Outdoor Guide - For Those Who Live Outside: Safety, Wildlife, Tips, Gardening, & Travel

Challenging Misconceptions: Why You Shouldn't Pull Weeds In Your Yard

staff@outdoorguide.com (TeeJay Small) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0000

For generations, a well-maintained lawn meant pulling every non-grass plant, dubbing it a weed. But it's time to think twice about this wholesale approach.

5 Ground Covers To Plant If You Hate Mowing The Lawn

staff@outdoorguide.com (TeeJay Small) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0000

Lawns require a lot of work, and a lot of mowing, to look great. Instead, you could turn to these low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly ground cover options.

The Difference Between Blue And Pink Hydrangeas Is Easily Explained By Science

staff@outdoorguide.com (Danno Wise) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0000

Some years that hydrangea bush out front offers up deep blue mopheads. Other seasons, they're a bright pink or purple. Is it magic? Nope, it's chemistry.

5 Long-Living Flowers That Can Bloom For Decades

staff@outdoorguide.com (TeeJay Small) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0000

If it seems like the neighbor with the flowering yard has kept their plants alive forever, that may be because they've planted these long-blooming choices.

The Difference Between White And Yellow Corn Is Easily Explained By Science

staff@outdoorguide.com (Danno Wise) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0000

Genetic and environmental factors determine whether an ear of corn is white or yellow. But those colors may not signal exactly what you think they do.

Challenging Misconceptions: Why Coffee Grounds Won't Change The Color Of Your Hydrangeas

staff@outdoorguide.com (Danno Wise) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0000

Many gardeners swear by adding spent coffee grounds to hydrangeas for striking, blue or purple blooms Alas, the reality is more complicated and disappointing.

Say Goodbye To Cockroaches With A Natural Solution They Can't Survive

staff@outdoorguide.com (Danno Wise) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0000

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.

The Popular Lawn Tool On The Verge Of Being Banned

staff@outdoorguide.com (Danno Wise) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0000

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.

Carpenter Bees Aren't Eating The Wood Around Your Home & Garden

staff@outdoorguide.com (Danno Wise) — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0000

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.

The One Thing You Need To Do With Your Tomato Plants In July

staff@outdoorguide.com (Danno Wise) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0000

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.

The Unusual Thing People In Hawaii Add To Their Gardens — And It's Brilliant

staff@outdoorguide.com (Danno Wise) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0000

The Hawaiian Islands are obviously a tropical paradise for gardeners, offering a year-round growing season. They also provide unusual resources for gardens.

This Hot New Hydrangea Is Making A Splash In 2026

staff@outdoorguide.com (Danno Wise) — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0000

Each year, breeders unveil new hydrangea cultivars featuring intriguing colors or extended bloom times. This new release for 2026 is already making a stir.

Don't Throw Out This Kitchen Scrap: DIY A Fertilizer Your Garden Will Love

staff@outdoorguide.com (TeeJay Small) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0000

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.

Outdated Boomer Yard Advice Millennials Absolutely Can't Stand

staff@outdoorguide.com (Danno Wise) — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0000

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.

Forget Peaches: These 5 Fruit Trees Will Last Over 100 Years

staff@outdoorguide.com (TeeJay Small) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0000

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.

Say Goodbye To Termites With A Natural Solution They Can't Survive

staff@outdoorguide.com (Danno Wise) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0000

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.

What Are Those Tiny Red Bugs On Concrete Called?

staff@outdoorguide.com (Danno Wise) — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0000

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.

Say Goodbye To Asian Lady Beetles With The Help Of This Citrusy Scent

staff@outdoorguide.com (TeeJay Small) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0000

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.

5 Fast-Growing Flowers That Will Turn Your Yard Into A Hummingbird Haven

staff@outdoorguide.com (Danno Wise) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0000

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.

Home Depot Shoppers Rate These Garden Hoses As The Best

staff@outdoorguide.com (Danno Wise) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0000

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.