How to Attract More Birds to Your Garden This Winter
No chance of heading for a milder climate this winter? You’re not alone! Many neighborhood birds stay behind to spend the winter with you. Feeding
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These Plants and Flowers Will Help You Save the Bees
News flash: bees are dying. Sorry to make this startling, but to avoid the disappearance of honey, beeswax, and MANY flowers, our busy pollinators must
15 Dangerous Plants Hiding in Your Backyard
When it comes to nature, the general rule of thumb is this: The dangerous stuff looks scary, and the harmless stuff looks beautiful (or, at
Guy Builds Huge, Incredible Racetracks for Squirrels in His Backyard
When Steve Barley and his son built their first squirrel obstacle course back in 2010, they had no idea it would become such a delightful
Tips for a Naturally Pest-Free Garden
There’s no greater joy than a garden full of perfect-looking plants. Unfortunately, many pests use our gardens as their own salad bar. However, with a
DIY a Tiered Garden for Your Yard
Here’s how you can take a brightly painted wooden step ladder and upcycle it into a beautiful vertical planter for your backyard. Materials Turn a
Everything You Need to Know About Making Compost Tea for Healthier Plants
Compost is already the stuff of gardening dreams, namely thanks to its laundry list of plant-friendly nutrients and soil-feeding capabilities, but consider taking the sustainable
The Dos and Don’ts of Deadheading Flowers
If you’ve taken the time and effort to plant flowers, there’s no question you’ll want them to thrive as long as possible. Make that happen
Amazing DIY Bean Trellis
Bean plants climb and cover anything in their path, but can sometimes look messy and tangled. Try making this arched bean trellis for your garden
How to Grow Greener Grass
Our staff expert tells you the secrets for growing greener grass. You’ll keep your lawn healthier, greener and thicker with a lot less effort. He
Gardening Tips You’ll Wish You’d Known All Along
Growing your own garden is a smart way to save money on delicious, fresh produce, but you don’t need to be born with a green
Intriguing Facts All Beginner Gardeners Should Know
Living in the generation post-Martha Stewart and residing in the middle of a city with abundant farmers markets, there wasn’t incentive for me to ever