Okay, they're not perennials. But annuals that reseed themselves are almost as easy as perennial flowers are. These blooms and blossoms add drama to the garden.
Read MoreIt's no wonder that creeping thyme is such a popular ground cover in the garden. What you may not know is that it's also great companion plant to your zinnias.
Read MoreIt's true: most popular fruits and vegetables are annuals. But not all of them. In fact, many gardeners rely on these veggies that come back year after year.
Read MoreIroning boards are great for storing your gardening gear, using as a potting station, and more. Here's how to DIY a perfect ironing board garden workstation.
Read MoreNot only does this annual draw hummingbirds to your yard with its purple tubular flowers, but the native plant also reseeds itself. It's a garden must-have.
Read MoreAmong the most popular vining plants to add to your garden could include moonflowers. Bonus: these flowers add more color to your garden, especially at night.
Read MoreWith their vibrant colors and big, fluffy flowers, hydrangeas are popular for a reason, but they don't hold up in heat well. You can try one of these instead.
Read MoreAchieving the ideal garden soil may feel futile at times, but one easy-to-grow yellow flower can make it healthier by repelling unwanted fungi and insects.
Read MoreUsing trees to add privacy to your yard is a time-honored gardening practice. But some tree species, like these, grow quicker (and look better) than others.
Read MoreTreat your lawn mower right, and it will cut your grass to precision. But before you give this gas-powered yard tool some premium gasoline, do your research.
Read MoreWhile feeding the neighborhood birds is fun, low-stakes bird watching, there's one bird you don't want to see in your backyard. Keep an eye out for blue jays!
Read MoreWhether you're changing out your bedding or it's just that time, you don't have to throw away your pillowcase. Instead, you can flip it to use in your garden.
Read MoreYou don't have to go to the garden center every year if you plant the right flowers. These self-seeding plants will bring you colorful flowers again and again.
Read MoreAll the hard work you put into your garden might be disrupted by an ant infestation. Use a DIY repellent with a particular aroma that these pests hate.
Read MoreTomatoes are among the most popular produce for gardeners to grow at home. But if you spot yellowing leaves on your plants, take these steps to fix the problem.
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.
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