The DIY Solution That Can Melt Snow & Ice (And If It's Safe To Use In The Garden)
When the slippery walkway season arrives, you have options. If you're fresh out of salt, try this simple DIY ice melt that's also better for your garden.
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How To Keep Birds Visiting The Garden Without Relying On Seeds
Just because you love the birds in your backyard, doesn't mean you love the messy feeders. Try attracting them to your yard with another coveted resource.
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Where The Old Farmer's Almanac Predicts Colder-Than-Usual Weather Will Be This Winter
If the Old Farmers' Almanac's predictions turn out to be true, it's best to be ready. Here's how to protect your garden from the colder-than-usual temperatures.
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How To Use Cinnamon On Plants For A Healthy, Vibrant Garden
Cinnamon can be used for more than dessert. As a natural spice from tree bark, it can be sprinkled and sprayed in the garden for a wide variety of purposes.
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According To The Old Farmer's Almanac, This Is The Best Time To Plant Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas are staples of the spring landscape, but is that the best time to plant them? The Old Farmer's Almanac shares its 200 year-old wisdom on the topic.
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The Important Winter Gardening Task To Ensure Healthy Plants In Spring
A few inches of snow isn't the only blanket that can help your winter garden get ready for spring. Add this ingredient for some extra protection and nutrients.
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Transform Your Lawn Mower Into A Salt Spreader With This Smart Trick
Whether you're new to a snowy climate or you just never knew you had another way to deice your property, here's an alternative to hand spreading rock salt.
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Prepare Your Hydrangeas For Winter With One Simple Addition To The Soil
No one likes to be cold, so keep even your hardy hydrangeas under a cozy blanket in the worst of the winter weather by doing this simple chore in the fall.
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Will This Pantry Staple Make Your Bird Feeder More Enticing?
Some folks believe birds love this budget-friendly pantry staple, but is there evidence for the claim? Before you fill your bird feeder, you should know this.
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When & Where The Old Farmer's Almanac Predicts Snowfall This Winter
It's helpful to know if you'll get snow this year, and how much. Here's when many U.S. regions can expect wintry weather, according to The Old Farmer's Almanac.
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How To Propagate Roses From Cuttings In Winter For More Plants In The Spring
Winter can be a sadly bloomless time for roses, but you can still taking cuttings to propagate them while they're dormant. It takes time, but it's worth it.
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Make Fall Cleanup Easier By Ditching The Rake For A Less Traditional Method
Get rid of those pesky leaves that are still all over your lawn, and do it all without the back-breaking work of a rake. This yard cleanup method is way easier.
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Homeowner Shares The 'Life-Changing' Way To Clean Up Fall Leaves The Easy Way
If you still have leaves all over your yard that need to be raked up, you're not alone. Luckily, gardeners have found an easy way to get this fall task done.
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Use Fall Leaves For A Healthier Garden Next Spring — Here's How
Fall leaves look amazing on the trees, but are less welcome on the yard. If they must go, try turning them into an easy soil amendment for your garden.
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Keep Bird Baths From Freezing With This Simple DIY Hack
Birds visit their baths even in the winter as they look for thawed water, so try to keep it from freezing. One common little object might just do the trick.
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The Old Farmer's Almanac Shares A Hack For Preserving Garden Tools In Winter Weather
The Old Farmer's Alamanac has been sharing wisdom for over 200 years. They say one popular culinary item could also be handy for your garden tools this winter.
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Keep Birds Happy This Winter With An Alternative Solution To Frozen Bird Baths
Not all birds fly south for the winter. Those that stick closer to home (like your yard) need help to access their bird baths without it freezing. Here's how.
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This Weed-Free Gravel Landscaping DIY Isn't Perfect. But Is It Worth It?
Weeds growing through gravel stands out in the worst way. One landscaping solution seems like a perfect solution, but there are more downsides than you think.
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What Potted Hydrangeas Need Most Before The Winter's First Frost
Hydrangeas are tolerant to cold, but that tolerance differs for ones planted in a pot and those planted in the ground. Here's how to protect your potted shrubs.
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Here's Why There Are Plastic Forks In People's Veggie Gardens (& If You Should Try It)
If you've seen plastic forks sticking out of someone's vegetable garden, they may be protecting their plants. It's an easy hack, but does it actually work?
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The Essential Task For Healthy Hostas Before Winter Chills Hit The Garden
Hostas are easy perennials to add some flare to your yard. But if one is struggling, this simple action may be the key to it bouncing back to full health.
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Potential Downsides To Using A Window-Mounted Hummingbird Feeder
Mounting a hummingbird feeder to your window might seem like a great idea to attract the pollinators to your yard, but there are a few negatives to considers.
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The Big Mistake You Don't Want To Make With A Hummingbird Feeder
Adding a hummingbird feeder to your yard might seem easy, but you should avoid making one key mistake if you want to see more of the pollinators in your garden.
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What The Old Farmer's Almanac Predicts For Thanksgiving Weather
Planning yardwork to prep for the holidays? Then you should know what weather to expect the week of Thanksgiving. Here's what the Old Farmer's Almanac predicts.
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Snakes Can't Help But Slither Up To This Perfect Hiding Spot In Your Yard
Snakes are only interested in eating rodents and avoiding predators, so they are pretty easy to thwart. Still, you may want to move this perfect hiding spot.
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Is The Old Farmer's Almanac Ending In 2026? Here's The Truth
It's always sad when a generations-old publication comes to an end. But while a 200-year-old almanac is closing, it may not be the one you're thinking about.
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What To Do If Your Peace Lily Is Drying Out Between Waterings
Peace lilies are lovely, low-maintenance houseplants. So if yours is drying out faster than it used to, then it may be time to take a look at your pot.
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