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Is your garden lacking in butterfly visitors? Plant these nectar-rich butterfly plants in your yard, and you’re bound to attract more of these incredible pollinators.

If you’d like to wow neighbors with a stunning spring display starring daffodils, lilies, and tulips, autumn is the time to get those bulbs in the ground.

Discover how a generator relies on the principle of electromagnetic induction to function.

Find out how long spray paint needs to dry, so you can move on with the next step in your painting project.

From flowers to veggies to perennials and edibles, here’s what to plant in September to keep your garden thriving well into the fall.

In reference to flavor, if you are among the some who like it hot but not too hot, grow jalapeño peppers whose taste is fiery but tolerable.

Keep gardens, flower beds, and containers sizzling with dramatic abundance through summer’s heat with these colorful and impressive summer bulbs.

If you would rather veg than replant annual vegetables every spring, try some of these long-lived perennial produce producers instead.

Replacing your lawn with hardscaping or ground cover, and need to get rid of the grass ASAP? Banish blades for good with these effective solutions.

If other vegetables squash your gardening aspirations with poor harvests, try growing summer squash, which is both fast and furiously productive.

Healthy plants don't happen by accident. Find out how to make plants grow faster by feeding them things like ashes, leaves, and leftovers from dinner.

Removing paint from concrete is a time-consuming endeavor, but a determined DIYer is certainly up to the task. Here's how to get it done right.

Itching to ditch your lawn? These alternatives to grass will help reduce water consumption and the amount of time you spend tending to your property.

This 37-gallon-capacity dual-chamber composter makes it easy to produce 2 high-quality compost piles at once.

Discover 6 configurations in 1 compact kit. The metal modular beds cater to various gardening needs, making them ideal for designing your dream garden in a backyard or patio space.

Composting is easy, inexpensive, and good for the planet—and your plants! This quick primer will show the compost-curious how to make terrific, nearly free natural fertilizer.

A good fence is vital for accurate cutting on a table saw. Check out this range of potential upgrades.

Bored of your white kitchen? Instead of replacing the cabinets, consider integrating colorful touches for warmth and personality.

Shade sails are an attractive and affordable way to create a cool, breezy outdoor area. Here’s how to make sure they are safe and secure.

This classic charcoal grill has been a mainstay in backyards for decades. I tested its cooking capabilities to find out why.