Protect Your Rosemary During Winter With These Must-Know Tips
Fragrant rosemary in July is so magical, it's worth ensuring your Mediterranean plants make it safely through winter. With a little foresight, they'll be fine.
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Attract Cardinals To Your Yard With This Simple Winter Trick (No Bird Feeder Needed)
Cardinals add joyous pops of color to a snowy or dreary winter background. It also happens you can provide more than just bird seed as winter progresses.
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Don't Throw Away Your Old License Plate, Repurpose It For A Rustic Garden Planter
Building or decorating your own planters is a fun way to personalize the container garden on your patio or balcony. Those old, dusty plates are perfect.
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How To Create A More Owl-Friendly Birdbath For Your Yard
Much like your other feathered friends, owls appreciate a nice dip in the bath. If you want to provide for these predators, you’ll need to make a change.
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Embrace Imperfection With This Low-Maintenance Landscaping Technique
Gardening is supposed to be relaxing, but it can be exhausting edging every border and precisely pruning every plant. Relax: It doesn't need to be perfect.
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Don't Throw Away Empty Toilet Paper Rolls, Use Them For DIY Garden Mulch
Mulch offers a wide range of benefits to your garden, from weed suppression to moisture retention. If you want to DIY your own, check the bathroom waste bin.
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The Iconic Southwestern Plant That's Doing More Harm Than Good
When this plant on screen in a movie or TV show, you know it's set in the American Southwest. The fact is, it's an invasive plant that can cause a lot of harm.
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Skip Dangerous Pesticides - Reach For This Pantry Staple Instead
If pests like aphids and whiteflies are attacking your plants, don't reach for a commercial pesticide: It's cheaper and safer to head to the kitchen instead.
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Repurpose Empty Toilet Paper Rolls To Help Protect Your Plants From Damaging Pests
If you're seeing your plants' stems getting chewed on or otherwise damaged, you've got a pest problem. One easy way to fight back is with toilet paper tubes.
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Attract More Birds To Your Yard With The Help Of These Sunflower Varieties
Why buy sunflower seeds for your bird feeder when you can grow them? However, not all varieties of sunflower are created equally, as far as birds are concerned.
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How To Choose The Best Harbor Freight Rope Lighting For Your Backyard
Outdoor rope lighting can add atmosphere to your back yard, providing soft, easy-to-setup illumination. These Harbor Freight finds are a great example.
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Don't Throw Away Your Coffee Container: Use It To Help Your Favorite Plants Thrive
Don't toss your empty coffee container — instead, repurpose it to water and nourish your plants, giving them the boost they need to thrive.
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The Best Method For Laying Artificial Grass In Your Yard
Artificial grass doesn't have to look as if it's foreign to your yard. Here is the best method for laying it and making it appear as natural as possible.
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If These Birds Won't Stop Damaging Your Lawn, They May Actually Be Helping
A crow or two can be a fun sighting. Several crows, digging up your lawn, can be aggravating. But really, they're sending you a message to check your lawn.
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DIY A More Peaceful Wind Chime With An Idea Inspired By Erin Napier
Wind chimes are generally charming, until they're not. The metallic ting and clang can get old. Wood offers a softer, more zen-like tone and is easy to DIY.
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The Popular Fly Myth That You Should Try Yourself Before Fully Debunking
There are plenty of reasons why your yard might be swarming with flies, but what about solutions? There's one hack that some people swear by.
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Mistakes To Avoid When Preparing Your Hydrangeas For Harsh Winter Weather
There are about 80 species of hydrangea, and not all get ready for spring in the same way. So it's important to know how to deal with yours before winter hits.
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Bird Food Mistakes To Avoid Making During The Winter Months
Filling bird feeders for overwintering birds is a wonderful way to help when resources are scarce. Do it responsibly, or you could be doing more harm than good.
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Upgrade Your Small Patio With These Space-Saving Coffee Table Alternatives
You want some sort of patio table to enjoy an outdoor meal or for guests to set their drinks on. If space is at a minimum, don't let a coffee table dominate.
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The Common Mistake That's Hurting Your Plants During Heavy Winds
If you're in an area prone to heavy winds certain times of the year, protecting plants is wise. But you want to do it the right way to avoid doing more harm.
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How To Keep Your Hosta Plants Happy Even During The Coldest Of Winters
Hosta plants are popular for being lush, low maintenance and cold tolerant. When it gets too cold, take these few extra measures to help them through winter.
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For A Healthier Garden Come Spring, Add This DIY Leaf Mold To Your Soil
Usually, you don't want to find mold in your yard or garden. But with leaf mold, the term is a great thing. You can easily make your own, in time, for free.
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Don't Have Room For A Pergola In Your Yard? Try This Smaller Alternative
Pergolas and gazebos are fantastic options both to relax under and adorn with climbing plants. But if you haven't got the space, you can build a mini-version.
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Repurpose Old Vintage Books For A Simple Plastic Nursery Pot Upgrade
Transform everyday plastic pots into standout garden pieces using pages from books in a project that’s budget-friendly, quick, and surprisingly elegant.
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Protect Your Bird Feeder From Squirrels With The Help Of The 5-7-9 Rule
Bird feeders are great for attracting birds to your yard. But they can also attract squirrels. The 5-7-9 rule makes it much tougher on those arboreal acrobats.
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Encourage Blooms By Pruning These Berry Shrubs During January
While a lot of pruning takes place through late autumn, certain berry bushes benefit from a winter pruning. It'll focus the energy on growing lots of blooms.
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The Beautiful Late-Summer Blooming Flower You Should Prune In Late January
Pruning is so vital for healthy new growth and glorious blooms. But some plants have different schedules, for various reasons that may not seem so obvious.
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