Plastic landscape fabric is not great for gardens for many reasons. If you're looking for something that will benefit your plants and soil, try this material.
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String lights are cute, but there are more exciting ways to light paths, like turning PVC pipes into high-end metallic solar lanterns to hang in nearby trees.
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Are you a history buff and have a green thumb? Combine both of these interests by cultivating a shade-loving herb that once graced medieval gardens.
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There are lots of tools that promise easier and faster weeding, but do they live up to expectations? This tool gets mixed reviews for its blade's sharpness.
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Got a terracotta pot you don't use anymore? Take it out of the garden shed or garage and make it into a rustic pendant light to hang above your patio table.
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Live in a cold climate but love tropical flowering plants? Get the look by planting this pretty native shade plant in areas of your yard the sun barely reaches.
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Eat eggs and also tend a thriving garden? You're probably wondering if you can compost rotten or leftover cooked eggs. There's a short answer and a longer one.
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Weeds don’t stand a chance against this clever tool. Its teardrop-shaped blade is the secret to slicing through pesky growth with less work from you.
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For many home gardeners, hostas are a staple for shady spots. But, there is another option that offers beautiful blooms and easy-to-care-for characteristics.
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Using a layer of landscape fabric is a common weed-blocking solution, but will you get more benefits if you add an extra layer? Be aware of these issues first.
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Want to attract more pollinators to your yard? This DIY bee house is a great way to use up scrap wood and sawdust while creating a home wild bees will enjoy.
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Looking for a more attractive alternative to landscape fabric? This groundcover offers year-round beauty and can help protect your garden from pesky weeds.
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Home gardens don't look the same way they used to a few centuries ago. What gardeners plant and the reason why have been influenced by various cultural factors.
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If you're looking for a weed-removal tool that's easy to maneuver, check out this item from The Home Depot, which will help you keep your yard in tip-top shape.
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This product is marketed for cars, but it works just as well for lawn mower decks to cut down on grass debris — one application lasts the whole season.
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We all know to avoid weed killers wherever possible, but could other seemingly less harmful removal methods be jeopardizing the health of your shrubs and trees?
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Love white-flowering plants? This perennial herb may be the next plant you add to your garden. It's covered in clouds of scented flowers in early to mid-summer.
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Dollar Tree board games aren't only good for screen-free family nights. You can turn these affordable finds into decor, like a tray-style wooden houseplant pot.
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From a spinning ring that keeps squirrels away to a feeder shaped especially for woodpeckers, these Amazon feeders are just what your backyard birds need.
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Instead of spending thousands of dollars building a fence, why not grow your own privacy screen? Native grasses have ecological as well as aesthetic benefits.
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Pause before tossing away that empty duct tape roll. Did you know it can come in handy for making a DIY planter? You just need some twine, newspaper, and glue.
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If pesky weeds won't stop invading your gravel driveway, this simple tool can help by severing them from their roots with no digging required.
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No mixing, measuring, or diluting required — just buy this bottle for under 20 bucks, spray it on the pesky weeds in your mulch, and wait.
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This eco-friendly material elevates simple gravel paths with the addition of texture and color. Plus, it creates a steadier bed for foot traffic.
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If your backyard porch or patio is in need of a modern refresh, you can do that through everything from furniture upgrades or changing the color palette.
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The right hand tool can make or break your gardening experience, especially when it comes to pesky weeds. Luckily, this Japanese tool offers a great solution.
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Use a large cloth like an old bedsheet or table covering as an alternative to traditional sheet mulch and landscaping fabric to limit weeds in your garden.
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