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Using your thumb to adjust water flow on your garden hose is annoying, not to mention uncomfortable (and it's hard to take yourself totally seriously while doing it). A hose nozzle is a b...
When it comes to plants, all light is not equal. Unless you have a greenhouse or an unlimited number of south-facing windows, grow lights are your best option for providing the right ligh...
Your garden inevitably attracts unwelcome visitors like aphids and tomato-loving caterpillars that can destroy your hard work practically overnight. But not all garden critters are bad. I...
The bushes are pruned, the lawn is mowed, and the planting beds are weeded. Your yard and garden are looking great—except for that pile of twisted hose. To put it in its place, you need a...
Q: I thought I’d finally found a plant I couldn’t kill, but the small collection of succulents I arranged in my living room are looking pretty sickly, with the leaves falling off. What am...
As sustainability becomes more a lifestyle goal than merely an esoteric idea, homeowners are looking for new ways to “smarten up” their landscaping with eco-friendly features. Time-suckin...
Tired of the same old, same old in the garden? We’ve got the scoop on new vegetables that will amp up the flavor and the visual flair.
Mulch is any material laid over the surface of the soil to retain moisture, suppress weeds, regulate temperature, and prevent erosion. Bare soil exposed to harsh sunlight means plant root...
Although it sounds rather aggressive, forcing bulbs for flowering plants is a lovely way to bring pops of springtime color to your home and banish the winter blahs. This horticultural mag...
The much-anticipated arrival of spring also brings a plethora of insects. Some, like ladybugs and honeybees, are beneficial to your garden. Others, sadly, not so much. From the tomato hor...
