How to Prepare Your Garden for Winter: A Simple Fall Checklist
What to clear, what to leave, how to protect your soil, and how to store your tools.
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The Best Mulch for a Vegetable Garden (and How Deep to Spread It)
Straw, leaves, clippings, compost or wood chips: which to use, when, and how deep.
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How to Get Rid of Aphids Naturally: 4 Steps That Work
How to spot aphids, four steps to remove them, and how to keep them from coming back.
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When to Plant Vegetables: A Simple Planting Calendar by Frost Date
Find your last frost date, then use one simple calendar to time every crop.
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How to Grow Tomatoes in Pots: A Beginner’s Guide
Pot size, the best varieties for containers, and how to water, feed and support them.
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Container Gardening for Beginners: How to Grow Vegetables in Pots
The right pots, the right soil, the right size for each crop, and how to water and feed.
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How to Grow Garlic: Plant in Fall, Harvest in Summer
When to plant, how deep, which type to choose, and how to harvest and cure the bulbs.
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How to Compost at Home: A Simple Guide for Beginners
The greens-and-browns recipe, five easy steps, and fixes for a smelly or slow pile.
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Grow Lights for Indoor Plants: A Simple Guide for Beginners
Which type to buy, what the numbers mean, how far to hang it, and how long to run it.
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How to Start Seeds Indoors: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
When to sow, what you need, and how to raise sturdy seedlings from sprout to garden.
