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There are a lot of guidelines and methods for laying out a garden. The 70/30 rule not only creates structure and color, but could lighten your workload.
Read MoreWith yard maintenance in full swing, it may be time to consider buying a new push mower. We scoured reviews at the big retailers and found top-rated options.
Read MoreThere are a lot of natural home remedies for pest control. While many people swear by this easy DIY for ants, it probably doesn't do what fans claim it does.
Read MoreWith warmer weather comes ticks, mosquitoes, and other irritating pests. Consumer Reports looked at over 50 repellents and found five that stand out.
Read MoreSome mushrooms are delicious, while others are deadly. Not just for us — mushrooms growing on trees can be bad, so preventing them in the first place is key.
Read MoreWhile hydrangeas are a go-to for colorful blooms, there’s another large, flowering shrub that offers distinct advantages in your yard, even in winter.
Read MoreA diverse landscape in your yard or garden can attract pollinators, but it can also attract snakes. Snakes love this decorative plant for a number of reasons.
Read MoreThere are a lot of ways to make natural fertilizer teas that benefit your garden. But you may be overlooking one that makes itself while you're cooking dinner.
Read MoreThere's something of a consensus that a few pennies will help inhibit algae in a birdbath. So an all-copper birdbath should work even better. But does it?
Read MoreDeadheading serves a couple of functions with many plants. It can prevent seeding and tidy up your garden. With some hydrangeas, you'll also score more blooms.
Read MoreAnts usually don’t eat plant roots, but a colony can do serious damage in other ways. You may need a multi-pronged plan of attack to save your plants.
Read MoreRats can become a real problem in gardens, eating fruits and vegetables and creating an ick factor. Send them scurrying by planting these aromatic herbs.
Read MoreA shed snake skin laying on your grass or in your flower bed means a snake has been in the area. But don’t panic: Take these steps instead to learn more.
Read MoreTo keep ants away from your garden, there are a number of natural deterrents and insecticides you can mix up at home. Some are more effective than others.
Read MorePeonies are resilient plants and fairly easy to grow. But they require certain conditions in order to share their colorful blooms. Fortunately, fixes are easy.
Read MoreThe ground has finally thawed, and the sun is out. Now is the perfect time to start sprucing up your yard. Here's one hardy perennial perfect for May planting.
Read MoreSpring is here. If you're getting itchy to upgrade your yard and garden, or need to refresh aging equipment, take a look at these month-long Costco deals.
Read MoreLots of flowering plants attract birds, but this native climbing vine particularly appeals to two popular flying visitors for slightly different reasons.
Read MoreThe ground has finally thawed, and the sun is out. Now is the perfect time to start sprucing up your yard. Here's one hardy perennial perfect for May planting.
Read MoreAs the last signs of frost finally pass, it's peak time for lawn maintenance. Do this task during spring to ensure you have lush grass in summer.
Read MoreNitrogen-rich fertilizers aid in plant growth and photosynthesis, so timing is vital to avoid problems. Here’s when it’s best to boost the N in the NPK.
Read MoreMost animals, even large, aggressive predators would rather not tangle with humans. However, the one with the world’s strongest bite force has no such qualms.
Read MoreThe beauty of the wide range of hydrangea varieties available is that they bloom at different times of year. Here are two that provide color all summer long.
Read MoreYou may know that spent coffee grounds are a good slow-release fertilizer. Did you know they also repel or kill these challenging, plant-damaging pests?
Read MoreRoses are among the most popular flowering plants in the U.S. But when and how often they bloom is dependent on several factors, including how you treat them.
Read MoreJust as with fashion and home design, garden design styles come back around. This 19th-century feature was big in the 1980s, and experts say it's back.
Read MoreSure, wasps are beneficial pollinators. We just don’t want them setting up nests in our house or yard. Or anywhere near us, really. Prevention is step one.
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