This Is the Best Time to Start Seeds Indoors for a Thriving Spring Garden
Eager to get a head start on gardening by planting seeds indoors? Learn which seeds are best for early sowing—and when to do it.
12 Ways to Predict the Weather by Watching Nature in Your Backyard
From mythical traditions to science-backed indicators, discover how animals, plants, and other elements in nature might help predict the weather.
10 Fun Ways to Turn Your Backyard into a Water Park
These clever water games and activities will have everybody cooled down and perked up faster than you can say “cannonball!”
12 Ways to Keep Birds from Eating Your Garden Berries
Perplexed by what to do about birds pilfering your berry patch? Try some of these humane and harmless ways to protect your homegrown berries from the birds.
Quick Tip: Keeping Ants Out of Your Sandbox
Keep your sandbox clear of ants and other crawlers with this surprising solution straight from the kitchen.
How to Use Coffee Grounds in the Garden
Done with your morning brew? Don’t toss the grounds. Using coffee grounds for plants is grounded in fact, and it has several specific gardening benefits.
How to Grow Lemongrass
Gardeners who love Asian food can grow their own lemongrass to add a citrusy tang to soups, curries, and fish dishes.
Weathering Water Restrictions: How to Save Your Landscape From the Effects of Drought
Moisture stress affects more than just plants. Follow these expert tips to help your landscape and home withstand a dry spell.
What’s the Difference? Carpenter Bee vs. Bumblebee
The beneficial pollinators look similar, but there are important differences between carpenter bees and bumblebees. Here’s what you should know about these two types of bees.
Solved! Can You Reuse Potting Soil?
Get the dirt on whether it’s a good idea to reuse the existing soil in your pots.