5 Best Digging Shovels of 2021
Take a look at some of the best shovels available in 2021 no matter what kind of digging you have to do.
What Are Spider Mites and How Do You Get Rid of Them?
Often hard to detected, tiny plant-corrosive spider mites are pests you don't want in your garden, window box or home.
10 Best Plants for Rock Gardens
These 10 plants work well in rock gardens in just about any climate and can add beauty and interest to...
These 8 Houseplants Are Worth a Lot of Money!
If you have one or more of these houseplants, you might be sitting on some extra cash, as cuttings and...
Essential Indoor Gardening Tools
Whether you have just a few pots or a house plant jungle, you'll need some essential indoor gardening tools to...
How to Keep Deer and Other Pests Away from Your Hostas
Deer, rabbits and other animals love hostas just as much as gardeners. Here are some easy ways to keep these...
What to Know About Hay Bale Gardening
First things first: Hay bale gardening bales are most often made of straw. They're a smart, economical version of container...
Create a Backyard Oasis
With these DIY projects, it's easy to turn a bland outdoor space into an extension of your home you'll never...
How to Make Solar-Powered House Numbers
Your dinner guests will never miss your house again once you install these solar-powered house numbers.
How to Plant and Care for a Weeping Cherry Tree
These beautiful trees put on a spectacular show in the spring, offer lovely summer shade and are not particularly hard...
How to Prune Lavender
Fragrant, flowering lavender is a garden favorite. Keep your plants robust and long-lasting with our guide on how to prune...
13 DIY Projects Your Whole Family Can Do Together
Getting kids involved in DIY projects at an early age will help them gain confidence and skills they will put...
Jobsite Etiquette Tips for Subcontractors
Here are some great tips that will keep you and your subcontractors in your customer’s good graces.
How to Keep Cats Out of Plants
How do you keep cats out of plants? Try these expert-recommended tips to protect your indoor potted plants from curious...
How to Winterize and Store Garden Hoses
With old man winter knocking on the door, time to reel in that garden hose. Here are a few tips...
8 Mosquito-Repelling Plants You Need in Your Backyard ASAP
Why invest in pesticides or bug sprays to control mosquitoes when you can repel them naturally with plants?
7 Gardening Mistakes You Might Be Making with Your Perennial Plants
Your flower beds aren't living up to that gardening magazine ideal? You may be making one of these common perennial...
Annuals vs. Perennials — What’s the Difference?
Planning to grow a flower garden? Learn definitions to the common gardening terms you need to know before you visit...
Don’t Grow These Vegetables Next to Each Other
Some plants compete for nutrients or space, or they attract damaging insects or fungus. Here are some incompatible plant combinations.
11 Most Common Mistakes People Make with Hostas
Hostas are an easy landscaping plant, so hosta care is often taken for granted. Here are 11 of the most...
How to Build Stronger Retaining Walls
Get strong, long-lasting retaining walls by learning how to properly build a wall.
Stuff We Love: Garden Hand Tools
Make your gardening chores a breeze with these three tools that get the green thumbs-up.
The 6 Most Common Plant Problems Solved
The plant doctor is in!
10 Fast-Growing Plants That Maximize Curb Appeal
Add curb appeal quickly with these tried-and-true plants that won't keep you waiting for a lush, colorful and beautiful landscape.
How to Harvest Rhubarb the Right Way (Hint: Don’t Cut It!)
Don't cut those rhubarb stalks! Here's why it's a bad idea, and how to harvest rhubarb the right way.
Must-Have Boots for Working in the Garden This Summer
Have lots of garden and yard work to get done this season? Give your feet a treat with these high-quality...
Your Guide to 7 Veggie-Harvest Times
Veggie harvest times vary based on temperature and growing conditions.
7 Ways to Conserve Water in the Garden
Follow these steps to use water smartly and still keep your plants happy and healthy.
Do Woodpeckers Hurt Trees?
Woodpeckers serve an important role in controlling insects. Here's what you can do to keep them from becoming a nuisance...
How to Dry and Store Garden Herbs
Stock your pantry with home-dried herbs and save money at the grocery store. Here's how.