Guide to Basic Gardening

7 Strategies to Keep Your Plants Thriving in the Summer Heat

Use these strategies to keep your garden plants well watered, well fed, and ready to survive soaring summer temperatures

June 26, 2019

July 10, 2019

Flowers & Plants

Your Ultimate Summer Gardening To-Do List

Planting and maintenance tips to get your garden in shape this season

July 1, 2019

July 2, 2019

Garden Basics

How to Clean and Maintain Garden Pruners

Give your favorite gardening tool new life with proper cleaning and maintenance techniques

April 17, 2019

April 24, 2019

Home & Garden

How to Pot Your Houseplant Like a Pro

Use this hack to give your houseplant a long life―our <a href="https://www.sunset.com/home/idea-houses/berkeley-hills-idea-house">Bay Area Idea House</a> landscape design team shows you how

October 6, 2016

Green Living

How to Make the Perfect Compost

A master composter shows how to cook up some power food for your soil

February 7, 2008

Garden Basics

Great Soil Hacks to Give Your Garden a Boost

Improve your garden soil without a compost heap

February 22, 2018

March 21, 2019

5 Simple Water-Saving Steps

These tips will make your backyard use less water

May 11, 2009

Home & Garden

Top Tips to Keep Plants Safe from Garden Pests

When critters start taking their toll on your tulips and tomatoes, follow these earth-friendly ideas to protect your garden and let it thrive naturally pest-free

April 25, 2018

May 22, 2018