How to Grow Garlic in Pots
Grow garlic in pots using a 12-inch-deep container, fall planting, and well-drained soil. This guide covers all steps from clove to cured bulb.
How To August 1, 2026
Pruning Japanese Maple: A US Guide
Prune Japanese maples in late winter or mid-summer when sap flow is low. This guide covers timing, tools, technique, and how to avoid common mistakes.
How To July 31, 2026
How Deep to Plant Potatoes
Plant seed potatoes 4 inches deep in rows 12 inches apart. This guide covers planting depth, hilling, spacing, and timing by USDA zone for best yields.
How To July 31, 2026
How to Freeze Squash
Freeze summer squash and zucchini at home without turning them mushy. Covers blanching times, packing methods, and storage tips for US gardeners.
How To July 31, 2026
How to Trim Arborvitae
Trim arborvitae the right way to keep it dense and green. Covers the best timing, tools, and techniques for US homeowners across all major climate zones.
How To July 30, 2026
How to Plant Green Beans
A step-by-step guide to planting green beans in US gardens. Covers seed depth, spacing, soil prep, timing by USDA zone, and care after planting.
How To July 29, 2026
When to Divide Irises
Divide bearded irises 4–6 weeks after bloom — mid-July to September for most US gardens. This guide covers timing, tools, and replanting by zone.
How To July 28, 2026
Can Spider Plants Live Outside
Spider plants grow outdoors year-round in USDA Zones 9–11. In cooler zones they thrive outside spring through fall. This guide covers care by region.
How To July 28, 2026
Fertilizer for Lilacs
Lilacs need minimal fertilizing — but the wrong approach causes all leaves and no blooms. Covers when, what, and how much to feed lilacs in the US.
How To July 28, 2026
How to Store Garlic
Properly stored garlic lasts 6–12 months. This guide covers curing times, ideal temperatures, and storage methods by garlic type for US gardeners.
How To July 27, 2026
What Zone Is Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania spans USDA Hardiness Zones 5a to 7a by county. Find your zone and learn what perennials and vegetables to plant where in PA.
How To July 26, 2026
Canning Applesauce
Learn how to can homemade applesauce safely using a water bath canner. Covers tested apple yields, processing times, and altitude adjustments by US zone.
How To July 26, 2026
When to Transplant Irises (US Guide)
Transplant irises 4–6 weeks after bloom ends, typically July–August in most US zones. This guide covers division timing, spacing, and replanting depth.
How To July 25, 2026
Best Tomato Cages
Best tomato cages: indeterminate tomatoes need cages 5 feet tall. Standard 4-foot cone cages suit only compact determinate varieties like Roma and Patio.
How To July 24, 2026
How to Freeze Strawberries (US Guide)
Freeze strawberries in three steps — wash, hull, flash-freeze — and they keep 8–12 months. This guide covers sliced, whole, and sugar-pack methods.
How To July 24, 2026
When Does Clematis Bloom?
Clematis bloom time depends entirely on which pruning group the variety belongs to. This guide covers bloom timing for Groups 1, 2, and 3 across US zones.
How To July 22, 2026
How to Harvest Lettuce
Cut lettuce leaves 1 inch above the crown and the plant regrows in 7–10 days. This US guide covers timing, tools, and variety-specific harvest tips.
How To July 22, 2026
How to Trim Basil
Pinch basil stems just above a leaf node to trigger branching and delay bolting. This guide covers when, how often, and what to do with the trimmings.
How To July 21, 2026
Hardening Off Seedlings
Harden off seedlings over 7–10 days to prevent transplant shock. This guide covers timing, the daily schedule, and tools for US home gardeners.
How To July 20, 2026
Best Time to Plant Roses
Plant bare-root roses in early spring after your last frost. This US zone-by-zone guide covers planting windows, depth, and first-year care.
How To July 19, 2026
How Many Bags of Mulch in a Yard
Calculate mulch bags for any bed size with this simple formula. Covers cubic yard math, coverage charts, and bulk vs. bagged mulch for US gardens.
How To July 19, 2026
How to Can Jalapenos
Can fresh jalapenos safely with tested water-bath times and pH-balanced brine. Covers pickled slices, rings, and whole peppers for US home canners.
How To July 17, 2026
How to Dry Fresh Basil
Fresh basil dries best at 95–100°F in a dehydrator for 2–4 hours. Air drying takes 1–2 weeks but preserves more oils. Oven drying works in 45 minutes.
How To July 17, 2026
Pinching Zinnias: Care and Growing Guide
Pinching zinnias once at 8–12 inches tall produces plants with 3× more blooms and stronger, longer stems than unpinched plants—here's the exact method.
How To July 16, 2026
How to Plant Lettuce (US Guide)
Lettuce grows best in cool weather and is the fastest vegetable from seed to harvest. This guide covers timing, spacing, and variety selection by zone.
How To July 16, 2026
Types of Mulch
Mulch type determines how well it controls weeds, retains moisture, and feeds your soil. Compare wood chips, straw, rubber, and more for US gardens.
