Naturally Deter Ants From Your Houseplants With A Clever Moat Trick
If you're tired of ants eating away at your houseplants, try this easy ant moat hack to keep them away. You probably already have everything you need.
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The Must-Know Tip For Attracting Pine Siskins To Your Yard
Inspiring pine siskins to take a break in your backyard all year round is super easy, providing you put a couple of their favorite snacks in your birdfeeder.
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Our Master Gardener Swears These Are The Most Overrated Houseplants
House Digest's master gardener has some thoughts on the most popular houseplants. Before you shell out for a new plant, find out if it's worth the hype.
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How To Grow Watercress In Containers To Avoid Invasion & Add To Your Kitchen
Having delicious, peppery watercress on hand every time you make a salad at home is easy by planting it using this ridiculously simple method.
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Growing Fruit Trees? A Word Of Caution For Dog Owners
A bountiful fruit tree in your own yard might sound like a dream, but if you have fruit-eating pets, that dream can quickly become a nightmare.
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Helpful Tips To Keep Wasps Away From Your Hummingbird Feeder
Your hummingbird feeder is a sweet treat that may also be attracting wasps. Here's how to keep your feathered friends visiting while driving the insects away.
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A Lawn Leveling Rake Is The Yard Tool You'll Wish You Had Sooner
Looking for a clever way to level your uneven lawn? Check out this leveling rake, designed to help property owners deal with challenging terrain.
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The DIY Solution People Use To Kill Roly-Polies (& Does It Work?)
Some people consider roly-polies pests and they try to repel or exterminate them with cayenne pepper. But can this pungent spice actually kill them?
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The Clever Way You Should Be Reusing A Sponge While Working In The Garden
Most people throw their old sponges straight in the garbage, but you can actually give them a second life and make gardening easier and more comfortable.
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Can You Safely Use Soap To Clean Your Bird Feeder?
Bird feeders are battered with a lot of grime and gunk, but could cleaning them with harsh soaps wind up harming the birds that you're trying to help?
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Can You Dig Up Spring Bulbs If They're Still Blooming? Our Professional Gardener Weighs In
Sometimes your spring bulbs need to be relocated... but is it okay to dig them up when they're blooming? Our professional gardener shares her thoughts.
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Why May Might Be The Best Time To Spot A Ruby-Throated Hummingbird In Your Yard
Few things are more magical than ruby-throated hummingbirds flying around your garden. Here’s why they are more likely to appear in May and how to prepare.
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Tips For Growing Healthy Broccoli Sprouts & Common Mistakes To Avoid
Growing broccoli sprouts is extremely easy and doesn't require soil or an outdoor garden, but there are a few major mistakes to avoid when growing them.
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Start Burying Toilet Paper Cardboard Tubes In Your Garden And Watch It Thrive
Most people toss away toilet paper tubes on a regular basis. But if you have a garden, you can reuse them by buring them in it - and watch it thrive
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12 Ways To Repurpose Broken Garage Door Parts In Your Home And Garden
Before throwing away your broken garage door parts, check out the several ways you can repurpose them to add a unique and rustic charm to your home.
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Our Landscape Designer's Tips Will Make Your Garden Space Look And Feel Bigger
Yes, you can still have great landscaping in a small garden. We spoke to landscape designer Roy Altaras to learn how to make any yard space feel bigger.
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The Weedy Plant You Don't Want In Your Yard If You're Trying To Keep Wasps Away
No one wants wasps in their outdoor oasis, but could you be inadvertently attracting these buzzing foes? You might be if you have this one plant in your yard.
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4 Plants You'll Want To Avoid Growing Around Tree Roots
Tree roots can grow very long, so when gardening around trees, you want to make sure not to introduce any plants that will compete. Here are 4 examples.
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Avoid This Garden Shed Mistake If You Don't Want Rotting Wood On Your Hands
Although garden sheds can be very useful to have, they can get damaged if you don't protect them. For example, this mistake could cause the wood to rot.
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Why You Should Plant Garlic Around Your Patio
Discover the benefits of garlic. Enjoy a pest-free patio and convenient access to a fresh supply of flavor by following this simple gardening tip.
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Is It A Good Idea To Aerate Warm Season Grass And If So, When Should You?
When it comes to warm season grass, is it is a good idea to aerate? Learn more about how, why, and when to aerate your lawn based on the type of grass you have.
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Plant This, Not That: Why You Should Grow Japanese Iris, Not Yellow Flag Iris
Irises are staples in gardens worldwide, but some species aren’t suitable for growing in the US. Consider swapping your yellow flag with this Japanese variety.
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The Citrusy-Smelling Flowering Shrub You'll Want To Keep Out Of The Garden
Discover why you may want to keep this shrub out of your garden. The Daphne, with its beautiful and fragrant appeal, is actually toxic for pets and people.
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Why A Birdhouse Is The Best Way To Attract This Beautiful Blue Songbird To Your Yard
If you'd like to attract this stunning, blue songbird to your yard that enjoys eating pesky insects, then hanging up a birdhouse is a must. Here's why.
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Why It's Important To Change Hummingbird Feeder Nectar Daily In The Summer
As the days get warmer, don't forget to change your hummingbird feeder nectar daily. This ensures the nectar can't spoil and keeps things sanitary.
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The Best Type Of Cover Crops For A Raised Garden Bed (& Which To Avoid)
Cover crops can help your raised beds yield healthier plants the next season. Here are the best cover crops to plant in your raised beds, plus what to avoid.
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The Red-Flowering Hummingbird Favorite Martha Stewart Swears By
Legendary lifestyle guru Martha Stewart recommends planting flowering currants on your land to attract hummingbirds while keeping invasive animals at bay.
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