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Close-up of young seedlings of Chard plants in starting trays under LED lamps. Chard plants are characterized by their large, glossy, and deeply veined leaves that grow in a dense rosette. The leaves come in bright green with contrasting yellow and purple veins and stems.

How to Use Grow Lights for Seed-Starting

If you want to start seeds indoors but lack a sunny spot, grow lights are essential. Join Briana Yablonski to learn how to select a grow light and set it up for optimal plant growth.

Close-up of a Ruby-throated hummingbird sipping nectar from orange zinnia flower blooming in the garden. Zinnia is one of the favorite bird plants, especially for the hummingbird. The male sports a brilliant emerald-green back, while his throat, as the name suggests, shines with a stunning iridescent ruby-red hue, creating a striking contrast. The wings are translucent and move rapidly in a blur.

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25 Top Plants to Attract Birds to Your Yard

Do you want to attract birds to your yard? Luckily, there is a plethora of beautiful plants you can grow and attract some feathered friends. In this article, gardening enthusiast and wildlife biologist Liessa Bowen introduces 25 top plants that will provide an abundance of food and shelter for a variety of different birds.

Close-up of blooming Bluebonnet plants in a sunny garden in the growing zone Texas. The Bluebonnet plant, specifically Lupinus texensis, showcases vibrant blue-violet, lupine-shaped flowers arranged in tall, spiky clusters atop slender stems. Each flower features a distinct white or creamy-colored "banner" petal, with a small spot of contrasting color. The plant's foliage consists of palmately compound leaves with five leaflets, each resembling a tiny hand, arranged symmetrically along the stem.

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What Growing Zones Are in Texas?

As the second largest state in the U.S., Texas boasts a diversity of landscapes and climates. Join gardening expert Logan Hailey to learn which growing zones are in the Lone Star state.

growing zone Florida. Close-up of female hands about to pick ripe fruits from a key lime tree in the garden. The key lime tree is a compact evergreen tree with glossy, elliptical leaves of bright green color. Its branches bear small, round fruits that mature to a vibrant yellow-green color, resembling miniature limes.

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What Growing Zones Are in Florida?

The Sunshine State is known for its warm weather and lush landscapes, but there is surprising climatic variation between the northern, inland, coastal, and southern zones of Florida. This article covers the four major growing zones in Florida, including the latest changes to the USDA hardiness zone map.

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13 Best Native Lawn Alternatives for Your Landscape

Lawns do have their benefits, but there are also downsides to consider, from environmental impact to water usage and – of course – mowing. Gardening expert Madison Moulton lists 13 native groundcovers you can use to replace patches of lawn, saving you time and helping the environment in one go.

California growing zones. Close-up of a farmer's hand harvesting fresh organic green bell pepper in the garden. The pepper plant exhibits a bushy and compact growth habit with dark green, glossy leaves. The bell pepper itself is characterized by a vibrant green color, and its shape is blocky with three or four lobes. The skin is smooth and glossy. Ripe red peppers grow in a blurred background.

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What Growing Zones Are in California?

California is the third largest state and top agricultural producer in America, but it includes a huge diversity of landscapes. Former organic Farmer Logan Hailey explains the diversity of growing zones in California and what plants you can grow in the Golden State.

A captivating garden unfolds with the radiant presence of purple cranesbill and anise hyssop flowers, their vibrant shades punctuating the verdant surroundings. Against a backdrop of lush greenery, the delicate blooms weave a picturesque tableau.

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15 Plants That Benefit from The Chelsea Chop

The Chelsea chop is a method of pruning perennials used to delay or extend the flowering season, but can you simply chop all your perennials and get these results? Some plants benefit greatly from this method, while others suffer or it isn’t conducive to their growing habit. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she goes through 15 plants that benefit from the Chelsea chop.

Close-up of a flowering ground cover plant, Phlox subulata, as a no-mow lawn. Phlox subulata, commonly known as moss phlox or creeping phlox, is a low-growing perennial with dense, needle-like foliage that forms a dense mat. The leaves are small, narrow, and evergreen, providing year-round interest. It produces a profusion of five-petaled flowers in a vibrant purple hue.

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9 Best No-Mow Lawn Alternatives

Are you tired of dragging the lawnmower out of the garage or handing over cash to your local landscaper? Then replace your traditional lawn with a no-mow alternative! Briana Yablonski covers nine lawn options that thrive without a regular mow.

A gardener performs february gardening tasks. Close-up of a gardener's hands pruning the branches of a fruit tree using blue pruning shears in a winter garden. The garden is covered with a layer of snow.

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15 Tasks To Do in February For a Thriving Spring Garden

The limbo land between winter and spring is a perfect time for pruning, preparing, and propagating. Garden expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey digs into 15 essential February garden tasks to lay the groundwork for a thriving season.

Close-up of a bed of growing onions that can be planted in February. The Cabernet onion produces slender, upright leaves that emerge from a bulbous base. The leaves are dark green and hollow, growing in tufts from the bulb, which is a deep red or purplish hue.

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What Can I Plant in February?

Winter may not be over, but there is a lot you can plant before spring! February is the perfect time to direct sow cold-hardy greens and start warm-weather crops indoors. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey digs into the best things to plant in February.

Close-up of a young clover cover crop growing along a wooden border in a garden. Young clover plants have small, delicate leaves that form a low-growing, dense mat near the soil surface. The leaves are trifoliate, with three leaflets per leaf. Clover plants, with their vibrant green color, not only lend a charming touch to landscapes but also offer cover valuable crop benefits.

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Cover Crop Benefits: How Cover Cropping Works

Cover crops can dramatically reduce weed pressure, improve soil fertility, and protect your most valuable garden resource from blowing away in the off-season. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey digs into how to reap these benefits.

An elevated garden bed filled with flowers and lush shrubs. Colorful blooms create a stunning contrast against the greenery, forming a lively and picturesque display. A serene oasis of nature flourishing in a carefully tended home garden.

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The Eight Basics of Landscape Design for a Beautiful Garden

Garden design brings a world of creative discovery where art meets nature and human connection. Designing your next garden is achievable, especially when you know the design basics to guide you in creating a space that’s inviting, practical, thriving, and reflective of your design style. Explore landscape design basics with garden designer Katherine Rowe to gather inspiration for your next beautiful garden.

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