5 Weird Things From Your Kitchen You Can Feed to Backyard Birds
You may be surprised by some of the foods that your feathered friends will enjoy now and then.
6 Types of Maple Trees You Might Find on Your Property (Including One You Definitely Don’t Want)
Add shade, structure, and brilliant fall foliage to your yard with these easy-to-grow maple trees.
New Study Indicates That These Are Mosquitoes’ Favorite Colors
Harness this new information to keep mosquitoes at bay this summer.
3 Surefire Ways to Attract Dragonflies to Your Yard for Natural Mosquito Control
Create a dragonfly habitat on your property with one of these three methods.
How to Grow Cantaloupe—or Muskmelon—at Home
If the price of melons makes you melancholy, try growing your own so you can save money and savor fresher flavor.
11 Ways to Prep Your Backyard Tree for Playtime Fun
Do you want your backyard trees to do more than provide shade? Use this guide to turn suitable trees into play structures that make childhood memorable.
Pass on Grass: 7 Reasons to Landscape with Gravel
Lower maintenance lawns are becoming more and more popular. Finding ways to decrease the amount of grass in the yard can reduce your reliance on watering, chemical fertilizers, and weekend mowing to keep it beautiful. Gravel and stone to the rescue! There are excellent alternatives to turf grass that you can incorporate into your landscape.
The War on Leaf Blowers: Why Some Communities Are Up in Arms Over the Loud Lawn Tools
Gas-powered leaf blowers aren’t just loud—their emissions could be contributing to global warming. Here’s why towns around the nation are restricting their use (or banning them altogether), and what you should do with yard leaves instead.
How to Grow Cucumbers
With this guide to growing cucumbers, both novice and experienced gardeners can enjoy crunchy, fresh-picked veggies at home.
How to Grow a Moss Lawn—and Why You Should
Moss lawns are low-maintenance, eco-friendly alternatives to traditional turf. Are they right for your property?