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  • Loads of strawberry plants in a terracotta pot

    Turn Dollar Tree's Stacking Planter Into A DIY Strawberry Growing Station

    There's nothing better than a ripe and juicy strawberry, especially a homegrown one. These Dollar Tree containers make it easy to care for multiple plants.

    By Annette Hird 8 days ago Read More
  • Person planting juvenile tomato seedlings

    12 Tips To Set Your Tomato Plants Up For Success With A Low-Maintenance Garden

    The dozen tips explored here can give gardeners a major leg up when it comes to ensuring their tomato plants thrive, and without too much effort.

    By Katy Willis 8 days ago Read More
  • Metal shoe rack with bar shelves.

    Turn An Old Shoe Rack Into Useful Solution For Garden Plants

    That old shoe rack isn’t done yet — and you might be surprised to learn that there’s more than one way to turn it into a useful garden helper.

    By Meg Jernigan 8 days ago Read More
  • A squirrel leaning across from a pole and reaching into a bird feeder

    Keep Squirrels Out Of Your Bird Feeder With These 11 Genius Tricks

    Spring time means the birds-a-chirping and the squirrels-a-stealing. Prevent pests from pilfering with these solutions for securing your bird feeder.

    By Daniel Warden 8 days ago Read More
  • A hand holds the flowering stem of a spider plant.

    What You're Doing Wrong That's Preventing Your Spider Plant From Flowering

    If your spider plant refuses to flower, there isn't just one thing you could be doing wrong — there are many possibilities, all related to houseplant care.

    By Katie Flannery 8 days ago Read More
  • Garden beds on a lush green lawn

    Use The Power Of The Sun To Kill The Grass In Your Yard To Start A Flower Bed. Here's How

    If you want to start a flower bed in your yard, you may need to kill off the grass first. Here's a tried-and-true trick that utilizes solar power to kill grass.

    By Patricia Hughes 8 days ago Read More
  • A group of little birds on a bird feeder hanging from a tree branch.

    The Cutest Backyard Bird Village To Try For Yourself

    A TikToker shared her dad’s adorable backyard bird village, complete with various bird-sized restaurants — and it’s easier than you’d expect to build.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 9 days ago Read More
  • Great tit birds eating on a bird feeder

    16 Types Of Ground-Feeding Birds And How To Attract Them

    From American robins to northern cardinals, ground-feeding birds are not just enjoyable to watch in your yard, but can help with pest control as well.

    By Katy Willis 10 days ago Read More
  • A gardener wearing white gloves spreads brown bark mulch in large black plastic planter.

    Turn Brown Leaves Into Nutritious Garden Mulch With A Clever Homemade Tool

    You've taken the time to rake up all the fallen leaves in your backyard; it seems a waste to simply discard them. Instead, turn them into useful garden mulch.

    By Luanne Lim 11 days ago Read More
  • Woman playing with three parakeets indoors

    10 Of The Most Colorful Birds You Can Attract To Your Yard In The U.S.

    Not all brightly colored birds are in the tropics. The U.S. has its own fair share of colorful avian friends and you can even attract them to your yard.

    By Lisa Davis 12 days ago Read More
  • A mother opossum with offspring on her back, crawling across the top of a wooden fence.

    What To Do If You Find A Baby Opossum In Your Yard

    If you find a baby opossum, a wildlife rehabilitator may or may not be needed, depending on its age and condition — here’s what to know.

    By Megan Newton 12 days ago Read More
  • Person putting mulch on top of landscape fabric.

    Ditch The Landscape Fabric For A Better, Natural Solution

    Landscaping fabric might be good to snuff out weeds, but they can also cause a lot of environmental problems in your garden. This natural alternative is better.

    By Katie Flannery 12 days ago Read More
  • Martha Stewart in a yellow pantsuit, looking at the camera

    16 Of Martha Stewart's Best Gardening Tips For A Beginner

    Whether you're worried about garden planning, prepping soil, or pruning plants, these beginner-friendly tips from Martha Stewart will turn your thumb green.

    By Sophia Beams 12 days ago Read More
  • Damaged hydrangea shrubs in a garden after a frost.

    The Best Way To Prune Hydrangea Plants Suffering From Winter Damage

    Some hydrangeas are prone to damage during cold winters. Don't pull them out! With the right timing and approach, you can revive injured shrubs with pruning.

