15 Holiday Door and Porch Decorating Ideas
The most wonderful time of year is (almost) here. Prepare to welcome guests to your home with these dazzling holiday...
Do Bees Need Water in Winter?
We're bee-lovers here! Learn how to help thirsty bees in winter so pollinators make it through to spring.
10 Perennials You Should Cut Back Every Fall (And 5 to Let Be)
Winterizing your garden includes trimming back some perennials and leaving others until spring. Our experts tell you what to do...
Here’s Where to Find Festive Glass Gem Corn
These seeds aren't just gorgeous—they also make tasty homemade popcorn.
How to Identify and Fix Common Vegetable Garden Problems and Pests
You spend all summer tending your garden, waiting for that perfect harvest. But plenty of common vegetable garden problems and...
Here’s When to Plant Your Fall and Winter Vegetables
Hint: It's sooner than you think!
Everything You Need to Know About When to Plant Peonies
This guide explains what you need to know about when to plant peonies—plus, we're sharing the peonies that people can't...
Why Do Tomatoes Split? Here’s Your Answer, Plus How to Prevent It
No matter how knowledgeable the vegetable gardener, everyone has asked "Why do tomatoes split?" at least once in their gardening...
7 Types of Hydrangeas for Multi-Season Interest
Your garden needs good bones all year long. Use these types of hydrangeas to add interesting shape and colorful structure...
How to Grow a Chinese Lantern Plant—the Mesmerizing Bloom You Need in Your Garden
Few plants are as easy to grow as Chinese lantern. They ask for little, but deliver a splash of late-season...
How to Deadhead Hydrangeas, According to an Expert
Deadheading hydrangeas is a cinch with these pro tips.
How to Get Rid of Ants in Your House and Yard
Learn how to get rid of ants around the house with our expert tips. You can put an end to...
Why Is There Mold on My Houseplant Soil and How Do I Fix It?
White, fuzzy growths can appear at the base of your plant seemingly overnight. Salvage your houseplant and prevent moldy soil...
If You See Metal Wrapped Around a Tree, This Is What It Means
Those metal bands, also known as baffles, strapped around trees are not holding the tree together, but they do have...
20 Smart Ways to Boost Curb Appeal
These clever curb appeal ideas will beautify your home, whether you're ready to put the house on the market or...
6 Plants That Attract Dragonflies
Some of the most beautiful of garden bugs, skimmer dragonflies eat pest insects, making them great additions to your garden.
12 Succulent Pots Our Stylists Love
Show off that aloe and agave! These succulent pots and planters chosen by our very own stylists dress up your...
What You Need to Know About the White Stuff on Your Mulch
Don't let the icky appearance deceive you—that white stuff on mulch can be beneficial to your landscape.
How to Keep Squirrels Away from Bird Feeders Using a Slinky
Hungry squirrels are no match for a Slinky. It's a simple, cost-efficient way to keep squirrels out of your bird...
6 Ways You Can Help Save the Bees
Help the declining pollinator population and become a bee champion.
How to Read a Seed Packet or Plant Tag to Help Your Garden Grow
Beyond the pretty photo, do you know what all that plant information really means? Learn how to read a seed...
9 Foods That Will Soothe Bug Bites and Keep Mosquitoes Away
Mosquitoes are plentiful and hungry this time of year, but they're no match for some of these home remedies.
Here’s What Makes Cucumbers Bitter—and How to Fix It
Here's the science behind that bitter cucumber taste.
If You See a Blue Porch Ceiling, This Is What It Means
There's a long history behind this tradition.
What Are Spider Mites and How Do You Get Rid of Them?
Often hard to detect, tiny plant-corrosive spider mites are pests you don't want in your garden, window box or home.
If You See a Painted Purple Fence, This Is What It Means
Knowing about purple paint laws can help you stay on the right path when driving or hiking in an unfamiliar...
How to Keep Wasps Away from Your Food and Deck
Learn how to keep wasps away with a DIY solution!
How to Grow Zucchini in Your Backyard Garden
Zucchini is a fun, fast-growing vegetable to have in the garden! Learn how to grow zucchini with tips from a...
If You See a 40% Chance of Rain, This Is What It Really Means
It looks like a 100% chance of math today.
