Gardening

All about gardening - we have many in-depth guides about edibles, ornamentals, houseplants, and much more. We provide answers for your garden issues!

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Edible

A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Mushrooms in Fall

Are you looking to expand your garden with mushrooms? Look no further. This guide has everything you need to know to get started. We’ll cover how to grow funky fungi during the fall season, when the weather is wet, cool, and mild. Join wine cap grower Jerad Bryant and learn how to cultivate your favorite mushrooms.

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Fruits

11 Fruit Trees You Should Prune Right After Harvest

It’s typically best to prune fruit trees in late winter and early spring before new growth occurs. This is dependent on the type of tree; some grow year-round, while others are deciduous and frost-tolerant. These 11 appreciate pruning right after harvest instead of during the dormant season.

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Flowers

When to Plant Bearded Iris Rhizomes

Bearded irises are a captivating addition to the late spring garden. With their fancy petals and striking colors, these easy-care perennials really pull their own weight. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss answers the question of planting time, so your irises will get off to the strongest start.

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Edible

11 Tropical Fruits You Can Grow in Containers

Do you want a taste of the tropics but live in a temperate climate? Consider growing these heat-loving plants in pots that you can move indoors during the winter. Farmer Briana Yablonski will share tropical fruits that grow well in containers.

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Ornamental Gardens

How To Plant Grass Seed in Your Lawn’s Bare Spots: 5 Easy Steps

Grass seed grows quickly and offers an easy landscape fix to those bare spots that crop up by late summer. With a bit of basic site prep, the seeding process is easy. Depending on your climate, late summer and early fall are prime for the lawn refresh. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in how to infill grassy areas easily for a lush lawn..