25 Simple Ways To Transform Your Patio With Flowers And Plants
Learn how to use plants to upgrade your patio space. From plant walls to creative ways to use planters, find out how plants can make your patio an oasis.
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Tips For Growing Stunning Pasqueflowers To Add A Splash Of Purple To Your Yard
Pasqueflowers can add so much beauty to your garden and can attract pollinators. Get the best tips for planting and caring for this colorful plant.
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The Velvety Flower That'll Add Color To Your Garden (And Tolerates Dry Soil)
If you want to add some unique, bright blooms to your garden, then this stunning flower should be at the top of your list.
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Simple Tips To Help Protect Hummingbirds From High Summer Heat
Hummingbirds are tiny animals with delicate constitutions, so if you want to give them a helping hand this summer, here's how to assist them in intense heat.
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The Vibrant Purple Flowering Plant That's Actually A Noxious Weed
Striking purple blooms are usually a welcome sight in any yard or garden, but if you see these flowers, you'd better get rid of them fast.
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Don't Confuse Phlox For This Invasive Weed (And What To Do About It)
This invasive flower looks a lot like a beloved plant: phlox. Here's how to identify the differences between the two, and get rid of the unwanted weed for good.
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The Pest Control Mistake That's Driving Hummingbirds Away From Your Yard
Did you know that certain pesticides can suppress the hyperdrive metabolism of hummingbirds? Help hummingbird populations thrive by avoiding these products.
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Three Easy Tips To Know When Your Watermelons Are Ripe And Ready To Harvest
Among the most difficult gardening tasks is determining if your edibles are ready to harvest or not. Here are three ways to tell if a watermelon needs picking.
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Why Your Zucchini Plant Leaves Are Turning Brown (And What To Do About It)
Noticing the leaves on your prized zucchini plant turning brown? You need to act fast! Find out what could be causing this and how to stop it.
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Naturally Deter Ants From Your Houseplants With A Clever Moat Trick
If you're tired of ants eating away at your houseplants, try this easy ant moat hack to keep them away. You probably already have everything you need.
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The Must-Know Tip For Attracting Pine Siskins To Your Yard
Inspiring pine siskins to take a break in your backyard all year round is super easy, providing you put a couple of their favorite snacks in your birdfeeder.
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Our Master Gardener Swears These Are The Most Overrated Houseplants
House Digest's master gardener has some thoughts on the most popular houseplants. Before you shell out for a new plant, find out if it's worth the hype.
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How To Grow Watercress In Containers To Avoid Invasion & Add To Your Kitchen
Having delicious, peppery watercress on hand every time you make a salad at home is easy by planting it using this ridiculously simple method.
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Growing Fruit Trees? A Word Of Caution For Dog Owners
A bountiful fruit tree in your own yard might sound like a dream, but if you have fruit-eating pets, that dream can quickly become a nightmare.
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Helpful Tips To Keep Wasps Away From Your Hummingbird Feeder
Your hummingbird feeder is a sweet treat that may also be attracting wasps. Here's how to keep your feathered friends visiting while driving the insects away.
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A Lawn Leveling Rake Is The Yard Tool You'll Wish You Had Sooner
Looking for a clever way to level your uneven lawn? Check out this leveling rake, designed to help property owners deal with challenging terrain.
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The DIY Solution People Use To Kill Roly-Polies (& Does It Work?)
Some people consider roly-polies pests and they try to repel or exterminate them with cayenne pepper. But can this pungent spice actually kill them?
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The Clever Way You Should Be Reusing A Sponge While Working In The Garden
Most people throw their old sponges straight in the garbage, but you can actually give them a second life and make gardening easier and more comfortable.
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Can You Safely Use Soap To Clean Your Bird Feeder?
Bird feeders are battered with a lot of grime and gunk, but could cleaning them with harsh soaps wind up harming the birds that you're trying to help?
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Can You Dig Up Spring Bulbs If They're Still Blooming? Our Professional Gardener Weighs In
Sometimes your spring bulbs need to be relocated... but is it okay to dig them up when they're blooming? Our professional gardener shares her thoughts.
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Why May Might Be The Best Time To Spot A Ruby-Throated Hummingbird In Your Yard
Few things are more magical than ruby-throated hummingbirds flying around your garden. Here’s why they are more likely to appear in May and how to prepare.
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Tips For Growing Healthy Broccoli Sprouts & Common Mistakes To Avoid
Growing broccoli sprouts is extremely easy and doesn't require soil or an outdoor garden, but there are a few major mistakes to avoid when growing them.
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12 Ways To Repurpose Broken Garage Door Parts In Your Home And Garden
Before throwing away your broken garage door parts, check out the several ways you can repurpose them to add a unique and rustic charm to your home.
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Our Landscape Designer's Tips Will Make Your Garden Space Look And Feel Bigger
Yes, you can still have great landscaping in a small garden. We spoke to landscape designer Roy Altaras to learn how to make any yard space feel bigger.
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The Weedy Plant You Don't Want In Your Yard If You're Trying To Keep Wasps Away
No one wants wasps in their outdoor oasis, but could you be inadvertently attracting these buzzing foes? You might be if you have this one plant in your yard.
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4 Plants You'll Want To Avoid Growing Around Tree Roots
Tree roots can grow very long, so when gardening around trees, you want to make sure not to introduce any plants that will compete. Here are 4 examples.
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Avoid This Garden Shed Mistake If You Don't Want Rotting Wood On Your Hands
Although garden sheds can be very useful to have, they can get damaged if you don't protect them. For example, this mistake could cause the wood to rot.
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