How Long Do Seeds Last? Plus How to Tell If Old Seeds Are Still Good
How long seeds last depends on how they are stored. Find out how to store seeds so they stay good as long as possible, and how to check seed viability.
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Caring for Your Yard
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.
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.
Your Season-by-Season Guide to Effective Garden Watering
Keeping your plants well-hydrated is key to helping them thrive all year. Use these tips for garden watering to keep them healthy and growing.
How to Care for Hydrangeas in Winter to Ensure Blooming in Summer
Freezing weather can damage hydrangea flower buds that will bloom the following year. Protect shrubs with mulch and water well in fall. Wait to prune until after hydrangeas bloom. Bring potted hydrangeas indoors for winter.
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.
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.
4 Must-Follow Steps to Keep Your Potted Plants Watered While You’re on Vacation
You may be away, but that doesn’t mean your outdoor pots and hanging baskets have to be left high and dry: Follow these simple actions to keep planted plants watered while you’re on vacation or traveling.
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.
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.
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 Dig a Garden Bed and 7 Other Steps to a New Garden
Learn how to dig a garden bed and the other important steps you need to take for a new garden. Take your yard from frumpy to flowery with our help.
4 Topsoil Mistakes That May Be Hindering Your Gardening Success
Learn all about how healthy topsoil can help your plants thrive. Our guide covers where to buy topsoil, why topsoil is important, common myths, and more.
Don't Throw Away the Cicada Carcasses in Your Yard—Use Them to Enrich Your Garden
You're probably aware that the cicadas are here for the season—but you may not have known you can compost their carcasses and shells to enrich your garden compost and soil.
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.
How to Fill a Raised Garden Bed: 3 Affordable Methods
Discover how to fill a raised garden bed using 3 simple options that can help you save money on soil.
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 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.
Follow This Summer Garden Checklist to Keep Plants Thriving All Season
These guidelines will help you stay on top of summer gardening tasks and maintenance, keeping your plants colorful and thriving throughout the season.
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.