10 Sustainable Gardening Trends to Try
There are many ways to be kind to the planet, and every effort makes a difference. Learn why simple, inexpensive, and natural gardening solutions yield the most rewarding harvests.
On the Edge: 16 Garden Borders You Can Make
No newly cut garden bed is complete without some edging to distinguish it from the rest of your yard. Installing landscape edging is an easy DIY project that makes a major impact on the aesthetics of your outdoor space. There are a great variety of edging materials to choose from: metal, stone, brick, plastic, concrete, or wood. You can purchase something at a big box store, or special order your materials if you want to buy your edging. Or, you can save some money and make your own landscape edging with any number of recycled and found materials— glass bottles, steel pipes, clam shells, and even dinner plates. A creative DIY edging can help infuse your garden with a unique sense of style that reflects your personality. Here are some terrific and inventive garden edging ideas to get you started.
8 Mistakes You’re Making With Your Tomatoes—and How to Fix Them
Help your tomato plants thrive so they will yield healthy and delicious fruits for you and your loved ones to enjoy.
How to Grow Asparagus
Growing this perennial vegetable takes patience and dedication, but the rewards are long-lasting and delicious.
How To: Grow Basil Year-Round
Follow these instructions to grow sweet, herbaceous basil, whether you’re working with a sizable garden or a tiny apartment windowsill.
14 Best Plants for Under Trees
Gardening on the dark side is a cinch when you start with the right plants. These perennials, annuals, shrubs, and trees grow best in the shade.
It’s Not Me, It’s You: The 15 Toughest Houseplants to Keep Alive
Are you a serial houseplant killer? If you’ve earned a reputation as a brown thumb, it might be your choice of houseplant that’s to blame.
Try Scents to Send Pests Packing From Your Garden
Insects and critters can make a meal of your carefully cultivated garden. When gardeners use certain scents in their plots, however, pests will leave flowers and veggies alone.
7 Tips for Growing Big Plants Indoors
Huge houseplants have the same needs as their smaller green friends, just on a larger scale. That can complicate things, but the big reward is worth the effort.
The 7 Best Types of Christmas Trees for Your Home
Picking out a perfect tree isn’t all about looks: A tree’s scent, strength of branches, and needle retention all matter, too. Learn which evergreens make the best Christmas tree types, and why.