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Gardening

All about gardening on your homestead, farm, or residential backyard. Find our latest how-to guides, lists, and solutions to the most common gardening questions.

6 of our Favorite Garden Gloves for Women: Top Picks for Comfort, Durability, and Style in 2025

A woman in overalls and gloves is planting plants

Searching for garden gloves for women? See our top 6 picks for fit, grip, and durability.

6 Types of Soil: Your Friendly Guide to Identifying, Improving, and Making the Most of Your Land

collage of three types of soil

Digging Into Dirt: 6 Soil Types Every Gardener Should Know! Each soil type has its own personality—and knowing yours means happier plants, smarter watering, and bigger harvests.

10 Common Garden Weeds: Easy Ways to Spot, Remove, and Prevent Them in Your Yard

Collage of three of the most common weeds in the backyard and garden - crabgrass, thistle and nightshade

Discover the 10 Most Common Garden Weeds and learn easy ways to spot, remove, and prevent them from taking over your yard!

21 Space Saving Crops to Grow on a 2 Acre Farm: Easy Harvests and Big Yields for New Farmers

A tidy bed with rows of baby greens at different stages, someone sowing seeds in a freshly cleared row, and a basket of just-picked greens nearby.

Ever wondered just how much you could grow on a 2-acre farm? With some clever planning and a focus on space-saving crops, you can really stretch what’s possible and enjoy a surprising variety of fresh …

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How to Grow Strawberries for Fresh Perennial Sweetness

growing strawberries in garden

Strawberries are among the quickest and easiest fruits you can grow. And while homegrown strawberries may be smaller than store-bought ones, their fragrance and flavor should more than compensate for the difference.   Read on to …

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How to Grow Heirloom Tomatoes for Vibrant Taste and Varied Color

basket of heirloom tomatoes in garden

Learn how to grow heirloom tomatoes, a few of our favorite varieties, and tips for planting them in the garden to prevent common problems, pests, and diseases. There’s a striking difference in taste between a …

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How To Prevent Weeds After Tilling And Keep Them From Growing Back

vegetable garden

Weeds can be a recurring problem after tilling your garden. And once you’ve done all the hard work to remove them from your planting bed, it can be devasting to see new ones popping back …

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How To Use A Tiller To Remove Weeds The Right Way

man rototiller new garden bed and tilling under weeds

Wondering how you can use your rototiller to get rid of the weeds in your garden? It’s exciting to plant a new garden bed, but when you look over at your planned site & it’s …

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What is the Difference Between Pruning & Trimming Trees and Hedges?

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Trees and hedges require routine maintenance, but they’re an integral part of any landscaping. You’ll need to understand pruning vs trimming and purchase a few tools to keep your landscaping pristine: hedge trimmer, pole saws, …

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How to Prepare a Garden Bed – 5 Ways to Start New Vegetable Plots

Digging new garden bed with shovel

Are you ready to start a new vegetable garden? Preparing a new garden bed is exciting, but can be a lot of work. We’ll dig into the five different ways you can transform your backyard …

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