Gardening Ideas, Tips & Techniques

February To-Do List 38 Photos

The weather outside is frightful, but garden maintenance and planning can keep you busy this month.

Cold Weather Gardening Tips

Dreaming of warmer days? This tips will help you prepare for planting season.

How to Winterize Irrigation Systems, Hoses and Sprinklers

15 Cold-Hardy Succulents 15 Photos

Get Ready for Spring: Host a Seed Swap Party 13 Photos

Year-Round Gardener and Creative Genius: Niki Jabbour

Favorite Camellia Varieties Plus Expert Planting and Growing Advice

February To-Do List 38 Photos

Winter Annuals

Why You Should Sow Wildflower Seeds This Winter

What to Plant in Winter

Flowers That Bloom in Winter

Winter Pansies

Plant a Winter Window Box

Winter Vegetables and Fruits

The Science Behind Winter Garden Prep

Make Winter a Productive Garden Season

Pruning Roses During Winter

Grow Guide: Adaptable Houseplants and Cutting Back Your Garden This Winter

Winter Houseplant Care

Winter Sowing

Stunning Cloches for the Garden 8 Photos

Snowfall Images From a Chicago Garden 16 Photos

Prepare Your Garden for Winter 23 Photos

How Do I Protect Plants from Frost?

Grow Guide: Winter Gardens

Fall Gardening Checklist

Winter Wonderland: Adding Color to the Landscape

Winter Vegetable Garden Growing Guide

Winter Gardening Don'ts 13 Photos

Protect your garden this winter by avoiding common mistakes that put plantings at risk.

Gardeners, Start Your Seeds

Learn how to start your seeds to prepare for spring gardening.

3 Bulk Gifts You Can Make in a Clear Ornament

How to Make Your Own Seed-Starting Mix

How Long to Germinate Avocado Seeds

How to Germinate Flower and Vegetable Seeds in Paper Towels

How Long Does It Take for Tomato Seeds to Germinate?

Why You Should Sow Wildflower Seeds This Winter

14 Clever Ways to Start Seeds 14 Photos

How to Organize Seeds

Planning Your Veggie Garden: Start from Seed or Seedling?

Save Your Green With Frugal Gardening Tips

Lawn Patrol: Renovate or Redo Your Lawn Landscaping?

Plant-able Promotions!

Winter Grass

How to Combat Crabgrass

Salvia hispanica

Planting Pumpkin Seeds

Roasted Pumpkin Seed Recipes

The Seed Keeper Project

Instilling Sowing Sense

How to Use Seed Starting Containers Found at Home

Seeding a Lawn

Indie Craft: Seed Bombs

Sunflower Seeds: Nutrition and Health Benefits

What’s the Difference Between Hybrid and Heirloom Seeds?

Amaryllis Seed

Chrysanthemum Seeds

Yarrow Seeds

Seed Starting Step-by-Step 14 Photos

The widest varieties of vegetables, herbs and flowers are only available as seeds. Follow these pointers to grow a variety of plants from seed.

Learn More About Winter Veggies

You can still grow fresh vegetables, even when it's cold outside.

5 Cold-Weather Cocktails Made Healthy With Fresh Fruits and Veggies 5 Photos

Winter Annuals

Winter Vegetable Stew Ideas

Growing Winter Vegetables

Roasted Winter Vegetable Ideas

Ornamental Edibles: Winter Veggies Pack a Pretty Punch

Winter Greens Pie Recipe

Cool-Weather Greens

Winter Spinach Salad

Winter Vegetable Recipes

8 Cold-Hardy Winter Vegetables 8 Photos

Cold-Hardy Winter Veggies to Grow

Smashing Pumpkins!

Growing Collards

Growing Food Through the Cold Season 6 Photos

Shop for Gardening Tools

The right tools and gear will bring joy to gardening. Check out these items handpicked by HGTV.com editors.

