Why is that pot still wet? Which flower will grow here? What belongs in the compost? We make room for those everyday questions.
For the person learning by doing
The Yard & Garden is an English-language reference for beginner flower growing, container care, watering, soil, and home composting. You can arrive with one pot and use one guide. There is no expectation that you already own a garden, know the terminology, or have time for a complicated routine.
Observation comes before a remedy
A yellow leaf can have several causes. A dry-looking surface can hide damp mix. Our approach is to describe useful checks, explain the choices, and leave room for the conditions that make your plant different from an example on a page.
Small enough to put into practice
The collection is organized around individual decisions. Use the topic pages to learn a subject or the searchable index to find a problem. The diagrams simplify a principle so it is easier to see; they do not claim to diagnose a plant from its appearance.
Read about sources and illustrations, or send a correction or question.