What You Need to Know About Winterizing a Lawn
Get a jumpstart on a lush, healthy lawn next spring with this guide on winterizing a lawn. Plus, get your lawn mower ready for winter storage.
Caring for Your Yard
How to Build a Raised Garden Bed for Easier Veggie or Flower Planting
Learn how to build a raised garden bed with our step-by-step guide, including all the supplies you'll need. This DIY project is easy to do.
8 Common Composting Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)
Although composting isn't rocket science, there is a little science involved. Avoid the following missteps in the process for your "black gold."
What to Do with Grass Clippings: 3 Ways to Put Them to Use
Wondering what do with grass clippings after you mow? Here's how to use them to improve the health of plants and soil throughout your landscape.
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.
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.
Guide to Soils and Potting Mixes
We know the secret to a good potters soil. We'll show you how to tell if you need to amend your soil and what plants need to thrive in your current soil conditions.
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.
What Is Garden Lime and How to Use It to Help Your Plants Thrive
Not all types of soil need lime added to it. Follow our guide for the best type of garden lime for your vegetable garden and when you should add garden lime powder to your soil.
How to Get Rid of Moss in the Lawn and Prevent It From Returning
Skip the herbicides and get rid of moss in the lawn with these eco-friendly tips.
How to Start a Garden: 10 Easy Steps for Beginners
This step-by-step guide explains how to start a garden for beginners. It covers all the basics you need to know, including what to plant, prepping soil, and care tips.
Are Dandelions That Bad for Your Lawn?
Are dandelions bad for your lawn? You may think so, but you’d be wrong. Dandelions actually benefit your yard, and they’re also nutritious and tasty—and so much more.
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.
21 Plants for Sandy Soil That Thrive in Dry Conditions
Discover 21 plants that flourish in sandy soil. From vibrant flowers to hardy shrubs, find the best options for your garden.
12 Plants You Should Never Cut Back in Fall
These common garden shrubs and perennials should not be cut back in fall if you want healthier plants and more abundant flowers.
5 Reasons to Never Cut Back Your Garden in Fall
Waiting to cut back your garden until spring can be a lower-maintenance and more sustainable strategy. This simple guide will help you learn when and how to cut back your plants.
How to Sharpen Your Lawn Mower Blade for a Cleaner Cut
Follow this step-by-step guide on how to sharpen your lawnmower blade for grass that will look tidier and stay healthier all season long.
How to Grow and Maintain a Zoysiagrass Lawn
Slow-growing zoysiagrass is a lawn grass for warm climates. Count on it to grow well in part shade or full sun and stand up to foot traffic.
Brown Spots on Your Lawn? 7 Causes and How to Fix Them
Get rid of brown spots on a lawn with this guide to common causes, such as fertilizer burn, diseases, and dog spots, and their solutions.
25 Raised Garden Bed Ideas for Growing Veggies and Flowers
Use these raised garden bed ideas to create the perfect planting space without digging up your yard.