How Often Should You Mow Your Lawn? 8 Tips to Time It Right
How often you should mow your lawn depends on factors such as type of grass and weather. These tips will help you figure out how frequently to mow for a lush, healthy lawn.
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30 Facts About Plants You Didn't Know Until Now
Did you know you can cut onions without crying? Here are some fun and interesting facts about plants.
10 Plants You Should Never Prune in Spring Before They Bloom
Some plants should be pruned in fall, while others do best with an early spring pruning. Skip spring pruning on these 10 plants or you might ruin their floral show for the year.
18 Clever Ways to Use Fallen Twigs and Sticks in Your Garden
Make cleanup easier and put fallen sticks in your yard to good use by making rustic garden fences, pollinator shelters, compost, and more with these simple ideas.
8 Steps to Fix a Lawn That’s All Weeds and Bare Patches
Give your lawn the TLC it needs to grow lush, green grass. If it’s time for grass replacement, we’ve got you covered. Use our step-by-step guide, from figuring out the problem to proper care for your new lawn.
How to Improve Soil in an Established Plant Bed
How to amend soil around plants without having to dig them up. Follow our easy tips.
How to Use Compost: 9 Ways to Give Your Plants a Boost
Control weeds, grow healthier plants, and feed your lawn with nutrient-rich compost. From houseplants to vegetable gardens, here are 9 top ways to use compost on all your plants.
9 Types of Drought-Tolerant Grass for a Lawn You Don't Need to Water All the Time
Use these types of drought-tolerant grass to ensure your lawn can bounce back from dry conditions without needing irrigation.
What Is a Fairy Ring? And Will It Harm Your Lawn?
Find out what causes those mysterious circles of mushrooms on your lawn and how to prevent fairy rings.
Make This Super-Easy DIY Compost Bin in a Flash
Making a DIY compost bin will benefit your garden and help out the environment. Follow our super-easy directions.
Tillers vs. Cultivators: How to Choose the Right One for Your Gardening Tasks
Learn the differences between tillers and cultivators and the tasks they're best suited for.
Pros and Cons of Mulching vs. Bagging Grass When You Mow
Is it best to gather clippings or leave them on the turf? Check out the pros and cons of mulching and bagging and choose the best fit for your lawn.
What's a Mulching Lawn Mower and Is It Better for Your Grass?
Here's what to know about mulching lawn mowers, including how they work, what to look for when shopping for one, and tips for using these machines effectively.
How to Use a Compost Tumbler to Turn Scraps Into Garden Nutrients
Learn how to use a compost tumbler to quickly turn your kitchen waste into valuable organic matter for your plants.
What Is an Olla Pot? Plus 10 Tips for Efficiently Watering Plants with It
Olla pots simplify plant watering and reduce water waste. Here's how to make a DIY olla pot and 10 tips for using it for efficient watering.
The Plant Food That Saved My Roses Is Almost at My Local Flower Shop, but It’s at Amazon Right Now
One writer’s Knock Out roses were looking worse for wear, and now, thanks to an Instagram recommendation for a Amazon product, these blooms are thriving. Shop the Osmocote Smart-Release Plant Food on sale for 25 percent off.
12 Tips for Using Ryegrass Seed to Overseed Your Winter Lawn
Here's how to get the best results when overseeding warm-season turf grass with annual ryegrass seed.
What to Know About Well-Drained Soil and Boosting Plant Drainage
Depending on what you have in your yard or planting beds, getting well-drained soil can take some work. Find out how to get well-drained soil.
How to Make a DIY Indoor Compost Bin
Make your own DIY indoor compost bin. With our tips, you'll learn how to compost and reduce your kitchen waste to help the planet.
How to Build a Brick Raised Bed
For a decorative and long-lasting bed, brick is a good choice. Here's how to make a sturdy brick raised bed for your garden.