Should You Use Shredded Rubber Mulch in Your Garden?
Rubber mulch is widely touted as a game changer in landscaping, but does it live up to the hype? Find out the pros and cons of using rubber mulch.
Caring for Your Yard
4 Must-Follow Steps to Keep Your Potted Plants Watered While You’re on Vacation
You may be away, but that doesn’t mean your outdoor pots and hanging baskets have to be left high and dry: Follow these simple actions to keep planted plants watered while you’re on vacation or traveling.
How to Get Rid of Clover in Lawns
Learn how to get rid of clover in lawns with these tips for using fertilizer, herbicides, and more, plus advice for embracing a mixed-species lawn.
10 Sustainable Gardening Tips to Make Your Yard More Eco-Friendly
Grow in a greener way and you'll not only help the planet, but also save money, use fewer chemicals, and create less waste.
How to Improve Soil in an Established Plant Bed
How to amend soil around plants without having to dig them up. Follow our easy tips.
How to Build a Raised Garden Bed for Easier Veggie or Flower Planting
Learn how to build a raised garden bed with our step-by-step guide, including all the supplies you'll need. This DIY project is easy to do.
18 Clever Ways to Use Fallen Twigs and Sticks in Your Garden
Make cleanup easier and put fallen sticks in your yard to good use by making rustic garden fences, pollinator shelters, compost, and more with these simple ideas.
12 Tips for Using Ryegrass Seed to Overseed Your Winter Lawn
Here's how to get the best results when overseeding warm-season turf grass with annual ryegrass seed.
How to Sharpen Your Lawn Mower Blade for a Cleaner Cut
Follow this step-by-step guide on how to sharpen your lawnmower blade for grass that will look tidier and stay healthier all season long.
How to Grow and Maintain a Zoysiagrass Lawn
Slow-growing zoysiagrass is a lawn grass for warm climates. Count on it to grow well in part shade or full sun and stand up to foot traffic.
Tillers vs. Cultivators: How to Choose the Right One for Your Gardening Tasks
Learn the differences between tillers and cultivators and the tasks they're best suited for.
Does Fertilizer Go Bad? 10 Tips to Boost Its Shelf Life
Don't let fertilizer go bad by storing it incorrectly. These must-know tips will help you keep granular and liquid fertilizers fresh for years.
How to Test Your Garden Soil’s pH Level in 4 Simple Steps
Check your soil's acidity or alkalinity with an inexpensive kit, then use this info to decide which additives you need to grow healthier plants.
How to Aerate Your Lawn for Healthy, Green Grass
Learn how to aerate your lawn to encourage lush, verdant grass growth. Tips include when to aerate, methods for aeration, and preparation steps.
7 Must-Know Tips for Overseeding Your Lawn
Transform a sparse, thin lawn into a thick carpet of turf in just a few weeks. Use these essential tips for overseeding your lawn to ensure lush results.
15 Easy Annuals You Can Grow from Seed
Find out which annuals are easy to grow from seed for their beautiful flowers, along with tips on when and how to sow them.
Make This Super-Easy DIY Compost Bin in a Flash
Making a DIY compost bin will benefit your garden and help out the environment. Follow our super-easy directions.
How Often—and How Long—You Should Water Your Grass
Whether you water manually or you have an underground sprinkler system, follow our tips for how long and how often to water your grass to keep from overwatering your lawn.
What Is a Fairy Ring? And Will It Harm Your Lawn?
Find out what causes those mysterious circles of mushrooms on your lawn and how to prevent fairy rings.
What Is a Bee Lawn? Plus How to Plant One
Bee lawns are gaining popularity as a grass alternative that is lower-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and pollinator-friendly. Find out how to plant and care for a bee lawn of your own.