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What to Do With Strawberry Plants Once They Finish Fruiting – 3 Simple Steps for a Bigger Yield Next Year

Don't neglect your strawberries once they're done for summer – it could sabotage next year's harvest

Homes & Gardens · Aug 27

How to Rescue Roses After a Heatwave – 5 Key Steps to Bring Back Glossy Foliage and Bright Blooms

Roses lose moisture quickly in extreme heat – here's how to revive them

Homes & Gardens · Aug 13

I Moved My Bird Bath to This One Spot in My Garden – Days Later, It Was Full of Robins, Finches and Songbirds

A simple change to where I placed my bird bath brought noticeably more activity to my garden, and it’s the one location I now recommend for attracting more feathered visitors

Homes & Gardens · Jul 27

This Is the Exact Temperature Your Soil Should Be Before Planting Vegetables – to Guarantee a Bumper Harvest

You first need to identify whether they're cool or warm-season crops

Homes & Gardens · May 31

The Best Time to Water Your Garden – to Keep Plants Healthy and Thriving in Summer Heat

Don't second-guess your watering routine. We asked experts exactly when to water your garden – including your container plants

Homes & Gardens · May 30

The One Gardening Task to Delay Until After the Heatwave – to Guarantee a Vibrant and Abundant Yard

Adding new plants to the yard in extreme temperatures doesn't always end well

Homes & Gardens · May 24

What to Do With Magnolia Trees in May – And How to Keep Yours Healthy Throughout the Summer

To guarantee that your magnolia maintains steady growth and produces spectacular flowers, these tasks are essential in May

Homes & Gardens · May 23

These Professional-Grade Pruning Shears Are an Investment Worth Making – for Years of Efficient Gardening

A pair of Felco 8 Elite pruning shears could become a reliable and comfortable life partner

Homes & Gardens · May 17

What to Do With a Mulberry Tree in May – For an Impressive Harvest of Juicy Summer Fruit

Mulberry trees are easy to care for once established, but these tasks are essential to help them thrive in the summertime

Homes & Gardens · May 13

What to Do With Snowball Viburnum in May – These Simple Tasks Will Guarantee a Spectacular Flower Display Year After Year

Snowball viburnum might be a low-maintenance shrub, but these tasks are crucial for healthy growth

Homes & Gardens · May 7