Here’s What to Plant in Fall for a Beautiful Blooming Spring Yard
Use this guide of what to plant in fall to make sure you have a gorgeous yard when spring rolls around.
Caring for Your Yard
How to Make a Mowing Strip
Leave a 6- to 12-inch-wide mowing strip between the edge of your beds and borders and the lawn. It will help you save time and effort in the garden.
Will Wildfire Smoke Harm Your Outdoor Plants?
We spoke with garden experts to find out how to best keep your outdoor plants safe from wildfire smoke, before it blows in and after it’s gone: Get their tips.
What Is Garden Lime and How to Use It to Help Your Plants Thrive
Not all types of soil need lime added to it. Follow our guide for the best type of garden lime for your vegetable garden and when you should add garden lime powder to your soil.
Guide to Soils and Potting Mixes
We know the secret to a good potters soil. We'll show you how to tell if you need to amend your soil and what plants need to thrive in your current soil conditions.
Easy Lawn Repair for Patchy Grass Using Seed or Sod
With a bit of grass seed or sod, lawn repair is easy, and you’ll soon have a lush green carpet again.
8 Steps to Fix a Lawn That’s All Weeds and Bare Patches
Give your lawn the TLC it needs to grow lush, green grass. If it’s time for grass replacement, we’ve got you covered. Use our step-by-step guide, from figuring out the problem to proper care for your new lawn.
How Often—and How Long—You Should Water Your Grass
Whether you water manually or you have an underground sprinkler system, follow our tips for how long and how often to water your grass to keep from overwatering your lawn.
Follow This Summer Garden Checklist to Keep Plants Thriving All Season
These guidelines will help you stay on top of summer gardening tasks and maintenance, keeping your plants colorful and thriving throughout the season.
How to Create Organic Soil for Your Healthiest Garden Ever
Turn sand, clay, or barren ground into rich, organic garden soil that will sustain plants for years with the right ingredients and these expert tips.
How to Install Edging
Learn how to install garden edging or flagstone edging to create a garden path. We'll introduce you to the different types of edging and our tried-and-true tips for installation.
8 Surprising Benefits of Letting Your Grass Grow Long
Freshly-mowed lawns are pretty to look at, but they're not the best for the environment. We've got 8 reasons why you should give your lawnmower a break this weekend.
How to Use a Compost Tumbler to Turn Scraps Into Garden Nutrients
Learn how to use a compost tumbler to quickly turn your kitchen waste into valuable organic matter for your plants.
Soil Amendments & Nutrients
Learn how to improve soil drainage, moisture retention, and aeration, by adding soil amendments or soil nutrients to make your soil richer and more productive.
5 Reasons to Never Cut Back Your Garden in Fall
Waiting to cut back your garden until spring can be a lower-maintenance and more sustainable strategy. This simple guide will help you learn when and how to cut back your plants.
How to Get Rid of Clover in Lawns
Learn how to get rid of clover in lawns with these tips for using fertilizer, herbicides, and more, plus advice for embracing a mixed-species lawn.
How to Use Fertilizer for Plants According to Experts
Get expert tips on fertilizing plants, including the best formulation for both houseplants and garden plants, as well as how frequently you should feed them.
Here’s What Not to Put in Compost to Avoid a Contaminated Bin
Composting is a simple way to turn your kitchen and yard waste into food for your garden. But some of these items should never be in compost.
How to Test Your Garden Soil’s pH Level in 4 Simple Steps
Check your soil's acidity or alkalinity with an inexpensive kit, then use this info to decide which additives you need to grow healthier plants.
Make This Super-Easy DIY Compost Bin in a Flash
Making a DIY compost bin will benefit your garden and help out the environment. Follow our super-easy directions.