7 Signs Your Tree is Dying—and How to Save It
A sick tree may be saved, but a dead tree can pose a safety risk to your home and family. Is your tree healthy, or on the way out? This checklist will help you diagnose it.
15 Vegetables That Grow in Shade
What vegetables grow in shade, and are there really any low-light outdoor plants that can provide produce for your table?
7 Weirdly Effective Ways to Weed
There’s nothing more frustrating than seeing weeds flourish in your garden while the veggies and flowers languish. Even worse is seeing weeds pop up in those hard-to-pull areas between flagstones or within concrete expansion joints. Yet, while we hate weeds, we’re just not comfortable dousing our yards with harsh, weed-killing chemicals to take care of the problem. That’s where these effective and affordable options come in.
How to Get Rid of a Skunk
Say so long to this stinky beast with these smart moves.
7 Important Things to Know About Growing Herbs Outdoors
Do you want to spice up your life? Grow herbs outdoors and dry them yourself for a freshness of flavor that you won’t find in the purchased kind.
How To: Get Rid of Caterpillars
Try these easy DIY pest solutions to rid plants of pesky caterpillars and take back control of your garden greens.
15 Plants to Grow for a Pest-Proof Yard
While there’s no such thing as a pest-free garden, there are certain plants that pests go out of their ways to avoid. Learn about the plants that repel bugs and small animals, and why they deserve a place in your yard.
10 Vegetables to Plant in Winter, No Matter Where You Live
If you don’t like to vegetate during winter, try growing winter vegetables.
10 Ways to Make Your Garden More Bee-Friendly
Create a welcoming environment for bees and other pollinators by following these helpful tips.
How to Get Rid of Ground Bees in Your Yard in 5 Steps
When a homeowner needs to know how to get rid of ground bees, the following steps will help put the buzzing to rest once and for all.