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.
Guide To Growing Asters for Fall Flowers
Autumn in my garden wouldn't be the same without fall asters. Butterflies and bees love them, too!
Seeding Square Review: Seed Spacer Tool for Maximum Harvest (We Tried It!)
This ingenious tool provides a simple way to plant seeds with optimal spacing for vegetables to flourish. Here's...
Guide for Growing Goldenrod
I can't imagine my fall garden without the bright yellow flowers of goldenrod attracting pollinators hungry for nectar before cold...
10 Fast-Growing Flowers
You can enjoy beautiful blooms in as little as six weeks!
CobraHead vs. Grampa’s Weeder: Which Gardening Tool Is Right for You?
To see which is the best weeding tool, we put the long-handle CobraHead weeder and cultivator and Grampa's Weeder against...
Best Shrubs for Fall Leaf Color
For outstanding fall color in your garden, plant a variety of shrubs that put on a showy display.
How to Harness Moon Phases for Successful Harvests
Connect with your ancestors and Mother Nature when you garden by the phases of the moon. Apply lunar gardening principles...
Are Zinnias Perennials? Understanding Their Growth Habits
Zinnias are easy to grow, come in many sizes and colors and there's at least one variety for every type...
Merrell Hydro Moc Water Shoe Review: Unisex Pick, Beats Crocs
The Merrell water shoes, called Hydro Moc, are among the trusted hiking brand’s bestsellers for a reason. Here’s...
What’s the Difference Between Geraniums and Pelargoniums?
You think you know geraniums but haven't heard of pelargoniums? One is a perennial and the other is grown as...
7 Best Rabbit Repellents to Save Your Garden From the Adorable Creatures
Whether you have a large vegetable garden or small flower beds, keep them free of bunnies with the right rabbit...
Hugelkultur Raised Bed vs. Traditional: Which Is Better for Your Garden?
Explore the world of hugelkultur gardening! Learn how it compares to traditional raised beds, what to plant and how to...
A Complete Guide To Growing Bearded Irises
Bearded irises can be grown almost anywhere, adding color and pop to the garden each spring.
7 Tips to Protect Your Garden in a Heatwave
Your plants can still survive the summer heat with a just little TLC.
6 Landscape Fabrics to Keep Weeds Out of Your Garden
We've examined the size, durability, permeability and beginner-friendliness of these fabrics to ensure there's a garden solution for everyone.
What Exactly Is a Bioswale?
You've likely already seen these planted ditches on the side of the road. Here's how they work.
11 Plants to Grow for Fragrance
Fragrant flowers are remembered long after their blooms have faded and and they are a joy to grow. Consider adding...
This Viral TikTok Hack Keeps Bugs Off Your Vegetables
If you haven't tried companion planting in your garden yet, consider this your wake-up call.
The Fascinating Tale of the Tomato Hornworm Life Cycle
Find out about the tomato hornworm life cycle, as it hatches from a tiny egg to a caterpillar, to a...
Are Petunias Perennials?
Our modern hybrid annual petunias have come a long way from their perennial roots in South America. So many varieties,...
Saker Mini Chainsaw Review: A Yard’s Best Friend
No fatigue, no gas, no fumes, no problem!
This Easy Self-Watering Hack Will Keep Your Garden Watered All Summer
You can't beat the simplicity and low cost of this DIY irrigation system.