Not Basil, Not Cilantro: The Summer-Blooming Herb With Flowers That Pollinators Love
Plenty of delicious herbs also offer beautiful blooms. This one in particular will attract plenty of bees, butterflies and even hummingbirds.
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Not Honeysuckle: The Gorgeous Hanging Basket Flower That Hummingbirds Can't Resist
This plant features a profusion of colorful, nectar-rich, tubular flowers that hummingbirds love. Unlike honeysuckle, it requires no trellis or support.
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Use Old Detergent Containers To Create A Stunning Swan Planter DIY
If you're feeling uninspired by the planters available in stores, consider trying out this simple swan planter DIY that only requires an empty bottle.
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Goodbye, Traditional Tomato Cages: This Budget-Friendly Alternative Helps Save Space
This cheap solution allows you to pack tomato plants more closely together, and it's more durable and easier to maintain than flimsy store-bought tomato cages.
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Ditch Boring Pavers: The Floral Driveway Idea To Add Visual Interest To Your Yard
This simple DIY project transforms a dull paved or concrete driveway into a flowery attention-grabber. All it requires is some gravel, pavers, and elbow grease.
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Make Moving Heavy Planters A Breeze With Amazon's Solution That Holds Up To 440 Pounds
Struggling to move the heaviest plants in your container garden without hurting your back? Amazon may have just the gadget for your needs.
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Use A Plastic Bottle To Keep Garden Hoses Neat & Organized
Don't toss that water bottle yet. This quick, easy DIY gives it an unexpected second life while helping keep your garden hoses neat and tangle-free.
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The Heat-Tolerant Shrub With Vibrant Pink Flowers That Backyard Hummingbirds Love
Looking for a shrub for a hot, full-sun spot that also blooms abundantly? This vine has bright pink bracts with nectar-filled flowers to bring in the hummers.
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Ditch These Old-School Tools For Their High-Tech Replacements
Save time, hassle, and muscle strain by swapping these old-school gardening and workshop tools for tech-forward replacements that do the work for you.
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Why Bradford Pear Trees Have That Awful Smell
The delicate white flower clusters of the Bradford pear tree make a stunning sight in spring, but it’s not enough to distract from the tree's foul smell.
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Not Coffee Grounds Or Banana Peels: The Household Trash You Should Add To Compost
Composting is a great way to send organic food scraps back to the earth, but did you know this common trash item is actually an excellent addition to the pile?
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Repel Slugs From The Garden With A Textured Plant They Can't Stand
Are your beds or dim garden corners plagued by slimy slugs? Plant this shade-loving perennial with large fuzzy leaves in troubled spots to deter them for good.
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Upcycle An Old Wine Rack Into A Clever Tabletop Planter With This DIY
Wire wine racks are the kind of decor you buy because it's cute and then never use. Turn your rack into a planter with some simple supplies and no tools at all.
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When Does Home Depot Mark Down Plants And Garden Items?
Refreshing your garden is one of the best parts of spring and summer, and if you're working with a tight budget, here's how to scope out Home Depot's markdowns.
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Not Copper Nor Coffee Grounds: The Humane Way To Keep Snails Out Of The Yard
You've tried everything to repel snails and slugs from your lettuces and tomatoes, but they keep returning. This idea is harmless, organic, and looks pretty.
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Upcycle An Old Shovel Handle Into A Smarter Way To Move Planters With A Clever DIY
If the head of your shovel has had it, don't throw the entire tool away. Instead, cut off the handle and upcycle it into a nifty, time-saving garden accessory.
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Why There's Simply No Need For Specialty Soil Blends
Soil blends are handy, but they're also often expensive. Plus, most plants don't need a speciality mix. Thankfully, there are more practical alternatives.
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Use Old Metal Lids To DIY Garden Tags On The Cheap
Labeling the fruit and veg in your garden with an artsy tag is as easy as grabbing a metal can from the pantry. It's an affordable DIY that takes minutes.
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Use Old Milk Jugs To Create A Budget-Friendly Succulent Garden
All you need for this cheap and whimsical succulent garden is an old milk jug cut in half, some pebbles, and some paint and decor of your choice.
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Grow This Low-Maintenance Perennial With Lush Foliage As A Ground Cover In Shady Spots
Finding the right ground cover for shady spots can be tough. This easygoing flowering option blooms in the spring and attracts bees and butterflies.
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Ditch Flowers: Here's A More Creative Way To Infuse Color Into Your Garden Beds
You may think of flowers as the default in a backyard garden. However, there are alternatives to the fleeting blooms that can help keep your garden as colorful.
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The Surprising Kitchen Scrap That Is Perfect For Amending Your Garden Soil
There are so many kitchen scraps that we throw in the trash because we don't know they can benefit our gardens. Check out this scrap your soil will love.
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Light Up Your Front Yard With Costco's Stylish Solar Solution
Solar lights are one of the most cost-effective, low-maintenance outdoor lighting options, with no fussy wires needed. This option from Costco has 4.5 stars.
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Not Blue Mistflower: The Similar Annual Flower That Will Fill Your Garden With Butterflies
If you love to sit back and watch the butterflies enjoy your garden, you should look into this easy-to-grow, beautiful flower this gardening season.
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The Stunning Tropical Plant You Can Grow In A Container That Thrives In The Shade
Need a new addition to the container-grown plant collection on your shady patio or deck? This tropical beauty with hot pink-striped leaves is a great choice.
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Not Coffee Grounds, Not Banana Peels — The Inedible Scrap You Can Add To Compost
You know that there are a lot of kitchen scraps that you can add to create nutrient-dense compost, but here's one you might not think about adding.
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Not Bird Baths, Not Misters: The Cheap Alternative Hummingbirds Can't Resist
Traditional bird baths aren't the best choice for hummingbirds, but you can keep them coming back to your space with this clever DIY fountain idea.
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