Not Miracle-Gro: The Gross Tomato Fertilizer That's Garden Gold
Skip the commercial chemical feeds. Learn why this unconventional organic soil amendment boosts plant growth and fruit production without burning roots.
Read More-
-
No Garden Tool Needed: The Easier Way To Tell If Your Grass Is Dead Or Just Dormant
Before you grab the shovel and declare your lawn a lost cause, try one simple test. It could save you backbreaking work, and a perfectly good patch of grass.
Read More -
What Is The Best Type Of Wood For Raised Garden Beds?
Wood is a popular choice of material for raised garden beds, but not choosing the right one can risk it rotting and decaying. These are the best options.
Read More -
Not Gardenias: The Flowering Plant You Should Grow For Its Fragrant Smell
One comparison made to this shrub's sweet-smelling flowers is apricots. Another is cotton candy. It blooms in the fall and it can extend into the winter months.
Read More -
Be Warned: This Invasive Grass Is A Haven For Ticks In Your Yard
This grass arrived in the U.S. by accident as packing material. Today, it's on the Federal Noxious Weed List, while ticks find its long blades ideal to live in.
Read More -
Quote Of The Day By Martha Stewart: The Joy Of Gardening
Martha Stewart’s long and impressive career has made her an icon in the gardening world. These are her thoughts on how gardening creates lifelong happiness.
Read More -
You Can Do Better Than Plastic Plant Tags: Here's The Eco-Friendly Alternative To Use Instead
The plastic tag that comes with your nursery plant is a useful tool, but leaving it in the garden can cause it to break, fade, or leach chemicals over time.
Read More -
What Are The Disadvantages Of Shade Sails?
Shade sails can add some comfort to your backyard without requiring too much investment or effort, but they're not without their own downsides either.
Read More -
These Pesky Ants Actively Protect Some Of The Worst Pests In Your Garden
While most ants aren't an actual problem in the garden, you need to keep an eye out for one type that ends up protecting some of the worst pests out there.
Read More -
Skip Traditional Landscape Fabric: Recycle Something You Already Own
If you feel like landscape fabric is too expensive or wasteful, grab this item from your bathroom that's functionally similar and serves several purposes.
Read More -
Not Cotton Balls: The Worn-Out Bathroom Staple To Add To Compost
Your bathroom may be an excellent source of compostable material, like this common item. Here's how to turn it into brown matter for your compost pile.
Read More -
Can You Pressure-Wash Trex Decking?
Before you pull out that pressure washer, there are a few things to consider, such as the type and age of Trex decking and the amount of pressure you'll need.
Read More -
Not Toilet Paper Rolls: The Fragrant Bathroom Staple To Add To Your Compost
To add this bathroom staple to your compost pile, it has to be natural. One way you can guarantee this is to mix some up yourself, or simmer up an aromatic pot.
Read More -
Step Aside, Bulky Bird Feeders: The Beautiful Amazon Find For Your Backyard
Looking for a bird feeder that doesn't take up much space and can fit on your patio or balcony? This Amazon find offers a great feeder in a small package.
Read More -
The Shrub Gardeners Love For Privacy Quickly Forms A Dense And Versatile Hedge
Though it's a high-risk invasive plant, this strong-smelling flowering plant can act as a natural barrier to provide your yard with extra privacy.
Read More -
What Is The Cheapest Privacy Fence Option?
Privacy from neighbors and lookie-loos shouldn't cost a fortune. This durable fence style with modifications costs much less than traditional wood slat walls.
Read More -
Are Electric Riding Mowers Worth Buying?
Thinking about trading gas fumes for a battery-powered mowing ride? Before you make the leap, there are a few important things worth considering.
Read More -
Why You Should Put Gravel Behind A Retaining Wall
With retaining walls, one big consideration is hydrostatic pressure. If water is allowed to collect behind a wall, the weight of saturated soil could topple it.
Read More -
The Answer To Why You Have So Much Crabgrass May Be In Your Soil
If crabgrass keeps crashing your lawn party, your grass may not be the real problem. Here’s what could be giving this stubborn weed the perfect place to thrive.
Read More -
Goodbye Traditional Bird Baths: There's A Cheaper DIY Sitting In Your Recycling Bin
You don't have to spend big bucks to add a birdbath with a moving water feature to your yard. This simple DIY is perfect for both pets and outdoor birds.
Read More -
Forget Diatomaceous Earth: The Garden-Friendly Way To Banish Ants From Your Outdoor Spaces
Ants may be a nuisance, but they’re beneficial overall, so it’s best to repel them without killing them – which diatomaceous earth can’t do.
Read More -
Hang This Common Kitchen Scrap & Watch Butterflies Flock To Your Backyard
Overripe fruit doesn't have to go to waste, as one common kitchen scrap can be repurposed to feed butterflies with something tasty and nutritious.
Read More -
What To Do If You Spot A Tick Crawling In Your Bed
Ticks are normally found in grassy or wooded areas, not inside — so if you spot one on your bedding, the first step is to determine if it’s really a tick.
Read More -
Which Way Should You Tip A Lawn Mower?
Think you know which way to tip your mower? You might be doing it wrong, and one direction could leave you with more than a messy lawn to fix.
Read More -
Be Warned: This Berry Bush Is Like A Magnet For Ticks In Your Yard
Though the berries of this shrub are edible, the plant's dense thicket is a tick magnet. So if you have it growing in your yard, you should remove it.
Read More -
Gardener Builds An Epic Self-Watering Garden Bed Entirely From An Old Hose
If you have an old garden hose laying around and are looking for a fun and affordable DIY, this method of creating a self-watering garden bed is for you.
Read More -
Building A Retaining Wall? Ditch Landscape Fabric For These Soil-Stabilizing Materials
What goes behind a retaining wall matters just as much as the blocks you can see, and choosing the wrong material could undermine drainage and stability.
Read More
