How to Get Rid of Voles Humanely in 7 Steps
Learning how to get rid of voles can help you say “Vamoose!” to these underground varmints before they wreak havoc on your landscape.
Solved! What is a Perennial?
Learn why perennials are the garden plants that keep on giving, and why they are worth establishing on your property.
The 10 Most Dangerous Bugs to Watch Out for This Summer
Summer is here at last, along with all the fun and pleasurable outdoor activities that come with it. But as we spend these longer, warmer days outside, gardening, swimming, hiking, camping, or just hanging out with friends, potentially dangerous insects are buzzing or crawling around us, threatening to spoil our good time. These “party crashers” carry harmful bacteria or transmit diseases via painful stings or bites, and an untimely visit from one of them could end in a trip to the emergency room. Fortunately, most bugs won’t go out of their way to attack humans. The best strategy for staying safe this summer is to know the enemies, then avoid and protect against them. Learn what to look out for with our guide to some of the most dangerous bugs found in America.
You’re Probably Harvesting Your Herbs Wrong—Here’s How to Do it Correctly for Maximum Yield
Learn the cut-and-come-again technique for more productive, bountiful herbs.
10 Not-to-Be-Missed Sunflower Blooms
Nothing better symbolizes summer than a robust sunflower’s bright yellow face, often so high you could easily mistake it for the sun itself.
How to Grow Mint (and Keep It Under Control) In Your Home Garden
If you would like fresh mint for teas and garnishes, keep in mind that growing your own is easy and shouldn’t cost you a mint!
Master Goldfish Plant Care for ‘Schools’ of Bright Blooms Year After Year
You won’t need to fish for compliments on your green thumb when you grow the goldfish plant.
Indoor Olive Tree Care: Meet the Houseplant That Loves a Good South-Facing Window
Add a touch of the Mediterranean with the latest craze in houseplants—olive trees—plants that can thrive indoors, given the right conditions.
Ripe for the Picking: 10 Full-Bodied, Full-Flavored Heirloom Tomatoes
Nothing says summer like juicy tomatoes—particularly heirloom varieties—fresh from the garden. Here are 10 top varieties sure to tempt your taste buds.
Homemade Insecticidal Soap Recipe: Kill Garden Bugs Naturally
Whether you buy it premade or whip it up at home, nontoxic insecticidal soap promises to wipe out your garden pest problem—without harming the rest of your patch.