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March is finally your time, gardeners—but you still want to be selective about what you seed this early.

If your garden is out of balance and the pests are winning, beneficial insects might help bring order back—but only as a last resort.

A decaying fish head is full of nitrogen, calcium, and phosphorus, which is precisely what a tomato plant needs.

If you held onto yours from last year—and you should—here's how to get another year of blooms from them.

It's a great way to access more diverse seeds, including seeds tested in your specific growing environment, and save money.

If all those bags at the big box store confuse you, here's how to determine what kind of soil you need for your garden project.

The under-appreciated pea is easy to plant, early to sprout, and can fill vertical spaces with delightful blooms and pods.

If you're freaking out about what to plant and where, these pre-planned garden grids can take the guesswork out of the process.

Take steps now to ensure a great fruit crop, give your roses ready, and prepare to start seeds.

If you're serious about growing your own seedling starts this year, here's the setup I've come to rely on.

Starting your garden from seed instead of buying nursery starts is not for the faint of heart.

Some flower and vegetable seeds need to experience a cold, moist winter in order to germinate properly—but you can fake the process indoors.