9 Types of Ticks to Watch Out for This Year—and Which Ones Can Cause You the Most Harm
With a rise in tick-borne diseases, it is important to be able to identify ticks and the pathogens they could spread to you, your family, or your pets.
What Is the Average Lawn-Mowing Cost?
Don’t have the time or the motivation to mow the lawn? The typical lawn-mowing cost ranges from $48 to $206, with homeowners paying $124 per visit on average.
14 of the Most Dangerous Plants in America
They may be pretty, but some plants are thugs disguised in attractive foliage or tempting flowers that can sabotage your garden, the environment, and even your health.
11 Things You Need If You’re Raising Backyard Chickens
The essentials for raising healthy, happy chickens.
The Unkillable Garden: 15 Veggies and Herbs That Will Thrive in Your Space
Plagued with a black thumb? Do you fear that the produce section at your local grocery store is as close to fresh as you’ll ever get? Take heart. Whether you have unlimited space, a generous raised bed, or even just a patio or balcony, garden-fresh food can be within your grasp with these 15 easy-to-grow herbs and veggies. Your thumb is about to get a bit greener.
How to Build a Rain Garden—and Why You Should
Prevent erosion and beautify your landscape by building a garden that diverts rain into a biodiverse oasis, rather than down a storm drain.
How to Grow a Banana Plant Indoors
Create a tropical atmosphere in your home with a banana plant.
The Best Container Plants for Full Sun
If you can’t contain yourself when it comes to container gardens, here are a few surefire sun-loving plants with which to fill them all.
20 Types of Dracaena Plants for Striking Indoor Decor
The many varieties of dracaena are showy houseplants that deliver drama in abundance, asking for very little care in return.
Flower Power: 10 Surprising Facts About Sunflowers
Sunflowers look amazing in the backyard, but there’s a lot more to them than being tall and beautiful. We reveal some unusual uses for sunflowers, and why you may have trouble growing other plants in the same garden bed.