What Is a Fairy Ring? And Will It Harm Your Lawn?
Find out what causes those mysterious circles of mushrooms on your lawn and how to prevent fairy rings.
Caring for Your Yard
What Is a Bee Lawn? Plus How to Plant One
Bee lawns are gaining popularity as a grass alternative that is lower-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and pollinator-friendly. Find out how to plant and care for a bee lawn of your own.
How to Care for Hydrangeas in Winter to Ensure Blooming in Summer
Freezing weather can damage hydrangea flower buds that will bloom the following year. Protect shrubs with mulch and water well in fall. Wait to prune until after hydrangeas bloom. Bring potted hydrangeas indoors for winter.
4 Must-Follow Steps to Keep Your Potted Plants Watered While You’re on Vacation
You may be away, but that doesn’t mean your outdoor pots and hanging baskets have to be left high and dry: Follow these simple actions to keep planted plants watered while you’re on vacation or traveling.
6 Soil Amendments That Will Help You Grow Healthier Plants
Learning when and why to use these soil amendments will improve your gardening results and save you money.
How to Deadhead Flowers for the Longest Blooming Plants
Here's how to deadhead flowers to get the prettiest garden with long-lasting annuals and perennials that add color to your landscape.
What to Know About Well-Drained Soil and Boosting Plant Drainage
Depending on what you have in your yard or planting beds, getting well-drained soil can take some work. Find out how to get well-drained soil.
How and When to Apply Sulfur to Your Lawn
A thin, yellowing lawn might be lacking sulfur. Find out how to tell if you need to add sulfur, and when and how much to apply this nutrient to your grass.
How to Fill a Raised Garden Bed: 3 Affordable Methods
Discover how to fill a raised garden bed using 3 simple options that can help you save money on soil.
How to Harden Off Seedlings Before Transplanting Them Into Your Garden
This easy-to-follow guide on how to harden off seedlings will help you prevent transplant shock and give plants a stronger start in your spring garden.
Try Hydroseeding to Quickly Fill in Your Patchy Lawn
Home hydroseeding can transform your lawn's brown patches into lush green grass.Here our tips on how to do it.
How to Grow and Maintain a Zoysiagrass Lawn
Slow-growing zoysiagrass is a lawn grass for warm climates. Count on it to grow well in part shade or full sun and stand up to foot traffic.
6 Beginner Lawn Care Mistakes that Keep Lush Grass from Growing
Make these critical corrections to your lawn care and maintenance schedule for a lush carpet of green in no time.
8 Inexpensive Garden Edging Ideas to Make Your Yard Look Sharp
Give your garden some elegant outlines. Use these garden edging ideas to lend character, definition, and texture to your landscaping beds.
Is Your Grass Turning Brown in Summer? Our Experts Say It’s Totally OK
Instead of worrying about how to fix brown grass in the summer, you can let nature take its course. In most cases, your brown grass isn't dead, just dormant, our experts say.
30 Facts About Plants You Didn't Know Until Now
Did you know you can cut onions without crying? Here are some fun and interesting facts about plants.
Should You Mow Your Lawn If It Turns Dry and Crispy in Summer?
Mowing when your grass is too dry can damage it. Use this guide to properly care for your lawn through drought.
How to Start a Garden: 10 Easy Steps for Beginners
This step-by-step guide explains how to start a garden for beginners. It covers all the basics you need to know, including what to plant, prepping soil, and care tips.
Liquid vs. Granular Fertilizer: Which One Is Better for Your Plants?
Take the mystery out of feeding your plants by learning the pros and cons of liquid vs. granular fertilizer. Find out how and when to best apply both types of fertilizers.
What Is Loam Soil and How Can You Create It in Your Garden?
Loam soil is often mentioned as best for plants. But what is loam soil exactly? Here's what to know about this ideal soil type.