Field guides for the ambitious home garden

Grow food, keep the lawn honest, fight the bugs, and try something new — 123 practical guides tended by gardeners who make the mistakes first.

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The beds

Six corners of the garden

42 guidesEdible Gardens
Vegetables, fruits, and herbs — from seed to harvest.
16 guidesOrnamental Gardens
Flowers, trees, and shrubs that earn their place in the yard.
10 guidesHydroponics
Soil-free growing: systems, nutrients, and setups that work.
23 guidesGarden & Lawn Care
Lawn, soil, compost, watering, and the upkeep in between.
24 guidesGarden Problems
Pests, weeds, and diseases — identify them, then beat them.
8 guidesGardening Basics
Planning, planting science, and advice from gardeners who've been at it for decades.

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