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  • Woman working on her raised garden bed

    Use Old Water Bottles To Create An Eco-Friendly Raised Garden Bed With A Smart DIY

    This budget-friendly DIY garden project gives discarded plastic bottles a second life while creating a raised planting space with some creative flexibility.

    By Catherine Nyorani 34 min ago Read More
  • Brick landscape edging keeps a lawn separate from a mulched flower bed and crevice garden

    Not Brick, Not Pavers: The Garden Edging Idea You Can DIY For Less

    Bricks can be quite cheap, but there’s another garden edging material that can be practically free, and the result is functional as well as decorative.

    By Nancy Schaffer 9 hours ago Read More
  • Father and children growing tomatoes

    12 Tomato Growing Tips Every Beginner Needs For A Successful First Harvest

    Our master gardener shares their best tips to help beginner gardeners get a successful tomato harvest, including how to prep soil and select the best seedlings.

    By Katy Willis 9 hours ago Read More
  • Vibrant pink and white petunias blooming in a hanging basket under a wooden pergola

    Not Misting: Amazon Has A Solution To Keep Hanging Flower Baskets Hydrated In The Summer Heat

    Caring for your hanging flower baskets the right way is worth it for the color they bring to your yard. Try this Amazon solution if yours are dehydrated.

    By Aleem Ahmad 11 hours ago Read More
  • woman enjoying garden from porch

    The Hack To Keep Your Garden Colorful, Even When Plants Aren't Blooming

    With careful planning and an understanding of how colors go together, this simple, practical hack ensures that your garden pops with color all year round.

    By Sophie Pell 12 hours ago Read More
  • Wooden table litered with gardening tools, flowers, and pots

    Not Sweet Alyssum Nor Petunias: Attract Butterflies With A Fast-Growing Flower For Pots

    Sweet alyssum and petunias will attract butterflies, but this fast-growing alternative can do just as well and functions great when planted in a pot, too.

    By Aleem Ahmad 12 hours ago Read More
  • Two women buying plants at a gardening store

    Not Hoya, Not Gardenia: This Fragrant Plant Brings A Tropical Touch Inside With An Easy Hack

    These tropical trees can grow anywhere if potted and brought inside for the winter — and they even produce a fragrant, delicious fruit.

    By Nina Phillips 1 day ago Read More
  • Woman working in her garden wearing pink gloves

    Is There Any Way To Tell How Big The Plant You Bought Will Get?

    While there's no way to see into the future to predict the size of your plant, these clever tips can help you get a rough estimate before planting.

    By Lisa Davis 1 day ago Read More
  • Shoppers looking at plants in a garden center

    What Does The Deer Symbol On A Plant Tag Mean?

    If you live in a neighborhood with tons of deer around, paying attention to the deer symbol when you’re shopping for new plants is key — here’s why.

    By Magdalena Becker 1 day ago Read More
  • A woman throws vegetable scraps from a woven basket into a compost heap in her backyard.

    Not Paper Towel Rolls: The Alternative Kitchen Garbage To Add To Your Compost

    You've probably heard paper towel rolls can be composted, but there are some other popular disposable backyard party items you can chuck onto the pile, too.

    By Barbara Pavone 1 day ago Read More
  • A red and black tick perched at the tip of a leaf

    Ditch Pesticides: There's A Beautiful Berry Bush That Can Help Deter Ticks

    This bush’s leaves were traditionally used by farmers to repel ticks, and now there’s scientific evidence to back it — plus, it’s beautiful and easy to grow.

    By Megan Newton 1 day ago Read More
  • An aerial view of a person planting colorful flowers

    Everyone Owned It In The '60s — Now It's The Planter We Want In Our Gardens

    These planters, which were a product of Modernism, are still the perfect container for gardeners who love a mix of durability, style, and function.

    By Annette Hird 2 days ago Read More
  • Woman arranging flowers in an oversized outdoor planter.

    Fill Large Planters With A Scrap You Can Get For Free From Your Yard

    Large planters don't have to drain your gardening budget thanks to a simple backyard trick that helps reduce the amount of potting soil needed.

    By Amy Horton 2 days ago Read More
  • A closeup image of a fly on a garden plant

    Flies Hate Herbs: Plant This Easy Perennial One To Banish Them

    If you're trying to keep flying pests and other creatures away, plant this low-maintenance herb that produces lavender and blue-colored flowers to repel them.

