If you want to attract more birds to your backyard, growing plants that produce seeds they can eat will help. This flowering species provides food and color.
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Research shows hummingbirds love red flowers, but they also love anything bright and tubular. Blue-blooming sages are popular food plants for flitting visitors.
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If it's time for a patio update -- either because you want privacy or need a refreshed oasis -- there's a simple, budget-friendly planting method that can help.
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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.
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Hybrid fruit trees are often hardier. They can also produce delicious fruit in more abundance than their parents. That's a boon for birds visiting your yard.
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Are you starting a pollinator garden? Plant this low-effort self-seeding native wildflower to provide hungry birds and insects with abundant pollen and nectar.
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The old money look gives your home a quiet elegance. Specific plantings along your driveway help achieve that look in your landscaping to welcome guests.
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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?
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One material was used constantly for homes in the 1970s, and it's now being applied to gardens more than ever. Here's how to get the trendy look in your space.
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Houseplants often come to mind when you think of growing succulents. But many of these massive options grow several feet tall and make a statement outdoors.
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Plant this perennial beneath your bird feeder, and it'll serve double-duty as something pretty to look at, and a good source of nutrients for wildlife.
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A muddy yard typically means your lawn is not draining properly or there is an influx of excess water. Amending the area with absorbent materials can help.
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The roots of that big tree in your yard may be infiltrating your underground plumbing right now. If the species is shallow-rooted, it's even more likely.
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While some yellow-flowering plants that pop up in your lawn are wanted, others are invasive and need to be dealt with swiftly before they get out of control.
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These low-maintenance perennials produce gorgeous blue flowers, and if you want abundant blooms, make sure they're not planted in a shady spot.
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So, you've spotted some unfamiliar eggs in your garden. What next? Here are some tips for identifying common animal eggs and what to do when you find them.
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Collecting rainwater is a sustainable way to provide your garden with moisture during drought. We consulted a landscape designer about the best ways to do this.
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Lots of rain in spring can lead to a boggy, flooded lawn, particularly if the grass is growing in heavy clay soil. Remedy this with a simple DIY soil amendment.
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Some flowering perennials need a little boost of nutrients from a low-nitrogen fertilizer in the spring to ensure they bloom abundantly later in the season.
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Before they provide summertime benefits like shade, these trees will attract an array of colorful birds to your yard by offering the buds they like to eat.
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Getting these gardening tasks done in spring, such as tending to soil structure and refreshing mulch, will set your garden up for success all year long.
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This shrub is native to the woodland areas of Japan, Taiwan, and Korea. It works great as a border or privacy shrub and is easy to maintain.
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Got lots of Mason jars with handles you no longer use in the kitchen. Turn them into a bird feeder with just a craft stick and a few other simple supplies.
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Driveway border plants need to make a good first impression, and this variegated evergreen is perfect for bringing some subtle color to your outdoor space.
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Hummingbirds are attracted to red flowers. This summer-blooming wildflower ticks that box, boosting garden ecology and adding pops of color in sunny spots.
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If you're relatively green to the world of gardening, these well-reviewed Costco finds can go a long way in supporting your new hobby.
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Landscaping can add beauty and value to your home, but you can't just dive in without knowing what mistakes to avoid. Our master gardener has some advice.
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