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Clover lawns offer low maintenance and natural beauty, but also have trade-offs. Whether this alternative works depends on your yard’s climate and needs.
Read MoreOverfertilizing could be the hidden reason your lawn looks unhealthy. Luckily, there are signs, fixes, and prevention methods that keep your grass thriving.
Read MoreThere are many landscaping shrubs and trees that can lend privacy to your front yard, including one popular shrub that may be more trouble than it's worth.
Read MoreDogwoods are beautiful but vulnerable to disease. Learn how to protect your trees with smart planting choices, simple care tips, and preventative measures.
Read MoreIf your garlic is not putting out big, properly formed bulbs, you'll want to test and adjust the soil to ensure the composition is optimized.
Read MoreThere is a range of causes that may result in a tree's leaves turning brown and dying. Here is what they are — fortunately, most are treatable.
Read MoreThis rare tree is praised for its white blooms. However, there are reasons not to attempt growing it in your yard. Here's why, and what to plant instead.
Read MoreIf you see nimblewill weeds popping up in your yard, you may want to get rid of them. To do so, you need to understand your soil's health.
Read MoreMint is such an easy and useful herb to have in the garden, and while you can plant it in the ground, you really shouldn't for one very good reason.
Read MoreSquirrels are known to cause damage to all kinds of veggies, but there's one that they won't touch — but can it help protect the others, too?
Read MoreWouldn't it be nice if plants could tell you their needs? If you suspect your yellowing leaves are from magnesium, you might want to read up on Epsom salt.
Read MoreAccording to recent studies, plants "cry" when under stress, and some animals can hear these audible signals. Here's the science behind this phenomenon.
Read MoreWhen watering your garden, does the timing matter? It turns out that there's a best time to irrigate that ensures your plants stay hydrated and healthy.
Read MoreGarden lighting serves a number of functions and may seem like a harmless enough feature. Unfortunately, garden lighting causes more harm than you'd think.
Read MoreWhen considering your lawn watering schedule, perhaps most important factor is what time of day to water. Here's what you should know about the best time.
Read MoreIf you're struggling to keep troublesome weeds out of your garden beds, this low effort garden method may be worth exploring. Find out how it works.
Read MoreIf your lawn is covered in patches, you may try aerating or overseeding. If that doesn't work, this could be the reason, and what to do about it.
Read MoreDiscover how a simple homemade temperature chart can make your garden planning and maintenance process easier and more accurate than ever before.
Read MoreWild ginger serves as an attractive ground cover, but if you're planting it for culinary use, beware of this one significant (and dangerous) downside.
Read MoreAre you thinking about planting some persimmon trees and growing your own fruit? If so, there are a few potential drawbacks you should consider.
Read MoreGrowing citrus trees is full of pitfalls. But if you managed to get yours to adulthood, here's how to rescue a struggling citrus tree without starting over.
Read MoreWhile golden ragwort can make an excellent groundcover. If you're looking for plants that can thrive alongside it, here are some promising options.
Read MoreLittle beats a crunchy cucumber fresh from the garden. But if you want to get the best yield that you can, avoid making these mistakes when planting cucumbers.
Read MoreGetting rid of weeds is one of the worst landscaping chores. But this gardening trick can help stop the unwanted plants from spreading in your space.
Read MoreChoosing a flowering ground cover is a great way to bring a pop low-profile of color to your outdoor space, but is purple poppy mallow the right fit for you?
Read MoreBeauty is in the eye of the beholder, but pro gardeners have plenty of reasons for why you shouldn't plant crepe myrtles. Here's why they are tired of them.
Read MoreOf course, there are many reasons to grow herbs in your garden, but there may be some benefits you aren't aware of. This herb is a host plant for butterflies.
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