Tips for Gardening

The U.S. National Arboretum's Gardening Page provides the public with resources related to home gardening, nurseries, horticulture , landscaping, and composting . Their gardening website identifies the most commonly asked questions and provides the latest answers. You will also find background information about plants and their requirements, as well as strategies for finding plants, and helpful hints for managing pests and diseases that you might find in your garden.

You may also wish to contact a local Cooperative Extension Services' (CES) office for assistance with your gardening problems and/or concerns. Each U.S. state and territory has an office at its land-grant university and a network of local or regional offices.

Information on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) GreenScapes program , which provides cost-efficient and environmentally friendly solutions for landscaping, is also available. The GreenScapes program encourages companies, government agencies, and homeowners to preserve natural resources and prevent waste and pollution. The site includes a seasonal tips calendar on landscape maintenance, links to state and EPA regional information , and more.

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