Spacing Guide
A tracked grow your own dataset for our gardening coverage: what it measures, where the figures come from and when they were last checked.
Legumes for Soil Health in the Vegetable Garden
A gardener turns to legume cover crops to improve challenging clay soil, while a separate guide outlines eight perennials ideal for division in...
September Planting Guide for Winter Flowering Bulbs
September is the ideal time to plant winter and spring-flowering bulbs like snowdrops and crocuses for colour from late autumn.
Three Affordable Amazon Tools for Fall Seed Saving
Gardening Know How recommends three low-cost tools from Amazon to simplify harvesting and storing seeds from your garden this September.
Fall Hanging Basket Guide for Long-Lasting Color
Gardening Know How provides a step-by-step guide to creating a vibrant fall hanging basket that lasts into winter.
Hydrangeas: Unique Species for Your Garden
A gardening expert recommends lesser-known hydrangea varieties beyond common types, detailing unique medium-to-large and compact options with growing...
Property Line Hedge Planting Legal Guide
A lawyer explains the legal steps and neighborly considerations for planting a boundary hedge, advising to check local laws and communicate with...
Joint health supplements for gardeners
A sponsored guide from iHerb lists ten supplements that may help support mobility and flexibility for gardeners experiencing stiffness after long...
September Pruning Guide: 6 Plants to Trim
Gardening expert Teo Spengler advises light September pruning for specific plants like blackberries and peonies to tidy the garden.
Best crops for a partially shaded kitchen garden
A gardening guide lists vegetables and herbs that thrive with three to six hours of daily sun, such as spinach, Swiss chard, and radishes.
How Often to Mow Your Lawn in August
August lawn mowing should be responsive, not scheduled. The key is the one-third rule: only cut when you can remove one-third or less of the grass...
Japanese Anemones: Growing Guide & Varieties
Rosy Hardy of Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants provides expert advice on planting, growing, and selecting Japanese anemones for the autumn garden.
Self-Pollinating Fruit Trees for Fall
A guide to five self-pollinating fruit trees ideal for fall planting, including peaches, nectarines, sour cherries, figs, and Jonagold apples.
Keep Ferns Lush in August: 5 Simple Care Tips
Gardening Know How explains how to keep ferns green in August with watering, misting, shade, mulch and feeding. The guide also highlights expert Teo...
A Simple Puddle Bird Bath Attracts Timid Ground-Dwelling Birds
Attracting timid ground-dwelling birds to your yard can be achieved with a simple puddle bird bath.
Edible garden weeds you can harvest now
The Guardian’s August 21, 2026 guide lists ten common weeds that are safe to eat and explains how to use their leaves, stems and fruits in the...
Houseplant hacks: the case for quarantining new plants
Quarantining new houseplants for a few weeks before introducing them to your collection can prevent pests from spreading. This simple practice...
Summer Essentials: Your Top Picks for the Great Outdoors
From cooling mattress toppers to sustainable water bottles, discover the top products that made the cut in July's hitlist.
Transforming Tiny Balconies and Patios into Cozy Outdoor Retreats
A practical guide shows how to refresh, green, shade, light, and furnish small outdoor areas using affordable tools, vertical planting, compact...
Elevate Your Garden: The Art of Creating Mounds for Beauty and Function
Transform your garden by building mounds, a technique that adds visual interest, supports diverse planting, and enhances soil health. Learn how to...
The Best Bird Feeders for Your Garden in 2026
Discover the top bird feeders for your garden, featuring a range of styles and designs to attract a variety of bird species. From recycled materials...