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  • a modern two story home with an attractive landscape and driveway

    Not Fences Or Retaining Walls: The Yard Feature That Can Increase Your Home Value

    There are plenty of ways to make your home more appealing to potential buyers, but this yard feature is a must if you want to add privacy too.

    By Nancy Schaffer 2 hours ago Read More
  • A gardener near a wheel barrow waters the ground around a newly planted tree sapling with a metal watering can.

    Forget The Fence: Plant This Tree For Natural Privacy And A Delicious Harvest

    Did you know you can screen your backyard from prying eyes using shrubs and even trees? It's a bonus if you grow a living fence that produces delicious fruit.

    By Magdalena Becker 11 hours ago Read More
  • A close-up of Japanese barberry berries

    What To Do If You Find Japanese Barberry In Your Yard

    Japanese barberry can seem like a colorful plant, but it's actually a very invasive species. If it pops up, you'll want to take action as soon as you can.

    By Magdalena Becker 12 hours ago Read More
  • A woman caring for potted trees at a nursery

    If You Plant One Tree In A Pot This Year, It Needs To Be This Colorful Beauty

    These trees feature feathery foliage in a range of colors, and dwarf or semi-dwarf cultivars stay well under 10 feet tall, making perfect container trees.

    By Nancy Schaffer 18 hours ago Read More
  • A large decorative planter arrangement with native grass and flowers in front of a house.

    The Inexpensive Way To Fill Large Planters With A Common Storage Item

    Large planters need lots of potting mix. Thankfully, most gardeners have a collection of just the item they need to reduce the space inside a big container.

    By Tyler Palicia 2 days ago Read More
  • Gardener spraying a sapling with water before planting it

    Plant This Edible Flowering Tree That Birds & Butterflies Love For Natural Privacy In Your Yard

    With edible fruit, scented blossoms, and a capacity to attract birds and butterflies, this tree is a great option if you also want natural privacy in the yard.

    By Megan Newton 2 days ago Read More
  • A woman tending to border plants along the edge of a garden bed

    17 Low-Growing Perennials To Grow For Stunning Borders & Edges

    If you're looking for some plants to soften the transition between your larger picks and your driveway or path, these short options are for you.

    By Lisa Davis 4 days ago Read More
  • A blue bird and a butterfly sitting on a tree's branch

    The Shrub With Red Berries That Is Highly Attractive To Birds And Pollinators

    The pink flowers on this berry-producing shrub are inviting to butterflies, while its red fruit will certainly attract cedar waxwings and robins to your garden.

    By Sakshi Khaitan 4 days ago Read More
  • Man shopping for strawberry plants

    The Low-Growing Alternative To Traditional Strawberries That Gives You Multiple Harvests

    While June-bearing strawberries are great if you want a large, yearly harvest, this lesser-known variety produces smaller fruits multiple times each summer.

    By Barb Hudson 4 days ago Read More
  • Woman using shears to prune a shrub with pink flowers

    27 Spring-Flowering Shrubs That Should Be Pruned Immediately After Blooming

    Timing matters when pruning spring-flowering shrubs, and cutting them at the wrong moment could impact next year's blooms more than you might expect.

    By Sakshi Khaitan 4 days ago Read More
  • Group of people taking a shrub out of its pot

    Plant This Shrub In May That Creates Privacy To Boost Curb Appeal All Year Long

    If you want to create a cozy, sectioned off yard, plant this evergreen shrub in May to enjoy lush foliage and increased privacy throughout the seasons.

    By Selena Ivette Rodriguez 4 days ago Read More
  • A garden with a brown wooden fence and flowers in bloom

    Skip The Fence: There's A Better Alternative For Privacy In Your Yard

    If you're looking for a more natural alternative to a fence to provide your outdoor space with privacy, this option offers evergreen leaves.

    By Lou Siday 5 days ago Read More
  • Gardeners planting a tree

    Everyone Owned This Tree In The 80s - How They Became A Total Nuisance

    These flowering, quick-growing trees were once seen as an innovation in landscaping, but nowadays, their aggressive growth habit has become an issue.

    By Selena Ivette Rodriguez 5 days ago Read More
  • person holding a muffin tin

    Use This Muffin Tin Hack To Create A Unique Way To Feed Birds In Your Yard

    There are plenty of reasons to attract beautiful birds to your garden, so make them feel more welcome with this simple hack that will keep them full.

