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Growing flowers from seed isn't complicated with this common annual. But beyond its pretty blooms, it may keep pests like squirrels from damaging your garden.
Read MoreOne of the biggest challenges in a shade garden is getting enough color mixed in. Try this plant for color and a flower pollinators can't get enough of.
Read MoreThere's nothing more irresistible than a garden bed full of gorgeous flowers. Sadly, blooms are so hard to grow, but there are easy options for any black thumb.
Read MoreThe familiar hack of using coffee grounds as a budget-friendly fertilizer for your houseplants works for your lawn as well. Here's how and why it works.
Read MoreLizards may be overtaking your garden, but it doesn't have to be a problem with this natural solution that involves using two kitchen staples as a deterrent.
Read MoreHave some leftover vodka from your last get together? Sure, you can save it, or you could use it in an unexpected way for weed control in garden gravel!
Read MoreAll you need to help plants grow could be fruit scraps you'd otherwise throw away: orange peels. With so many uses, your garden will be thriving in no time.
Read MoreA yard with a tropical theme looks lovely, but some plants can be difficult to maintain. Consider this beautiful, easy-to-grow flowering tree as an alternative.
Read MoreKilling off weeds in your lawn or garden doesn't have to involve a bunch of chemical herbicides. This common kitchen staple can be a natural alternative.
Read MoreWhile you may usually toss this common kitchen scrap into the trash, you could use it to change the color of the flowers on your hydrangea shrub instead.
Read MoreIt's easy to believe that growing your own fruit would be too difficult. But these low-maintenance fruit trees are perfect for beginner gardeners to grow.
Read MoreThis popular plant is often used extensively in landscaping, especially across the Southeast. Unfortunately, it may also be attracting snakes to your yard.
Read MoreBasil is one of the most popular garden herbs to grow. However, there are a few herbs and vegetables that you should avoid growing nearby as companion plants.
Read MoreIs there anything more annoying than patches of weedy goosegrass growing all over your yard and garden? Luckily, there's a way to handle this nuisance weed.
Read MoreUgly tree roots don't stand a chance if you plant this pretty flowering pink ground cover around the base. The shade-loving perennial is a landscaping dream.
Read MoreWooden raised beds are so classic that it's hard to imagine them to be problematic. But here's why you should rethink using wood to build your raised beds.
Read MoreA lawn full of dandelions isn't just weedy. It could also be telling you something about the health of your lawn and the soil underneath. Here's what it means.
Read MoreIt can be a hassle to do yard work. However, with a lawn leveling rake, you could take your lawn care to the next level thanks to this must-have tool.
Read MoreKeep the mice out of your garden with the help of this pretty daisy type. Planting them is easy, and it could help keep your yard free of pests, too.
Read MorePetunias brighten a garden with cheerful color. Give these popular annual flowers an extra boost with these two types of kitchen scraps on hand.
Read MoreIf your homegrown orchard isn't growing fruit, there are a few things you may or may not be doing that could be the cause. Here's how to help your fruit trees.
Read MoreTo make your yard a hummingbird haven, it's good to plant flowers they like. This gorgeous perennial is a particularly great option for a pollinator garden.
Read MoreThat dead tree in your yard might not warrant a call to an arborist just yet. While there are still hazards, there are also plenty of benefits to leaving it.
Read MoreAzaleas can light up a yard with bold colored flowers, but there might be several good reasons to avoid growing these shrubs in your own garden.
Read MoreWhether you start your seeds indoors or you direct sow them outdoors, watering is the most important step. Here's how often you should be watering each.
Read MoreHoney adds sweetness to foods and drinks, but there are also a few solid reasons you should be putting the sticky substance in the soil in your garden.
Read MoreYou might just be able to deter unwanted snakes from your yard and garden if you get your hands on these two essential oils to create a natural repellent.
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