The Simple Pruning Tip That Keeps Your Lavender Full & Healthy
Despite their fragrant flowers, lavender plants can look scraggly if they aren't pruned correctly. This easy-to-remember tip can help you prune the right way.
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The Top Tools For Removing Pesky Weeds That Are Growing In Your Gravel
Weeds in gravel can be tough to remove. Luckily, there are some effective ways to tackle them while keeping your driveway, patio, or garden path looking tidy.
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12 Easy-To-Grow Herbs That Thrive In Shade With Little To No Sun
Most herbs are well-known sun lovers, so populating your shady garden can be challenging. Fortunately, many herbs can tolerate and even thrive in shade.
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9 Ways To Repurpose Burlap Coffee Sacks In Your Garden
Instead of buying new burlap bags every planting season, why not repurpose coffee sacks instead? Here are 9 ways you can reuse them in your garden.
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The Ground Cover That Makes The Perfect Mulch Alternative In Your Sloped Yard
Sloped yards are difficult to mulch because of the risk of erosion. This ground cover reduces runoff while providing the same benefits as a mulch.
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Using Chickens As A Natural Tick Solution Has A Downside
Backyard chickens may seem like a natural tick-control option, but there’s a catch. Here’s what to know before relying on them for pest prevention.
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The Long-Term Effects Of Using Old Gasoline In Your Lawn Mower
Before the cold weather rolls in, it's easy to forget to remove unused gas from your lawn mower's engine. Here's why this oversight could be a major mistake.
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What Is A Fairy Ring & Is It Safe To Have One In Your Yard?
While it may add whimsical charm to your yard, a fairy ring can either be an innocuous and temporary sight on your lawn or the start of a frustrating problem.
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Is Vinegar The Secret Weapon To Get Rid Of Clover From Lawns? What To Know Before Trying
Vinegar is often used to kill weeds, but you should know the risks before you use this highly acidic ingredient to remove clover in your lawn.
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Improve The Heavy Clay Soil In Your Garden With One Easy, Natural Fix
Clay soil is difficult to garden with due to its heavy density when wet and hard compaction when dry. But there's an easy way to improve clay soil's quality.
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Top-Rated Gas Powered Lawn Equipment You Can Find At Home Depot
Struggling to decide on the gas-powered garden tools you need? We analyzed thousands of reviews from Home Depot customers to determine which are worth buying.
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Ant Hills: Should You Let Them Stay Or Go?
Ant hills can be both a nuisance and a benefit, offering unique effects on your yard’s health depending on the species and where they appear.
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The Downside To Choosing Gravel Or Pebbles For Garden Pathways
Gravel and pebbles make charming garden paths — but it's not all smooth walking. Before you commit, be aware that they can be quite problematic.
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The Surprising Addition You Can Use To Keep Grubs Out Of Your Lawn
Not much is more exasperating in lawn care than battling a Japanese beetle infestation. This easily distributable powder you apply once a year can help.
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10 Beautiful Privacy Shrubs You'll Want To Grow Right Next To Your Windows
Privacy shrubs don't have to be strictly functional, especially when next to your window. These 10 shrubs afford a lovely view while keeping peepers at bay.
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Why You Should Be Planting Asters In August
Asters' lifecycle and blooming times make them an excellent choice for planting in the garden in August — especially if you're looking to add fall color.
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Say Goodbye To Patchy Grass: Here's The Best Time Of Year To Reseed Your Lawn
If your lawn suffers from bare patches, here's when you should consider reseeding and how often to do it. Keep in mind, there are two different ways to reseed.
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Here's How Joanna Gaines Uses Pea Gravel To Make Her Garden Pop
Joanna Gaines uses pea gravel in her own garden to make her raised flowerbeds pop — and you can too, with a few tips and some guidance from Gaines.
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The Drought-Tolerant Plant That Could Survive Any Hot Yard
Landscaping in a desert environment can come with difficult limitations, but this plant can survive the heat and droughts while beautifying your outdoor space.
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We Used Lemon Juice To Banish Weeds From A Gravel Driveway. Was It Worth The Squeeze?
Keen to wipe out weeds without using chemicals? You've probably heard about lemon juice. We put this theory to the test by spraying it on a weedy driveway.
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Keep Moles Out Of Your Yard With The Help Of These 8 Plants They Cannot Stand
Moles rely on their sense of smell to find food underground, so plants with strong scents are a great deterrent, as are those that are toxic.
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Gravel Vs Rocks: Which Is Best For Your Garden And Yard Paths?
When designing a garden and yard path, you may be confronted with the choice between gravel and rocks. While both can work, one might be better for your yard.
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The Low-Maintenance Landscape Idea For A No-Mow Garden
If you're having trouble creating a lush lawn using only grass, then this low-maintenance ground cover could be the key to a soft, green lawn.
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The Ultimate Fall To-Do List For The Garden Of Your Dreams
You may not think of fall as prime gardening season, but there are actually lots of smart tasks to do that will prep your plot to burst into bloom next year.
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Add Color To The Garden While Attracting Hummingbirds With A Flowering Ground Cover
Looking for a ground cover that pulls double duty by attracting pollinators? This flowering variety is easy to grow and hummingbirds love it.
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Is Mowing Your Lawn In August Really A Good Idea? Here's What To Know
If you value the health of your lawn, you might be pondering whether you should still mow it in August, since it's still growing and you want to keep it neat.
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The Major Ultra Sonic Pest Control Downside You May Not Be Considering
Ultra sonic pest repellents are a growing trend that promise a lot in terms of pest control. But they have a downside that makes them actual pests in your home.
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