    By Suzanne Bonnett 2 days ago Read More
  • Pink and purple hydrangea blooms

    Easily Transplant Your Hydrangeas With The Help Of An Affordable Fabric

    Transplanting hydrangea shrubs takes planning to ensure they stay healthy. This affordable fabric keeps its roots protected for a successful move.

    By Amanda Whittington 3 days ago Read More
  • A close-up of stink bug on a home wall

    Not Chemicals: Get Rid Of Stink Bugs With A Natural Oil They Can't Stand

    These smelly insects love to hide in your home's walls and windows when temperatures drop, but this solution keeps them out and prevents them from coming back.

    By Heather Ayer 3 days ago Read More
  • A woman holds a large black nursery pot in a garden center

    Don't Toss That Old Nursery Pot: The Clever Way You Could Be Using It In The Garden

    Plastic nursery pots are a fact of life for just about any gardener, but if you get creative, they can easily serve another purpose in your garden.

    By Kristina Hicks-Hamblin 3 days ago Read More
  • A ground-nesting bee digs in the dirt to create a tunnel to nest in.

    Turn An Old Nursery Pot Into A Safe Sanctuary For Ground-Nesting Bees

    Want to build a safe haven for these important pollinators? Check out the step-by-step guide on how to create a home them so your garden does double duty.

    By Rachael Green 3 days ago Read More
  • A person picking fresh lettuce from their garden

    Not Just Fertilizer: The Companion Plant That Can Help Your Lettuce Garden Thrive

    Keep your lettuce and the soil around it happy, healthy, and thriving with this common companion plant that will feel right at home in your vegetable garden.

    By Nancy Schaffer 3 days ago Read More
  • Plastic bottles full of water between cucumber plants

    'A Terrible Idea' — One Gardener's Tip For Planting Cucumbers That Isn't Worth It

    There are plenty of incentives for growing cucumbers in your yard, but do not let someone convince you to try this hack, which could ruin your crop.

    By Katy Willis 3 days ago Read More
  • A woman planting seedlings in a raised garden bed

    Not Wood Pallets: Reuse Old IKEA Shelves For A More Unique Raised Garden Bed DIY

    If you're willing to get creative, upgrading your garden doesn't have to be expensive. Build a stunning raised bed out of an IKEA find with this clever idea.

    By Annette Hird 4 days ago Read More
  • An enormous pile of disused plastic coat hangers in many colors in the corner of a room.

    17 Genius Ways To Repurpose Old Hangers To Transform Your Garden

    Make use of old hangers by creating some functional or aesthetic upgrades for your garden. Wire, wooden, plastic, and even broken hangers can be repurposed.

    By Kate Nicholson 5 days ago Read More
  • Happy gardener picking lots of healthy tomatoes in the greenhouse

    12 Lesser-Known Gardening Hacks For Growing Healthy Tomatoes

    Eager for a bumper tomato crop? Guard against powdery mildew, soil deficiencies, blossom end rot, damping off, blight, and broken stems with these hacks.

    By Katy Willis 5 days ago Read More
  • A person at a wooden table potting plants with garden tools and supplies all around her.

    How To Use A Basic IKEA Find For Garden Storage

    Don't have a garden shed? All you really need to stow your gardening tools is a blank wall with some hanging space and a nifty organizational product from IKEA.

    By Annette Hird 6 days ago Read More
  • Gardeners places mulch around a shrub.

    Goodbye Traditional Mulch: The Organic, More Affordable Alternative Your Garden Will Love

    Traditional mulch made of wood chips or pine straw certainly has its benefits, but this alternative boasts all the same abilities plus more.

    By Katharine Hansen 6 days ago Read More
  • A man and woman sitting on a non-private balcony with a view of another apartment building

    Not A Trellis, Not Hedges: How To Add Privacy & Pretty Plants To Your Small Space

    Unlike hedges, this solution works to add privacy in even the tiniest of outdoor spaces. And unlike trellises, it requires no real installation.

    By Suzanne Bonnett 7 days ago Read More
  • Person kneeling in front of a mulched flower bed

    Always Do This Before Mulching To Keep Grass Out Of Flower Beds

    Grass has a tendency to creep into flower beds, but you can keep the division looking clean by adding this one simple maintenance step to your routine.

    By Rob Baird 7 days ago Read More
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