Gardening: Tips, Guides, and Seasonal Advice for Every Garden
Whether you’re planting vegetables, caring for flowers, or planning your garden chores, Almanac.com brings you practical, research-backed gardening advice for every season. From growing herbs and drought-tolerant plants to raised beds, seed saving, and seasonal tasks, our gardening articles make it easy to nurture a thriving garden—no matter your experience or garden size.
Get the very most out of this mint-teresting native plant.
Garden layout ideas, tips, and free plans for every yard and skill level
Discover the easiest, highest-yield plants for raised bed gardening—including beginner favorites and space-saving picks.
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Seaside Flavor, No Shucking Shellfish, and A Surprisingly Easy-to-Grow Perennial Herb
Sunflowers that don’t need replanting and attract pollinators
A unique, long-blooming, and pollinator-friendly native perennial that brings lasting color
An Old-Fashioned Healer That Attracts Bees and Butterflies
Tulip Gardening Tips: From Fall Planting to Spring Blooming
Planting, Growing, and Caring for Daffodils
A low-growing perennial with frothy spring flowers and a gentle, spreading habit
Vibrant, Adaptable, and Loved by Butterflies & Bees
Learn how to plant and care for these water-loving perennials that attract butterflies, bees, and songbirds.
3 ways to propagate your pothos, monstera, snake plant, spider plant, jade plant, and common houseplants
Brilliant Red Blooms: Planting, Growing, and Caring for Cardinal Flowers
Garden layouts and plant lists to help you plan a rain garden
What Makes Old Garden Roses Different from Modern Roses?
A Complete Guide to Planting, Growing, and Maintaining Liriope in Sun or Shade
A Beginner-Friendly Way to Attract Bees, Butterflies, and Hummingbirds
A tall, moisture-loving herb grown for its culinary, medicinal, and pollinator-friendly qualities.
Yes, you can plant potatoes in raised beds or planters!
What Are Native Roses, and Where Are Roses Actually Native To?
Houseplants May Decrease Anxiety, Reduce Stress, and Improve Concentration
Build a Bin, Boost Your Garden—The DIY Way to Start Composting
How to Plant, Prune, and Grow Ornamental Grass
Top Native Asclepias Species for Monarch Caterpillars and Pollinator Gardens
Including Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) and Other Monarch Host Plants
An easy-to-grow flower that blooms from spring to fall, attracts pollinators, and repels pests
A southwestern gardener's garden story and photos
Expert Tips for Watering, Light, and Soil to Keep Your Haworthia Thriving
How to Germinate Seeds: Vegetable Seed Germination Temperature Chart
These cold-hardy, pollinator-friendly bulbs pop through snow, naturalize beautifully, and bring the first bright colors of spring.
A Small Backyard Garden Layout with Vegetables, Herbs, and Fruit
Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Tomatoes
Plant Once, Enjoy Forever: The Best Bulbs for Naturalizing Your Garden
Tips on the Best Time to Plant Your Peas
Planting tips, care basics, dividing, overwintering, varieties, and problem-solving for coral bells.
Why Bottom Heat Works—and How to Use a Seed-Starting Heat Mat Safely
Planting, growing, dividing, harvesting, and choosing native and wild yarrow for a sustainable garden
The Basics of Planting and Growing a Vegetable Garden
Clover Comeback: Learn All About the Benefits of Clover
Add a tropical splash to your space! Learn how to grow and care for crotons.
Planting, Growing, and Caring for Bleeding Hearts
Expert Advice for Choosing, Designing, and Growing a Beautiful Flower Garden
Discover easy tips to spot the difference between red, sugar, and silver maple trees — and avoid confusing them with lookalikes like boxelders!
Dig into the basics of planting, growing, and storing potatoes
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Transform your garden into a magnet for good fortune by using ancient Feng Shui principles.
Plant gladiolus to enjoy bold blooms and beautiful summer bouquets.
Attract hummingbirds with these vibrant, nectar-rich flowers.
Pretty, tasty, and a little posh—chervil’s got garden game.
Discover how easy it is to grow mushrooms on an outdoor log.
Your easy guide to watering less without sacrificing beauty.
Answering Common Questions about the Humble Bumblebee
Bring Bees to Your Garden: Top Flower Picks for Pollinator-Friendly Outdoor Spaces
From Seed Inventory to Indoor Seed Starting: Everything You Need for a Successful Garden
A Complete Guide to Planting, Growing, and Caring for Impatiens in Shade Gardens and Containers
What Is Direct Sowing—and Why It’s Simpler Than You Think.
Learn how to identify and measure sun and shade in your garden so you can choose plants that thrive in their perfect light conditions.
How to Grow Bean & Broccoli Sprouts at Home
Discover Tips for Planting, Maintaining, and Enjoying This Graceful Shade-Loving Grass
Learn how to grow, water, and care for the elegant String of Pearls plant—a unique succulent with trailing pearl-like leaves.
White Flowers That Shine in the Moonlight
Big Leaves, Big Personality—Hostas Are the Superstars of the Shade!
Learn how to Plant, Grow, and Care for Cast Iron Plants
A leafy garden design that relies on colorful leaves instead of flowers.
A zone-by-zone guide to blooms that support bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Fall Garden Care: Which Perennials to Cut Back—and Which to Leave Standing
Learn what worm castings are, why they’re valuable for your garden, and how to use them for healthier plants and bigger yields.
Your guide to planting, growing, and caring for shade-loving perennials that brighten up any garden
