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How to Plant and Train Climbing Roses This Spring
Climbing roses can transform a plain wall, fence, or arbor into a showstopping garden feature. Learn how to choose the right variety, plant it properly, and train the canes for maximum blooms this spring.
Best Small Flowering Trees: 7 That Genuinely Stay Small
Seven flowering trees with real mature heights and spreads, hardiness zones, bloom times and how close you can plant each one to a house. Plus the ones sold as compact that reach 30 feet.
Best Ground Cover to Replace Grass: 11 Lawn Alternatives
Which ground cover actually replaces a lawn, with hardiness zones, sun needs, foot-traffic tolerance and spread rate for each. Plus what it costs and the two that will invade your garden.
How to Plan a Cut Flower Garden That Blooms from Spring to Frost
A well-planned cut flower garden delivers armfuls of bouquets from April through October. Learn how to choose the right mix of annuals, perennials, and bulbs for nonstop color in your own backyard cutting garden.
Spring-Flowering Trees for Small Gardens: Picking the Right One for Your Space
Not every flowering tree fits a small yard. Learn which spring-blooming trees stay compact, offer multi-season interest, and actually thrive in tight spaces without overwhelming your garden.
Watering Schedule for Your Garden: How to Get It Right This Growing Season
Spring is the time to set up a watering schedule that will carry your garden through the entire growing season. Learn exactly when, how much, and how often to water vegetables, perennials, trees, and containers — month by month.
How to Divide Perennials in Early Spring for a Fuller, Healthier Garden
Early spring is the best time to divide overgrown perennials. Learn which plants to split, when to do it, and the simple technique that turns one tired clump into three thriving ones.
How to Build and Plant Your First Raised Bed Garden This Spring
Raised beds are the fastest way to go from bare yard to productive garden. Here's everything you need to know about sizing, building, filling, and planting your first raised bed for a spring harvest.
How to Start a Wildflower Meadow from Seed This Spring
A wildflower meadow is one of the most beautiful and low-maintenance things you can add to a yard. Here's how to prepare the ground, choose the right seed mix, and sow for a summer full of color and pollinators.