This native perennial has lots to offer. Plant it in the fall so it's established by the first frost and enjoy flowers by next spring and berries in the summer.
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As the temperatures drop and leaves start to fall, your bird bath requires particular maintenance to keep it functional and healthy for the birds.
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Now isn't too late to enjoy this herbaceous perennial, which blooms a wide range of colors as well as interesting accents, like contrasting streaks and spots.
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Cool-season grasses include Kentucky bluegrass and tall fescue. If your lawn is a cool-season one, September is the time to ready it for winter ... and spring.
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Not all animals you spot in your garden warrant an eviction. From insects to reptiles, these are the ones that can stay, and the ones that got to go.
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With an adjustable pole and two-sided weeding blade, this handy tool from Amazon pulls weeds, grass, and moss out from paver cracks and driveway seams.
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This perennial blooms its flowers in midsummer and its display lasts through early fall. The showy flowers grow in umbels, or rounded, contained clusters.
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Odorous candles and unsafe torches belong in the past. This illuminating and refillable Tiki product makes your backyard gatherings more cozy and less itchy.
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If chemical repellents irritate your skin or your nose, this native shrub's essential oil stops ticks in their tracks and gives off a pleasant, bay-like scent.
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While aiming a hose at a wasp nest might seem like the quickest way to deal with the pesky insects, there are a few things to keep in mind before doing so.
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Clover is a popular alternative to traditional grass, but the amount of sunlight your yard receives can make a major difference in how well it performs.
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Getting gardening tools ready for overwintering is a fall chore. Your mower needs attention in fall, too, but it requires more maintenance than your shears.
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Have the tomatoes in your veggie patch gone all droopy? They could have bacterial wilt. You don't need to send a sample off to a lab. Instead, grab a glass jar.
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Replacing a lawn mower blade is easier when you know what to look for. A few key measurements can make the difference between a proper fit and a mismatch.
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When the time comes to repot an overgrown pothos, you may think the spent soil is only good for the trash can. In fact, with a little work, you can reuse it.
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It may not seem like cowboys and gardeners have much in common, but there's surprising crossover between their tools and those still useful in gardens today.
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We're bombarded with reasons why landscape fabric is bad for gardens and the environment. Are there really any instances where it's useful? The answer is yes!
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If you're in the market for a houseplant, make sure you get the one best suited for you. From peace lilies to snake plants, here's how they compare.
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Easy to use and no need for water or oil: This tool is just the right size for sharpening shear blades and other tools. It also comes with a leather strop.
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A simple homemade potting mix offers gardeners an affordable alternative to a familiar growing medium while providing moisture retention and drainage.
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While this herb is a culinary staple in soups and stews, it's also an effective deterrent that will keep pesky wasps from hanging out in your yard.
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To call this plant a shade-lover would not be an overstatement, as it can grow in even deep shade. Its pink flowers, meanwhile, bloom from July through October.
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This handheld gas leaf blower got top scores for its ability to loosen debris from grass and its impressive power, edging out the competition from Stihl.
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We love shopping secondhand. Sure, it's good for the environment, but what we truly enjoy is the thrill of finding the perfect vintage piece for our garden.
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Summer might be winding down, but there's still work to do in the yard. Here's the simple lawn mower task that will help with aeration and overseeding.
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Daisies and mums are so overdone. This many-petaled perennial is native to North America and blooms just in time to fill in bare spaces through fall.
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Galvanized steel is a long-lasting material, but some gardeners worry because it contains zinc. Here’s what to know about its safety for plants.
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