Mulberries are lovely shade trees with a big downside — staining. However, there's another popular native shade tree with the same problem worth avoiding.
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One common pepper-growing habit can do more harm than good during the summer, especially when rising temperatures begin stressing your plants.
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Plastic bottles can be transformed into an incredible variety of outdoor decor, but few rival this hanging creation inspired by the world's tropical oceans.
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This evergreen perennial blooms purple flowers, and is known to attract pollinators. Reaching up to ~5 feet tall, it can stand out among other greenery.
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A wire hanger isn't just for clothes; it's also not recyclable. But, you can repurpose one in all sorts of useful ways, including keeping your hoses organized.
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If you want to keep your lawn's edges looking sharp and crisp, a string trimmer isn't your only option. This product is affordable, manual, and quiet.
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Snapdragons are a traditional option for sunny, bright gardens, but this alternative will offer color and please pollinators through the late summer.
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Like hydrangeas, this plant's blooms grow in clusters. Only, the shape resembles a bottlebrush! It's also low-maintenance, and grows across seven zones: 3-9.
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This aromatic herb sounds like cilantro and is similar in taste, but it's not even related. Its leaves are long and serrated, and it grows as a rosette.
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Sharpening a rotary lawn mower blade with this stationary tool will take only minutes. A mower blade should be sharpened after 20 to 25 hours of mower use.
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Bird baths are a great way to invite avian visitors into your yard, but you don't need a bulky stone or concrete version. Try these lighter Amazon options.
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Little pom-pom flowers belie a pungent plant below. You might like to put this fragrant herb on your dinner plate, but slugs and snails will stay far, far away.
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For a rock garden, you'll want herb varieties that can thrive in well-drained soil. This herb certainly does, and is drought-tolerant once established.
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Ticks are dangerous insects that carry diseases. Luckily, there are some non-toxic and effective strategies for keeping them out of your yard.
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If you're looking to save some money while upgrading your garden, this clever hack allows you to make your own pavers using waste items as molds.
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Keeping deer away from hydrangeas often takes more than luck. One natural deterrent can help protect blooms when paired with a few smart garden strategies.
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If your strawberries are producing blooms but they are not transitioning to fruit, you may have some sneaky pest problems or nutrient deficiencies at play.
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Find lavender finicky? You're not alone, despite the pretty plant supposedly being hardy once established. Replace it with a strikingly similar alternative.
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If typical driveway edging feels a bit too modern or basic for your home's style, consider this Old World-inspired alternative available from Amazon.
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If you're tired of wasting water to keep your lawn green in an arid environment, this eco-friendly approach to landscaping could be worth considering.
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If you love the look of hydrangeas, these low-maintenance, United States-native, and pollinator-attracting flowers can add a similar feel to your garden.
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For healthy hydrangeas with colorful new blooms every year, try this easy pruning technique that works best if carried out in the mid-summer months.
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These fragrant clematis varieties are known for their large flower size, measuring up to 6 inches in diameter. In zones 6 to 9, you can grow them together.
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While it is quite a bit more expensive, this variation on plain gray cement is just enough of a change to give your home some serious curb appeal.
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A dull mower blade can make your lawn a dull view. This universal kit from Home Depot makes it easy to sharpen, balance, and tick that chore off your list.
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How often do you clean your houseplants? If you haven’t cleaned them in a while — or ever — this common bathroom item can make dusting their leaves a breeze.
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What some people consider nuisance weeds in their lawn are actually plants that are incredibly valuable (and free!) sources of fertilizer for leafy greens.
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