23 Diagrams That Make Gardening So Much Easier
Whether you've got two green thumbs or you're an avowed plant murderer, you need these tips.

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1. How much light does your houseplant need? Find out with this handy chart.

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2. Have a black thumb? These plants are hearty and hard to kill.

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3. If your track record is truly horrible when it comes to keeping plants alive, stick to succulents. This guide will show you how to plant one.

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4. Here's how to repot a houseplant (without killing it).

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5. Save some money: Here's a list of food that ~magically~ regrows itself.

6. Learn how to properly save seeds from peppers (and other fruits and vegetables) so that they'll actually grow when you plant them.

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7. Figure out when to plant your seeds by the month.

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8. Have a yard that doesn't get a lot of light? Plant veggies that flourish in the shade.

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9. Follow these tips for cucumber-growing success (and click here to find tips for tons of other veggies).

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12. Read through this herb primer and then decide what you want to grow.

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13. Once you make your herb seedling selections, figure out how much light they'll need.

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14. If you plan to grow your herbs indoors, read through this infographic for some helpful hints.

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15. Get rid of the bug spray and repel mosquitoes naturally with these plants.

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16. Plant a garden that's a treat for the nose, eyes, AND mouth with these edible flowers.

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17. Here's a list of how you can use annuals (plants that you need to replant every year) in your garden.

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18. Follow these techniques to kill weeds without using chemicals.

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20. Compost in your apartment (without making it smelly) using this guide.

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21. Do you need your hand trowel or your shovel? Follow this flow chart to pick the correct gardening tool.

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22. There's always something that needs to be done in a garden: Here's a month-by-month guide to what you should be doing.

23. Now take all of that gardening knowledge and go outside and get dirty...it's good for you!

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