This shade-loving ground cover is a far rarer sight in gardens compared to hostas and begonias, so if you want something new and different, it’s an ideal pick.
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Gophers are plant eaters, and they’re not picky, so a wide range of garden favorites can be at risk — but these 17 plants are among the safest bets.
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If you're planting tomatoes this summer, there's no need to spend money on store-bought tomato cages. Try this easy DIY alternative for plant support.
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One tricky aspect of raised bed gardening, aside from the cost, is weed management. This cheaper alternative solves that problem entirely.
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The life of a plastic nursery pot extends well beyond its time in the garden center. With nothing more than a trowel, they become a way to keep plants hydrated.
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Do you use wood on your barbecue grill and skip the gas or starter fluid? If yes, scrape out the ashes after a cookout and save them for use in your garden.
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Hummingbirds are more likely to visit your garden if you give them a place to bathe, and this nifty DIY idea will help keep birds refreshed and happy.
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As cute as deer can be, they have a frustrating tendency to snack on our beloved gardens. Keep them away by planting this pollinator favorite.
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Many accessories from the '60s that we don't use in homes today end up in thrift stores. Use one such outdated product to create a bird bath for your backyard.
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Toilet paper tubes can add some extra heft to your backyard compost heap, but there is one bathroom staple that offers even more bonus nutrients.
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If you're short on space, use this affordable IKEA solution to build a beautiful vertical garden wall. It's perfect for growing herbs, flowers, and greens.
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Instagram is full of kids’ playthings creatively repurposed into garden planters, and this clever idea for small spaces by lightscamerayorks is no exception.
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If a fungal outbreak has taken over your garden, a homemade remedy using common kitchen supplies may be the first course of action to save your plants.
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The answer to whether you can give your plants sparkling water isn’t necessarily straightforward, but studies have shed light on the debated topic.
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There are all kinds of odd things you can add to a compost without causing harm, and this sugary foodstuff is one of them — as long as you don't add too much.
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If you're lucky enough to find one of these old food containers while thrifting, snap it up. It's surprisingly easy to turn into a pot for flowering annuals.
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A simple backyard patio refresh does not always require new and expensive decor, especially when an older household item can serve a new purpose.
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Sometimes, the answer to your gardening woes is right under your nose. Discover the trick some green thumbs swear by and whether or not it'll work for you.
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While items like eggshells, fruit peels, and soggy produce are common compost pile additions, this more decorative item is often overlooked.
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Aphids in your garden aren't ever a good sign, and all you need to get rid of them — without hurting beneficial pests — is a sweet smelling fruit.
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Coat racks aren't just for bags and jackets. With very few supplies, you can transform one into a flexible display for your ever-growing houseplant collection.
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While people swear by many household items for fertilizer hacks, they don't always work as well as you'd think, but this unexpected item does the trick.
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You know citrus is problematic in composts, but there's another common foodstuff to avoid dropping onto the pile for fear of ruining its delicate balance.
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This evergreen flowering shrub keeps its leaves through winter and reblooms from spring to fall, making it a colorful hydrangea alternative.
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Pot plant stains on concrete result from minerals, tannins, or fertilizers in water. The porous surface absorbs them. Treating the problem is, thankfully, easy.
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Is that new green growth a sign of a flourishing garden? Or troublesome weeds? With these easy DIY garden tags, you'll never have to question what you planted.
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The soil in potted plants doesn't have any natural aerators, like worms. Instead, you need to aerate the soil manually. How often depends on a few factors.
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