Don't Toss An Old Ironing Board When You Could Use It In The Garden Instead
Ironing 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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!
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