Creeping Jenny is a popular alternative to grass, but its rapid growth can quickly overwhelm your yard. Try this fast-spreading, non-invasive species instead.
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You may be tempted to provide materials to help hummingbirds build their nests, and while some materials can be useful, others can be harmful to chicks.
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This unassuming winter annual might look harmless or even cute at first. However, if you choose to ignore it, it could wreak havoc on your lawn come spring.
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Living fences are an organic privacy alternative to plastic and wood. Plant them right, and they'll attract birds and pollinators to your yard, too.
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Thyme makes a tasty addition to dishes, but you can also use it to create a beautiful and dynamic paved space by planting creeping thyme between pavers.
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Learn how to create a simple self-watering system for your houseplants with old t-shirts. This easy DIY will ensure your plants stay hydrated while you're away.
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Discover an effective tip for managing growth and maintaining shape for mature vine houseplants. Say goodbye to chaos and hello to a well-kept indoor jungle.
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Houseplants can be a helpful addition to your space for plenty of reasons, but one common plant can do more than just bring a touch of greenery to your bedroom.
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Discover effective ways to manage Asian lady beetles in your home and garden. From natural repellents to extermination methods, explore best practices.
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Looking for a hardy, year-round ground cover? There's likely a juniper variety out there that will thrive in your climate and soil conditions.
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Goathead weeds are a pain due to their burrs, which can get stuck to clothing and pet fur. We explore why they're taking over your yard and what to do about it.
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While a retaining wall is typically a utilitarian fixture that doesn't offer much visual appeal, here's how you can transform it into a vertical garden.
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TikTok is full of hacks and tricks for your plants, but this hydrangea gardening advice may be taking the piss. Here's what our in-house master gardener thinks.
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Dealing with ice in the winter, whether you're from Texas or Montana, can be challenging. Here, we discuss the debate over using salt vs sand to melt it.
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Explore how to transform your home's aesthetic by upgrading your outdoor trash bins' space. Learn tips for adding design elements for increased curb appeal.
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With its unique leaf shape and bright purple flowers, henbit is fairly easy to identify, but its botanical doppelgangers could also be invading your yard.
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Has your delicious lemon basil basil plant grown lanky or bitter? One simple pruning technique will ensure you'll always have plenty of fresh leaves to enjoy.
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Though the classic purple variety is probably the most widely recognized coneflower, you can grow others in your garden in various shapes, sizes, and colors.
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Weeding is a chore as it is. But if you go about it the wrong way, your well-intentioned efforts can do more harm than good to your garden.
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With its pretty colors and low-maintenance personality, ornamental cabbage is a great addition to your fall garden. Here is the best place to plant it.
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Box tree moths can wreak havoc on your perfectly-sculpted boxwoods, but there are ways to stop the infestation and keep these notorious pests from spreading.
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Blue star creeper's pretty blooms and speedy growth can make it an alluring ground cover for your yard, but there is such thing as too much of a good thing.
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Installing brick pavers may be easy, but there are steps you need to take to make sure your garden beds get the gorgeous and sturdy edging they deserve.
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Fall is a great time to decorate for the season, and a marigold garland will highlight the beautiful yellow and orange colors of autumn. Here's how to make one.
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Alocasia plants are great choices for the indoor life, and they have beautiful, vibrant leaves to boot. Discover if you need to remove their blooms.
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You may be tempted to grow vines along your fence to add privacy and shade to your yard but you should consider these disadvantages first.
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To ensure you have beautiful and colorful blooms in the spring, try planting this shade-tolerant ground cover you can grow in the winter. Here's how.
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