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  • Purple, white, and lavender astilbe flowers growing from green stalks.

    Save Your Astilbe From Wilting In Hot Weather With This Soil Tip

    If you live in a dry climate or are experiencing drought, your astilbe may show signs of stress, like wilting. Prevent this problem with a simple solution.

    By Meg Jernigan 4 months ago Read More
  • Person holding and planting grass seed

    Can You Really Plant Cool-Season Grass In Summer? Here's The Truth

    If you have a cool-season grass on your lawn, like Kentucky bluegrass, ryegrass, or fescue, you may be wary about overseeding during summer.

    By Kyle Schurman 4 months ago Read More
  • Yellow lawn mower in grass

    Warning Signs That Indicate Your Lawn Mower's Blades Need Sharpening

    Beyond inspecting your mower's blades, there are other telltale signs the blades need sharpening. From your lawn health to engine issues, we review them all.

    By Camille Moore 4 months ago Read More
  • Flowering plants growing among gravel mulch

    The Hardy Flowering Plant That Thrives When You Add A Little Gravel To The Soil

    Gravel can help to increase the drainage of soil, making it a worthwhile additive for plants like this pretty, drought-tolerant, flowering ground cover.

    By Kristina Hicks-Hamblin 4 months ago Read More
  • Someone pulling a bunch of weeds out of their lawn.

    Grow This Ground Cover Plant To Naturally Avoid Weeds In Your Lawn

    Are you in a constant battle with weeds? Learn about the perennial herb that you can plant to create an effective ground cover that will keep the weeds away.

    By William Cennamo 4 months ago Read More
  • woman holding a bouquet of lilacs in a garden

    The Fragrant Lilac Variety That Will Fill Your Yard With A Lovely Scent

    There are many types of lilacs, but some require more maintenance than others and many can get quite large. This compact species is perfect for a sunny spot.

    By Barb Hudson 4 months ago Read More
  • gardener spraying tree with pesticide

    The Sticky Substance On Trees In Nevada Yards That's Attracting Pests (& What To Do About It)

    If you live in Nevada, you may notice a sticky residence appearing on your trees as swarms of bugs feast on it. Here's what it is and how to get rid of it.

    By Kristine Gill 4 months ago Read More
  • Kitchen trash bins

    12 Kitchen Items You Can Reuse In Your Home To Reduce Waste

    If you're trying to cut down on the waste from your kitchen items, here are 12 items that can be used in various ways throughout your home and garden.

    By Carrie Elizabeth Bradon 4 months ago Read More
  • A lemon tree planted outdoors is in bloom and also has ripe fruit ready to pick.

    Fill Your Garden With More Juicy Fruits With An Easy Lemon Tree Propagation Method

    Perhaps the best trees are free ones, and they're often not hard to get. This simple method of lemon tree propagation can fill your garden with saplings.

    By Lindsay Donaldson 4 months ago Read More
  • green lawn at sunset

    A Common Baking Essential Is The Secret To Growing A Lush, Healthy Lawn

    To ensure the lushest, healthiest lawn, look no farther than your kitchen and grab a common baking essential in this simplest of gardening hacks.

    By Patti Kaz 4 months ago Read More
  • A monarch butterfly on a flower

    The 15 Best Flowers To Attract Monarch Butterflies (And Brighten Up Your Yard)

    Providing beautiful blooms for monarchs not only adds to the beauty of your garden but helps support their population. Here are some of their favorite flowers.

    By Kristina Hicks-Hamblin 4 months ago Read More
  • Landscaping featuring bushes and gravel

    How To Use Gravel For Better Landscaping Drainage On Your Home Projects

    Gravel is versatile when it comes to landscaping, and incorporating in eye-catching ways can help keep water from pooling around your home's foundation.

    By Heather Ayer 4 months ago Read More
  • A violet chested hummingbird pair perching together.

    Hummingbirds And Butterflies Love This Dramatic Flowering Shrub

    This flowering shrub boasts dramatic tubular purple flowers that are ideal for drawing hummingbirds and butterflies to your pollinator garden.

