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Growing Blueberries at Home: Plant This Spring, Harvest for Years
Early spring is the best time to plant blueberry bushes. Learn how to choose the right varieties, prepare acidic soil, and design a berry patch that doubles as beautiful landscaping.
How to Prune Hydrangeas Without Killing This Year's Blooms
Hydrangea pruning mistakes in early spring can wipe out an entire season of flowers. Learn which hydrangeas bloom on old wood vs. new wood and exactly when and how to prune each type for maximum blooms.
Early Spring Garden Cleanup: What to Cut, What to Leave
Early March is the ideal window for spring garden cleanup, but timing matters. Learn which perennials to cut back now, when to remove winter mulch, and the tasks that set up a great growing season.
Hardening Off Seedlings: The Two-Week Process That Prevents Transplant Shock
Seedlings started indoors need a gradual transition before they can survive outside. Learn the day-by-day hardening off process that turns fragile indoor seedlings into tough, transplant-ready plants.
Start Dahlias Indoors Now for Spectacular Summer Blooms
Late February is the ideal time to wake up dahlia tubers and get a head start on summer. Learn how to pot up, sprout, and care for dahlia tubers indoors so you have stocky, ready-to-plant starts when warm weather arrives.
The First Seeds You Can Sow Outdoors This Spring
Late February is the perfect time to direct sow cold-hardy crops like peas, spinach, and radishes. Here are the toughest seeds to plant right now, even while frost is still on the ground.
Spring Container Gardens: Cold-Hardy Plants You Can Pot Up Right Now
You do not have to wait for warm weather to start container gardening. These cold-tolerant plants thrive in pots through late winter frosts and give your porch, patio, or doorstep an instant lift weeks before the rest of the garden wakes up.
Spring Garden Cleanup: What to Do First (and What to Leave Alone)
The urge to clean up the garden hits hard in late February. But rushing the process can do more harm than good. Here is a practical guide to spring cleanup that protects your soil, your plants, and the wildlife that depends on them.
Late February: The Pre-Spring Rush
The garden is waking up fast. From final pruning tasks to the first outdoor sowings, here is your guide to navigating the busy transition between winter and spring.