Skip The Hostas: There's Another Shade Plant To Add Color To Flower Beds
This colorful perennial fern is a great option for your shade garden, container plants, or flower beds. Plus, it's visually striking yet low maintenance.
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Not Paper Towel Rolls: The Other Kitchen Trash You Can Add To Your Compost
Compost requires a healthy ratio of browns (aka cardboard, paper, twigs, and the like) to greens, and this one overlooked item can bulk up those browns.
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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.
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Not Brick, Not Pavers: The Driveway Edging Alternative To Light Up Your Front Yard
Looking to create a crisp edge to your driveway without the hassle of bricks or pavers? This alternative edging can help brighten up your space with ease.
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Not Honeysuckle, Not Zinnia: The Fiery Hanging Basket Flower Hummingbirds Can't Resist
Tired of the regular ol' hummer-attracting greenery? Spice things up by growing this vibrant, cascading plant in a basket and hanging it from your porch.
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What To Do If You See A Cluster Of Daddy Long Leg Spiders Around Your Home Or Yard
While seeing a large number of daddy long legs can certainly be jarring, don't panic: they're harmless arachnids that actually provide plenty of benefits.
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Ditch Concrete For An Eco-Friendly Driveway Edge Alternative That Smells Incredible
Artificial driveway edging is tidy, but it's not always good for the environment. Encourage pollinators and add fragrance to your front yard with living edging.
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What Do I Do If Birds Are Attacking My Windows?
Some bird species attack windows because they mistake their reflection for a rival. Take preventative measures in the spring, when the behavior is at its peak.
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Turn A Kiddie Pool Into An Epic Bird Bath To Attract More Birds
If you've got an old kiddie pool taking up space in the garage or you want to see more birds in your garden, try this DIY hack to make an epic bird bath.
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Not Eastern Redbud Nor Cherry: The Fast-Growing Shade Tree For Privacy
Eastern redbuds and cherries aren't the only trees with abundant blooms. There's another pretty tree with tons of varieties that will shade or hide your yard.
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What To Do If You Find Rats In Your Compost Bin
Compost bins are full of food scraps, so naturally, they might attract pests. Ward them off and prevent future problems with these helpful tips.
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Amazon Has A Clever Solution For A More Durable Gravel Driveway
If you're looking for an effective way to keep your gravel driveway neat and tidy, this customizable Amazon product could be just what you need.
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DIY An Edgy Concrete Planter With Five Easy To Find Items
Tired of the selection of boring planters at the garden center? Make your own without a kiln with this creative DIY that uses common building supplies.
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Not Banana Peels Or Fruit Scraps: What You Could Be Adding To Your Kitchen Compost
If you compost at home, there’s an extra ingredient you could be adding to the bin that’s already lying around — and it doesn’t come from your kitchen.
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The Drought-Tolerant Ground Cover That Can Tolerate Poor Soil Conditions
If your garden is generally considered inhospitable for most plants thanks to its dry, sandy soil, this unique-looking pick might be perfect for you.
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Ditch The Bird Bath: Attract Bees And Butterflies With This Clever DIY
Bird baths, while offering a place for birds to drink, can be difficult for bees and butterflies to use. Instead, try out this easy DIY water dish to help.
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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.
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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.
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Not Banana Peels Or Coffee Grounds: The Kitchen Scrap You Can Add To Your Compost
When you think of kitchen composting, food scraps and coffee grounds may spring to mind. However, there's another item in your kitchen you can compost, too.
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What To Do If You Find Black Ash On Your Tree Leaves
If you notice a substance that looks like ash or soot on your trees, it's likely not the result of a fire. Instead, you're probably dealing with pests.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Goodbye Traditional Bird Baths — There's A Hobby Lobby Find That Can Be Stored Easily
Traditional bird baths can be heavy and hard to move. If you need to rearrange your garden layout frequently, you might try this Hobby Lobby find instead.
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17 Indoor Plants That Bring Bold Summer Colors To Your Home
If you want to incorporate more color into your home, adding bright houseplants is a subtle yet impactful way to go. These 17 summery plants are great options.
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16 Heat-Tolerant Perennials To Plant In June And July For Blooms Into Fall
Summer heat doesn't have to leave your garden looking worn out and tired when certain perennial choices are built to thrive through the hottest months.
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Don't Toss Old Nursery Pots, Use Them To Attract Beneficial Insects To The Garden
There are many beneficial insects that you can attract to your garden to help control populations of bad bugs. This simple project helps protect them.
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