The Old Farmer's Almanac Shares A Smart Tip For Healthier Hydrangeas
The Old Farmer's Almanac is still alive and well, and its smart tip for hydrangeas might just save you from frozen roots with a very common garden chore.
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The Essential Winter Task That Ensures A Healthy Blueberry Shrub Next Spring
Blueberry shrubs may take a bit of work to get into optimal growing shape, but the fruit makes it worth the time. And winter is an important maintence period.
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Cover Unsightly Tree Roots With 11 Ground Covers That Make A Gorgeous Living Mulch
One of the best partnerships in the garden could be between your trees and a flowering ground cover, plants that act as a living mulch under shaded canopies.
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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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3 Important Factors To Consider When Buying The Right Lawn Mower For Your Yard
Purchasing a mower for your yard isn't necessarily an easy task. There are many things to keep in mind, but these lawn care concerns are at the top of the list.
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8 Of The Best Companion Plants To Grow Near Hydrangeas For A Stunning Garden
While hydrangeas add bursts of color on their own, why not make your garden even better by adding these companion plants alongside (or underneath) the shrubs?
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How To Grow Sweet Potatoes Indoors If You Don't Have Garden Space
When you have limited growing space, don't fret. With the right variety, planning, and tools, you can grow even root vegetables like sweet potatoes indoors.
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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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These 12 Plants Are Unknowingly Attracting Aphids Into Your Garden
Aphids are one of the worst pests in the garden. Sadly, there are many plants they love to eat, like these 12 popular shrubs, flowers, trees, and vegetables.
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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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How (And When) To Dethatch A Lawn For Healthier, Greener Grass
Caring for your lawn is a year-round, multi-step process. For healthy grass, make sure that you learn what thatch is and how you can get rid of it correctly.
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Avoid This Hummingbird Feeder Mistake For More Visitors In The Garden
Hummingbirds are a delight. But if you're making this common mistake with your hummingbird feeder, you could be deterring them from visiting your garden.
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Keep Your Yard Or Garden A Snake-Free Zone With One Manageable Tip
On first instinct, we see snakes as danger noodles, but for much of the U.S., they are just pest control. Still, a trick with your lawn could keep them out.
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The Beautiful Flowering Ground Cover That's Considered An Invasive Species
There's a good reason to avoid this ground cover, even though it's gorgeous and produces lovely purple flowers. It's invasive and will take over your yard.
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Raking Or Mowing Fallen Leaves - Which Method Is Better (And More Beneficial)
With the leaves all over the ground come autumn, your mind might be on leaf removal. Should you rake them up, or mow over them? Here's what we found.
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Plant This Flowering Ground Cover For Ideal Coverage Under Trees And Shrubs
The bare space underneath trees and shrubs can look unattractive, but a ground cover can help. This Mediterranean flowering perennial may be the perfect fit.
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This Easy-To-Grow Flowering Shrub Is A Gorgeous Alternative To Hydrangeas
If hydrangeas are harder to grow than they're worth in your area, there's another woody shrub with big clusters of vibrant flowers for you to consider.
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Will Harbor Freight's Tool Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades As Well As Its Pricier Competitors?
The sharpness of your mower blades can make or break the way your lawn looks. You can use an inexpensive Harbor Freight tool to sharpen them, but does it work?
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Prevent Snakes From Hiding Out In Your Yard With One Essential Task
As cute and helpful snakes can be for keeping pests away, you can make your yard less inviting to them by adjusting a weekly chore you're already doing.
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Attract More Hummingbirds With A Berried Shrub You Can Plant In The Fall
There are plenty of flowers that can attract hummingbirds, but this shrub does double duty. Pollinators love its blooms, and you'll have edible berries too.
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The Best Time Of Day To Water The Lawn For Healthy Grass
When you water your lawn has direct effect on your ability to get the right amount of water. Here's how your timing may be why you are under or overwatering.
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Hibiscus Need Special Attention In Fall - Here's What To Check For Better Blooms
Whether you've got a hardy hibiscus or a tropical variety, this shrub needs a little TLC in autumn when the weather cools down. These garden tasks can help.
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October Is A Great Time To Plant This Low-Maintenance Perennial
Spring is typically when the planting fervor hits us, but if you want spring flowers from this low-maintenance perennial shrub, then try October instead.
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Don't Forget This Fall Task To Keep Your Bougainvillea Healthy And Thriving
That bougainvillea needs a little TLC when cooler weather makes its arrival. Don't forget this vital fall task that will keep these vining shrubs healthy.
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Why The Fall Is A Great Time To Plant Hydrangeas For Successful Blooms
Hydrangeas offer big, colorful blooms that gardeners can't resist. If you don't have the versatile shrub in your yard, plant one in autumn for the best outcome.
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The Popular Feature That May Be Attracting Snakes To Your Garden
Seeing more snakes in your grass? One cause might be a certain yard feature that gardeners love. Luckily, there are steps you can take to reverse the problem.
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