How To July 16, 2026
When to Harvest Garlic Scapes (US Guide)
Garlic scapes are ready to cut when they've made one full curl. Harvest too late and the bulb's energy shifts to the scape instead of sizing up the head.
How To July 15, 2026
Raspberry Trellis
Raspberry canes grow 4–7 feet tall and need a trellis for support, airflow, and easy harvest. Build a post-and-wire system for under $50 in an afternoon.
How To July 14, 2026
Cowboy Candy Recipe
Make cowboy candy—sweet candied jalapeños—with fresh peppers from your garden. Tested canning method with safe processing times for US home canners.
How To July 14, 2026
Diy Potting Soil
Mix your own potting soil using peat moss, perlite, and compost. This recipe costs 60% less than bagged mixes and outperforms them in containers.
How To July 14, 2026
How to Freeze Peaches (US Guide)
Freeze peaches without browning using this tested method. Covers blanching, slicing, sugar packs, and dry-pack options for US home orchardists.
How To July 14, 2026
How to Winterize Garden (US Guide)
Winterize your garden with this zone-by-zone checklist. Covers mulching, bulb lifting, soil prep, tool storage, and compost management for US gardeners.
How To July 13, 2026
Clematis Care
Clematis care depends on pruning group — Group 1, 2, or 3. Learn which group your vine is in, when to cut, and how to fix the most common US problems.
How To July 13, 2026
How to Harvest Cilantro
Harvest cilantro correctly and get 3–5 cuttings from one planting. Covers cut-and-come-again method, bolting signs, dry and freeze storage options.
How To July 12, 2026
Best Cordless Lawn Mower
The best cordless lawn mowers for US homeowners, compared by battery voltage, runtime, deck width, and performance around garden beds and tight lawn edges.
How To July 12, 2026
How to Make Lavender Oil
Make lavender oil at home using dried lavender and a carrier oil—no equipment needed. Covers ratios, drying, carrier oil choices, and storage tips.
How To July 11, 2026
When to Harvest Potatoes (US Guide)
Potatoes are ready when vines die back, usually 70–120 days after planting. Learn how to check for maturity and cure potatoes for US storage.
How To July 8, 2026
Tomato Plant Suckers
Tomato suckers grow at the crotch between stem and branch. Learn when to remove them, when to leave them, and how each choice affects your harvest.
How To July 6, 2026
How to Grow Strawberries From Seed
Growing strawberries from seed is slow but rewarding — seeds need cold stratification and take 4–6 weeks to germinate. Here's the full US process.
How To July 6, 2026
How to Propagate Roses
Propagating roses from cuttings is reliable and free. Softwood cuttings taken in early summer root in 4–8 weeks with the right technique and humidity.
How To July 4, 2026
DIY Tomato Trellis
Build a tomato trellis for under $30 using wood stakes, rebar, or PVC. Covers Florida weave, A-frame, and cage builds for US indeterminate varieties.
How To July 4, 2026
Drip Irrigation System Guide
Drip irrigation cuts water use 30–50% vs. sprinklers by targeting roots. Covers setup, emitter spacing, and zone planning for US vegetable gardens.
How To July 2, 2026
How to Plant Strawberries (US Guide)
Plant strawberries in early spring in Zones 3–7 or fall in Zones 8–10. This guide covers bare root planting, spacing, runners, and first-year care.
How To July 1, 2026
Last Frost Date by Zip Code
Find your last frost date by zip code for every US region. Use frost dates to plan planting, protect seedlings, and extend your growing season.
How To June 29, 2026
Free Plant Care Apps: US Review
PlantNet, iNaturalist, and Greg are the best free plant apps for US gardeners. Compare accuracy, features, and which one fits your garden best.
How To June 29, 2026
How to Freeze Fresh Herbs
Freeze herbs whole, in ice cube trays with oil, or blanched for the longest shelf life. This US guide covers the best methods for herb garden harvests.
How To June 28, 2026
How to Trellis Cucumbers: US Guide
Trellising cucumbers saves space, reduces disease, and boosts yield. Learn the best trellis types, setup, and training methods for US gardens.
How To June 27, 2026
Buy Vegetable Plants Online
Order vegetable plants online in the US — when to buy, what arrives, how to acclimate shipped plants, and which varieties are only available mail-order.
How To June 27, 2026
How to Grow Tomatoes From Seeds
Start tomato seeds 6–8 weeks before your last frost date. Full guide to germination, potting up, hardening off, and transplanting for US home gardeners.
How To June 25, 2026
Best Mulch for Vegetable Garden
Straw is the best mulch for most US vegetable gardens — cheap, easy, and effective. Here is how each mulch type performs and when to use which one.
How To June 25, 2026
Home Remedy to Kill Weeds
Vinegar, salt, boiling water, and corn gluten are the best home remedies to kill weeds. What each does and where it fails in US gardens.
How To June 25, 2026
How to Get Rid of Weeds Naturally
Pull weeds before they seed, smother with mulch, and use horticultural vinegar for contact kill. The complete natural weed control guide.