    By Patricia Hughes 13 days ago Read More
  • A green hummingbird mid-flight against a green backdrop

    The Electric Blue Flower That'll Bring Lovely Hummingbirds To Your Garden

    This perennial bloom is beautiful, low-maintenance, and a great source of food for hummingbirds. Here's how to incorporate the plant into your garden.

    By Selena Ivette Rodriguez 13 days ago Read More
  • A flourishing spider plant in a hanging pot

    Stunning Ways To Style A Simple Spider Plant Into A Showstopper

    While spider plants have a natural charm, they aren't the flashiest option. However, with a simple trick, plain spider plants can become show-stoppers.

    By Sophie Pell 14 days ago Read More
  • Person digs soil for spring planting in the garden, close-up of a foot and a shovel

    The Blue Perennial You Should Plant In Spring For The Strongest Roots

    This beautiful perennial planted in spring doesn't just grow strong roots. It also produces gorgeous blue flowers and attracts pollinators to your garden.

    By David Kuchta 14 days ago Read More
  • A top-down view of a person mowing a lawn

    The Best Lawn Mower Setting For Each Grass Type (& More Care Tips)

    Caring for your lawn doesn't have to feel like a daunting process. We have some incredible advice for caring for your green grass that you cannot pass up.

    By Daniel Warden 14 days ago Read More
  • Chigger close up on a leaf

    Can Growing Basil In Your Garden Keep Chiggers Away? Here's What We Know

    Gardeners often plant certain herbs hoping they'll help keep pests away. But when it comes to chiggers, one popular garden favorite may not work as expected.

    By Barb Hudson 15 days ago Read More
  • A parent bird feeding its offspring on a tree branch

    How To Attract Birds Based On What They Eat

    Whether you're wanting to attract hummingbirds or robins, here are the foods specific birds are drawn to, be it berries, flowers, or even worms.

    By Daniel Warden 16 days ago Read More
  • Coreopsis flowers growing in a garden on a bright sunny day.

    Set Your Coreopsis Flowers Up For Success With An Early Spring Feeding

    Tickseeds quickly fill a garden with golden blooms. To get the most color from your patch, you need to add the right kind of fertilizer the right way in spring.

    By Suzanne Bonnett 16 days ago Read More
  • Birds enjoying the cool, clean water of a birdbath.

    The Perfect Berried-Vine To Grow Near A Birdbath

    Birds need three things to thrive: food, shelter, and water. Your birdbath has water. A native vine nearby provides food and shelter, bringing in more birds.

    By Annette Hird 17 days ago Read More
  • Mushroom substrate with visible mycelium growth inside a building on a mushroom farm.

    Mushroom Compost: The Unlikely Material That Could Make Your Vegetable Garden Thrive

    Mushroom compost is made from spent mushroom farming substrate. It's now widely available, and there are lots of reasons you should use it on your veggie patch.

    By Katharine Hansen 17 days ago Read More
  • A row of Boston ferns hanging in pots.

    Propagate Your Boston Fern Plant In March For Fuller Growth All Spring Long

    Propagating ferns is a simple process, and if you time it correctly, you can guarantee a burst of fresh growth to help fill out your new plants.

    By Brooke Younger 17 days ago Read More
  • A hand holds a plastic spoon full of coffee grounds over a patch of corn seedlings.

    Think Twice Before Putting Coffee Grounds On Seedlings

    Coffee grounds are widely considered beneficial for the garden, from pest control to fertilizer. However, seedlings can be negatively impacted by fresh grounds.

    By Jack Vatsal 19 days ago Read More
  • Large bags of potting mix and flowering plants in the trunk of a car.

    How Long Does An Open Bag Of Potting Soil Last? Here's What To Know

    Once you've opened a bag of potting mix, it makes sense that it will lose efficacy if not used right away. But how long is too long left opened and unused?

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 19 days ago Read More
  • A gardener prunes the old canes on her raspberry bush.

    The Fall-Bearing Fruit Bush You Should Be Pruning Before Winter Is Over

    Knowing when to prune fruit bushes can be challenging. Doing it at the wrong time of year may mean the difference between a pitiful harvest and a bountiful one.

    By Rachael Green 20 days ago Read More
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