Freezing temperatures are coming, and while winter can be unpredictable, a few steps now can help your home and outdoor spaces stay ready for the cold ahead.
Read MoreWho doesn’t love to watch hummingbirds flutter around their garden? Planting this berried bush will provide them with a well-deserved, early season meal.
Read MoreCreate a charming backyard centerpiece using simple materials and a little ingenuity. This DIY cement bench transforms any outdoor space into a cozy retreat.
Read MoreA native vine with bell-shaped blooms offers a graceful way to dress up fences and arbors, bringing color, movement, and visiting pollinators to your yard.
Read MoreThe aurora borealis, or northern lights, are a beautiful natural phenomenon, but travelers have some common misconceptions about them that can ruin their trip.
Read MoreWithout a little structure, tomato plants can turn your garden bed into a tangled mess, and leave the plant susceptible to disease. This simple DIY can help.
Read MoreRocks and mowers don’t mix well. Before panicking, there are a few smart steps you can take to figure out the damage and decide what to do next.
Read MoreWhether you want to replace some lawn with no-mow ground cover, or have some bare patches to fill, this pretty, fast-growing and unfussy cover is a good option.
Read MoreIf you have a problem with pests eating the leaves and fruit of your garden plants, there is special type of flower you may want to plant to keep them away.
Read MoreSummer is the best time to prune and shape up your lavender. But, don't worry: It's still helpful to clean up and protect your plants in late fall before frost.
Read MoreYou probably know that hummingbirds can hover, if you've ever watched them feed. But these tiny pollinators lead fascinating lives, from eating to mating.
Read MoreThe first National Recreation Area is still one of the greatest American travel destinations thanks to a vast variety of recreational activity and scenery.
Read MoreMany people want to get bright pink color in their gardens. But if you see this cluster of the vivid hue, you need to take steps to remove it from your plants.
Read MoreVintage teacups and a few simple tools are all you need to create a garden feature that’s equal parts functional, decorative, and beautifully unexpected.
Read MoreWalmart is a go-to destination for many people, and it carries a large range of push mowers. One affordable option has a high rating, but also has drawbacks.
Read MoreThe beauty of planting these azaleas in the fall, is that they have time to establish before winter, providing vibrant orange blooms the following spring.
Read MoreTwo lookalike trees may share your yard but only one’s a menace. Learn how to spot the differences between an invasive species and a valuable native tree.
Read MoreA thriving vegetable garden is likely to bring a whole army of rabbits hopping into your yard. Luckily, this colorful herb will send them right back out again.
Read MoreWhile late spring is a good time to plant this North America native hydrangea, if you plant in the fall, you’ll be rewarded with beautiful blooms next spring.
Read MoreMany people are convinced they know how to survive in the woods, Bear Grylls style. But a lot of what we think we know only works some of the time. Or never.
Read MoreNothing looks prettier than a snow-covered tree in winter. Beneath the surface, however, that same tree could be suffering serious, life-threatening damage.
Read MoreA stack of old Lego bricks can spark something unexpected in your garden, turning a nostalgic toy into a bright, cheerful centerpiece for feathered guests.
Read MoreThinking about growing tomatoes in bags? Users share their experience with Amazon’s popular fabric planters and what makes them stand out from standard pots.
Read MoreHostas are beautiful plants with soft-colored flowers. To give them the best chance of beautifying your yard, though, you need to plant them in the right place.
Read MoreTurn ordinary cake pans into striking garden sculptures. Creative DIY ideas for backyard decor that adds color, dimension, and personality to your space.
Read MoreA mysterious fruit tree in your yard might not be what it seems. Subtle differences in color, bloom, and shape can reveal its true identity.
Read MoreFrom driveways to garden beds, this versatile landscaping element creates a more durable, low-maintenance space that handles water beautifully.
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