Garden Basics

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 Keep Your Garden Thriving All Summer Long

Beat the heat and keep your garden in tip-top shape this season

July 13, 2017

Outdoor Living

How to Take Instagram-Worthy Shots of Your Garden

Tips from Sacramento’s farm-to-fork heroes, @urbanfarmstead, on how to make your shots stand out in your friend’s Insta feed

June 2, 2017

May 20, 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

Garden Basics

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