When it comes to planting a new tree, spring has become the default season but in most areas, it's actually better to plant a tree in fall. Why? It all comes down to favorable air and soil temperatures, less stress on the tree, and less work on your part to keep it healthy until it grows new leaves.| Garden Betty
If you're new to growing garlic—or maybe you're a seasoned gardener who wants to pick up a few new tricks—this growing guide will tell you everything you need to know about planting garlic. Learn what the best types of garlic are for your climate, my six easy steps to planting garlic, and why it's better to plant a little too late than too early.| Garden Betty
If you're new to seed starting, this foolproof beginner's guide to starting seeds indoors will take you step by step from seed to harvest, quickly and easily. You don't need any fancy gear or grow lights to get started, and you can even upcycle small containers to put your seeds in.| Garden Betty
Tall, spindly seedlings are common with garden seeds started indoors, but they can be saved if the problem is caught early. If it looks like your seedlings keep getting taller (and weaker) as they stretch toward the light, read on to learn my simple tips and tricks for fixing your leggy seedlings before it's too late.| Garden Betty
Growing tomatoes has never been so easy! And you don't need a big space to yield hundreds of pounds of tomatoes from just a handful of container plants. This step-by-step guide will show you how to grow tomatoes in pots with big results—even if you don't have a "proper" garden.| Garden Betty
You might be familiar with fava beans as an edible crop, but this legume is more than just that: It's also a natural organic fertilizer (a green manure) that fixes nitrogen in the soil for other plants to use. By planting fava beans, you can improve soil fertility at the same time without needing to add other fertilizers.| Garden Betty
Cover cropping is the farmer's "secret" for fertilizing and aerating soil naturally, but the practice of growing beneficial crops closely together can easily be done in a home garden. If you want to give your soil a nutrient boost while harvesting a delicious vegetable all season long, try growing Austrian winter peas.| Garden Betty
Make sure your brand new plants are ready for the world! When they make the transition from indoors to outdoors, your plants need time to acclimate. Learn how to harden off seedlings in seven days or less with my proven method, or try one of these shortcuts to get your plants in the ground even faster.| Garden Betty