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  • An orange and light blue ironing board is set up next to a pile of garbage.

    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.

    By Melody Ip 8 hours ago Read More
  • Zinnias and other flowers thrive in a flower bed.

    Creeping Thyme Has An Unexpected Benefit For The Zinnias In Your Garden

    It'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.

    By Lauren Krystaf 11 hours ago Read More
  • Purple and indigo hydrangea bushes grow with sunlight in background.

    10 Plants That Are More Heat-Tolerant And Easier To Grow Than Hydrangeas

    With 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.

    By Cara Lockwood Benoit 1 day ago Read More
  • A garden is full of healthy and colorful flowers.

    The Popular Garden Flower You Can Grow From Seed For Healthier Soil

    Achieving 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.

    By Lauren Krystaf 1 day ago Read More
  • Senior man fills gas tank of lawn mower.

    Is Using Premium Gas In Your Lawn Mower Worth It? Here's What We Found

    Treat 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.

    By Cara Lockwood Benoit 2 days ago Read More
  • Blue jay perched on a wooden railing.

    Blue Jays Aren't A Bird You Want To See In Your Yard. Here's Why

    While 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!

    By Cara Lockwood Benoit 2 days ago Read More
  • A pair of hands holds three white pillows.

    Don't Toss An Old Pillow When You Could Be Using It In The Garden Like This

    Whether 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.

    By Melody Ip 3 days ago Read More
  • A colony of ants walking on a log

    Keep Ants Out Of The Garden With A Fresh Scent They Won't Go Near

    All 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.

    By Eman Amjad Ali 4 days ago Read More
  • A close-up image of tomato leaves show yellowing, green veins, and dark brown splotches.

    What Causes Tomato Leaves To Yellow, And What You Can Do To Fix It

    Tomatoes 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.

    By Melody Ip 4 days ago Read More
  • Lavender essential oil in a glass bottle with fresh lavender flowers scattered around it.

    How To Use Lavender Oil To Transform An Outdoor Space Into A Bug-Free Zone

    The 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.

    By Eman Amjad Ali 5 days ago Read More
  • Red gloves hold damaged cabbage leaves.

    Top Tips For Getting Cabbage Worms Off Your Vegetables And Out Of The Garden

    Growing vegetables from the Brassica family is rewarding, until you see tiny green worms eating your cabbage. These techniques can deter them from your plants.

    By Cara Lockwood Benoit 5 days ago Read More
  • Dishwashing liquid is being suspended on a sponge

    Why Some Gardeners Suggest Using Dish Soap On A Lawn, And If You Should Try It

    That 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?

    By Eman Amjad Ali 6 days ago Read More
  • A red wire tomato cage sits around a young tomato plant in the soil.

    Are Tomato Cages Helpful Or Hurtful To Garden Plants? Here's What We Found

    You 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.

    By Lauren Krystaf 6 days ago Read More
  • An earwig crawls on a dandelion.

    The Newspaper Trick That Can Help Keep Pests From Eating Your Garden

    What'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.

    By Cara Lockwood Benoit 6 days ago Read More
  • Large blue and gray planters sit on a raised deck in a yard.

    Costly Mistakes To Avoid When Filling Large Garden Planters

    Those 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.

    By Eman Amjad Ali 7 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of a tick on a green leaf with a child standing in the blurry background

    Can A Trusty Medicine Cabinet Staple Handle Garden Ticks? Here's What We Found

    Ticks 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?

    By Eman Amjad Ali 7 days ago Read More
  • A long line of hakone grass grows in a woodland garden.

    Hakone Grass Is A Low-Maintenance Way To Take Your Landscaping Up A Notch

    Landscaping can be meticulous and overwhelming. Enter Hakone grass: an ornamental perennial that's easy to grow and requires little care. Plus, it looks great.

    By Lauren Krystaf 8 days ago Read More
  • Garden gloves sit on dirt next to a spade.

    The Benefit Of Keeping Gardening Gloves In A Mason Jar When Not In Use

    Those 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.

    By Cara Lockwood Benoit 8 days ago Read More
  • A grassy weed grows through a crack in brick pavement.

    The Affordable And Natural Solution To Stop Weeds From Growing In Cracks

    Seeing 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.

    By Eman Amjad Ali 8 days ago Read More
  • A person kneeling in the garden is scratching at red spots on her lower leg.

    Make Outdoor Gardening Easier With A Natural DIY Mosquito Spray

    Gardening 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.

    By Melody Ip 9 days ago Read More
  • A hummingbird sitting on her nest

    Tips For Spotting A Hummingbird's Nest In The Garden (And What To Do Next)

    Seeing 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.

    By Eman Amjad Ali 10 days ago Read More
  • A garter snake hides in a green freshly-cut lawn.

    8 Common Backyard Features That Attract Snakes Into Your Yard

    As 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.

    By Autumn McGarr 10 days ago Read More
  • A young woman with curly hair smells pink blossoms from a tree.

    All The Benefits Of Having A Sensory Garden In Your Backyard

    When 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.

    By Autumn McGarr 11 days ago Read More
  • Dandelion flowers bloom on a lawn.

    The Proven Strategy That Stops Dandelions From Invading Your Lawn

    A 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.

    By Cara Lockwood Benoit 11 days ago Read More
  • One hummingbird feeds on a pink flower in the rain.

    The Refreshing Feature That's Great For Attracting Hummingbirds To The Garden

    You 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.

    By Cara Lockwood Benoit 12 days ago Read More
  • Raised garden bed with rows of young green plants, a red hand shovel stuck in the soil, and a pair of green gardening gloves resting on the wooden edge

    7 Best Base Ingredients For Thriving Raised Garden Beds

    Get 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.

    By Eman Amjad Ali 12 days ago Read More
  • Used green and black nursery pots are stacked upside down.

    Save Plastic Nursery Pots For Another Clever Use, And Enjoy Healthier Plants

    Listen, 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!

    By Melody Ip 13 days ago Read More
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