    By Lyssa Chatterton 4 months ago Read More
  • two birds enjoying a birdbath, one eating a bug, the other watching from the water, with colorful flowers in the background

    How To Easily Transform An Old Pot Lid Into An Incredible DIY Birdbath

    If you love nothing more than inviting feathered friends to your yard, you’ll love this DIY that transforms an old pot lid into an amazing DIY birdbath.

    By Dianne Wilson 4 months ago Read More
  • A young man taking care of houseplants.

    Why Moving Your Plants Around To Adapt To Lighting Changes Is Super Important

    If your houseplants have lost their luster, it might be time for a change of scene. Here's how you should be moving them in accordance with the light.

    By Hadia Zainab 4 months ago Read More
  • Person resting in a hammock suspended in a backyard with hedges and trees.

    This Tree Grows Fast, Blooms Bright, And May Be Perfect For Your Yard

    There's nothing quite as enticing as having a majestic flowering shade tree in your backyard that can keep you cool on a hot day, while you're relaxing.

    By Meg Jernigan 4 months ago Read More
  • A neat footpath leads to the front porch of a small white house

    The Porch Design Mistake That's Making Your Space Look Cheap (And Better Alternatives)

    When choosing lighting elements for your porch and walkway, here's what you need to consider if you're drawn to options that are faster and easier to set up.

    By Emily Ray 4 months ago Read More
  • a mosquito landing on someone's hand

    The Toilet Paper Hack That Might Help Keep Mosquitoes Away

    This easy solution made from common household supplies can keep the mosquitoes away this summer, and smells far better than most drugstore bug spray.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 4 months ago Read More
  • Single yellow dandelion growing in field of grass

    Still Fighting Weeds With Vinegar? Here's Why It May Not Be Working As Well As You Think

    If you're dumping vinegar on your weeds and not getting the results you want, it may be because you're overlooking these specifics of working with vinegar.

    By Meg Jernigan 4 months ago Read More
  • White mold growing on potting soil

    How To Rescue Moldy Potting Soil (And When It's Not Worth It)

    If you've opened a bag of potting soil and found mold in it, there are two ways you can rescue the mix. At times, however, salvaging the soil is not worth it.

    By Bob Beacham 4 months ago Read More
  • watermelon in a garden

    The Surprising Benefits Of Growing Watermelon Vertically

    If you're familiar with large, sprawling farms full of watermelons, you may be surprised to know they can also be grown vertically for several good reasons.

    By Barb Hudson 4 months ago Read More
  • Red house with overgrown yard and trees

    The First Weed Every Gardener Should Check For After Inheriting A Yard

    Before you start planning and planting, it's essential to check for this invasive weed in your inherited yard. It's tough, but not impossible, to eliminate.

    By Laura Hampson 4 months ago Read More
  • An up close image of someone wearing white gloves using a dremel to sharpen a lawnmower blade.

    The Genius Trick You Need For An Easier Time Sharpening Lawn Mower Blades

    If your grass still isn't being cut properly even after you sharpened your lawn mower blades, you may have made this mistake. Prevent it with paint.

    By Suzanne Brons 4 months ago Read More
  • Fresh herbs next to a knife and string on wood planks

    How To Make A DIY Herb Drying Rack From Recycled Materials

    Need a place to dry your herbs? Learn how to DIY an herb drying rack using recycled materials you may already have at home. It looks stylish as a plus.

    By Andrea Crowley-Hughes 4 months ago Read More
  • Whitetail deer in grassy meadow with butterfly on its nose

    The Fast-Growing Ground Cover Shrub That Attracts Pollinators While Being Deer-Resistant

    It seems like many pollinator-attracting plants and flowers also draw in hungry deer, but this low-maintenance ground cover shrub could be the clever solution.

    By Meg Jernigan 4 months ago Read More
  • striped cucumber beetle

    Why Delaying Your Cucumber Planting Could Save Your Crop

    If you've experienced damage to your cucumbers before, try delaying their planting by a few weeks. Here's how it could save your cucumber harvest.

    By Candina Jordan 4 months ago Read More
  • A home with a garden on a sloped backyard

    The Fast-Growing Yellow Flower That Doubles As A Ground Cover In Sloped Yards

    When you're shopping around for a ground cover, the ability to quickly fill in space is usually high on the priority list, and this pretty flower delivers.

    By Sam Manzella 4 months ago Read More
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