Many gardeners swear by adding spent coffee grounds to hydrangeas for striking, blue or purple blooms Alas, the reality is more complicated and disappointing.
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If cockroaches are showing up in your garden or along your porch, don’t fret. There’s an all-natural solution that takes care of them in a day or two.
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When building up a lawn care tool inventory, we consider what’s affordable, most useful, or most effective. But one tool might soon be illegal in your area.
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Perfectly circular holes in your wood deck or siding with little piles of sawdust clinches it: You’ve got carpenter bees. But they’re not eating your house.
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Tomatoes are the most popular plant grown in fruit and vegetable gardens. Regularly taking care of this one step in July could produce more and larger fruit.
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The Hawaiian Islands are obviously a tropical paradise for gardeners, offering a year-round growing season. They also provide unusual resources for gardens.
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Each year, breeders unveil new hydrangea cultivars featuring intriguing colors or extended bloom times. This new release for 2026 is already making a stir.
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Of course you toss veggie scraps in the compost, and know a thing about fertilizer teas. But this one versatile liquid is often just dumped down the drain.
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Born after WWII, baby boomers typified the American homeowner for decades. But millennials in charge of lawns now look at lawn care and its needs differently.
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Planting trees is a long-term commitment in many cases. If you do want to play the long game, consider fruit trees. Many (not peaches) can live for centuries.
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Termites are the bane of any homeowner, so stopping them before they become an issue is key. This natural predator is scientifically proven to be effective.
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You’ve seen those itty-bitty, bright red bugs crawling all over your sidewalk, porch, and concrete driveway. Don’t be too concerned — they don’t bite.
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While Asian lady beetles eat aphids, they get annoying when they swarm, cluster, and overwinter in our yards. Send them packing with this citrus trick.
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Raising flowering plants to specifically attract hummingbirds is a great goal. These attractive flowers can grow from seed to bloom in just over a month.
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Hoses are essential for yard and garden maintenance, along with other outdoor tasks. We found the best-rated options Home Depot offers, based on user reviews.
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June is here and it's time to upgrade your balcony, yard, or garden for summer. IKEA has introduced a number of new products to help with outdoor spaces.
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Hydrangeas have large, distinctive blooms, but once dormant, they’re just sticks. These alternatives glow-up your garden in a variety of colors year-round.
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Costco is a popular go-to for yard, patio, and garden gear. This June, look for items that will keep both your guests and your plants happy all summer long.
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Sometimes it's nice to have a little barrier between you and curious neighbors when you're outside. This easy, attractive DIY provides portable privacy.
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Spider plants are popular houseplants thanks to their resilience and low maintenance. Give this plant an upgrade for your patio with this ancient technique.
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Harbor Freight might not be the first place you head for yard and garden products, but the no-nonsense discount tool supply has new gear worth checking out.
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Most driveways, especially in suburban areas, are concrete. But it's not the only option. This alternative is attractive, eco-friendlier, and easier to DIY.
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There's not much to do about the neighbors' lawn care (or lack of). But there are attractive tricks to use if overgrown grasses are encroaching your own lawn.
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Opting for a gravel driveway seems easy enough: build up base layers and pour on gravel. But what type of gravel you choose can make or break the project.
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It's so frustrating to create a pristine gravel yard or driveway, only to have weeds pushing through the next season. This easy, affordable method stops them.
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There are a lot of guidelines and methods for laying out a garden. The 70/30 rule not only creates structure and color, but could lighten your workload.
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With yard maintenance in full swing, it may be time to consider buying a new push mower. We scoured reviews at the big retailers and found top-rated options.
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