8 Surprising Benefits of Letting Your Grass Grow Long
Freshly-mowed lawns are pretty to look at, but they're not the best for the environment. We've got 8 reasons why you should give your lawnmower a break this weekend.
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Caring for Your Yard
What Is Garden Lime and How to Use It to Help Your Plants Thrive
Not all types of soil need lime added to it. Follow our guide for the best type of garden lime for your vegetable garden and when you should add garden lime powder to your soil.
9 Common Garden Myths That Could Ruin Your Garden
Find out the truth behind common garden myths with these research-based facts from experts.
17 Everyday Items You Didn't Know You Could Compost
From fruit pits to wine corks, here are 17 things you didn't know you could compost, plus composting tips for a more eco-friendly home.
How to Deadhead Flowers for the Longest Blooming Plants
Here's how to deadhead flowers to get the prettiest garden with long-lasting annuals and perennials that add color to your landscape.
9 Types of Drought-Tolerant Grass for a Lawn You Don't Need to Water All the Time
Use these types of drought-tolerant grass to ensure your lawn can bounce back from dry conditions without needing irrigation.
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.
This Winter Gardening Checklist Will Set You Up for Spring Success
Get ready for spring with these winter gardening tasks, including pruning trees, mulching perennials, and starting vegetable seeds.
How to Protect Plants from Frost So They Survive Cold Snaps
An icy forecast can be bad news for gardeners, but this guide explains how to protect plants from damage and death during cold weather.
8 Inexpensive Garden Edging Ideas to Make Your Yard Look Sharp
Give your garden some elegant outlines. Use these garden edging ideas to lend character, definition, and texture to your landscaping beds.
25 Gardening Tips Every Gardener Should Know
Whether you have a green thumb or not, check out this list of essential gardening tips to ensure that all your plants grow and thrive.
How and When to Apply Sulfur to Your Lawn
A thin, yellowing lawn might be lacking sulfur. Find out how to tell if you need to add sulfur, and when and how much to apply this nutrient to your grass.
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.
Should You Mow Your Lawn If It Turns Dry and Crispy in Summer?
Mowing when your grass is too dry can damage it. Use this guide to properly care for your lawn through drought.
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 Grow Plants from Cuttings to Fill More Pots for Free
Use this simple propagation technique to grow new plants with stem cuttings.
Make More Ferns by Sprouting Spores
Because ferns don't produce seeds, there's a special way to propagate them: growing spores. Here are tips.
Liquid vs. Granular Fertilizer: Which One Is Better for Your Plants?
Take the mystery out of feeding your plants by learning the pros and cons of liquid vs. granular fertilizer. Find out how and when to best apply both types of fertilizers.
Can You Reuse Potting Soil? Yes, as Long as You Do This First
Bagged mixes for containers aren‘t “dirt cheap,” but can you reuse potting soil? If you follow these steps to ensure the soil is healthy, you can.
How to Choose the Best Type of Grass for Your Lawn
The correct type of grass can mean the difference between a constant struggle to keep your grass green and season-long beauty and enjoyment.