What To Know Before Watering Your Aloe Vera With Sugar Water
DIYing fertilizer can keep plants healthy for cheap, but there's a fine line between helping and hurting. Learn this before watering aloe with sugar water.
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Tips For Keeping Your Hardy & Tropical Hibiscus Plants Thriving Through Winter
Keep your hardy and tropical hibiscus plants thriving through the winter. Learn how to overwinter hibiscus and ensure beautiful blooms when spring arrives.
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The Natural Slug Trap That Doesn't Call For A Drop Of Beer
Those who like to keep their garden free of pesticides may find themselves struggling with their slug population, but here's a simple solution.
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Starting Your Seed-Saving Journey? Here Are Beginner-Friendly Options To Try First
Growing plants from seeds can be a rewarding experience if you do it the right way. Here are some beginner-friendly tips to try for optimal success.
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5 Herbs You Can Grow To Help Block Out Weeds In Your Garden (& 7 To Avoid)
Weeding is most people's least favorite garden task. We've identified five herbs that can help muscle out weeds, as well as several you might want to skip.
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7 Ingenious Ways To Repurpose Coconut Shells In Your Home & Garden
If you have any coconut shells on hand, don't throw them away. Instead, discover some creative ways to repurpose them around your home and garden.
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Can You Fertilize Fruit Trees Using Coffee Grounds? Our Professional Gardener Weighs In
Coffee grounds can be used as a soil amendment to add nutrients to the soil - but are they appropriate for fertilizing fruit trees? Find out that and more here.
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Save Your Tree Trimmings To Make New Garden Beds Using An Easy, Natural Method
Instead of composting your tree trimmings or leaving them out for disposal, use them to create new garden beds, following this natural method.
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Mistakes To Avoid When Sharpening Your Garden Shears
Before diving into your next garden project, you'll want to ensure that your garden shears are sharp. Avoid these sharpening mistakes to keep them working well.
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How To Safely Sharpen Your Pruning Saw For A Cleaner Cut (& Mistakes To Avoid)
As with knives and scissors, it's important to sharpen your pruning saw to ensure it functions properly. Here's how to do it, as well as things to look out for.
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5 Fragrant Ground Covers That Can Help Deter Pests (& 4 To Avoid)
Discover 5 fragrant ground covers that can help deter pests and learn about 4 to avoid. Create a beautiful and pest-resistant garden with these helpful plants.
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Successfully Install A Bird Feeder Pole In Your Yard With These Tips
If you place a bird feeder on a pole, it's important to follow these tips to properly install the pole so it won't tip or fall when animals climb up.
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The Trick To Try With Your Potato Plants After Harvesting To Produce A Second Crop
It can be hard to know when to harvest potatoes but if you want to get a second crop after harvesting the first, this is what you need to do.
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Turn Your Yard Into A Hummingbird Feeding Ground With These Tips For Attracting Insects
Hummingbirds love to eat insects just as much as they love to drink nectar. So, to attract more to your yard, turn your garden into a bug haven. Here's how.
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Why You Should Add Old Herbs And Spices To Your Backyard Compost Pile
Those old herbs and spices may seem destined for the garbage, but they can be extra helpful in managing pests when added to your compost pile.
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5 Things You Should Always Do After Weeding, According To Our Master Gardener
Discover the top 5 post-weeding tips from our expert gardener. Learn essential practices to avoid spreading allergens and plant toxins after weeding.
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Why Do Some Gardeners Feed Orange Juice To Their Plants & Should You Try It?
You've probably heard the amateur gardener tip to naturally improve the acidity of your soil by adding orange juice, but does it work? Here's the truth.
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10 Beautiful Ground Cover Plants That Deer Won't Touch In Your Yard
Discover 10 ground cover plants that not only enhance your yard's beauty but also repel deer. Protect your garden with these gorgeous and practical options.
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15 Genius Ways To Repurpose A Wooden Spatula Outside Of Cooking
Do you have a worn wooden spatula that can no longer be used for cooking? Don't throw it away. Instead, discover how to repurpose it in your home and garden.
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TikTok Shares An Affordable DIY Bean Trellis Anyone Can Make
Beans are an easy-to-grow vegetable, but they need a lot of height to grow. If you're the handy type, this DIY bean trellis is both affordable and easy to make.
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The DIY Mosquito Remedy Our Expert Doesn't Recommend (& What To Try Instead)
When mosquitoes are constantly attacking you, you'll try anything to remedy the suckers. Here's one tip our expert doesn't advise using and what to try instead.
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Sourdough Starter Is About To Become Your New Favorite Natural Plant Booster
Many people renew their love of baking as summer closes. If you have even a little sourdough starter on hand, your plants may also be interested in your hobby.
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The Salt Fertilizer That Gives Lawns An End-Of-Season Boost (And How To Do It Right)
As the seasons change and the weather gets cooler, there are still a few things you can do to boost the health of your lawn, including using this fertilizer.
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Is Soaking Weed Eater String A Handy Lawn Hack Or Bad Idea?
You may have heard that it's a good idea to soak weed eater string. Learn if this popular gardening tip is a handy lawn hack or a bad idea?
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Is It Possible To Repair An Expandable Garden Hose Or Is It Bound For The Trash?
Before you make that trip to the home improvement store, you might already have everything you need to repair your expandable garden house. Here's how.
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When To Use Seeds Vs. Seedlings Based On Your Gardening Goals
One of the first and biggest decisions a gardener must make is whether to plant seeds or seedlings. Here's how to know which strategy is best for your garden.
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The Soapy Solution That Can Prevent Weeds From Growing Between Pavers
After spending time and/or money landscaping your yard with pavers, you want to avoid weeds marring them. Here's a simple solution to prevent pesky weeds.
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