If you've tried vinegar to keep rats out of your garden without success, don't worry. There's another household item you can use to make a slippery deterrent.
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Concrete blocks are often used to build retaining walls, but the ability to hold back large amounts of soil make them perfect for another gardening purpose.
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Cutting retaining wall blocks doesn't have to be an expensive endeavor with pricey power tools. You can do it with some basic gadgets you likely already own.
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Concrete planters come in all shapes and sizes — and costs. Luckily, you can DIY your own concrete planters, and add a decorative flair using this as a mold.
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A common bathroom product is sometimes recommended as a garden animal repellent, but its limited staying power means other methods may still be necessary.
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Burying bananas might seem like a smart idea, but there are better ways to get nutrients into the soil, with fewer chances of attracting unwanted visitors.
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A common item headed for the trash could become a garden essential, offering a soft, flexible way to support growing plants while cutting down on waste.
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This is a pesky weed that spreads aggressively without a doubt, but it's also a crucial plant to attract butterflies. Here's how to grow it safely.
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If you're an avid gardener, a collection of plastic plant pots can soon mount up from all those trips to the nursery. Make use of them with these handy ideas.
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If you're growing rosemary in your garden, it pays to know which pests it will repel and which it will attract. From beetles to mites, here's what to expect.
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Did you know many birds use dust to bathe in along with water? What's more, one ingredient in DIY baths is a waste material your home may already have.
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Garden pruners can do more than cut back plants. They're a versatile alternative to scissors for many tasks in the yard, home, and workshop.
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Wasps might be good for the environment, but they're not so good when it comes to hosting your friends outside. Here's how to keep them away.
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If you've been wondering what to do with those spare concrete blocks you have sitting in a pile, consider trying this budget DIY to try for your backyard birds.
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Organization is key to keeping your plants' sunlight, water, and feeding needs in order. For plant labels, there's another way other than the plastic type.
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If your bird seed is damp (not soaked), it might be possible to dry it out. But before you reach for paper towel, there's another home remedy to consider first.
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Bamboo stakes can crack or rot making them a temporary solution for supporting plants. However, this material is rust-proof, durable, and long lasting.
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Outside of soup broth, you can use these two tropical culinary herbs to repel aphids from gardens. They work when grown in the garden or when used in a spray.
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Weeds might be an eyesore on the surface of your lawn, but dealing with their roots so they don’t pop back up is another story. This simple pry tool can help.
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If your petunias aren’t blooming and there’s crust on the soil, they may be overfertilized. Here’s how to get them back into healthy shape.
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Dryer sheets help make your clothes soft and smell good. That scent is what is the supposed key to turning mosquitoes away. But does this hack hold water?
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No one is happy to see fungus gnats, least of all your plants. Luckily, there’s a simple way you can protect your plants and keep these gnats at bay.
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Can't stand all those flies buzzing around your yard? Try growing this fragrant plant to mask the smells that keep them coming back for more.
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Need to fight weeds in your yard? Put down that landscape fabric and choose this affordable, eco-friendly, and easy-to-use solution instead.
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Keeping a garden means dealing with pests such as aphids, whiteflies, and fungus gnats. Here's a simple hack to keep them in check with household items.
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This raised bed material can last even longer than concrete but has the rustic, homey vibe of wood, making it an ideal pick for your garden.
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Your next gardening tool might be hiding in the thrift store kitchen aisle. This item, typically used for cooking, can make sifting soil a whole lot cheaper.
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