Here’s What Not to Put in Compost to Avoid a Contaminated Bin
Composting is a simple way to turn your kitchen and yard waste into food for your garden. But some of these items should never be in compost.
Caring for Your Yard
12 Fall Lawn Care Tips for Lush Grass in the Spring
From fertilization to weeding and more, these fall lawn care tips proactively work to produce healthy, thriving grass come spring.
What Is Grass Fertilizer Burn? Plus 5 Tips to Prevent It
Fertilizer burn shows up as yellow or brown stripes across a lawn. Here’s everything you need to know if your turf takes on a new color.
Is Your Outdoor Plant Dead or Dormant? 5 Easy Ways to Tell
Not sure if a garden plant is dead or dormant after the winter? These tips well help you tell the difference.
How Often—and How Long—You Should Water Your Grass
Whether you water manually or you have an underground sprinkler system, follow our tips for how long and how often to water your grass to keep from overwatering your lawn.
Is Epsom Salt Good for Plants? Here's What an Expert Says
Find out if Epsom salt is good for plants or if that's just a garden myth, according to experts.
What Is Grass Paint? Plus 6 Tips for Painting Your Lawn
A coat of easy-to-apply grass paint is a quick way to turn a brown lawn green. Get tips for when and how to use grass paint for a lush-looking lawn.
25 Gardening Tips Every Gardener Should Know
Whether you have a green thumb or not, check out this list of essential gardening tips to ensure that all your plants grow and thrive.
How to Get Rid of Mushrooms in Your Yard: 4 Natural Solutions
Find out how to get rid of mushrooms in the yard by understanding why they are popping up. Then solve the problem naturally with this simple guide.
How to Deadhead Flowers for the Longest Blooming Plants
Here's how to deadhead flowers to get the prettiest garden with long-lasting annuals and perennials that add color to your landscape.
How to Plant Grass Seed in 6 Simple Steps
Start a new lawn or fill in bare patches of turf by following this guide on how to plant grass seed. You’ll have a lush lawn in a few weeks.
Will Wildfire Smoke Harm Your Outdoor Plants?
We spoke with garden experts to find out how to best keep your outdoor plants safe from wildfire smoke, before it blows in and after it’s gone: Get their tips.
How to Plant Sod in 5 Simple Steps
Sod is best planted in the spring and early autumn when the temperatures are cooler. Follow these steps for a how to plant sod.
Should You Use Shredded Rubber Mulch in Your Garden?
Rubber mulch is widely touted as a game changer in landscaping, but does it live up to the hype? Find out the pros and cons of using rubber mulch.
Soil Amendments & Nutrients
Learn how to improve soil drainage, moisture retention, and aeration, by adding soil amendments or soil nutrients to make your soil richer and more productive.
This Winter Gardening Checklist Will Set You Up for Spring Success
Get ready for spring with these winter gardening tasks, including pruning trees, mulching perennials, and starting vegetable seeds.
6 Tips for Creating a Low-Maintenance Cottage Garden
Cottage gardens are intentionally casual. Go big on color, but light on labor with this classic, informal garden style.
What Is Loam Soil and How Can You Create It in Your Garden?
Loam soil is often mentioned as best for plants. But what is loam soil exactly? Here's what to know about this ideal soil type.
Make More Ferns by Sprouting Spores
Because ferns don't produce seeds, there's a special way to propagate them: growing spores. Here are tips.
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.