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Planting Guides

Wondering how to plant trees and flowers? It’s easy with Sunday. We’ll walk you through every step—from when and where to plant, to how to care for your plants over the years.

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Diana Crandall

How to Space Plants

Congratulations on your new plants! You're on your way to an even more beautiful garden. But before you get digging, there are a few things to keep in mind as you choose where to place your new plants.

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How to Space Plants

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Diana Crandall

Congratulations on your new plants! You're on your way to an even more beautiful garden. But before you get digging, there are a few things to keep in mind as you choose where to place your new plants.

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Close-up on person planting white and pink flowers in dirt. Close-up on person planting white and pink flowers in dirt.

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How to Plant Shrubs

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Diana Crandall

Wondering what exactly your new shrub needs to flourish? The good news is that it won't take long to plant, and you'll be able to sit back and admire it in no time. But before you enjoy the fresh foliage, take a peek at how exactly you can plant it to set it up for success.

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What to Do When Your Live Plant Arrives

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Paige Boyle

Unboxing your new plant can be exciting, but what do you do to revive your plant after its journey? Sunday is here to help you troubleshoot shipped plant issues and make sure your plant gets off to a great start in its new forever home.

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How to Plant Perennials

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Sunday

Perennial flowers and grasses are a great way to add interesting colors, textures, and shapes to your yard. Read ahead for a complete planting guide, as well as tips and tricks for caring for your plants.

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How to Plant Bare Roots

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Jenni Hanley

Buying plants bare-root reduces shipping weight (and costs and emissions!) and minimizes mess and moisture within the package. But what do you do after unboxing? Let’s dive in.

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How to Plant Summer Bulbs

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Jenni Hanley

Flowering bulbs aren’t just for spring—there are many beautiful bulbs that bloom during the summer season. Colorful, interesting, and lively, these plants add diversity and color to your yard, and many of them also provide necessary forage for summer pollinators.

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How to Care for New Trees

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Jenni Hanley

A tree is a great investment in your home and happiness. But saplings can be delicate! Protect your new trees and increase your chance for success by caring for them properly.

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How to Plant Trees

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Jenni Hanley

A tree is a big investment in your home, health, and happiness—and we’re so excited that you turned to Sunday for your growing needs. Read ahead for our tips on getting started.

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How to Plant Spring Bulbs

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Jenni Hanley

There’s a lot to love about flowering bulbs. They’re an easy way to diversify your landscape, and many of them provide forage for spring pollinators. Plus, by storing their nutrients underground during dormancy (in the bulb organ itself), they can survive and rebloom year after year. Buried treasure, anyone?