The Best Time Of Day To Water The Lawn For Healthy Grass
When you water your lawn has direct effect on your ability to get the right amount of water. Here's how your timing may be why you are under or overwatering.
Read MoreWhen you water your lawn has direct effect on your ability to get the right amount of water. Here's how your timing may be why you are under or overwatering.
Read MoreJust because it's pumpkin season doesn't mean we're done with flowers. Whether they bloom in fall or want to be ready for spring blooms, plant these in October.
Read MoreWhile October's cooler weather may feel like the end of the growing season, it's a great time to plant this native, shade-loving perennial to get spring blooms.
Read MoreWhile we often envision swarming beehives as home for all bees, there are actually many species that go it alone. Here's how to make sure they have a safe nest.
Read MoreFlowering bulbs are garden staples that should be planted in autumn. The springtime beauties will fill your yard with color, but you need to start growing now.
Read MoreSpring is typically when the planting fervor hits us, but if you want spring flowers from this low-maintenance perennial shrub, then try October instead.
Read MoreChoosing a tree for your yard comes with many factors to consider, but this once-popular flowering tree is not as good as it seems. Grow alternatives instead.
Read MoreColder weather doesn't need to spell the end of your veggie harvest. With the right timing and tools, you can grow lettuce in the fall and into the winter.
Read MoreKeep this compact and drought-tolerant perennial in your garden to give migrating hummingbirds a top-off. Plus, enjoy the fall blooms yourself all season!
Read MoreIt's incredible that hummingbirds migrate such a long distance, so it's no surprise that they need pit stops. Here's how to make your garden their favorite one.
Read MoreBust out that shovel to prevent stormwater from flooding your yard. With this creative tip and a little gravity, you can move water toward your garden instead.
Read MoreSometimes, the older, established gardening techniques really are the best. This one not only stops weeds, but it can even provide your plants with nutrients.
Read MoreHummingbirds tend to prefer tubular, tall flowers. But this flowering ground cover will also attract them, especially if you plant cultivars with red blooms.
Read MorePersistent and low maintenance, it's easy to forget about hostas in your fall cleanup. But simple tasks can save your plants from a horde of pests and the cold.
Read MoreFlowers are lovely in springtime, but a completely lush landscape should include shrubs, too. Plant these bushes by the end of October for pretty spring blooms.
Read MoreNot everyone wants a perfectly manicured grass lawn. The wild landscaping trend is here, and it might be better for the planet, too. It's easy to get started.
Read MoreIf you love your backyard birds and your morning cup of coffee, you can create a DIY that brings them together. Give your old coffee container a second life.
Read MoreNot only does a bare patch in the garden look unsightly, but it will welcome weeds, too. This beautiful flower will grow quickly to fill in the blank space.
Read MoreOctober is here, which means hummingbirds are migrating away in some U.S. regions. If you plant these two flowers now, you'll attract them back come springtime.
Read More"The Old Farmer's Almanac" comes out every year with pages of interesting, helpful content. But the winter weather predictions inside aren't just for farmers.
Read MoreWhen you are designing your garden, don't rule out shrubs. They can hold their own with adding color and texture, especially this purple flowering shrub.
Read MoreNo one wants to gain a new tick friend in the garden, but sometimes you have to fight nature with nature. Growing this common plant can help you keep them away.
Read MoreThere are so many well-known flowers that attract hummingbirds to your garden, but somehow this gorgeous flowering perennial often gets overlooked in the plan.
Read MoreIf you're looking for the soothing power of nature, look no further than your garden. Incorporate meditation elements into your design for backyard peace.
Read MoreDividing up your ferns means that you can help fill in any bare patches in your garden or lawn. Learn how to do it, and if you should do it in fall or spring.
Read MoreThis iconic conifer is especially good at holding soil in place and feels right at home on a hillside or slope. Plus, it will fill in the space pretty fast.
Read MoreWhile we plant veggie and annual seeds right before we want them to grow, perennials sometimes need a little season change. This seed is best planted in fall.
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