Gardening Tips: Gardener's Supply

We've collected dozens of garden-tested suggestions from our staff and gardeners coast to coast. If you have a tip to share, please contact us.

Edible Flowers—Learn how to grow flowers you can eat
Rx for Rabbits—Controlling bunnies with fences, repellents and other techniques
Coping With Deer—Deer can be a real menace, but there are ways to keep them from devouring your garden.
House for Rent—How to make your birdhouse the most desirable place in town
Landscaping That's for the Birds—Give birds a good reason to visit your yard
Attracting Bees—How to draw more of these important pollinators to your garden
Pruning Tomatoes—By removing suckers from tomato plants, you're more likely to get a large harvest
Choosing a Birdfeeder—The feeder you choose determines the types of birds that will visit your yard
Is It Ripe Yet?—How to tell when melons are ready to harvest
Grass Clippings as Fertilizer—Mow your lawn and fertilize at the same time
Composting With Coffee—A little-known source of nitrogen (green) for your pile
Recharge Your Houseplants—A midwinter lift for you and your indoor plants
Daffodils and Daylilies: a Perfect Pair—Make the most of tight spaces with this ingenious combination
Plant in Late Summer for Fall Veggies—Seeds germinate fast when the soil is already nice and warm. For delicious, picture-perfect fall crops of spinach, lettuce, peas, kale and broccoli, plant in late summer.
Keeping Squirrels Out—Making sure your birdfeeders are for the birds
Do the Deadhead—Remove faded blooms to get the most out of your annual and perennial flowers.
Using Shredded Leaves—How to use one of nature's best soil builders
4 Ways to Improve Your Lawn—Easy techniques for a green, healthy lawn
Container Gardening—Tips for success in container gardening
Easy Seeds for Beginners—A list of seeds that are quick to germinate and don't require a lot of extra fussing
Composting Success—Tips and techniques from fellow gardeners
No-Fuss Perennials—A list of dependable, long-lived perennials
Tomato Support Techniques—Ideas for supporting tomato vines
Plants that Defeat Drought—Favorite drought-tolerant plants
When Lilacs Won't Bloom—Techniques to ensure plenty of fragrant blooms
The Truth About Blue Hydrangeas—How to create the right conditions for beautiful, blue hydrangeas
5 Steps to Speedier Compost—How to jumpstart your pile
Vacation Watering Tips—Keeping your plants alive while you're away
Trellis Tips—Read how people use trellises in their gardens
How to Create More Privacy—Using plants and fences creatively
Save Time With "Sheet Composting"—An unusual composting technique

How to Preserve Herbs for Best Flavor—Tips for freezing, canning, drying and more
How to Estimate Mulch—Calculations for mulch coverage
Repel Pests with Companion Plants
Wash Your Houseplants to Prevent Pest Problems—A simple solution for indoor pest control
Early Greens—plant now for spring salads
Mind Your Mulch—Techniques for using mulch wisely
Why Peas Can't Climb a Pole—How to match climbing plants with the right kind of support
Go Deep When Repotting Tomatoes—A tried-and-true technique for stronger seedlings
Take Your Soil's Temperature—Use soil temperature as a guide to determine the best time to plant your seeds.
Snip, Don't Rip—An easy way to thin out crowded seedlings
Fan Your Seedlings—Prevent disease with an oscillating fan