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Month-by-Month Gardening Tips

If you’re new to gardening, these month-by-month gardening tips provide simple things to do in the garden each month.

Month by Month Gardening Tips

Great gardens don’t happen by accident—they happen with a little planning and the right gardening tips at the right time. Whether you’re nurturing spring seedlings, battling summer heat, prepping for a fall harvest, or protecting your plants through winter, knowing what to do (and when to do it) makes all the difference.

That’s why we’ve put together this month-by-month gardening tips collection, designed to guide you through every season in the garden. Each month brings its own set of tasks, challenges, and opportunities—from pruning and planting to watering, feeding, and pest control. Our gardening tips break it all down into simple, actionable steps so you always know what your garden needs, no matter the time of year.

Whether you’re a beginner looking for guidance or an experienced gardener wanting a helpful seasonal checklist, these gardening tips will help you stay organized and get the most out of your outdoor space. Explore each month below to find tips tailored to that season, and keep your garden healthy, beautiful, and thriving all year long.

Simply click on a month to get started!

Monthly Gardening Guides

a red knockout rose

June

June is the month for roses; for planting the last of the heat-loving vegetables; and for making and sipping lavender lemon balm lemonade!

June in the Garden

watering can with plants

July

July is often the hottest month. The garden needs watering, weeding, and harvesting. This is the time to make the most of drying herbs and gathering in the harvest.

July in the Garden

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a close up of tulsi, also called holy basil, in bloom

How to Grow Tulsi from Seed

Holy basil, also called tulsi, can be grown from seeds. That, at least, is what everyone told me. I’d read about tulsi (holy basil) in several books about herbal medicine and seen it cited as a good adaptogenic herb. I was excited to grow it, so I ordered seeds. Several years in a row. Each…

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Summer savory is an annual herb that was once used just like pepper.

What Is Summer Savory? A Friendly Guide to This Under‑Appreciated Herb

Many years ago, my friend Allie gave me a few summer savory seeds. I think we swapped them for plants. I do remember wondering what summer savory is, as I had never seen it in the grocery store. So why grow it? What’s the big deal? Summer savory is now a staple of my summer…

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watering can with plants

July Gardening Tips: How to Keep Your Garden Thriving All Month Long

July brings long, sunny days and plenty of garden rewards—but also rising temperatures that can stress plants, pollinators, and gardeners alike. With a few smart adjustments to your routine, you can keep your garden healthy, colorful, and productive all summer. Here are our top July gardening tips to help you make the most of the…

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yellow bearded iris "Lemon Pledge"

How to Ship Iris Rhizomes – Sharing Is Half the Fun!

How to ship iris rhizomes (bearded iris) correctly is a simple skill, and one worth learning if you’re interested in pass-along plants. When I was a girl, it was common for neighbors to share plants. Someone would divide their peonies or iris and offer a portion to a neighbor. These “pass-along plants” came with stories,…

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