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Plant of the Week

11 Early Spring Soil Problems That Keep Plants From Thriving

Early spring is when gardens begin waking up, but what’s happening underground often determines how well plants will grow throughout the season. Many gardeners focus...

By Jasmine Hughes · Mar 11, 2026

Field Notes

Watering & Soil

Your Garden Beds Need This Before Spring Takes Off

Your Garden Beds Need This Before Spring Growth Explodes When spring arrives, many gardeners rush straight into planting. But skipping...

By Ethan Brooks on Mar 7

Gardening Tips

The “No-Dig” Garden Bed Setup That Makes Spring Planting Faster and Easier

Preparing garden beds every spring can be exhausting. Digging, turning soil, removing weeds, and breaking up compacted ground often takes...

By Ethan Brooks on Mar 6

Pests & Diseases

The Early Spring Pest Check That Stops Major Garden Problems Before They Start

When spring arrives, most gardeners focus on planting, pruning, and fertilizing. But there’s one simple habit that experienced gardeners swear...

By Ethan Brooks on Mar 6

Plant Care

Small Container Garden Changes That Can Make a Big Difference in Plant Health

Container gardening is one of the easiest ways to grow flowers, herbs, and vegetables almost anywhere. But small upgrades can...

By Ethan Brooks on Mar 6

Backyard Farming and Livestock Care

The Backyard Wildlife Truth Nobody Tells You Until Spring Arrives

Spring is when gardens come alive again. Flowers begin to bloom, soil warms up, and birds return with their morning...

By Aria Moore on Mar 6

Seasonal Gardening

The Early Veggies You Can Plant Now – Even Before Frost Season Is Over

You don’t have to wait for warm weather to start your garden. Many vegetables actually prefer the cool, crisp temperatures...

By Harris Cole on Mar 5

Sweet Almond Verbena Is the Heat-Loving Patio Plant That Makes Texas Summers Smell Better

5 Container-Pond Plants That Bring Dragonflies To Texas Patios Before August Mosquitoes Peak

More Bats Over Your Texas Patio Means Fewer Mosquitoes at Dusk

6 Underrated Texas Natives That Make Garden Edges Less Tick-Friendly

From the Garden

American Beautyberry May Make Mosquitoes Less Welcome in Texas Backyards

6 Native Texas Vines That Cover Fences Without Wisteria’s Takeover Problem

More Toads In Your Texas Yard Means Fewer Nighttime Garden Pests

Texas Spiny Lizards Are Coming Back To Yards That Make These Small Changes

Texas Native Plants That Help Keep Chiggers Out Of Your Yard In Summer

In Bloom

10 Best Florida Native Plants for a Mosquito-Resistant Patio That Still Looks Lush

The Early Spring Weed Mistake That Causes Problems All Season

These Indoor-Started Seeds Can Save You Time Once Spring Takes Off

Gardener's Selection

If You Want Better Plants This Spring, Fix the Soil First

The Common March Gardening Move That Can Backfire Fast

Before You Plant Anything, Do This One Simple Thing for Much Better Growth

What to Start Indoors Now Before the Spring Rush Begins

11 Early Spring Soil Problems That Keep Plants From Thriving

The Potting Shed

The Easy Garden Task to Do Now If You Want Less Weeding Later

14 Plants You Shouldn’t Start Too Early – No Matter How Warm It Feels

The Early Spring Habit That Can Make or Break Your Seedlings

10 Things to Do in March for Fewer Garden Problems Later

Why Your March Garden Looks Slow – And What It Probably Needs

17 Flowers You Can Start Now for Earlier Color in the Garden

What to Add to Tired Garden Soil Before the New Season Begins

Seed-Starting Mistakes That Can Sabotage Strong Transplants Before You Notice

The One Spring Cleanup Mistake That Can Set Your Garden Back Weeks

Cool-Weather Crops You Can Get Growing Before Spring Fully Settles In

The Soil Fix Smart Gardeners Make Before Planting Anything in Spring

Don’t Prune Your Roses Until You Check This First

If Your Seedlings Are Tall, Weak, and Falling Over, Here’s What’s Going Wrong

It’s Not Too Late to Start These Seeds for a Stronger Spring Garden

The March Mistake That Leads to More Weeds by May

The Garden Almanac

Field Notes

Your Garden Beds Need This Before Spring Takes Off

The “No-Dig” Garden Bed Setup That Makes Spring Planting Faster and Easier

The Early Spring Pest Check That Stops Major Garden Problems Before They Start

Small Container Garden Changes That Can Make a Big Difference in Plant Health

The Backyard Wildlife Truth Nobody Tells You Until Spring Arrives

The Early Veggies You Can Plant Now – Even Before Frost Season Is Over