Simple But Effective Ways To Deter Snakes From Your Yard
The key to deterring snakes from your yard lies in making the landscape less inviting and eliminating food and water sources. Find out how to do this here.
Read MoreThe key to deterring snakes from your yard lies in making the landscape less inviting and eliminating food and water sources. Find out how to do this here.
Read MoreThere's a fast-growing tree you can plant in your yard right now to guarantee year after year of beautiful fall foliage in your home's landscape.
Read MoreAs a beginner gardener, a satisfying harvest can be all the motivation you need to keep going. This tiny but prolific vegetable will provide just that.
Read MoreUsing an everyday essential, this hack will support your tomatoes’ growth and keep them away from the soil surface, which helps in deterring pests.
Read MoreSoil tests are essential to set your plants up for success — they'll tell you exactly how to amend your soil for the best growth. Here's the best time for one.
Read MoreGrowing their favorite plants is one way to bring pollinators, like ladybugs and butterflies, to your garden. This one plant also doubles as a culinary staple.
Read MoreWhen the typical harvest season comes to a close, you can still squeeze out one last harvest - these leafy greens will make delicious fall salads.
Read MoreThis houseplant adapts to various light, soil, humidity, and water conditions. The only way to kill it is with too much water. Otherwise, enjoy the greenery.
Read MoreWhen it comes to picking leaves from your basil, don't be shy. Pruning can actually stimulate growth for a bushier basil plant, and it can improve flavor.
Read MoreSome of these companion plants for sweet potato are leafy greens that help with nitrogen absorption, while others are colorful flowers that deter pests.
Read MoreThis versatile tree is a cashew and mango relative that draws birds and pollinators in the summer, then puts on a stunning display of color come fall.
Read MoreIf you want a fall harvest, you're not too late — in fact, you're right on time, since late summer is the perfect time to get certain veggies planted.
Read MoreAfter a heatwave bakes your soil, properly weeding your garden becomes a challenge. To ensure you pull them out from the roots, you'll need to soften the soil.
Read MoreAs the growing season comes to a close, hummingbirds still need to stock up on nectar to prepare for winter migrations. These beautiful flowers do the trick.
Read MoreWhile tending to your plants may feel like second nature, using the wrong watering method can ruin your harvest. Avoid this way of watering your tomatoes.
Read MoreAs soon as outdoor temperatures rise, bees are on the hunt for flowers. To satisfy the pollinators, grow this sweet-smelling spring-bloomer that they love.
Read MoreHardy, low-maintenance, and quick-growing, this native plant is beloved by beneficial pollinators, and can be grown in many areas throughout the United States.
Read MoreCrazy ants are considered an invasive species, and being able to eradicate them comes down to telling them apart from other types of destructive ants.
Read MoreA sloped backyard can be a challenge to make effective use of, but here are 20 inspiring landscape design ideas that will make you love your sloped yard.
Read MoreProper watering is key to thriving tomato seedlings. Soil, environment, and container size are all factors in keeping your young plants healthy.
Read MoreFrom porches to patios, this vibrant climber transforms any spot with rapid vertical growth, striking blooms, and surprising flexibility for small gardens.
Read MoreIf you've noticed bites on you or your pet, you're dealing with a flea or tick infestation in your yard. Combating them starts with identification.
Read MoreMany ground cover plants can be successfully grown in the container garden. Choose trailing or creeping options for a cascading aesthetic over the edge of pots.
Read MoreBare, yellow patches in a lawn have a wide range of causes. Identifying exactly which pest is affecting your grass is the first step in mitigating the problem.
Read MoreFeeders are essential to a hummingbird's fall diet, ensuring they have enough energy for migration. Your feeders will need extra attention through this season.
Read MoreIf sage is growing in your garden, you'll want to trim it in spring to promote growth, but don't waste those clippings -- you can use them to scent your home.
Read MoreYour rose bushes need mulch, and there's a free, organic option that you can find in your very own backyard to help your plant to thrive and bloom.
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