15 Varieties Of Tomato Plants You Can Be Growing In The Fall
Tomatoes are known as a warm-season plant, but there are a few varieties that can withstand cooler temperatures, making them ideal for harvesting in fall.
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Are DIY Tick Tubes Good Enough To Keep Pests Away From Your Yard?
Tick tubes can be effective but expensive, so some suggest creating your own budget-friendly versions using toilet paper tubes, cotton wool, and insecticide.
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The Best Type Of Soil To Use For A Thriving Container Garden
With so many soil options, how do you know which will be the best for your potted plants? Once you understand what to look for, your plants will thrive.
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7 Trees You Should Avoid Planting In Your Yard At All Costs
The benefits of a tree in your yard are numerous, unless you plant one of these invasive and high-maintenance options that are likely to do more harm than good.
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The Downside To Choosing Gravel Or Pebbles For Garden Pathways
Gravel and pebbles make charming garden paths — but it's not all smooth walking. Before you commit, be aware that they can be quite problematic.
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19 Perennials You Should Deadhead For Blooms That Keep Coming
Early season blooms are always welcome, but with a bit of work, you can encourage a season full of flowers by deadheading these pretty perennials.
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The Surprising Addition You Can Use To Keep Grubs Out Of Your Lawn
Not much is more exasperating in lawn care than battling a Japanese beetle infestation. This easily distributable powder you apply once a year can help.
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How To Easily Grow Mushrooms In A Glass Jar
Growing oyster, enoki, or even portobello mushrooms in a jar is easier than you think. All you need is some mushroom spawn and a common kitchen waste product.
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The Easy-To-Grow Flowering Perennial Plant That Thrives In Full Sun And Heat
Finding flowers that will do well in high temperatures and direct sun can be a challenge, but this pretty option checks both of those boxes.
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DIY Bonsai Soil That Is Sure To Make Your Little Plants Thrive
Bonsai trees need a very specific type of soil to thrive. North American bonsai expert Mr. David Easterbrook gives us a DIY bonsai soil recipe.
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Why You Should Avoid Using Vinegar To Kill Weeds In Your Garden
Using horticultural vinegar in the garden to tackle weeds can be a very effective solution, but it comes at much greater risk to pollinators.
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Hardy Herbs That Are Great Companion Plants Alongside Red Yucca
One of the keys to companion planting is pairing plants that have similar care requirements. These hardy herbs fit the bill perfectly for red yucca.
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The Stunning Perennial That'll Keep Hummingbirds Coming To Your Yard Through Fall
Looking to attract hummingbirds? Ditch the hanging nectar feeders and plant this natural food source with tubular blooms your avian friends will love instead.
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10 Beautiful Trees To Naturally Invite Hummingbirds To Your Yard
Beyond just providing nectar-rich flowers, hummingbirds benefit from certain trees for shelter, nesting, and for snacking on insects. Here are some of the best.
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The Sneaky Mistake That's Attracting Voles To Your Yard And Garden
Voles can cause major issues in your yard, from causing holes to damaging plants. Find out what sneaky mistake you're making to attract voles to your property.
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11 Plants You Should Keep Away From Your Hostas In The Garden
For thriving hostas, consider the growing requirements of companion plants. Avoid those that require plenty of sun, dry soils, or attract slugs and snails.
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What It Means When A Bag Of Dirt Is Tied To Tree Branches
Some of your neighbor's tree branches are sporadically encircled with dirt-filled plastic bags. It must have something to do with growing healthy trees, right?
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10 Beautiful Privacy Shrubs You'll Want To Grow Right Next To Your Windows
Privacy shrubs don't have to be strictly functional, especially when next to your window. These 10 shrubs afford a lovely view while keeping peepers at bay.
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The Easy Way To Naturally Keep Most Pests Away From Your Kale Plants
Learn how to protect your kale from pests naturally with one simple method that’s affordable, effective, and keeps plants healthy all season long.
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Why You Should Be Planting Asters In August
Asters' lifecycle and blooming times make them an excellent choice for planting in the garden in August — especially if you're looking to add fall color.
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Keep Weeds Out Of Your Garden Beds With A Low-Growing Ground Cover Butterflies Love
This ground cover's leaves act as a home for butterfly larvae, while its flowers feed the adults. As a bonus, it will outcompete weeds and keep them at bay.
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Say Goodbye To Patchy Grass: Here's The Best Time Of Year To Reseed Your Lawn
If your lawn suffers from bare patches, here's when you should consider reseeding and how often to do it. Keep in mind, there are two different ways to reseed.
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Pesky Armyworms Are Attacking Kansas Yards & Gardens. Here's What You Can Do
If your lawn is looking worse for wear, you may have pesky armyworms residing in your yard. The good news is you can save your grass.
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Here's How Joanna Gaines Uses Pea Gravel To Make Her Garden Pop
Joanna Gaines uses pea gravel in her own garden to make her raised flowerbeds pop — and you can too, with a few tips and some guidance from Gaines.
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The Drought-Tolerant Plant That Could Survive Any Hot Yard
Landscaping in a desert environment can come with difficult limitations, but this plant can survive the heat and droughts while beautifying your outdoor space.
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We Used Lemon Juice To Banish Weeds From A Gravel Driveway. Was It Worth The Squeeze?
Keen to wipe out weeds without using chemicals? You've probably heard about lemon juice. We put this theory to the test by spraying it on a weedy driveway.
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Keep Moles Out Of Your Yard With The Help Of These 8 Plants They Cannot Stand
Moles rely on their sense of smell to find food underground, so plants with strong scents are a great deterrent, as are those that are toxic.
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