How To June 25, 2026
How to Propagate Pothos
Propagate pothos in water in 10–21 days or directly in soil. Step-by-step cutting guide with rooting times and aftercare for US home gardeners.
How To June 25, 2026
How to Prune Roses
Prune roses in early spring when forsythia blooms and again after each flush of flowers. Here is the right cut, right tool, and right timing for US zones.
How To June 23, 2026
How Often to Water Snake Plant
Snake plants need water every 2–6 weeks depending on season and pot size. Learn the exact signs of overwatering and underwatering in US homes.
How To June 23, 2026
How to Grow Garlic (US Guide)
Garlic is planted in fall and harvested in summer — one of the most rewarding vegetable crops for US gardeners. Here's how to do it right by zone.
How To June 23, 2026
Self Watering Planters
Self watering planters cut watering frequency by 50–75% and prevent overwatering that kills container plants. Here's how they work and which to buy.
How To June 22, 2026
How to Dry Herbs
Dried herbs last 6–12 months when processed correctly. This US guide covers air drying, oven drying, and dehydrator methods for home herb gardens.
How To June 21, 2026
How to Grow Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes need 90-120 frost-free days and warm soil to produce well. This guide covers planting slips, spacing, curing, and zone-by-zone timing.
How To June 20, 2026
Homemade Weed Killer
Homemade weed killers using vinegar, salt, or boiling water kill annual weeds on contact. This guide shows what works, what fails, and what damages soil.
How To June 20, 2026
How to Grow Mint Indoors
Mint grows indoors year-round in a south-facing window. This guide covers pot, soil, light, watering, and harvesting for productive indoor mint.
How To June 19, 2026
Best Lawn Edger
Best lawn edgers reviewed for US yards: corded electric, battery-powered, and gas models compared by cut quality, ease of use, and price range.
How To June 19, 2026
How to Keep Plants Alive
The most common reasons houseplants and garden plants die in US homes and yards, with simple fixes for watering, light, soil, and temperature.
How To June 18, 2026
How Often to Water Tomato Plants
Water tomatoes 1–2 inches per week during active growth. Learn watering frequency by stage, container vs in-ground, and how to avoid blossom end rot.
How To June 18, 2026
How to Care for Peonies
Peonies need correct planting depth, 6 hours of sun, and little else. Learn the exact depth, pruning timing, and why peonies fail in US gardens.
How To June 18, 2026
Tomato Cages: Types and How to Use Them
Tomato cages keep plants upright and fruit off the ground. Learn which cage type works for determinate vs indeterminate tomatoes and how to install them.
How To June 17, 2026
How to Prune Lilacs (US Guide)
Prune lilacs within 2 weeks of bloom to protect next year's buds. US guide covers timing by zone, rejuvenation cuts, and tools for common and dwarf types.
How To June 17, 2026
How to Take Care of Orchids (US Guide)
Phalaenopsis orchids rebloom when temperatures drop 10°F at night. This US guide covers watering, potting mix, light, and how to trigger reblooming.
How To June 15, 2026
Banana Water for Plants
Banana water is a potassium-rich DIY plant fertilizer made from soaking peels in water. Learn how to make it, when it helps, and what it cannot replace.
How To June 13, 2026
How to Test Soil pH
Soil pH controls nutrient availability for all plants. Learn to use home test kits, digital meters, and free extension soil labs across the US.
How To June 11, 2026
How Far Apart to Plant Tomatoes
Tomato spacing affects yield, airflow, and disease pressure. Learn the correct spacing for indeterminate, determinate, and container tomatoes.
How To June 10, 2026
3 Ingredient Homemade Weed Killer
The vinegar-salt-soap formula kills annual weeds on contact but not roots. This guide covers where it works, where it fails, and how to apply it safely.
How To June 7, 2026
Homemade Gnat Trap
Apple cider vinegar, sticky cards, and hydrogen peroxide tested against fungus gnats in houseplants. Four homemade trap methods ranked by effectiveness.
How To June 6, 2026
What Is the Best Weed Killer (US Guide)
Glyphosate, triclopyr, pre-emergents, and organic options compared. This US guide helps you choose the right weed killer for your lawn and garden.
How To May 28, 2026
How to Prune Tomatoes (US Guide)
Prune indeterminate tomatoes by removing suckers weekly. Proper pruning improves airflow, reduces disease, and channels energy into larger fruit.
How To May 26, 2026
How to Start a Garden (US Guide)
Start a garden from scratch with this step-by-step US guide. Site selection, soil prep, plant choices, and first-season mistakes to avoid.
How To May 26, 2026
Planting Zones: A US Guide
Use your USDA hardiness zone to pick plants that survive your winters. Covers all 13 zones, average lows by state, and what the numbers mean.
How To April 7, 2026 9 min read
How to Start Composting at Home
A practical guide to backyard composting. Learn which bin to use, what to compost, how to fix common problems, and when your compost is ready.