10 Plants That Are Attracting Unwanted Boxelder Bugs To Your Yard Or Garden
If you're seeing an influx of boxelder bugs on your property, it may be because you've inadvertently attracted them yourself with one of these 10 common plants.
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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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8 Small Trees That Have Big Curb Appeal
Whether you're selling your house or just wanting to spruce it up, planting one of these gorgeous small trees to your yard could increase your home's value.
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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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The Best Time Of Year To Plant A Fast-Growing Maple Tree For Gorgeous Color
It's a delight to watch trees change colors in autumn. Plant this maple tree at the right time to enjoy colorful fall leaves in your yard. And it grows quickly.
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Why Growing A Plum Tree From Its Pit Is Not Ideal, And What To Do Instead
While you may want to duplicate a delicious plum you've just eaten, planting the pit won't necessarily get you the result you want. It takes an advanced method.
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The Fast-Growing Tree You Ought To Avoid Planting In Your Yard And Why
Choosing a tree for your yard comes with many factors to consider, but this once-popular flowering tree is not as good as it seems. Grow alternatives instead.
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Don't Skip This Essential Fall Task When Winterizing A Fruit Tree
While it's easy to add pruning and raking to our winterizing to-do list, there's one important task we often forget that can save our trees from fatal damage.
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How To Avoid Attracting Snakes To Your Yard This Fall
If you're neglecting certain fall tasks, you could be making your yard a safe haven for all your local snakes. Prevent an autumn snake invasion with these tips.
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Why Wild Landscaping Is The Future Of Gardening, And Where To Start With Yours
Not everyone wants a perfectly manicured grass lawn. The wild landscaping trend is here, and it might be better for the planet, too. It's easy to get started.
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Why You Shouldn't Rake All The Fallen Leaves In Your Yard This Fall
October is "leave the leaves" month, and while you might be skeptical, there are proven gardening benefits. Here's why many are arguing to let them decompose.
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2025's Best Hacks To Attract Hummingbirds To The Garden (So Far!)
Whether hummingbirds have left your area yet or not, you can prepare your yard now to attract more of these pollinators with clever gardening hacks from 2025.
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Why Your Fruit Trees Aren't Bearing Fruit (And How To Fix It)
So you got your backyard orchard going, but despite tall, healthy trees, you don't have any fruit? You may be making this common mistake, but it's an easy fix.
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How To Identify And Treat A Common Problem With Persimmon Trees
If you're in the persimmon fan club, then watch out for this common problem that will harm your tree. Step one is to identify the threat to a healthy harvest.
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Prevent Soil Erosion With A Fast-Growing Tree You Can Easily Grow In Your Yard
This iconic conifer is especially good at holding soil in place and feels right at home on a hillside or slope. Plus, it will fill in the space pretty fast.
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Why Fall Is The Ideal Time To Plant This Scrumptious Fruit Tree In The Garden
These delicious Asian fruits might be your summertime fave, but it's time to stop planting them in spring. Here's why the cooler temps of fall work better.
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Why You May Want To Start Putting Aluminum Foil In Your Fruit Trees
After waiting for your apple and peach trees to finally bear fruit, you realize the birds are sharing in your harvest. Aluminum foil might keep them away.
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Trimming Trees In The Fall - A Good Idea Or Harmful For Their Health?
As soon as we see yellow leaves on the ground, it can feel like fall is in full swing. But for trimming trees, it is important to not get too excited too soon.
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The Delicious Fruit Tree You Should Be Planting In The Fall
Springtime gardening is important, but fall planting is just as important. For instance, this popular fruit tree should be planted in your garden this autumn.
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Should You Prune Hydrangeas In The Fall? Here's What We Recommend
You might be glancing outside at your hydrangea bush right about now, seeing the wilting, browning flowers and unkept leaves. Is it time to prune ... or not?
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Add A Fast-Growing Tropical Tree To Enjoy These Tomato-Like Fruits
Trying new things is the spice of life in both the garden and the kitchen. If you want to try growing this tropical tomato tree, here's what you need to know.
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The Bright Winter Tree That Will Have Cardinals Flocking To Your Garden
Some birds stick around in the winter, like the beautiful cardinals. This tree attracts them even in the winter so that you have a majestic view in your garden.
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Grow A Small Variety Of Maple Tree In Your Yard To Save Space Without Sacrificing Beauty
The maple tree in your front yard doesn't have to take over the entire area. There's a gorgeous cultivar of Japanese red maple that's great for small spaces.
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Why Understory Trees Should Be The Next Addition To Your Garden
We all love the look of an ancient oak tree or towering white pine, but realistically, who has the space or sunlight? Understory trees should be on your radar!
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Drive Chiggers Out Of Your Yard With 12 Plants That Will Keep Them Away Naturally
Chiggers are tiny, bright red mites that can make your skin itch ... literally. You could help to repel them with these few extra plants in your garden, though.
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10 Companion Plants That Live Happily Under A Pine Tree
A yard full of pines doesn't have to be a negative. There are over 10 types of plants (including flowers, ferns, and shrubs) that grow well under pine trees.
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The Small Palm Tree That Can Grow In A Container Just As Well As In The Garden
The relaxing sway of island palm trees can be all yours, even in colder states, if you pick the right variety. This little tree is easy to accommodate.
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