Potted plants are more susceptible to frost damage as the roots are more exposed to the harsh weather. However, a placement trick can fight against cold temps.
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If you've been struggling to get beautiful, pink blooms out of your Christmas cactus, these tips and tricks will have your tropical plant flowering in no time.
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If you have stepping stones running across a lawn, you'll have to periodically clear the stones' edges of grass overgrowth. This smart hack makes the task easy.
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Mold-covered hyacinth bulbs won't sprout or produce unhealthy plants when forced for early winter planting. Success lies mostly in how you store and grow them.
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The fruit is harvested and now you can forget about your cherry trees until next spring, right? Wrong! There's a vital task to prepare them for winter dormancy.
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If you attract birds to your backyard, one of your priorities should be finding ways to stop the birdbath water from freezing in winter. Here's a clever hack.
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There are tons of potting soils to choose from, some of which contain no actual soil at all. However, the two most important qualities remain the same.
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Polar vortexes are as scary as they sound when it comes to your garden. Here's how to handle it and ensure your plants have their best chance at survival.
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To ensure a blooming garden come spring, our master gardener advises to avoid certain wintertime mistakes, such as fertilizing and pruning incorrectly.
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If it feels like you're wasting a ton of wood and twigs every time you go outside, you may want to consider using them to make a DIY fruit basket.
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Battling pests eating through the plastic bags holding your birdseed? An old trash can works great for storing bird feed, but only if you use the right one.
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Aluminum cans are great for scaring birds from landing in your garden, and it's a great way to repurpose the recyclables. Here's how it works.
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Hardy, pretty, and versatile, heather plants make a fine addition to any garden — and they'll bloom all the brighter thanks to a surprising DIY fertilizer.
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Plastic wrap isn’t just for leftovers — your garden loves it, too. Discover the ways this pantry item can protect your plants and give you a healthier garden.
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Pruning and shearing aren't interchangeable. They're two very different gardening techniques that are used in specific circumstances and have dedicated tools.
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With the need to practice sustainability comes innovation, and such is the case for one university student with the invention of a revolutionary garden product.
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Pollinators work for free, but they require specific conditions to perform well. It's easy to introduce these elements in your garden — we'll show you how.
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Lavender love the summer sun, so when winter approaches they need some extra care. Fortunately, it just takes one simple step to winterize lavender.
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Ever wanted to try your hand at hydroponics? All you need to get started are some gallon-sized plastic bottles, some small plastic cups, and vegetable seeds.
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If you're noticing reddish brown stains on your home, driveway, and fence, you're liking making this mistake with your outdoor garden practice.
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Self-watering planters run the risk of freezing during cold winter weather. Protect these pots with a few simple tricks if you can't move them inside.
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Since their arrival in the U.S. in 2014, spotted lanternflies have wreaked havoc on plant health. However, they benefit another garden insect we want around.
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Strong winds are no fun in a garden. They dry out soil, erode slopes, and break branches. Young trees are particularly vulnerable for root-related reasons.
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Struggling with drainage in your garden beds or flower pots? Amend the soil with a porous rock made in a volcano, and you'll have water flowing in no time.
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Picking up beautiful seedlings at a garden center is always tempting, but here are a few plants you should consider growing from seed so that they thrive.
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It might seem counterintuitive, but turning on your sprinklers during a light frost can actually protect your plants from freezing. Here's how it works.
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If you're a coffee lover and brew your own at home, don't let those grounds go to waste by throwing them in the trash -- some of your plants will love them.
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