Rubber Plant Care: Mastering This Trendy Indoor Tree
This tropical plant might just be the next social media darling. Rubber plants are visually striking and can thrive under a beginner’s care.
16 Colorful Shrubs for a Standout Winter Garden
The dreary days of winter become even bleaker if your landscape looks dead, brown, and bare. Cheer up a drab lawn and garden with showy shrubs that offer colorful, cold-weather curb appeal.
Strategic Hardscaping Can Make Your Outdoor Space More Sustainable—Here’s How
Certain types of hardscaping, which provide durability and architectural definition to a yard, can also be good for the environment.
How to Get a Landscaping License: Requirements by State
Learning how to get a landscaping license is an important step to ensure a landscaping business complies with local regulations, and doing so can boost its reputation in the marketplace.
Solved! The Best Grass to Grow in Your Shaded Lawn
A shortage of sunshine in the yard is no problem when you plant one of these shade-friendly grasses.
Why You Should Care That the Monarch Butterfly Population Is Dwindling
With such a beautiful and beneficial species to our ecosystem now endangered, discover what you can do to help monarch butterflies thrive.
The 15 Worst Invasive Plants in America
Many of the most invasive plant species thriving in the United States came from elsewhere—mostly Europe and Asia. While they are often beautiful, these plants spread rapidly in an environment that has not evolved to keep its growth in balance. If left unchecked, invasive species can create devastating changes to both landscapes and ecosystems. Make sure you’re doing your part by not planting any of the species on this list.
Landscaping Lowdown: Understanding the Different Types of Fertilizer
Make sense of the dizzying array of commercial fertilizers and the key nutrients they provide with this guide to the basic types of fertilizer.
How To Get Rid of Possums or Opossums in Your Home or Yard
While possums and opossums have beneficial purposes around the yard, the image of these rat-like creatures lurking around your property late at night may not always conjure positive thoughts. Here are helpful tips on how to get rid of possums, and signs when it’s time to call for professional help.
Solved! When to Plant Hostas
Learn the best time to add these low-maintenance plants to your landscape.