The 15 Best Flowers for Rookie Gardeners
Try these colorful, tough-as-nails stalwarts to boost your garden confidence and green up those thumbs.
10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Starting a Garden
As the saying goes, “Hindsight is 20/20.” And while it often implies an arduous experience from which you’ve learned a tough but valuable lesson, the expression is applicable to every seasoned gardener.
17 Deer-Resistant Plants, Flowers, and Shrubs
Looking for plants that repel deer, or flowers that deer won’t eat? If your yard has become a buffet for Bambi and family, these deer-resistant plants will encourage them to forage elsewhere.
All You Need to Know About Begonia Care
Enjoy this gardening favorite’s vibrant blooms from late spring through fall when you follow these tips for proper care.
Beyond Grow and Mow: 11 Things You Didn’t Know Your Landscaper Could Do
Take advantage of your landscaping professionals’ downtime by hiring them for these off-season tasks.
Will the Supply Chain Crisis Impact Outdoor Furniture Shopping This Year?
Industry executives advise: Shop sooner rather than later if you have your heart set on a new patio set for this summer.
The 22 Best Trees to Grow Indoors
Potted trees can bring color and texture—even cleaner air—to your home’s interior, and most are easier to take care of than you think. Discover our top tree contenders in shapes and sizes to suit every room.
The Fascinating History of the Pink Flamingo Lawn Ornament
Call them cute, kitschy, tacky, iconic, or ironic, there’s no denying that plastic pink flamingo lawn ornaments have taken up residence not just on our lawns, but also on our American identity.
10 Types of Oak Trees That Are Perfect for Home Landscapes
One of the oldest, tallest, and most majestic of trees, the oak symbolizes strength and resilience. In the yard, it’s also an excellent source of shade, beauty, and food for wildlife.
The Surprising Benefit of Opossums All Homeowners Should Know About
Forget what you think you know about opossums. They’re not the nasty, trash-eating troublemakers that some folks make them out to be, but remarkable creatures that provide valuable services, including pest control. Learn more about these misunderstood marsupials and how one of their habits can actually be helpful.