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The Secret to a Fruit-Laden Fig Tree Lies in These 3 Simple Tasks – For an Abundant Harvest of Sweet Fruit This Summer

Unlock your best fig harvest yet

Homes & Gardens · Jun 6

I'm Continually Harvesting HomeGrown Veg From Spring Until Fall in Just 1 Square Yard Thanks to This Genius Space-Saving Method

All it takes is careful planning and organization

Homes & Gardens · Mar 12

Don’t Be Fooled by This Warm Spell – ‘False Spring’ Could Wipe Out Your Planting If You Do These 5 Things Too Soon

Some pruning, planting, and fertilizing now could cause significant damage to your garden

Homes & Gardens · Mar 7

How to turn an inhospitable hellstrip into an attractive extension of your yard – expert advice on designing, planting and staying within the law

Creating a hellstrip garden isn't as hard as you might think, as long as you follow these key dos and don'ts

Homes & Gardens · Jun 28, 2025

Urban gardening ideas – 7 creative ways to grow in small spaces, balconies, containers, indoors, and more

Make the most of your space with these innovative ways to garden

Homes & Gardens · Apr 15, 2025

Moving herbs outside now could kill them off, warns gardening expert – here's when to do it instead, plus tips for a smooth transition

Placing these tender plants in your yard too early risks their demise from late frost

Homes & Gardens · Apr 8, 2025

How to grow catmint in pots – experts reveal the secrets to success when adding this aromatic, flowering herb to your container garden

Catmint can grow vigorously, so keeping it contained to a pot is a wise idea

Homes & Gardens · Jan 30, 2025

I'm a gardening journalist and I'm convinced these 5 hydroponic gardening trends are the only ones worth investing time and money in for 2025

Number 3 will give you a thriving indoor garden with little to no effort

Homes & Gardens · Jan 17, 2025

I've saved hundreds of dollars with these 5 easy DIY hydroponic garden ideas – some were even free to make

Indoor growing can be easy and low cost – all you need is a repurposed container and the right conditions to grow plants without soil

Homes & Gardens · Jan 15, 2025

How to get a quince tree to fruit – for a mild citrus taste, perfect for homemade jam

Give your tree these growing conditions and you'll be rewarded with bright yellow fruit and soft pink blossoms

Homes & Gardens · Nov 30, 2024