The Best Articles in Gardening
The most useful articles in Gardening from around the web, curated by thought leaders and our community.
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Top 5 Gardening Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved in Gardening by Refind users in 2024 so far.
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How to save seeds from your garden to replant next year
Collecting seeds in September is one of our garden editor's favourite things to do - here she explains how to do it properly
How To Save Your Lawn During Water Restrictions and Drought
From skipping the fertilizer to sharpening your mower blades, here's how to help your lawn survive when water is scarce.
How To Attract More Songbirds To Your Yard
To attract songbirds to your yard for backyard birdwatching, you need to first do a bit of research on your area, then create a habitat the birds will love.
«Birds & Blooms also cites another study conducted in the UK, where researchers discovered that residents of neighborhoods with higher bird populations stated they felt less anxious and stressed.»
How to trim ornamental grasses: when and how to prune the different types
Find out how to trim ornamental grasses and keep yours looking their best all year round
How to Reduce the Number of Harmful Insects and Bugs in Your Backyard
Here are nine things that you can do right now to reduce the number of harmful insects, like mosquitoes, ants, and spiders, in your backyard.
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Homeowner warns against planting common garden herb after learning this lesson the hard way: 'By far my…
One gardener shared their hard-earned wisdom about why it's a mistake to plant mint in the ground.
7 Common Landscaping Mistakes Gardening Pros Want You to Avoid This Spring
Gardening and landscaping can be a rewarding endeavor but without proper planning and consideration, common mistakes can detract from the beauty of your yard.
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles in Gardening—all under 10 minutes.
Zapping plants in “eSoil” makes them grow 50% larger
A new electrically conductive “eSoil” could make hydroponic farming even more productive — and help ensure a sustainable new source for the human food supply.“[W]e can get seedlings to grow faster…
Finding Joy in the Garden
My first experience of gardening was a lesson in scarcity and sustenance. Returning to it years later, as an adult with a connective tissue disorder, I would also discover the joy.
7 Flowers That Bloom All Year
Thanks to their resistance to low temperatures, these plants will keep your home lively and colorful throughout the whole year
Exposing plants to an unusual chemical early on may bolster their growth and help feed the world
A research accident in the Binder lab at the University of Tennessee led to an unprecedented discovery about how plants respond to a hormone called ethylene.
6 Mental Health Benefits of Plants
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«The smell of lavender is proven to lower your heart rate and blood pressure, which will help you to relax.»
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles in Gardening.
The war on Japanese knotweed
The long read: Once hailed as a ‘handsome’ import, this most rampant of plants has come to be seen as a sinister, ruinous enemy. Can it be stopped?
How to plant for home security – 8 ways to protect your property and enhance your landscaping…
Natural plant-based security can act as an effective burglar deterrent if you know what types of shrubs to choose and where to plant them
Invasive Plant Species in New England
There are no easy answers when "invasive" plants move into our forests, meadows, and backyards. Learn more about New England invasive plant species.
The alien shrub that can't be stopped
Japanese knotweed evolved in one of the harshest environments on Earth – now scientists are desperately trying to find a way to destroy it.
30 Clever Garden Trellis Ideas for Your Outdoor Space
A trellis is a great way to train plants to grow in a certain direction, add some personality to your outdoor space, and more. Get inspired by these garden trellis ideas.
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