15 Fast Growing Shrubs to Beautify Your Yard and Add Privacy
No need to wait years for a return on your investment. These shrubs will quickly stake their claim to a...
									10 Plants That Help Keep Weeds Out of Your Garden
Ground covers are plants that grow and cover soil that would otherwise be overrun with weeds. Choose among the best...
						Husqvarna Combi Switch 330iK Review: It’s Official, I’m Breaking Up With My String Trimmer and...
I tested the convenient Husqvarna Combi Switch 330iK pole saw and edger and it's safe to say...
									Why You Should Use Wood Ash in the Garden
Loaded with nutrients like calcium and potassium, wood ash can give your garden a boost.
						How To Build a Planter Box for Your Deck Railing
Add a little greenery to your outdoor refuge with this easy-to-build planter box that sits on the railing.
									10 Poisonous Plants You Might Have Around Your Home and Yard
From sago palms to milkweed, there are toxic plants all around us. But they're not all monsters. Here's how to...
						How To Build a Birdhouse
Get rid of that pile of wood scraps by making this distinctive DIY birdhouse.
									Your Plant Hardiness Zones Might Have Shifted
Half the country is now in a new USDA Plant Hardiness Zone. Here's how that might change what to plant...
						How To Make a Birdbath
Create this leaf-shaped birdbath in a few hours with common tools and materials.
						Husqvarna 455 Rancher Chainsaw Review: A Powerful Saw Capable of Nearly Any Task
With hundreds of trees on my property, I'm constantly managing growth, clearing dead trees and removing invasive species. I tested...
									How To Read Plant Tags
Plant tags are vital for helping you choose your green friends wisely, but they also have pitfalls. Here's what to...
									Guide To Growing and Forcing Hyacinth Bulbs
Hyacinths are easy to grow in a garden and they're also one of the easiest flowers to force into bloom...
						This Ancient Garden Watering System Is Still the Best
For 4,000 years, gardeners in arid regions have used clay pots to water their plants. You can also use this...
						Guide To Growing Snowdrop Flowers
Plant snowdrop flower bulbs in fall and enjoy their first flowers in late winter.
						Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Put Up Honey Bee Hives
Honey bees are a worthy hobby for some. But if conservation is your goal, you're buzzing around the wrong hive.
						Solo Stove Patio Heater Review: My Thoughts After a Year of Testing
The Solo Stove Patio Heater is back in stock, and we tested it for an entire year to let you...
						Guide To Growing Autumn Crocuses and Colchicums
Although they look like spring flowers, I'm delighted to see the flowers of colchicums and autumn crocuses blooming in my...
						Plant Crocuses in Your Lawn in Fall for Spring Flowers
I love my lawn in late winter when the crocuses I've planted begin to bloom. I love seeing them, and...
						I Tried the Handy Brush Grubber and Pulling Brush and Shrubs Has Never Been Easier
Every homeowner gets unwanted saplings and brush that magically sprout in their landscape. The Handy Brush Grubber helps...
						What Is the Lasagna Planting Method?
Planting spring flowering bulbs in the garden in layers, a process called lasagna planting, provides a continuous spring flower display.
						Why You Should Never Use Floral Foam
Plus, five alternatives to use instead!
									I’m an Experienced Gardener, and I Love the Liberty Garden Hose Reel
The Liberty Garden hose reel is the easiest way to keep your garden hose tidy and off the ground in...
									10 Handy Gardening Tips for Busy People
Love to garden but short on time? Here are some tips that will help you plant, water and weed more...
						We Tried the Stihl BR 600 Backpack Blower, and It’s a Must-Have for Fall Cleanup
The Stihl BR 600 backpack blower is fuel efficient and durable, and it produces low exhaust emissions and...
						This Zip Tie Hack Will Make Trimming Ornamental Grasses a Breeze
Gather, cut and dispose of excess grass in seconds!
									How to Remove Bushes and Shrub Roots
You don't have to dig when learning how to remove bushes and shrub roots! Use a lever to make shrub...
									Toad Lily: How To Grow This Gorgeous Fall Flower
What grows in the shade, blooms in the fall, and comes in varieties with variegated foliage and spotted flowers? Toad...
									How To Create a Gravel Garden
Here's how to fashion a weed- and worry-free gravel garden that's quick, easy and affordable.
									The Best Plant Identification Apps
If you've ever wondered which plants are growing in your backyard, these apps are for you.