Gardening How-to Articles

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Start a Rooftop Container Garden

If you have access to a flat rooftop, you can create a simple, sustainable container garden where you can entertain guests, grow food, and enjoy the view.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Guide to Rainwater Harvest
Planting a Potted Tree or Shrub in Your Garden
Compost Bins

Plants

Mountain Laurel: A Shade-Tolerant Native With Beautiful Blossoms
Native Azaleas
Fig Trees for Small Backyards or Container Gardens

Gardening How-to Articles

Start a Rooftop Container Garden

Gardening Projects

Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Guide to Rainwater Harvest

Planting a Potted Tree or Shrub in Your Garden

Compost Bins

Plants

Mountain Laurel: A Shade-Tolerant Native With Beautiful Blossoms

Native Azaleas

Fig Trees for Small Backyards or Container Gardens

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Starting an Herb Garden in a Small Outdoor Space

Germination Test: Are Your Old Seeds Still Good?

How to Propagate Houseplants

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