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  • A lawn with perfectly trimmed edges abuts a paved pathway in a backyard.

    The Essential Kitchen Tool You Can Use To Edge Your Lawn In A Pinch

    Neat lawn edges make your yard look nicer and may even increase your home value. You can use expensive edgers to do the job, or grab something from the kitchen.

    By Patti Kaz 1 month ago Read More
  • A gardener plants a tomato seedling into the ground.

    DIY A Tomato Trellis That Provides A Unique Solution To A Common Growing Pain

    Growing indeterminate tomatoes can be challenging. They put out suckers that grow every which way. Tame them with this easy alteration to an existing trellis.

    By Candina Jordan 1 month ago Read More
  • Hydrangea bushes full of blue, pink, and purple blooms grow beside a paved garden path.

    The Best Way To Harvest Hydrangeas So They Last Longer In A Bouquet

    It's late summer and your hydrangea blooms are at their peak. You want to pick them for arrangements, but only if you know how to get a long life out of them.

    By Becca Cullum-Green 1 month ago Read More
  • Someone using spray bottle on dandelion

    Kill Pesky Garden Weeds Using A Popular Kitchen Ingredient

    There’s a pantry staple that can double as a weed killer, but you’ll need to wield its herbicidal power carefully. Use this to banish weeds for good.

    By Katie Flannery 1 month ago Read More
  • row of houseplants on windowsill

    The Interesting Benefit Of Adding Aluminum Foil To Houseplants

    Aluminum foil comes in handy in several ways for improving the health of your houseplants — and all you have to do is use it as a top sheet on the soil.

    By Becca Cullum-Green 1 month ago Read More
  • A blue plastic kiddie pool full of water in the grass with a garden hose nearby.

    How Safe Is It To DIY A Raised Vegetable Garden With Kiddie Pools?

    Growing produce in a kiddie pool planter may be convenient, but is it safe for your veggies and the people eating them? Here’s what you need to know.

    By Suzanne Brons 1 month ago Read More
  • Shelves filled with a wide variety of indoor potted plants

    The Beautiful Houseplant You Can Grow Indoors Without Using Any Soil

    If you're looking for a stunning houseplant with striking blooms that will brighten up any room, there's one that you can actually grow with soil.

    By R. A. Fletcher 1 month ago Read More
  • woman pulling weeds from driveway

    The Daisy-Like Weed You May Not Want Growing In Your Yard

    If you spot this daisy-like weed all over your garden, don't fret. There's an easy way to combat what otherwise looks like a pretty flower in your yard.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 1 month ago Read More
  • A person touches the bottom of a pear as it hangs on the tree.

    The Easy Way To Test If The Pears On Your Tree Are Ripe & Ready To Pick

    You've been nurturing a pear tree for years and it finally has an abundance of fruit. Knowing when to pluck the fruit for the best eating is a vital care skill.

    By Katharine Hansen 1 month ago Read More
  • A person holds a patch of moss in their hand after pulling it out of a lawn.

    7 Tips To Prevent Moss From Growing In Your Yard

    While moss technically won't harm your lawn, it can cause a patchy, ugly yard. Learn how to get rid of it easily and quickly without resorting to hand-pulling.

    By Ana Markosi 1 month ago Read More
  • Spotted lanternfly on leaf.

    How To Identify Spotted Lanternfly Egg Masses & Get Rid Of The Invasive Insect For Good

    The spotted lanternfly is an invasive garden pest in many parts of the U.S. To deal with the insect at its root, you need to know what the eggs look like.

    By Jennifer Blair 1 month ago Read More
  • old metal baking sheet

    Upcycle An Old Baking Sheet Into A Handy Garden Tool. Here's How

    Your old baking sheet may have seen its last batch of cookies, but it can serve a new purpose in the garden to easily transport young seedlings.

    By Amy Horton 1 month ago Read More
  • a banana peel sits in front of a plant

    Don't Throw Out That Banana Peel - Put It In Your Freezer For Your Future Garden. Here's Why

    Instead of throwing out your banana peels, try freezing them. Keeping the peels this way preserves their nutrients so you can later use them in the garden.

    By Aleem Ahmad 1 month ago Read More
  • Close up of powdery mildew fungi on plant leaf

    Can Cream Of Tartar Kill The Powdery Mildew On Your Garden Plants? Here's What To Know

    Cream of tartar is one kitchen ingredient that's been touted as a solution for fungal issues, but this acidic substance may not actually stand up to the task.

