

What’s Deadheading and Why You Should Do it to Your Garden
One simple chore will help your flower garden bloom better and longer.


What to Know About Composting
Answer all of your composting questions with this comprehensive resource.

Our 10 Favorite Garden Gnome Ideas
A garden gnome adds fun and whimsy to any yard or garden. Here are some of the best ones to...

Which Plants Should Not Be Grown Next to Each Other in Your Garden?
Learn what vegetable, herb and flower combinations don't pair well so you can create a beautiful and productive garden.

11 Common Mistakes People Make When Planting Hostas
Hostas are known for their lush foliage and easy care, but do hostas spread more than you’d like?...


How to Build a Retaining Wall
Get strong, long-lasting retaining walls by learning how to properly build a wall.


The 6 Most Common Plant Problems Solved
The plant doctor is in!


10 Fast-Growing Plants That Maximize Curb Appeal
Add curb appeal quickly with these tried-and-true plants that won't keep you waiting for a lush, colorful and beautiful landscape.


7 Tips on How to Conserve Water in the Garden
Follow these steps to use water smartly and still keep your plants happy and healthy.

Do Woodpeckers Hurt Trees?
Woodpeckers serve an important role in controlling insects. Here's what you can do to keep them from becoming a nuisance...

9 Worst Garden Pests and How to Get Rid of Them
As if weeds and weird weather weren't bad enough, gardeners also have to face insect pests. Here's how to deal...


Is Mulch Safe for Dogs to Eat?
Mulch can tidy up a garden bed, prevent weeds and help retain moisture. But is it safe for your dog?


Can You Move a Bird’s Nest?
Birds have a habit of building nests in inconvenient places. Find out when and how you can move a bird...


The 10 Fastest-Growing Annuals From Seed
Get a jump-start on spring planting with the prettiest and fastest-growing annuals around.


Are Butterfly Bushes Actually Bad for Butterflies?
While they definitely attract butterflies, these shrubs do pose potential problems. Find out whether butterfly bush is right for your...

11 DIY Planters Made From Kitchen Castoffs
Whether you enjoy flowers, herbs or other easy-to-grow plants, here are 12 ways to recycle and reuse stuff you'd probably...


8 Easiest Hosta Varieties to Grow
Although hostas aren't generally fickle to begin with, some are easier to grow than others. Here are eight low-care beauties...

13 Ways to Take Your Garden From Good to Great
From better potting mix to saying no to pesticides, improve your yard with this gardener's dozen.


10 Common Plant Diseases and How to Treat Them
Plant diseases are a fact of life for gardeners. Learn how to deal with the most common plant ailments and...


Home Gardening: Easier Weeding and Watering
These great tips will help you create an ideal, low-maintenance and beautiful outdoor living space.


Why Do Plants Need Sunlight?
It's more show than tell with indoor and outdoor plants. Learn the signs of too little light so you can...

10 Invasive Plants You Should Get Out of Your Garden Now
Keep your guard up. Look out for these weedy pests and make sure they don't get a toehold in your...


10 Most Resilient Plants for Heavy Shade
Is your yard starved for sun? Turn your backyard into a thriving oasis with these tried-and-true shade garden plants.


Planting Succulents in Recycled Glass Jars
Glass yogurt jars are perfect to use as succulent pots, and they make great DIY gifts!


What Every Gardener Should Know About Topsoil
For plants, soil is the great provider — their source for moisture and nutrients. See why topsoil is tops for...


How to Amend Soil for a Nutrient-Rich Garden
Here's how to amend your soil's texture, pH and nutrients to maximize garden growth.


Here’s What to Do With Yard Waste
Enrich your lawn and garden with these economical, chemical-free greenscaping practices.


11 Vegetables You Can Regrow with Kitchen Scraps
All it takes to regrow veggie scraps into new produce is water, soil and a bit of patience.


Planting Calendar: When to Plant These Popular Vegetables
Want to grow your own vegetables, but don't know when to plant them? Here are 12 popular veggies and their...