7 Weeding Mistakes That Make Gardening Much Harder
Learn about properly weeding your garden by correcting these 7 common mistakes.
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How to Use a Compost Tumbler to Turn Scraps Into Garden Nutrients
Learn how to use a compost tumbler to quickly turn your kitchen waste into valuable organic matter for your plants.
How to Use Fertilizer for Plants According to Experts
Get expert tips on fertilizing plants, including the best formulation for both houseplants and garden plants, as well as how frequently you should feed them.
How to Build a Brick Raised Bed
For a decorative and long-lasting bed, brick is a good choice. Here's how to make a sturdy brick raised bed for your garden.
How to Harden Off Seedlings Before Transplanting Them Into Your Garden
This easy-to-follow guide on how to harden off seedlings will help you prevent transplant shock and give plants a stronger start in your spring garden.
12 Plants You Should Never Cut Back in Fall
These common garden shrubs and perennials should not be cut back in fall if you want healthier plants and more abundant flowers.
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 to Plant and Grow Bermudagrass for a Lush Lawn
A turfgrass for warm climates, Bermudagrass forms a dense lawn that stands up to traffic and heat. Here's how to care for a Bermudagrass lawn.
Gardeners’ World Host Monty Don Says Gardens Can Be the Key to Happiness
Celebrity gardener Monty Don talks with BHG Editor-in-Chief Stephen Orr about finding joy in a changing world through gardening.
Pros and Cons of Mulching vs. Bagging Grass When You Mow
Is it best to gather clippings or leave them on the turf? Check out the pros and cons of mulching and bagging and choose the best fit for your lawn.
5 Simple Steps for Preparing Gardens for Winter Weather
Follow our five-step guide to preparing gardens for winter weather, including protecting perennials, trees, and shrubs from harsh conditions.
When Should You Aerate Your Lawn to Grow Healthier Grass?
Knowing exactly when you should aerate your lawn will help you revive a struggling lawn without chemicals. Here's how to tell if your lawn needs aerating and how to time it right.
Dog Urine Killing Your Lawn? This Seed Spot Repair Treatment Restores Grass Ruined by Pet Messes
If dog urine is leaving spots in your lawn, the Scotts EZ Seed Dog Spot Repair treatment can restore grass ruined by pets in under one week. It’s easy to apply and only at Amazon.
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.
What Is Loam Soil and How Can You Create It in Your Garden?
Loam soil is often mentioned as best for plants. But what is loam soil exactly? Here's what to know about this ideal soil type.
6 Beginner Lawn Care Mistakes that Keep Lush Grass from Growing
Make these critical corrections to your lawn care and maintenance schedule for a lush carpet of green in no time.
Will Wildfire Smoke Harm Your Outdoor Plants?
We spoke with garden experts to find out how to best keep your outdoor plants safe from wildfire smoke, before it blows in and after it’s gone: Get their tips.
How to Plant Grass Seed in 6 Simple Steps
Start a new lawn or fill in bare patches of turf by following this guide on how to plant grass seed. You’ll have a lush lawn in a few weeks.
What's a Mulching Lawn Mower and Is It Better for Your Grass?
Here's what to know about mulching lawn mowers, including how they work, what to look for when shopping for one, and tips for using these machines effectively.
How to Get Rid of Mushrooms in Your Yard: 4 Natural Solutions
Find out how to get rid of mushrooms in the yard by understanding why they are popping up. Then solve the problem naturally with this simple guide.