Does Your Garden Need Black Soil? Here's What To Know
Black soil is highly fertile and responsible for many of the world's crops. But do you need it in your home garden to make your veggie patch thrive?
Read MoreBlack soil is highly fertile and responsible for many of the world's crops. But do you need it in your home garden to make your veggie patch thrive?
Read MoreThis begonia variety is ideal for showy blooms, whether your garden is in the sun or shade. It's typically grown as an annual and proves low maintenance.
Read MoreFallen leaves can be particularly burdensome, especially if you don't have access to a leaf blower. This tool, however, makes for an excellent alternative.
Read MoreFall asters bring bursts of color, but they can take over fast. Keep your garden tidy and still enjoy their daisy-like blooms with this smart planting method.
Read MoreIf mosquitos and other pests are a problem for you in the garden, you may want to keep this new product on hand to suck the sting away and prevent itchiness.
Read MoreYou may take a one-size-fits-all approach to mulching, preferring the aesthetic appeal of uniformity. But lavender do best with this specific mulch type.
Read MoreInstead of planting this flowering weed to bring hummingbirds to your yard, it's more beneficial to opt for native species like bee balm and coral honeysuckle.
Read MoreFertilizing your garden, whether growing flowers or veggies, perennials or annuals, is all about getting the right amount of nutrients at the right time.
Read MoreInvasive plants can be difficult to identify unless you know what you're looking for. Be sure to check for these eight traits as you comb your yard.
Read MoreThere's an easy way to add visual interest and color to your ugly backyard fence with this climbing plant that will quickly grow and spread.
Read MoreEvergreen plants can be propagated with cuttings. Knowing the difference between softwood, semi-ripe, and hardwood cuttings improves the chances of success.
Read MoreIf you're looking for an all-natural addition to your fertilizer, grass is a clear choice, but before you include it, there are some things you should know.
Read MoreThere's a beautiful, low-maintenance flower that even beginner gardeners will have success with when planting in decorating containers indoors.
Read MoreFresh parsley ups your culinary game and offers a host of health benefits. You an easily propagate your own with a little bit of water indoors.
Read MoreOrnamental grasses provide an easy-to-care-for, beautiful ground cover. Do they need to be pruned, though? The answer might surprise you.
Read MoreIf the soil your trees and shrubs are planted in is lacking magnesium, there's an affordable kitchen staple you can use to boost their growth.
Read MoreAnts can be helpful in the garden, but they can also harm your precious flora. These natural methods can help to get rid of them without harming your plants.
Read MoreWhen should you prune your geraniums? That depends, especially depending on their type. Here's how to know when and how to trim them for the best blooms.
Read MoreIf you have a water feature in your yard, such as a pond, it can be nice to fill it with aquatic plants; however, keep this invasive, fast-growing one far away.
Read MorePerennials often benefit from fall planting, as the roots need time to establish before blooming in spring. This lovely evergreen is no exception.
Read MoreHouse Digest in-house master gardener Tiffany Selvey explains how this planting technique extends your harvest time and how best to implement it.
Read MoreCreeping phlox is a beautiful groundcover that doesn't need a whole lot of care. Cutting it back in fall can be helpful, though. Here are some tips to help.
Read MoreYes, you can grow olive trees from pits — but no, you can't just use your leftover pits from grocery store olives. Here's what to look for instead.
Read MoreFescue is a low-maintenance, cool-season grass. However, it requires fall maintenance to ease compacted soil, fill in patchy areas, and promote strong growth.
Read MoreWhen it comes to garden seeds, sometimes a good deal is too good to be true. Seeds from this budget seller often turn out to be dangerously mislabeled.
Read MoreAbout 30% of household water use is used on landscaping. To save money on your water bill, consider getting rid of your grass and replacing it with xeriscaping.
Read MoreThis common tree planting mistake with the root flare limits the air circulation the roots receive, making the tree more susceptible to disease and death.
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