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Visiting the local nursery is an annual rite of passage for avid gardeners and plant lovers who bask in the rows of s...
Keyhole gardens, so named because they’re shaped like an old-fashioned skeleton-key lock, were developed to help folk...
You’re probably familiar with the amazing, healing properties of Epsom salts. But did you know these minerals are a p...
Ever wondered how those striking stripes wound up on the turf of your favorite ballpark or golf course? They aren’t t...
The use of fresh herbs can mean the difference between decent food and truly vibrant, delicious cuisine. But purchasi...
Q: I’m dreading the coming winter months because my yard always looks so bare and brown when all the summer blooming ...
Even greenhorn green thumbs know that applying compost to soil helps plants fight erosion, pests, and disease. But we...
Q: We just bought a house in a brand new development so our yard is pretty bare. We’d like to plant some fast-growing...
Unexpected early fall and late spring frosts—periods when outside temperatures go below freezing (32 degrees Fahrenhe...
No matter what color your thumb, you likely already know that all plants need water to reach their full potential—aft...
Q: My lawn was so lush and green last year but this year it’s full of unsightly brown patches that won’t green up no ...
If you’re itching to get your garden going, don’t wait until the weather outdoors is agreeable—get a jump on the grow...
Q: I started seeing brown patches on my lawn at the end of spring. They seem to have grown in size and number since t...
Whoever said, “The grass is always greener on the other side” probably wasn’t using the right stuff. When it comes to...
Q: I’d like to lay some grass seed this year, but I don’t want to get the timing wrong and create more work than nece...
Q: I notice neighbors’ sprinklers running at all hours of the day. What’s the best time to water grass—and how much i...
Whether they’re deciduous or evergreen, shade or ornamental, trees add value and curb appeal to any property. But, oc...
Are aphids gnawing on your heirloom roses? Are spider mites munching on your tomato plants? If garden pests are buggi...
Prized for their prolific blooms in a rainbow of colors—from creamy white and soft pink to shades of deep rose and cr...
During the holidays, nothing rivals the floral festivity of the season’s favorite plant: the always colorful poinsett...
Q: After every rain shower, I find mushrooms popping up all over the lawn. What can I do to get rid of them and keep ...
Want to juice up your space, indoors and out, without spending a bundle? Think succulents! From the rosettes of Echev...
Most new trees do just fine on their own. In fact, the movement they experience from normal wind and weather helps th...
Treating your trees, garden, and landscaping beds to mulch helps retain soil moisture, suppress weeds, and arm plants...
Autumn is generally seen as the season of winding down before winter dormancy. But when it comes to lawn care, fall i...
Even if you've never before tried to repot a plant, you can do it today without much trouble, probably in under 15 mi...
If you've never tasted homegrown potatoes, prepare to be amazed. A hundred days or so after planting—more or less, de...
Sometimes a homeowner prunes a tree for aesthetic reasons, trying to keep the landscaping neat and tidy. Other times,...
Though deer look innocent, home gardeners know they can be a menace to plants and trees. Gardeners also know that bar...
If you are one of the many homeowners who labor in pursuit of the perfect lawn, then you know what a menace crabgrass...
Soil matters. To the plants you wish to grow in your garden, nothing is as important as what's in or missing from the...
It's not easy maintaining a lush carpet of green grass. We only see the blades on the lawn surface, but the health of...
Do you want to establish a new lawn or rescue a worse-for-wear patch on your property? The solution is, of course, to...
There are two main types of mosses—acrocarpous and pleurocarpous. The former grows vertically and resembles strands o...
Spring is near, and for many that means coaxing the lawn back into shape. Growing grass can be frustrating and reward...
I would like to remove a tree stump that is a couple of feet away from my house. It's starting to rot, and I'm afraid...
Here's how to properly plant a new shrub around your house. Mix one part peat moss with two parts top soil for high ...
Do you dream of picking a crisp apple or juicy peach from a tree right in your own backyard? Planting a fruit tree ca...
Even late into the season, the summer can seem like one prolonged fight against garden weeds. The bad news? There's n...
As your garden flourishes over the summer and your springtime planting efforts are rewarded with beautiful bursts of ...
Many veteran gardeners save seeds almost compulsively. Why? Because if you harvest the seeds from your own garden, yo...
Available in countless varieties, bushes add depth and diversity to the landscape, whether they are fruit- or flower-...
Laying sod is a great way to have a lawn without the wait, but don’t kid yourself—it’s a big job. If your lawn is siz...
Straw bale gardening is an old idea that, over the last several years, has witnessed a great deal of renewed attentio...
With the sun shining, the birds chirping, the temperatures rising, and the days getting longer, this is the season to...
It’s been about 18 months since we moved into our house, but only recently have we begun to landscape beyond the basi...
Butterflies are mesmerizing creatures with more to offer than beauty alone. Because they are nectar eaters, they are ...
The Arbor Day Foundation was founded in 1972 with a mission toward conservation and education. It’s the largest nonpr...
Now that spring has arrived, it’s time to think about lawn maintenance again. Go ahead and tune up your mower and sta...
If you want to keep a little bit of your summer garden with you all year long, you can do so by drying herbs and stor...
During the cold, dark days of January and February, my mind turns to sunny, bright red tomatoes—for this is the time ...
Over the winter, when your outdoor garden has little to boast about, the greenery inside your home lifts spirits and ...
If you haven’t done it already, this is the time to winterize your yard! Make a list of the things you need to do to...
Now is the perfect time to get garlic into the ground. The cloves get a head start on the growing season so that by l...
The end of the summer is just days away but instead of celebrating the season, the last bright blooms are starting to...
Since moving to the 'burbs, I’ve been slowly trying to convert on this fantasy I have of backyard sustainability. I p...
The best gardeners know that compost is better than fertilizer, when it comes to providing a nutrient-rich growing en...
It’s the time of year when garden pests become especially irritating. Your ripening harvest might be snacked on by ap...
Like most stars, roses are divas. When left to their own devices, they get tangled and produce only when they feel li...
Air plants—or tillandsias—are one of my favorite indoor plants. I bought my first little pup about a year ago and sin...
There’s really nothing better than a vine-ripened tomato plucked from the plant in your vegetable garden and still wa...
Laying mulch before the winter gives your soil a head start for the next growing season. It also protects delicate pl...
For gardeners in areas where the weather has cooled, it’s time to plant bulbs for spring tulips and daffodils. Bulbs ...