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7 flowering perennials that thrive on neglect – for a beautiful "plant-and-forget" garden
These unfussy garden heroes deliver vibrant, carefree beds and borders that return year after year with minimal effort.
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Best Dahlias For Containers: Try These 9 Beautiful Waterlily, Pompon, Anemones And Ball Varieties For Pots
Dazzling dahlias are easy to grow in windowboxes, planters, troughs and pots if you select the right varieties. Here are some of the best dahlias for containers
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When Is It Too Late To Plant Grass Seed? Smart Tips For Successfully Sowing A Lush Lawn In Summer
Is your lawn looking less than perfect? It's not too late to sow more grass seed! Follow these expert tips for summer seeding and grow a lush lawn now.
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This genius cotton ball trick naturally repels flies and mosquitoes – and makes your home smell incredible
Adding aromatic essential oils to cotton balls creates a powerful pest repellent that has the added benefit of creating a natural diffuser.
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This Is The #1 Worst Weeding Mistake You Can Make – And What I Do Instead To Keep Weeds Under Control
Don't make this weeding mistake. Properly removing weeds in the garden is critical to keeping them under control. Follow these tips for weeding success.
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Moon Garden Plants: Try These 8 Fragrant Blooms And Night Blooming Flowers For Pollinators
Want to grow a garden of delights that comes into its own in the evening? Create the ultimate moon garden with these night blooming flowers for pollinators
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If you’re still growing pumpkins on the ground, you’re wasting precious space – this one simple trick will triple your growing area
Stop wasting precious garden space! Start growing pumpkins vertically and improve your harvest with this one simple trick.
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This one colorful companion plant will tell you exactly when it’s time to water tomatoes & other veggies – and you can find it almost anywhere
This common garden flower may be the secret to growing the perfect tomatoes. Find out how to use this annual to tell when to water your plants.
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'Alice’ Oakleaf Hydrangea Growing Guide: Expert Advice For A Big, Showy Shrub
An 'Alice' oakleaf hydrangea is a beautiful addition to any yard. It will look brilliant all year as the seasons change and is an easy grower.
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Want A Backyard That's Gorgeous And Dog Friendly? These Chelsea Flower Show-Inspired Tips Are A Must For The Ultimate Dog Garden!
If you’re a gardener who loves dogs and owns your own pooch, here’s some great news. You can easily adapt your space with these great ideas from Monty Don’s Dog Garden
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What I’ve Learned About Deer – How To Cope With Damage, And How To Stop Deer From Eating Plants
Deer are part of our ecosystem, but they can be voracious. Learn how to stop deer from eating plants from someone who has battled them for years!
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This common kitchen spice is a universal pest deterrent for squirrels, slugs, wasps, ants, aphids, and more – but it must be used the right way
Cayenne pepper is the ultimate natural pest control solution, but get it wrong and you will do more harm than good. Discover how to get the best out of it.
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Don’t Deadhead These Plants: 7 Flowers, Plants & Shrubs You Can Leave When Their Blooms Fade
Deadheading is a standard practice for maintaining many flowering plants, but there are some plants you don't have to deadhead at all!
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The 12 Most Beautiful Summer-Blooming Plants Experts Say Every Garden Needs
Create a summer garden that delights the senses every day. These expert-approved flowering plants offer color, texture, and blooms that just keep coming.
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Want Your Lavender To Bloom for Longer? Try This Expert Tip & Deadhead Lavender Plants For A Longer, Lovelier Flush of Flowers
The heady rush of lavender is a feast for the senses, so make sure you can enjoy the show for as long as possible. Follow our tips on how to deadhead lavender for an extra hit of fragrant pleasures
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What Eats Aphids? How To Attract Beneficial Bugs To Help Control Aphid Population
Aphids cause major damage to your plants and pesticides can help, but is there a better alternative? Find out what eats aphids and how to attract these bugs.
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10 Best Tomato Trellis Ideas You Can Buy Or DIY – For Bigger Yields And No Droop
Support your tomatoes the smart way – with simple structures that keep stems strong, fruit off the ground, and harvests at their best.
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5 Plants That Repel Tomato Hornworms – And Attract Their Beneficial Predators
Keep pests away naturally with these 5 plants that repel tomato hornworms. Plus, discover 3 plant combinations to attract insects that prey on pesky pests.
