<![CDATA[ Latest from Gardening Know How ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/feeds.xml Tue, 12 May 2026 09:46:54 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Deadhead These Flowers in May For Stronger Plants and Lots More Blooms – it Takes Seconds and Transforms Your Garden ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/deadhead-these-flowers-in-may-for-lots-more-blooms zuctxXQKG4cMCUNX5bXnt8 Tue, 12 May 2026 09:46:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ 4 Surprising Plants That Keep Flies Away – Tell Them to Buzz Off With These Perfect Patio Picks, so You Can Stop Swatting ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/insects/plants-that-keep-flies-away 4cqz6UDh3X8ndcQZ8VZubF Tue, 12 May 2026 02:19:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Did You Know You Have a Birth Month Hydrangea? Here's All 12 and Their Special Meanings ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/hydrangea/birth-month-hydrangea-meaning HGD52TboCPB6jdVjC985oU Mon, 11 May 2026 21:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What to Do With Lilacs After They Finish Blooming in May – 5 Essential Jobs (and the Mistake That Could Cost You Next Year’s Flowers) ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/lilac/what-to-do-with-lilacs-in-may BhjhH3SkzN75ct37RxNa7Q Mon, 11 May 2026 20:05:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 Super Grains That Double as Gorgeous Border Plants – These Ancient Edimentals are as Beautiful as They Are Delicious ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/grains/ancient-grain-plants-that-make-gorgeous-border-darlings DhLmyputZFE2VpgHqd3ePG Mon, 11 May 2026 14:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ These 9 Stylish Outdoor Benches Are the Perfect Place to Store Your Gardening Tools, If You Can't Stand Clutter ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/lifestyle/stylish-outdoor-benches-that-double-as-tool-storage CWHdREgxPCGiNx9WQKUxcW Mon, 11 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don’t Miss the May Hummingbird Window – These 6 Easy Additions Help Them Nest and Thrive in Your Backyard ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/what-hummingbirds-need-in-may Q7GEahRH9oFS2B8SuCN2xK Mon, 11 May 2026 12:06:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ 6 Edible Flowers to Start Growing in May For the Prettiest Salads, Cakes and Charcuterie Boards Come Summer ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/6-edible-flowers-to-start-growing-in-may-for-the-prettiest-salads-cakes-and-charcuterie-boards-come-summer TfycWVi48zD36y9gGWH5oj Mon, 11 May 2026 10:06:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ These 11 Purple Flowers Will Bloom All Summer With Almost No Effort – And Make Your Garden Look Like a Designer Planted It ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/easy-purple-flowers-that-bloom-all-summer QUmp5gUAycrZAZbmQcVFEg Sun, 10 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Want to Cheer Up a Shady Wall Fast? 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Here’s How to Fix Them to Save You Time, Money & Stress ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/raised-bed-mistakes 5GsDJnJPxykTms4CX9oTxP Fri, 08 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 8 Fast-Growing Gap-Filling Flowers to Plant in May – These Easy Border Stars Thrive on Neglect and Brighten Your Beds All Summer Long ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fast-growing-gap-filling-flowers-that-thrive-on-neglect mdkKyfwX4MEgVWBFz7Q5iU Fri, 08 May 2026 15:25:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ My Husband Is a Professional Gardener – and He’d Never Let Me Buy These 6 Popular Plants ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/popular-plants-professional-gardeners-hate tmW72edJLHVMTEKoaydVAc Fri, 08 May 2026 14:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Scent a Path or Driveway With This Resilient Low Growing Plant – it Releases a Cloud of Fresh Fragrance Whenever it’s Stepped On ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/scent-a-path-or-driveway-with-creeping-thyme wgtqKHvCzHuYViPC9GEgUk Fri, 08 May 2026 08:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to Make a Quick Fake Wasp Nest to Keep Them Away From Your Patio – It Costs Almost Nothing and Takes