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Lawn & Garden

The 18 Best Plants for Your Bedroom

The mere presence of certain plants in your sleeping area can actually help you sleep better by purifying the air around you. These fronds and flowers are some of the best bets for lulling you off to dreamland.

The DynaTrap insect trap hanging from a shepherd's hook off the side of a house
Reviews

Bug Battle? My Experience Testing the DynaTrap Insect Trap

I tried out the DynaTrap ¾-acre insect trap in my own yard. Find out what I liked and didn’t like about it, plus some important field-tested insect insights.

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Lawn & Garden

The Pros and Cons of Homemade Weed Killers

Looking for a way to get rid of weeds naturally? Be sure to consider the benefits and drawbacks of each homemade option before trying them in your garden.

gardener's hands holding clippers to prune a round bush in backyard with low picket fence in background
Lawn & Garden

7 Plants That Don’t Require Pruning

You have enough to do. Choose plants that are easy to care for to enjoy low-maintenance and worry-free landscaping.

Various potted flowers on deck
Lawn & Garden

This One Mistake Can Destroy Your Container Gardening Plans

Give your container plants a home they love with the right substrate.

close up of a yellow jacket climbing an overripe plum with dried grass in the background
Lawn & Garden

This Spicy Condiment Can Keep Yellow Jacket Wasps Away

You might like the kick Tabasco sauce adds to foods, but it turns out yellow jacket wasps are not fans.

The Greenworks Pro 60V 21-Inch Battery Lawn Mower sitting on a bright green lawn
Reviews

Power Up Your Mowing Game: Greenworks Redefines the Battery Lawn Mower

I tested the Greenworks Pro 60V cordless lawn mower—and I'm impressed! Here's what happened.

close up on cluster of yellow dandelions
Lawn & Garden

Are Those Weeds Trying to Tell You Something About Your Soil?

Weeds may be invasive and a threat to your other plants, but they can actually clue you in about the soil conditions in your garden or yard.

A senior retired black couple enjoying time together in the garden.
Lawn & Garden

10 of the Weirdest Gardening Myths—and if They’re True or False

Sort fact from fiction: unearthing the truth behind some of the most peculiar gardening myths.

A man wearing the Carhartt Flame-Resistant Sherpa-Lined Vest while holding a chainsaw
Reviews

The Ultimate Carhartt Vest: Tested and Approved for DIYers and Outdoor Enthusiasts

In real-life testing, this flame-resistant Carhartt vest proved to be a durable and reliable companion for DIYers, pros, and anyone who loves being outdoors.

The AeroGarden Harvest with its light shining on a full tray of large green plants
Reviews

AeroGarden Harvest Review: See My Growing Results!

After using my AeroGarden for more than 3 years, here's why this hydroponic system has an important place in my home.

garden bench with shrubs and potted plants
Lawn & Garden

Sitting Pretty: 20 Garden Bench Ideas for Every Backyard

Garden benches come in all shapes, sizes, materials, and designs. Find a style to enhance your landscape and encourage taking time to relax.

The best air compressor for home garages option in use inflating a tire
Reviews

The Best Air Compressors for Home Garages

A worker pouring concrete while wearing the best work boots for concrete
Reviews

The Best Work Boots for Concrete

Standing on a concrete floor all day can be murder on your feet. We have a range of high-quality work boots to add comfort and ease pain.

The 12-Inch Farm: 12 Foods You Can Easily Grow in Containers
House Plants

The 12-Inch Farm: 12 Foods You Can Easily Grow in Containers

Whether you're gardening on your balcony or adding a few more pots to your sprawling edible landscape, there's nothing better than "shopping" for meal ingredients mere steps from your kitchen.

12 Things You Didn’t Know Duct Tape Can Do
Easy DIY Projects

12 Things You Didn’t Know Duct Tape Can Do

Duct tape is an extremely durable and versatile product that can be used to mend, patch, hem, and more. Here are 12 ways that you can put a roll of this ubiquitous silver multitasker to good use in your home.

20 New Uses for Old Candles
Repurposing

20 New Uses for Old Candles

Don't toss that candle stub! Discover some creative ways to use the wax that is left after burning a candle.

The 13 Creepiest Houseplants You’ve Ever Seen
House Plants

The 13 Creepiest Houseplants You’ve Ever Seen

Looking to give your trick-or-treaters and Halloween guests the fright of their lives this year? Put away your jack-o'-lanterns and set these scary houseplants on your Halloween porch.

Love Old Houses? These Are the 15 Airbnbs for You
Architecture

Love Old Houses? These Are the 15 Airbnbs for You

Airbnb has loads of property listings that date back at least 100 years. We’ve rounded up our 15 favorite historic rentals around the U.S., including colonial taverns, Civil War-era cottages, and more.

leafy fall vegetables planted in raised bed garden
Lawn & Garden

What to Plant in August to Keep Your Garden Growing Through Fall

Extend your growing season and keep your garden beds full by putting these crops and colorful plants in the ground this August.