7 Important Things to Know About Your Hummingbird Feeder
Attract more of nature’s flying jewels by hanging and maintaining your hummingbird feeders the right way. Here’s what you need to know.
Solved! How to Keep Squirrels Away from Bird Feeders
If you like to keep the local birds fed, chances are you’ll also see other uninvited guests stealing seed meant for your feathered friends. Thwart any squirrels in bird feeders with these 10 tips.
The Most Common Questions About Artificial Grass, Answered
Today’s artificial turf looks authentic, but could it be even better than real grass?This content is paid advertising created in partnership with Artificial Turf Supply. Its facts and opinions are those of BobVila.com.
Repairing a Retaining Wall
Read expert tips on how to repair a retaining wall—a landscaping wall that can be used to retain earth after an excavation.
14 Old-Fashioned Flowers That Still Look Great in Today’s Home Gardens
Yesteryear’s flowers lend a nostalgic touch to today’s gardens through fragrance, showy blooms, and memories of happy times spent in Grandma’s garden—and in your present-day landscape.
Frost Coming Your Way? What to Do With Veggies in the Garden
Vegetable gardening is all about the harvest, which can become a race against the calendar. When Mother Nature threatens frost, know which bounty to harvest early and what to do with it.
Editors’ Picks: 7 Tools to Wage War Against Leaves
In fall, we love the crisp nip in the air, the taste of freshly picked apples, and of course the vibrant hues of the changing foliage. But our enjoyment of the latter quickly gives way to woe, as we spend hours on the weekend removing leaves from the lawn. So long as you’re armed with the right equipment, however, leaf collection doesn’t need to be a backbreaking chore. These clever pieces of gear can save you both time and effort—check them out now!
15 Plants That Attract Dragonflies
Beckon these fanciful flyers to your outdoor space for major mosquito control.
15 Trees and Shrubs That Thrive in Containers
If you have just a small patio or balcony, or you wish to grow a plant that needs to overwinter indoors, consider outfitting your home with portable greenery.
12 Houseplants That Collect the Most Dust—and Why That’s a Good Thing
Cleaning the dust from plant leaves may feel like a loathsome chore, but houseplants that capture dust or reduce particulate matter inside your home can help improve the air you breathe.