20 Forgiving Houseplants 20 Photos

15 Perfect Gifts for Gardeners

15 Fall Gardening Essentials Under $50

11 Gardening Essentials for Your Wedding Registry 11 Photos

15 Gardening Products That Are Also Eco-Friendly 15 Photos

15 Gorgeous Tools + Gear for the Stylish Gardener 15 Photos

7 Essential Spring Garden Tools to Buy Now

How to Compost if You Live in an Apartment

These Watering Cans Are So Pretty, You'll Want to Keep Them on Display

Joanna Gaines Is Releasing a Children's Book This Month

12 Comfortable Yet Stylish Gardening Boots + Shoes 12 Photos

9 Hard-Working Garden Carts That Get the Job Done 9 Photos

Nix Back Pain With These Helpful Garden Seats 11 Photos

Great Garden Boots

Footloose: Farm-Chic, Hard-Working Garden Shoes

Garden Gloves, Hats and More to Make Your Work Easier

Go Green With Father's Day Gift Ideas 16 Photos

Garden Hoses: Top Picks 12 Photos

Garden Round-Up: Editors' Picks

13 Whimsical Garden Trellises 13 Photos

Garden Gear: 9 Tough Must-Haves 9 Photos

Great New Garden Products 16 Photos

In the Bag: 6 Garden Totes 6 Photos

13 Self-Watering Containers 13 Photos

Garden Tools For Every Gardener 10 Photos

The Gardening Gear You Need Now 7 Photos

Creative Gardening Projects

Bring color and whimsy to your outdoor space with these DIY gardening projects.

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Add fresh color and fun to your space with this living outdoor game.

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Show off your love of country with these red, white and blue container gardens for sun and shade.

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Get your garden off the ground with this DIY planter that uses an old table as a base.

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Learn how to transform an old dollhouse into a bustling fairy cottage.

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Learn how to transform an old dollhouse into a bustling fairy cottage.

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Save money on garden art by making allium sculptures with dollar store items.

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All you need to grow garlic inside is a bulb and some time.

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Grow a happy and healthy aloe vera plant in your home with these tips.

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This space-saving strawberry tower is the perfect addition to your garden.

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When Soil Comes in Bags

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How can you tell if bagged soil is any good -- before you take it home? Read on.

How to Garden in Just 15 Minutes a Day

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No time to garden? Learn 10 easy tricks to multiply minutes in the garden.

How to Start Seeds

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Basic kitchen items can make it easier to start seeds for your garden.

How to Provide Sharp Drainage for Your Plants

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If your landscape require sharp drainage, follow these tips for successful gardening all year round.

How to Provide Sharp Drainage for Your Plants

10 Mulch Do's and Don’ts

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Protect your plants and avoid top mulching mistakes by following these dos and don'ts.

Readers' Stories: Moving a Garden

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When we asked you, our readers, to tell us about your experiences moving a garden, we were flooded with mail.

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Saddleback Caterpillar

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The spines on this colorful caterpillar deliver a potent sting.

Gardening Q & A: Seedless Watermelons and More

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Master gardener Paul James answers your gardening questions.

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Beneficial Bug: The Hover Fly

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Familiar garden predators like ladybugs and praying mantises often get all the credit for controlling bad bugs. Check out what this largely unsung backyard hero can do.

The Best of Bamboo

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There are two distinct categories of bamboo, and it makes a big difference which one you choose.

Blister Beetle

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Gardener's friend or foe? The answer depends on this insect's life stage.

Boxelder Bug

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This bug may be seen in large numbers, but it's more of a nuisance indoors than a problem outside.

Dispelling Common Gardening Myths

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Unravel a few homespun green-thumb myths with the help of some expert gardeners.

Ailanthus Webworm

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This southern critter spends its summers in the North.

Community Gardens: What are the Rules of the Rows?

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Community gardens can be great ways to grow food and improve your community. But certain behavior is expected. Learn more about community garden etiquette.

Community Gardens: What are the Rules of the Rows?

Golden Silk Spider

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The golden silk spider (also called banana spider, golden orb weaver) is so named not for the color of its body but for the color of its web.