The Best Articles in Gardening
The most useful articles in Gardening from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
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 2023 so far.
- 200 Years of Great Writers and Artists on the Creative and Spiritual Rewards of Gardening
- Inside one of the world’s first human composting facilities
- The alien shrub that can't be stopped
- NASA says these 18 plants are the best at naturally filtering the air in your home
- The Only Weed Identification Guide You'll Ever Need
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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.
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 Fertilize Vegetable Gardens Without Chemicals
How to Fertilize Vegetable Gardens Without Chemicals. Fertilizer manufacturers would like you to believe that it's impossible to grow a vegetable garden without chemicals, but gardeners and farmers…
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.
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.
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Gardening May Help Reduce Cancer Risk and Boost Mental Health
A new study reveals community gardening helps lower stress and anxiety, and reduces cancer risks. Researchers found those who gardened had elevated fiber intake and increased physical activity.
An Honest Ranter's Thoughts About Saving Your Amaryllis
Should you save your holiday amaryllis? Marianne talks about making that decision for yourself, and what is REALLY involved if you do.
Where's The Best Place For A Jade Plant In Your Home?
In the right growing conditions, a jade plant can be a family heirloom since it can live for over 100 years. That's why it's vital to position them correctly.
How to feed your garden birds if you want to attract and support native species
Sugar water feeding in cities helps native nectar-eating birds in winter, but it’s important to use the right feeders to avoid pathogens.
Types of chili peppers – the 10 best varieties to grow
Add a kick to your cooking by growing these top types of chili peppers
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles in Gardening—all under 10 minutes.
Inside one of the world’s first human composting facilities
Washington State is the birthplace of a new death industry.
Grandma’s ‘Bawena’: On the Kinship of Plants and People
My family introduced me not only to plant knowledge but also to a frame through which I place myself into my environment and universe.
The Beautiful, Brutal World of Bonsai
An American undergoes a gruelling apprenticeship to a Japanese master.
NASA says these 18 plants are the best at naturally filtering the air in your home
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Fall's the best time to prep garden soil for new plants
If you're planning a new bed for perennials, groundcovers, shrubs or trees to plant next spring, the path to success starts with a good foundation.
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles in Gardening.
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.
200 Years of Great Writers and Artists on the Creative and Spiritual Rewards of Gardening
Emily Dickinson, Virginia Woolf, Oliver Sacks, Rebecca Solnit, Bronson Alcott, Michael Pollan, Jamaica Kincaid, and more.
«The first pure joy of the garden… weeding all day to finish the beds in a queer sort of enthusiasm which made me say this is happiness.»
Landscaping with evergreens – 9 ways to add structure and interest to your garden year round
Discover how landscaping with evergreens can form the backbone of your garden design with year round planting
The Only Weed Identification Guide You'll Ever Need
Don't let these pesky plants crash your garden party!
The "Rules" For Successful Beekeeping
Note: I stuck my neck out a bit with this article, and if you’re easily offended perhaps you should skip it. However, the feedback on this article has been overwhelmingly favorable. The few that were…
Publications
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Eater
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Upworthy
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Treehugger.com
Sustainability for all.
Neuroscience News
Official Neuroscience News Twitter. Brain research news articles on neuroscience, psychology, AI, neurology, brain cancer, robotics, mental health & science.
99 Percent Invisible
A radio show about design with host @romanmars + @kurtkohlstedt, @daphall, @vivianhle, @action__johnson & more! NYT Best Seller: The 99pi City (http://99pi.org/book)
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