Guides & garden notes

Learn how to create a vibrant pollinator garden this summer. Attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with these easy, native planting tips.

Get your raised garden beds ready for the summer heat! Learn how to amend soil and apply mulch effectively to retain moisture and boost your harvest. A master gardener's guide.

Short on space? You can still grow an abundant summer harvest! Learn the secrets to successful container gardening for vegetables, from choosing the right pots to soil and watering tips.

Japanese beetles, tomato hornworms, spider mites — summer brings a wave of garden pests. Learn how to identify them early and fight back with organic methods that actually work.

A rain garden is one of the most rewarding eco-friendly projects you can add to your yard. Learn how to site, dig, and plant a stunning rain garden that handles stormwater runoff while attracting pollinators and wildlife.

Master early summer tomato care with our guide to pruning suckers, proper staking, and fertilizing. Learn how to maximize your tomato harvest this season.

Discover the joy of growing cucamelons — the adorable grape-sized fruits that look like miniature watermelons and taste like cucumber with a citrus twist. A complete growing guide from seed to harvest.

Late May is the perfect time to plant sweet potato slips! Learn how to grow sweet potatoes from slip to harvest, including the best varieties, soil prep, spacing, and care tips for a bumper crop.

Learn how to plant, grow, and care for dahlias to create a breathtaking summer cut flower garden. A master gardener's complete guide to growing dahlias from tubers.

Protect your vegetable garden from deer damage with these proven, practical strategies. A master gardener's guide to deer-resistant plants, fencing, and repellents.

Discover the best raised bed kits for beginners in 2026. We review top cedar, metal, and composite options like Vego Garden and Birdies to start your garden.

Discover the best organic fertilizers and soil amendments, from compost to fish emulsion. A master gardener's guide to feeding your soil naturally.

Discover the best garden hand tools every gardener needs. From Felco pruners to Hori Hori knives, find the perfect ergonomic tools for your garden today.

Discover the best drip irrigation kits for home gardens. From starter sets to smart timers, we review top picks from Rain Bird, Orbit, DIG, and more.

Discover the best container gardening supplies for small spaces. From self-watering planters to vertical systems, maximize your balcony or patio garden.

As late May turns into June, rising temperatures can stress your tomato plants. Learn master gardener techniques for shading, watering, and mulching to keep your tomatoes thriving through the heat.

Learn the master gardener secrets for harvesting herbs in late May. Discover the best times of day, proper pruning techniques, and how to maximize flavor before the intense summer heat causes bolting.

Give your summer vegetables the nutrients they need to produce a massive harvest. A master gardener's guide to organic mid-season soil amendments.

Protect your delicate vegetables from intense summer heat with these easy, affordable DIY shade structures. A master gardener's guide to summer garden survival.

Dreaming of fresh flowers from your own garden all summer long? Learn how to start a beautiful, productive cut flower garden with this beginner-friendly guide from a master gardener.

Eggplant is one of the most rewarding summer vegetables you can grow. Learn how to plant, care for, and harvest beautiful eggplant this season with this friendly master gardener guide.

Don't let your garden sit empty! Learn how to use succession planting in late May to guarantee a steady supply of fresh vegetables all summer long. A friendly guide to maximizing your garden space.

Master the art of late May watering to help your plants build deep, resilient roots before the intense summer heat arrives. A master gardener's guide to transitioning your watering schedule.

Late May is the perfect time to plant pumpkin seeds for a fall harvest. Learn how to prepare the soil, space your vines, and grow perfect pumpkins from seed.

Maximize your garden space and harvest by growing pole beans vertically. Learn the best trellis ideas, planting tips, and care strategies for a massive bean harvest.

Discover essential mid-May gardening tasks to set up your garden for a low-maintenance, thriving summer. Expert tips for busy gardeners.

Learn how to use companion planting to naturally deter pests and boost your garden's health this spring. Practical tips from a master gardener.

Give your summer vegetables the boost they need! Learn the best practices for fertilizing your garden in mid-May for a massive harvest.

Learn how to grow vibrant, blooming zinnias from seed this summer. Discover the best tips for planting, care, and continuous blooms for your garden.

Learn how to manage the mid-May transition in your vegetable garden. Tips for harvesting bolting spring crops and making room for summer heat-lovers.

Master the art of transplanting tomatoes in mid-May. Learn expert tips for deep planting, hardening off, and early care to ensure a massive summer harvest.

Think you don't have space for watermelons? Learn how to successfully grow juicy, sweet watermelons in raised beds and containers this summer.

Boost your vegetable yields this summer by transforming your garden into a pollinator paradise. Learn which plants attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.

Unlock the secret to a highly productive vegetable garden by understanding soil pH. Learn how to test your soil, why pH matters, and how to adjust it for optimal plant health.

Learn how to successfully transition your garden from cool-season greens to heat-loving summer vegetables in mid-May. Tips on succession planting, soil prep, and more.

