Why do cut flowers from a florist seem to last longer than ones from your own garden? It's the cutting technique—learn it here.
Easy ways to brighten up your garden with color after the flowers of spring have faded.
Raising chickens in your backyard is easier than ever—and takes less time than you think. Here's everything you need to know.
Slimy garden slugs can eat your garden seedlings. Here's how to get rid of them and even turn them into bait for birds.
In recent years, pros who study tree growth have learned new information and have changed the standard planting advice.
Late winter/early spring is the time to prep your garden and lawn. But doing it wrong does more harm than good. Here’s what to do—and not do.
When was the last time you bought a really good-tasting tomato from the grocery store? Weather permitting, you can grow…
Don't make these mistakes. Roses are the divas of the gardening world—or so it seems. But growing these beauties actually…
Yes, weeds in your garden are tough to deal with, but you don’t need to use toxic commercial weed killers…
This fun summer project is for the birds! Here’s what you do… Here’s a homemade way to make a feast…
Are you considering trees or shrubs as a living fence on your property? Choosing a living fence over a conventional…
A rose is a rose is a…ouch! Here’s some advice on painless rose picking and pruning… When you’re pruning or…
Time to get rid of the bad plants! Here’s what to use if you want to avoid harsh pesticides… Mix…
This is a good idea if you’re doing any on-your-knees gardening, cleaning or just crawling around on the floor. Take…
Here’s something from your pantry that can feed your houseplants… Gelatin is a great source of nitrogen. Dissolve one envelope…