    By Charlotte D. Miller 5 days ago Read More
  • towel hanging up in garden

    The Clever Towel Trick That Makes Garden Cleanup 10X Easier

    Before wasting your money on this gardening aide, take a look in your linen closet for some old towels that are just as effective at helping contain trimmings.

    By Sophie Pell 5 days ago Read More
  • Eastern swallowtail butterfly on the ground

    The Small Tree With Pretty White Flowers That Is Highly Attractive To Butterflies

    You don't have to plant only flowering perennials to attract butterflies to your garden. Trees work great, too, as long as they're small and bloom abundantly.

    By Nina Phillips 5 days ago Read More
  • A mature Norway maple tree with a broad canopy in a green field

    What To Do If You Find A Norway Maple Tree In Your Yard

    Norway maple trees are quite common in the U.S., but they’re actually an invasive species that can mess with local ecosystems. Here’s what to do if you find one.

    By R. A. Fletcher 5 days ago Read More
  • A butterfly in front of a blurred scene of pink flowers

    The Tree With Pretty Pink Springtime Flowers That Is Highly Attractive To Butterflies

    For a pop of cheery, pollinator-attracting color in your garden during springtime, consider planting this lesser-known variety of a popular flowering tree.

    By Megan Newton 6 days ago Read More
  • Gardener getting ready to plant trees in their yard

    Butterflies & Birds Are Highly Attracted To This Small Purple Flowering Tree

    If you want a compact plant to adorn your yard with lovely blooms while also attracting butterflies and birds, consider this purple flowering tree.

    By Annette Hird 6 days ago Read More
  • A woman shopping for plants at a garden center

    Costco May 2026: Best New Plants To Buy This Month

    Costco is known as an affordable retailer for just about anything, and that includes plants. Check out the store's new offerings for your spring garden inspo.

    By R. A. Fletcher 6 days ago Read More
  • Pea gravel walkway next to a mulched garden.

    Keep Gravel And Mulch Pathways From Mixing With An Easy-To-Use Solution

    If you are tired of your mulch getting all mixed up in your gravel driveway, then you will definitely want to read about this super-easy solution.

    By Amy Horton 6 days ago Read More
  • A person walking in a vegetable gardens holds a bundle of twigs in their gloved hand.

    Save The Twigs From Your Yard To Create A Custom Privacy Screen

    Is your yard full of trees? Then you likely have a lawn covered in twigs and branches. Collect them up until you have enough to DIY this wooden patio screen.

    By Annette Hird 6 days ago Read More
  • Woman kneeling in garden with silvery plants in foreground

    As A Ground Cover Or In Hanging Baskets: The Silver-Gray Perennial That Looks Good No Matter What

    Want to break up all of that saturated green in your outdoor space? Consider planting this easy-growing perennial that has gorgeous silvery leaves.

    By Magdalena Becker 7 days ago Read More
  • A dead shrub surrounded by living green shrubs

    Why Leaving A Dead Tree Or Shrub In Your Yard Isn't A Smart Idea

    A dead tree or shrub is more than just a disappointment, it can be dangerous. If you have any deceased flora in your yard, here's why you might want a removal.

    By Nancy Schaffer 7 days ago Read More
  • Blue tit bird sitting on a branch

    The Ornamental Tree That Birds And Pollinators Love And Has Year-Round Interest

    Bring more beneficial insects and birds to your yard with this stunning ornamental tree that is easy to plant and also suitable for smaller spaces.

    By R. A. Fletcher 8 days ago Read More
  • Vintage garden glass cloche

    Glass Cloches Aren't Just For The Kitchen: 12 Ways To Use Them In The Garden

    From fairy lights to warding off a late frost, there are plenty of clever ways to use glass cloches outside the kitchen for both style and function.

    By Katy Willis 8 days ago Read More
  • Two houses with little to no privacy between each other in their backyards.

    The Fast-Growing Tropical Plant You Can Use For Privacy In Your Yard

    If your yard is overexposed to neighbors or passersby, don't build a fence. Those in warm climes can grow this lush plant en masse to create a privacy screen.

    By Aleem Ahmad 9 days ago Read More
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