Discover the secrets to growing delicious, juicy sweet corn at home. Learn about planting in blocks, soil requirements, and watering for the best harvest.

Discover the best heat-tolerant plants to keep your garden looking lush and vibrant during the hottest summer months. Practical tips for warm-weather gardening.

Learn how to successfully grow stunning sunflowers from seed this season. Get tips on planting, soil prep, watering, and choosing the right varieties.

Learn how to successfully grow crisp, delicious cucumbers from seed. We cover everything from soil preparation and sowing depth to common problems and watering tips.

Keep your garden healthy and vibrant with our comprehensive guide to May pruning and maintenance. Learn what to trim, what to leave alone, and how to manage early pests.

May is a crucial month in the garden! Learn the most important gardening tasks to tackle right now, from direct sowing warm-season crops to essential pruning.

Transform your summer garden with spectacular blooms. Learn when and how to plant summer-flowering bulbs like dahlias, cannas, and gladiolus for vibrant color all season.

Squash vine borers can decimate a healthy plant in days. Learn the best organic prevention methods and how to save an infected squash plant.

Green beans are one of the easiest and most rewarding vegetables to grow from seed. Learn when and how to direct sow bush and pole beans for a massive summer harvest.

Stop buying expensive supermarket basil! Learn the simple secrets to germinating basil seeds and growing big, bushy plants all summer long.

Save water, save time, and grow healthier plants by installing a simple drip irrigation system in your vegetable garden this season.

Learn why, when, and how to deadhead flowers in your summer garden. Keep your blooms looking beautiful and encourage continuous flowering all season long.

May is the turning point for most gardens. Here's your checklist for planting warm-weather vegetables.

Stop the dreaded black spot on your tomatoes before it starts with these simple soil and watering tips.

The most common seedling mistake is overwatering. Learn the correct technique to establish strong roots.

Save space and prevent disease by growing vertically. Here are simple DIY trellis designs for cucumbers.

Peppers hate the cold. Learn exactly when it's safe to transplant pepper seedlings outdoors in your zone.

Effective, natural ways to control aphids in your spring garden without harming beneficial insects.

Boost your tomato yield and deter pests by planting these specific companion plants nearby.

Short on space? Learn the secrets to growing massive zucchini harvests in pots and containers.

A complete guide to choosing the right mulch for your vegetable garden to retain moisture, block weeds, and improve soil.

The ultimate April garden cleanup checklist to get your beds ready for spring planting without damaging soil structure.

A practical seed-starting guide: timing, lights, soil mix, heat, and which crops are worth starting indoors.

The easiest spring weed prevention methods: mulch, edging, watering, and timing tips that reduce weeding all season.

A simple spring pruning guide for beginners: what to prune now, what to wait on, and how to avoid cutting off blooms.

Spot and prevent early-season pests before they wreck seedlings—simple, low-tox strategies for slugs, aphids, and cutworms.

A simple spring garden checklist: clean-up, soil prep, pruning, tools, seed starting, and what to do before planting weekend.

Get raised beds ready for spring: easy soil refresh, spacing tips, drip watering basics, and a simple planting plan.

When to work soil, how to add compost, and how to improve clay or sandy soil for a healthier spring garden.

Composting made easy: what to add, what to avoid, how to balance greens/browns, and how to speed up compost.

A simple 7–10 day hardening off schedule to prevent transplant shock, sun scorch, and wind damage.

Get a head start with cold-hardy vegetables: what to plant early, how to protect seedlings, and how to handle late frosts.

A simple April planting checklist—what to plant now, what to start indoors, what to avoid—plus city-by-city planting calendars and a ZIP-based tool.

Use this quick checklist to decide what to plant right now — and generate a personalized month-by-month plan for your exact location.

Short on space? Grow high-yield veggies in containers or a small raised bed with these practical picks.

Watering tomatoes doesn’t have to be guesswork. Here’s a practical way to water by stage and weather.

A simple breakdown of tomato support options so your plants don’t collapse mid-season.

Choosing the right raised bed size makes gardening easier. Here are the most practical sizes and why.

A simple raised-bed tomato plan: soil, spacing, watering, support, and the few mistakes that ruin harvests.

Start a small container garden with the right plants, soil, and watering setup — without overbuying.

Companion planting made simple: a few high-signal pairings, what to avoid, and how to plan your garden.

Leaves curling, yellowing, spots, slow growth—here are the most common tomato issues and practical fixes.

A practical raised bed soil mix you can actually build — plus how to fix drainage, compaction, and low fertility.

A practical list of raised-bed plants that work well in small spaces — plus a tool to generate a custom planting plan for your ZIP code.

Herbs are high yield in small spaces. Here are the best beginner herbs and where they grow best.

A practical, beginner-friendly way to start a vegetable garden — plus an AI plan and shopping list to make it easy.

What GrowGardens.ai is and how to use the AI gardener to plan and grow a healthier garden.