A Common Kitchen Staple That Can Help Speed Up Your Tomato Harvest
Growing your own tomatoes is a long labor of love, but if you want your plants to ripen a little faster, then just use this common kitchen item.
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With Its Scarlet Blooms, This Flower Is A Vibrant Way To Attract Hummingbirds
Certain flowers grab the attention of hummingbirds and transform your garden into a haven for them. This one has the added benefit of beautifying the space.
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Avoid These Common Outdoor Plumbing Issues Before They Cost You
While there are natural disaster risks to outdoor plumbing you can’t prevent, many issues can be avoided or made less severe with a little bit of planning.
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How To Tell The Difference Between Annuals And Perennials In Your Garden
Trying to figure out which plants in your garden are annuals and which are perennials? Here's what to look for throughout the year to determine which is which.
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Jenny Marrs' Budget-Friendly Tip For Upgrading Your Landscaping
HGTV's Jenny Marrs is full of great ideas to improve your yard. While some of these upgrades can get quite pricey, this landscaping trick doesn't have to be.
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Why You Should Reconsider Pruning Your Plants After Heavy Rain
While you might be itching to get out in the garden once a heavy storm passes, it's best to wait a bit. You could be doing more harm than good otherwise.
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A Lesser-Known Hydrangea Variety That'll Thrive In Your Clay Soil Garden
It can be difficult finding your new favorite plant if you're restricted to clay-based soil, but fortunately this gorgeous hydrangea thrives in it.
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Always Save Your Used Coffee Grounds: Here Are The Plants That Love Them
Used coffee grounds don't need to go in the garbage. Naturally, you can add them to compost, but some plants actually love grounds in a variety of formats.
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In-Ground Or In Containers: How To Choose The Best Place To Plant Roses
Roses aren't only meant to be grown in soil in your yard. Here is how to decide whether to plant them in-ground or in containers around your home.
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Turn An Old Shoebox Lid Into A Feeder Birds Will Love
Tray bird feeders are a great way to attract ground-feeding birds. This easy, kid-friendly DIY makes use of materials you probably already have.
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How To Grow Thriving Sweet Potatoes In Your Vegetable Garden
Sweet potatoes are surprisingly easy to grow if you look for the right spot in your garden with ideal conditions, taking into account soil temperature.
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Repurpose Old Spray Paint Can Lids And Turn Them Into Cute Patio Lights
Your next set of patio lights might already be sitting in your trash pile, since a simple upcycling trick can turn everyday plastic into glowing outdoor décor.
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Save On Water With A Clever Gardening Trick From Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart shares a clever gardening trick that helps save water, cut waste, and keep plants thriving — all with a simple tool and little effort.
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Clever Tricks For Keeping Squirrels Away From Your Tomato Plants
A few smart, simple tricks can help stop squirrels from raiding your tomato plants and let you enjoy a full, healthy harvest all season long.
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The Common Yard Waste That Helps Attract More Owls To Your Outdoor Space
Often we look around the yard and see everything that need to be cleaned up, cut down, or removed. But not so fast! Many owls can use that natural decay.
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Are Costco Hydrangeas Are Worth Adding To Your Garden? Here's What Buyers Say
Costco's hydrangeas have mixed reviews -- are the two varieties that the retailer offers worth the purchase? This is what verified buyers think.
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How To Combat Bermuda Grass When It Starts To Take Over Your Lawn
While opinions on Bermuda grass are all over the map, most agree that eliminating it from your lawn is not an easy thing. Here are a few suggested approaches.
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Add Year-Round Color To Your Yard With A Flowering Shrub Cardinals Love
There are some plants that will bring Cardinals to your yard for food, shelter and more. This subtropical shrub offers up something special every season.
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What To Know About Intercropping And How It'll Help Your Vegetable Garden Thrive
Gardeners are usually taught not to plant their vegetables near each other, but the practice of intercropping defies that traditional notion. Does it work?
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Keep Your Garden Blooming With This Colorful, Frost-Tolerant Flower
There's always hope that late fall and early spring plants will keep or start blooming in winter. These surprisingly cold hardy plants can grant your wish.
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The Common Color-Changing Hydrangea Myth You Should Stop Believing
Hydrangeas are beautiful privacy plants that provide a bold statement in your garden, but many people believe a common myth about them that's simply not true.
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Easily Transform Old Clothespins Into Adorable Mini Bird Feeders
It's easy to buy bird feeders online or at your nearest home and garden store. But where's the fun? You can make clever feeders for free with clothespins.
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Why You Should Grow Bananas At Home (And How To Do It Right)
Bananas are the most popular fresh fruit in America. But growing them in the garden takes experience. We break down all the tips you'll need.
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Forget Traditional Container Gardening: Try This Budget-Friendly DIY Alternative
Planters and pots make for a charming container garden. But they come with a drawback: Less soil means more watering. This DIY trick gives you more free time.
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Here's The Best Speed For Mowing Your Lawn (& Why Going Faster Isn't Wise)
Mowing the lawn can be a tedious task, so you may be tempted to pick up the speed to expedite the process. But don't go too fast; slow and steady wins the race.
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Plant This Frost-Tolerant Flower As Winter Ends To Get A Jumpstart On Spring Gardening
If you’re itching to get back into the garden as winter comes to a close, this aromatic ground cover might be the perfect low-maintenance plant for you.
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Don't Throw Away Old Potting Soil, Use It To Attract More Pollinators To Your Yard
It's easy to end up with partial bags of potting soil, or pots with soil and no flowers. After awhile that soil loses nutrients and porosity. But it's useless.
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