Garden

Mulch is a gift to the soil — one that occasionally needs replenishing or reinvigorating, but rarely replacing.

Answer all of your composting questions with this comprehensive resource.

A garden gnome adds fun and whimsy to any yard or garden. Here are some of the best ones to...

Learn what vegetable, herb and flower combinations don't pair well so you can create a beautiful and productive garden.

Hostas are known for their lush foliage and easy care, but do hostas spread more than you’d like?...

Get strong, long-lasting retaining walls by learning how to properly build a wall.

Add curb appeal quickly with these tried-and-true plants that won't keep you waiting for a lush, colorful and beautiful landscape.

Follow these steps to use water smartly and still keep your plants happy and healthy.

Woodpeckers serve an important role in controlling insects. Here's what you can do to keep them from becoming a nuisance...

As if weeds and weird weather weren't bad enough, gardeners also have to face insect pests. Here's how to deal...

Whether you enjoy flowers, herbs or other easy-to-grow plants, here are 12 ways to recycle and reuse stuff you'd probably...

Although hostas aren't generally fickle to begin with, some are easier to grow than others. Here are seven low-care beauties...

From better potting mix to saying no to pesticides, improve your yard with this gardener's dozen.

Plant diseases are a fact of life for gardeners. Learn how to deal with the most common plant ailments and...

These great tips will help you create an ideal, low-maintenance and beautiful outdoor living space.

It's more show than tell with indoor and outdoor plants. Learn the signs of too little light so you can...

Keep your guard up. Look out for these weedy pests and make sure they don't get a toehold in your...

Is your yard starved for sun? Turn your backyard into a thriving oasis with these tried-and-true shade garden plants.

Glass yogurt jars are perfect to use as succulent pots, and they make great DIY gifts!

For plants, soil is the great provider — their source for moisture and nutrients. See why topsoil is tops for...

Here's how to amend your soil's texture, pH and nutrients to maximize garden growth.

Enrich your lawn and garden with these economical, chemical-free greenscaping practices.

Want to grow your own vegetables, but don't know when to plant them? Here are 12 popular veggies and their...

Discover the beauty of growing plants in containers. We highlight an easy-to-grow species for each category, from flowers to vegetables...

Yardwork accumulates piles of grass, leaves and twigs. Get rid of them for a clutter-free yard.

Dress up fences, trellises and pergolas with eye-popping flowers from our favorite vines.

They're as easy on the eyes as they are easy to grow. Meet 13 garden superstars that don't take a...

Trees contribute mightily to a landscape's value, so it's important to keep them healthy. Here's how to deal with 10...