The Best Pruning Techniques For Fuller Basil Plants In The Garden
To get the most out of herbs like basil, they should be trimmed and pruned in a way that helps them grow fuller, not taller. These methods can help them thrive.
Read MoreTo get the most out of herbs like basil, they should be trimmed and pruned in a way that helps them grow fuller, not taller. These methods can help them thrive.
Read MoreThe dilemma of making a home for bugs yet keeping a bug-free zone for yourself is hard. But you don't have to tolerate the mosquitoes to save the bees.
Read MoreGrowing vegetables from the Brassica family is rewarding, until you see tiny green worms eating your cabbage. These techniques can deter them from your plants.
Read MoreThat bottle of Dawn dish soap on your sink might be a lawn remedy, too ... at least according to a few home gardeners. Is this hack actually effective, however?
Read MoreYou might have heard mixed messages on whether or not tomato cages are useful in the garden. Before using them with your plants, there are a few things to know.
Read MoreWhat's worse than seeing unwanted insects like earwigs eat all your beloved plants? Keep them out of the garden with this easy DIY newspaper method.
Read MoreOnce that old tree is gone, the unsightly stump may remain. Before spending the big bucks to get rid of it, consider this easy DIY remedy instead.
Read MoreWhen you're mowing your lawn, you can end up generating quite a few piles of grass clippings. There are so many ways to repurpose them for a healthier yard.
Read MoreAttracting hummingbirds usually comes down to providing a bunch of delicious nectar for energy, but you don't have to break the bank with this easy flower!
Read MoreYou're looking at a seemingly perfect vine-ripened tomato in your garden, but then you see a giant crack. Use the correct watering method so this won't happen.
Read MoreThose enormous planters you see perfectly framing a shop or decorating an immaculate home are expensive, but cutting corners to fill them doesn't pay off.
Read MoreTicks are one of the worst pests to have in your garden, and people use DIY repellents to keep them at bay ... including a household staple. But does it work?
Read MoreLandscaping can be meticulous and overwhelming. Enter Hakone grass: an ornamental perennial that's easy to grow and requires little care. Plus, it looks great.
Read MoreThose garden gloves are exposed to sharp thorns, annoying weeds, stinging insects, and lots of dirt. Which is why you should keep them stored in a Mason jar.
Read MoreSeeing weeds popping up through the cracks of your carefully laid hardscape can be very frustrating, but you don't have to resort to herbicide to stop them.
Read MoreThere's a quick-growing, pink-flowering shrub that looks beautiful and is beloved by pollinators. Easily add it to your yard for spring blooms each year.
Read MoreHerbs are one of the easiest types of plants to grow in the garden, especially for beginners. You know what makes them even easier? If they're perennials.
Read MoreGardening is enjoyable ... until you're overrun with mosquitoes biting at you. One possible solution to deter them? A chemical-free spray that you can DIY.
Read MoreWhen garden centers are peddling vegetable seedlings in bulk, you may want to avoid the green beans. This veggie is more successful when grown from seed.
Read MoreSeeing a hummingbird nest is a rare thing of beauty. Here are a few tips to try to spot one in your garden, as well as the steps to take after you find it.
Read MoreAs gardeners, we're nature lovers, but there are some guests we might not love having so close to us. Here's how to avoid rolling out the red carpet for snakes.
Read MoreWhen you think about your garden, it isn't just a still image. It's an experience in 3D that brings you peace. Try building a sensory garden to lean in to that.
Read MoreA dandelion invasion doesn't have to be a losing battle. Win the war with the yellow flowering weed instead. Strengthen your lawn using an established strategy.
Read MoreYou might have a feeder out, or maybe you've planted hummingbird-friendly flowers in your garden, too. But one refreshing yard feature could attract even more.
Read MoreIf you're investing in your lawn, you might as well get the best. This brand you may not be as familiar with is leading the way in America's lawn mower market.
Read MoreGet a head start on your perfect raised garden bed by picking a solid base ingredient. There are seven options to consider before you even begin planting.
Read MoreListen, we know you kept those plastic nursery pots just in case they would be useful later. Well, it turns out that they can be put to clever use after all!
Read MoreDon't just plant one flower to attract hummingbirds. Go for these two heat-tolerant options that will look stunning in your garden while drawing in pollinators.
Read MoreDon't panic if your hydrangea leaves are turning brown. There's a reason and an ideal way to fix the problem so the flowering shrub is healthy again in no time.
Read MoreA bar of soap in the garden? It may have more uses than you think. The benefits of these hacks and DIY projects could help you have a thriving, healthy yard.
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