Just Minutes to Complete ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/insects/make-a-fake-wasp-nest-with-paper-bag GBZuYwhNT4JhooouZeXTJe Fri, 08 May 2026 00:05:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Durable, Breathable, or Stylish? How to Pick the Right Garden Gloves for You ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/tools/glove-buying-guide aNdHmE5LvKSWpupLrmtibJ Thu, 07 May 2026 19:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What to Do With Roses in May – 6 Essential Tasks for a Spectacular Display of Blooms That Keep Coming All Summer ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/roses/what-to-do-with-roses-in-may Ay4oEcVd4cc8kh3rHZMmmA Thu, 07 May 2026 18:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Every Garden Needs One Plant That Thrives on Neglect – These Are the 6 Best Ones to Choose ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/6-best-plants-that-thrive-on-neglect WQ2HBb5KrVroYJ6S2FM4ME Thu, 07 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000 Sun, 10 May 2026 09:21:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ 8 Best Plants For Patio Pots if You Want Maximum Flowers For Minimum Effort – These Perennials are as Low Maintenance as They are Lovely ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/best-perennial-plants-for-patio-pots BrearEpzCC6RXntwo2eg6C Thu, 07 May 2026 17:40:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What to Do If You Have an Invasive Bradford Pear Tree Growing in Your Yard ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/what-to-do-if-you-have-an-invasive-bradford-pear-tree-growing-in-your-yard bAzymzh997jx79Jku89Er Thu, 07 May 2026 16:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Costco Now Has a Keyhole Garden Bed That Will Boost Plant Growth While Breaking Down Kitchen Waste – Maintenance-Free Composting at its Finest! ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/vita-keyhole-garden-bed-from-costco qvLR4Cj4gWvgyUkQqhjGjW Thu, 07 May 2026 01:24:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stop Planting These 6 Herbs in the Ground – They Actually Grow Better in Pots for a Bigger Harvest and a More Fragrant Patio ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/herbs-that-grow-better-in-pots wTvgyLu5K3puqPm4SdjxGM Wed, 06 May 2026 18:17:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Vibrant Perennial Should Be in Every Shade Garden – It Adds Color and Texture to the Darkest Spots ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/vibrant-perennial-for-shade ZYjchBA5AzXtcViZERkR73 Wed, 06 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to Help Your Backyard Birds in May – 7 Quick Wins That Will Keep Them Coming Back to Your Yard Daily ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/help-birds-in-spring-keep-them-coming-back-daily pYqzAwWrJQWvpYeq2iQU3Q Wed, 06 May 2026 14:50:00 +0000 Wed, 06 May 2026 16:28:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ If Pests Destroyed Your Squash Last Summer, Plant This One Weird Vegetable to Lure Them Away and Protect Your Harvest ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/squash/this-one-vegetable-lures-away-squash-pests Q4hg488DoAqdvwdK5Xbd9f Wed, 06 May 2026 14:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ ALDI’s Solar Fire Bowl is the Patio Upgrade Your Backyard Needs – it’ll Bring a Cozy Ambience to Long Summer Evenings in the Garden ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/shop/aldi-solar-light-fire-bowl CW5SRitP4FMmC5E4eFWDEe Wed, 06 May 2026 12:20:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Have You Tried the Water Wick Plant Propagation Trick? This Unique Method of Rooting Directly on an Existing Stem Is Revolutionary and so Easy ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/water-wick-plant-propagation-trick 5jm3esauRGktfa8NzCgSoa Wed, 06 May 2026 00:04:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Step-by-Step to a Lush Summer Lawn – 5 Simple Tasks to Do in May for Thicker Grass and No Bare Patches ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/may-lawn-care-tasks YLEr4MgGxnf6ciUgs8c7N5 Tue, 05 May 2026 18:12:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ 10 Gardening Gadgets That Save Time and Stress – and the One I Use Most Costs Less Than $7 ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/tools/gardening-gadgets-that-save-time-and-stress ch8a29bFV4WqLemQwXdXJe Tue, 05 May 2026 17:35:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Common Bird Feeder Mistake Will Bring Rats to Your Yard – But There’s a Quick Way to Fix It ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/rat-bird-feeder-tip kxDZ2kF7tEadH8zQBuz5ND Tue, 05 May 2026 16:49:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Should You Use Vinegar as a Weed Killer? 