    By Magdalena Becker 1 month ago Read More
  • A hanging tomato fruit shows signs of blossom end rot.

    The Old-Time Method For Preventing Blossom End Rot That's Sitting In Your Medicine Cabinet

    If your fruit plants have suffered from blossom end rot in the past, it's time to check your home's medicine cabinet for a simple cure that will save them.

    By Ashley Ndebele 1 month ago Read More
  • A beautiful pollinator yard with various flowers.

    The Fertilizer Mistake That Could Be Ruining Your Pollinator Yard

    Some fertilization techniques might deter rather than woo pollinators to your garden, no matter how many flowers your plants have. Learn which you should stop.

    By Aleem Ahmad 1 month ago Read More
  • A woman placing garden netting over her fruit trees.

    The One Garden Netting You Should Never Use

    The right garden netting protects crops without endangering your backyard visitors. But one option does far more harm than most gardeners realize.

    By Joey Gonzalez 1 month ago Read More
  • A garden of succulents grows with colorful cactus flowers in reds, yellows, and whites

    Grow One Popular Herb With Your Succulents And Watch Them Both Thrive

    This fragrant herb not only loves full sun and dry conditions, making it a perfect companion for your succulents, it's also requires little maintenance.

    By Jason Rochlin 1 month ago Read More
  • Wizard of Oz scarecrow replica in a garden

    Transform An Old Plant Pot Into The Cutest Fall Scarecrow Decor For Your Porch

    What fall porch is complete without a scarecrow? This DIY decor is the ideal project and uses supplies you might already have lying around, like old plant pots.

    By Buffy Naillon 1 month ago Read More
  • A polycarbonate greenhouse in a backyard

    Is Harbor Freight's Greenhouse Worth Actually Worth Buying?

    Considering building a backyard greenhouse? Learn why Harbor Freight's One Stop Garden greenhouse is an affordable option, but maybe not the best option.

    By Selena Ivette Rodriguez 1 month ago Read More
  • Woman weeding in a garden

    The Difference Between Annual, Biennial, And Perennial Weeds (& Why It Matters So Much)

    There are major differences among weeds that fall into annual, biennial, and perennial categories, and your success battling each will depend on them.

    By Jack Vatsal 1 month ago Read More
  • Webs covering bare branches

    Those Webs Covering Your Shrubs Aren't Spiders. Here's What They Are & What To Do About It

    If you've noticed webs forming in your trees and shrubs during the summer months, don't stress. While they look like the work of spiders, they're not.

    By R. A. Fletcher 2 months ago Read More
  • A hand placing soil on plants below a bamboo trellis

    12 Garden Trellis Structures That'll Upgrade Your Gardening Game

    From a wire trellis wall to the Florida weave trellis, there are many trellis options to consider, and the best choice for you depends on a few key factors.

    By Rob Baird 2 months ago Read More
  • Garden tools hanging on nail hooks attached to a wooden beam inside a shed

    The One Underrated Gadget That's Actually Worth Having For Your Garden

    Small, inexpensive, and surprisingly helpful, this gardening tool keep your rows organized and your planting effortless. It's easy to DIY, too.

    By R. A. Fletcher 2 months ago Read More
  • A metal scoop being used to remove charcoal ash from a grill

    Read This Before You Sprinkle Charcoal Ash From Your Grill On Your Garden

    Ash can be a beneficial additive in the garden if you're trying to reduce the acidity of your soil, but certain sources could cause more harm than good.

    By Aleem Ahmad 2 months ago Read More
  • A squirrel digging up nuts in a newly planted garden.

    The Smart Way To Keep Squirrels Away From Your Yard Without Harming Anyone

    Squirrels are really cute, but you really don't want them eating the fruits, nuts, or flowers in your garden. This humane deterrent will keep them away.

    By Sharon Kong Perring 2 months ago Read More
  • A gardener plucks green beans from the vine and puts them into a red basket.

    The Clear Sign That Your Green Bean Plants Are Ready To Harvest

    So many factors determine when a bean is ready to harvest, from sowing dates to unpredictable cultivar traits. This easy test cuts through all the confusion.

    By Kristina Hicks-Hamblin 2 months ago Read More
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