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.
Advertisement
Caring for Your Yard
What Is a Bee Lawn? Plus How to Plant One
Bee lawns are gaining popularity as a grass alternative that is lower-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and pollinator-friendly. Find out how to plant and care for a bee lawn of your own.
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.
Here’s What to Plant in Fall for a Beautiful Blooming Spring Yard
Use this guide of what to plant in fall to make sure you have a gorgeous yard when spring rolls around.
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.
9 Common Garden Myths That Could Ruin Your Garden
Find out the truth behind common garden myths with these research-based facts from experts.
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.
Can You Reuse Potting Soil? Yes, as Long as You Do This First
Bagged mixes for containers aren‘t “dirt cheap,” but can you reuse potting soil? If you follow these steps to ensure the soil is healthy, you can.
10 Sustainable Gardening Tips to Make Your Yard More Eco-Friendly
Grow in a greener way and you'll not only help the planet, but also save money, use fewer chemicals, and create less waste.
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.
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.
Drip Irrigation vs. Soaker Hose: How to Choose the Best Watering Option
To help you choose between drip irrigation vs. soaker hoses, this guide explains the pros and cons of each.
Gardeners’ World Host Monty Don Says Gardens Can Be the Key to Happiness
Celebrity gardener Monty Don talks with BHG Editor-in-Chief Stephen Orr about finding joy in a changing world through gardening.
What’s the Best Height to Cut Grass? Here’s How to Set Your Mower Correctly
The best height to cut grass depends on the type of turf grass you have and the season. Here's how to adjust your lawn mower height settings so your lawn looks its best.
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.
Is Your Grass Turning Brown in Summer? Our Experts Say It’s Totally OK
Instead of worrying about how to fix brown grass in the summer, you can let nature take its course. In most cases, your brown grass isn't dead, just dormant, our experts say.
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.
7 Weeding Mistakes That Make Gardening Much Harder
Learn about properly weeding your garden by correcting these 7 common mistakes.
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.
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.