3 Things You Need to Know Before You Try This Popular Remedy ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/should-you-use-vinegar-for-weed-killer W89P5CrhsACdw7EjxQDbje Tue, 05 May 2026 14:55:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 Perennials to Plant in May for Jaw-Dropping Color That Starts in Spring and Lasts All the Way Through Summer ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/perennials-to-plant-in-may xkon42n8N7DxgfCiByp7tT Tue, 05 May 2026 10:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is Your Yard Too Small? These 6 Powerhouse Roses Only Need 2 Feet to Thrive ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/roses/6-compact-roses vHw8yddy4PAxWiSzvsv9AX Tue, 05 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to Keep Weeds from Growing Between Pavers – The Ultimate Trick for Weed-Free Paths and Patios so You Can Actually Enjoy Your Space This Summer Instead of Weeding It ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/keep-weeds-from-growing-between-pavers zva9ZYr8ajs7xn3GiPQLYS Mon, 04 May 2026 22:18:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 Smart Landscaping Tips That Prevent Burglars From Breaking Into Your Home – and Beautify Your Yard at the Same Time ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/lideas/landscaping-to-prevent-burglars dfFVskS4uD55ttXF374mSV Mon, 04 May 2026 19:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Are You Weeding At The Wrong Time? Pull Weeds at These 3 Crucial Moments This Month So You Don't Get Overrun in Summer ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/weeding-tips-best-times-to-weed-your-yard ZDVh4hRP9L42jxk8iGFhy9 Mon, 04 May 2026 15:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 Foolproof Plants for May – Grow Them Now and Transform a Hot Mess Garden into Something Stunning ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/foolproof-plants-for-may 3TTtuAYhk5bzhEZVwuW5GM Mon, 04 May 2026 14:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Want a Huge Crop of Tomatoes in August? Do This in May. ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/tomato/tomatoes-in-may ceR8YQSfkF6ui7JMeJ9zVh Sun, 03 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Absolute Unicorn Plant Promises Big Blooms, Fabulous Scent, and Serious Low-Maintenance Beauty ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/unicorn-plant-double-lilac GF9N2m7as5nmNUpJjnX7Ak Sun, 03 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Aquaponics for Beginners – Grow Plants on Top of a Fish Tank for Lush Houseplants, Herbs, and Salads ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/aquaponics-for-beginners hMWspNEr4Yvwp7wdo8xPLV Sun, 03 May 2026 10:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ikea’s New Garden Cabinets are the Chic Space-Saving Storage Solution Your Backyard Needs ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/ikeas-new-garden-cabinets-are-the-chic-space-saving-storage-solution-your-backyard-needs w9xdf4SRit6TC4T5Kgiv3G Sun, 03 May 2026 08:50:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Here's What's On My Mom's Garden Wish List: 18 Mother's Day Gifts for Garden-Obsessed Moms ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/lifestyle/mothers-day-gifts-for-garden-obsessed-moms uXqZLaKiisW8PgpqpW2zY8 Sat, 02 May 2026 17:43:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Flower Glows in the Dark. No, Really! Here's How You Can Grow the World's First Bioluminescent Plant. ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/petunia/firefly-petunia-worlds-first-bioluminescent-plant c7GAGTMNf4LTQcvXmUSBWa Sat, 02 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ My Neighbors Love My Flowering Tree So Much They've All Planted One, Too ]]> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/magnolia/flowering-tree-my-neighbors-love WXkaj3qs358ZDA3vB88qAi Sat, 02 May 2026 14:15:00 +0000