The Manual
Winter Wake Up
Get solutions to all your garden problems by tackling issues head-on during the early spring. Read our guide for having your best gardening season yet.
Read MoreHow Do You Garden in the Shade?
If you’re gardening in the shade, there’s no shortage of options for creating a beautiful space full of colorful blooms and vibrant foliage! Here’s how to start.
Read More8 Tips to Boost Your Curb Appeal
Transform your front yard into the most impressive part of your landscape. Here are some easy tips to boost your curb appeal and impress your neighbors!
Read MoreGrowing Tomatoes: A Complete Guide for Beginners
Make 2022 your year for growing the best tomatoes ever! Here’s how to cultivate the biggest, tastiest, healthiest tomato harvest to put on the dinner table.
Read MoreNative Plants and Flowers of the Midwest to Start from Seed
The easiest and most cost-effective way to start a big garden in the Midwest is to scatter the seeds of native plants that occur naturally in Illinois and Indiana.
Read MoreThe What, Why & How of Plant Propagation
Plant propagation is one of the easiest and most inexpensive ways to grow your plant collection.
Read MoreBirdwatch: How to Identify and Attract These Common Backyard Birds
Learn to identify these common birds of the Midwest and attract them to your backyard!
Read MoreTroubleshooting Problems with Christmas Lights
Here are some easy fixes for common problems with Christmas lights.
Read MoreRepurposing Leftover Jack-O-Lanterns for Feeding Wildlife
Not sure what to do with your leftover Jack-o-lanterns? Turn them into bird feeders!
Read MoreSigns of Overwatering and Underwatering Your Plants
We’ve broken down the signs of overwatering and underwatering in all your plants, so you can troubleshoot issues and fix them ASAP.
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