How To Make A Pollinator-Friendly Bee Hotel For Your Garden
While we often envision swarming beehives as home for all bees, there are actually many species that go it alone. Here's how to make sure they have a safe nest.
Read MoreWhile we often envision swarming beehives as home for all bees, there are actually many species that go it alone. Here's how to make sure they have a safe nest.
Read MoreIf you love your backyard birds and your morning cup of coffee, you can create a DIY that brings them together. Give your old coffee container a second life.
Read MoreThat flimsy tomato cage just doesn't cut it when faced with a healthy tomato plant. Try this staking system that's both simple and sturdy enough to handle it.
Read MoreWhile 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.
Read MoreColder weather doesn't need to spell the end of your veggie harvest. With the right timing and tools, you can grow lettuce in the fall and into the winter.
Read MoreCold-weather crops are perfect when you aren't willing to give up vegetable gardening just because summer is over now. This cruciferous veggie is easy to grow.
Read MoreSo 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.
Read MoreJust because it's pumpkin season doesn't mean we're done with flowers. Whether they bloom in fall or want to be ready for spring blooms, plant these in October.
Read MoreFlowering bulbs are garden staples that should be planted in autumn. The springtime beauties will fill your yard with color, but you need to start growing now.
Read MorePersistent and low maintenance, it's easy to forget about hostas in your fall cleanup. But simple tasks can save your plants from a horde of pests and the cold.
Read MoreNot 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.
Read MoreNot only does a bare patch in the garden look unsightly, but it will welcome weeds, too. This beautiful flower will grow quickly to fill in the blank space.
Read MoreIf you're looking for the soothing power of nature, look no further than your garden. Incorporate meditation elements into your design for backyard peace.
Read MoreDividing up your ferns means that you can help fill in any bare patches in your garden or lawn. Learn how to do it, and if you should do it in fall or spring.
Read MoreThe 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?
Read MoreNo one would blame you for tackling two birds with one stone. But before you install that fountain to turn your bird bath into a water feature, consider this.
Read More"The Old Farmer's Almanac" comes out every year with pages of interesting, helpful content. But the winter weather predictions inside aren't just for farmers.
Read MoreFor some, hummingbird season is short. Others are lucky to see these pollinators all year long. Keep them happy throughout the winter with this clever advice.
Read MoreHummingbirds tend to prefer tubular, tall flowers. But this flowering ground cover will also attract them, especially if you plant cultivars with red blooms.
Read MoreLavender can be as tricky as it is lovely if you don't know how to handle it. Pruning it isn't so simple, so here's why it's so important to nail the timing.
Read MoreIt can be difficult to grow certain houseplants if you aren't blessed with an abundance of natural light inside your home. These 10 options can handle shade.
Read MoreOrchid enthusiast? There's a reason that these colorful, tropical flowers are popular houseplants. They'll bloom more often, too, if you follow these steps.
Read MorePeace lilies are one of the most recognizable house plants in the U.S. because of how easy it is to care for. And there's an easy way to grow them without soil.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreFall is the time to hang up your gardening hat in a way, but it isn't just about tradition. Avoid harming your lawn by not mowing in the colder fall months.
Read MoreOctober 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.
Read MoreThe grass in your yard might suffer if you accidentally make this mistake when you're buying a new lawn mower, whether it's a push mower or a riding mower.
Read MoreCompleting any necessary fall tasks this season can ensure a better garden of bold blooms in the springtime. But you should avoid this crucial pruning mistake.
Read MoreWhile October's cooler weather may feel like the end of the growing season, it's a great time to plant this native, shade-loving perennial to get spring blooms.
Read MoreCrowding can be a threat to many types of plants in your garden. Dividing your perennial flowers will help avoid this, and may lead to bigger and better blooms.
Read MoreIt's autumn, so start thinking about your springtime garden. No, really. These perennial plants and flowers can be started in fall weather for blooms by spring.
Read MoreThe gorgeous spring garden you crave begins in the fall. If you plant this particular flowering bulb in October, you'll love the blooms come springtime.
Read MoreAutumn flowers in the garden can be just as gorgeous as the spring and summer blooms. This hardy option is colorful and tolerates shade and cooler weather.
Read MoreLantanas are a gorgeous garden flower, and they can grow as a perennial in warmer climates. If you want better blooms next season, use this pruning method.
Read MoreSeeing 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.
Read MoreWhile 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.
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreIn the fall, squirrels start to dig up the ground. One of their favorite snacks? The flowering bulbs you plant in autumn. Keep them away with a simple trick.
Read MoreBoxwoods are a popular shrub for landscaping. Unfortunately, an invasive insect from Asia might be harming the plants. Keep them healthy with these tips.
Read MoreNo one wants to gain a new tick friend in the garden, but sometimes you have to fight nature with nature. Growing this common plant can help you keep them away.
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreKeep this compact and drought-tolerant perennial in your garden to give migrating hummingbirds a top-off. Plus, enjoy the fall blooms yourself all season!
Read MoreIt's incredible that hummingbirds migrate such a long distance, so it's no surprise that they need pit stops. Here's how to make your garden their favorite one.
Read MoreWhether 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.
Read MoreOctober is here, which means hummingbirds are migrating away in some U.S. regions. If you plant these two flowers now, you'll attract them back come springtime.
Read MoreThere are so many well-known flowers that attract hummingbirds to your garden, but somehow this gorgeous flowering perennial often gets overlooked in the plan.
Read MoreThere 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.
Read MoreWhether 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.
Read MoreSpring is typically when the planting fervor hits us, but if you want spring flowers from this low-maintenance perennial shrub, then try October instead.
Read MoreHydrangeas 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.
Read MoreFlowers are lovely in springtime, but a completely lush landscape should include shrubs, too. Plant these bushes by the end of October for pretty spring blooms.
Read MoreYour hydrangeas are ready to hibernate for the winter. Before they do, protect them with these fall gardening tasks, and see improved flowers by next year.
Read MoreWhen you are designing your garden, don't rule out shrubs. They can hold their own with adding color and texture, especially this purple flowering shrub.
Read MoreOne fall gardening task to consider? You can start working your soil now to make it fertile and healthy for spring. This vegetable cover crop can help.
Read MoreBust out that shovel to prevent stormwater from flooding your yard. With this creative tip and a little gravity, you can move water toward your garden instead.
Read MoreChoosing 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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreThat 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.
Read MoreSometimes, the older, established gardening techniques really are the best. This one not only stops weeds, but it can even provide your plants with nutrients.
Read MoreThere are plenty of DIY weed killers out there for people who want to avoid the harsher chemicals. If you're using vinegar though, stick to spraying the paths.
Read MoreLandscaping fabric can suppress weeds, but there are potential downfalls. With this all-natural material, you can have an eco-friendly weed control method.
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