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The Best Ground Cover Plants to Replace Your Lawn (And Why You Should)
Tired of mowing, watering, and fertilizing? Ground cover plants offer a beautiful, low-maintenance alternative to traditional lawns. Here are the best options for every climate, light level, and style.
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.
Succession Planting: The Simple Strategy for Non-Stop Vegetable Harvests
Most vegetable gardens produce a feast in July and almost nothing by September. Succession planting fixes that by staggering sowings so you harvest continuously from late spring through the first frost.
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.
Growing Lettuce and Salad Greens: Your Guide to Fresh Harvests All Spring
Mid-March is the perfect time to start planting lettuce and salad greens outdoors. Learn which varieties to grow, how to succession plant for continuous harvests, and the techniques that keep greens tender well into warm weather.