Snap traps are swift and efficient at eliminating furry pests from your garden. But they're needlessly brutal -- and they may even cause you to break the law.
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If you find spots on the lower leaves of your hydrangea plant, don't dismiss them. They could be either a common fungal disease or one caused by bacteria.
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Slugs and snails are common garden pests and this product uses the iron phosphate to stop them. It's listed for organic gardening and safe to use around pets.
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Carpenter ants are rarely a welcome sight, but a swarm is particularly alarming. Treat the problem and prevent future damage with these simple tips.
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Sunflowers love the sun, are heat-tolerant, and easy to grow. This common sunflower alternative checks all the same boxes, while offering a colorful twist, too.
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You need a shed, but should you build one yourself, assemble a prefabricated kit, or get a ready-made shed? The key is to price out each option before deciding.
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Lawn mower prices don't stay the same all year. Waiting until the season winds down can pay off, though shoppers should be prepared for an important compromise.
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Big Ag doesn't grow these interesting peppers, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't. These heirloom peppers make sizzlingly unusual additions to home gardens.
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These flowers thrive alongside roses, and they stay in bloom from spring until frost, providing year-round interest even when roses are out of season.
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This clever find does double duty with style. It's lightweight, finished with a rustproof coating, and brings a fresh twist to your backyard's landscape.
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Hydrangea flowers typically bloom in the spring, summer, and fall. After these colorful blooms are spent, you could deadhead them, but what if you didn't?
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If your hanging basket looks like it needs something, and you've tried everything you can think of, this one accommodating move may be the right solution.
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There are different types of light -- white, red, blue, and green -- and each has its own function. Here's how green light works, especially for a garden.
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One common landscaping material seems like the obvious choice for a French drain, but it can create expensive drainage problems instead of preventing them.
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Whether you bought too many or inherited a bunch of tomato cages, take a beat before tossing them out. Consider repurposing your tomato cages in these ways.
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This poisonous plant is native to North America and produces berries that birds enjoy. Here's how to safely maintain it as a resource for the local wildlife.
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The longer a garden hose is, the more difficult it can be to manage. This 100-foot Amazon product is lightweight (8.4 pounds) with a flexible construction.
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Strawberries are perennials, and the second year will be unlike the first. Here's the gardening reality about strawberry harvests when you grow them from seed.
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Carpenter bees are beneficial, but they can also cause a lot of damage to untreated wood structures in your yard. Consider other materials to discourage them.
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Landscaping fabric doesn't do a good job at suppressing weeds and it contaminates the soil with microplastics. This recyclable is a better alternative.
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Bamboo stakes don't last long, decomposing after a season or two. This inexpensive alternative is made from a durable material that should outlast your garden.
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Why settle for ornamental plants in hanging baskets when you an plant these tomato varieties instead? An alternative that's both functional and decorative.
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You can pull the weeds growing in your gravel driveway out by hand, but it's going to take ages. Instead, use a tool from Japan that makes the job easier.
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Repelling slugs from your garden isn't always easy. But you can plant an easy-to-care-for herb to help keep these pests away from your vegetable plants.
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For beginner and experienced gardeners alike, this type of bee balm is easy to care for and will bring plenty of pollinators to your garden and yard.
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With its beautiful aroma and colorful blooms, bee balm can freshen up spaces far beyond the garden, and steal the spotlight while it's at it.
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To help tomatoes grow, they need the right nutrients in their soil. This natural fertilizer can help you achieve a proper NPK ratio, specifically for nitrogen.
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