When to Put Out Hummingbird Feeders in the Spring
Find out exactly when to put out hummingbird feeders so they're ready for migrating hummers. Plus, get tips on using feeders properly.
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Garden Design
15 Tips for Shade-Friendly Perennials from a Minnesota Gardener
Add beauty to your shady yard with the perennials seen in this Minnesota garden.
4 Seed Starter Pots You Can Make with Upcycled Household Items
Upcycle old newspapers, junk mail, and other waste paper to make these easy, eco-friendly containers you can use to sprout new plants for your garden.
12 Border Plants for a Stunning, Colorful Garden
Create a gorgeous garden with these border plants that offer vibrant flowers and textures all season long.
These 19 Chocolate Plants Look or Smell Like Your Favorite Flavor
Create a chocolate plant garden with greenery that has cocoa-scented blooms or dark reddish-brown flowers or foliage.
23 Plants with Silver Foliage to Help Your Garden Shine
Silver leaves set off more colorful flowers and brighten your landscape. Here are the best plants with silver foliage to grow.
After No Mow May, Should You Do a Slow Mow Summer?
Here's why you may want to practice a Slow Mow Summer, which focuses on mowing less area less often to help pollinators and the environment.
How to Landscape Front Yards and Entryways to Maximize Curb Appeal
Try our simple tips for how to landscape front yards to boost the visual appeal of the most visible part of your garden and home.
How to Make a DIY Hummingbird Feeder with a Mason Jar
Attract hummingbirds with this easy mason jar hummingbird feeder project that comes together in just a few steps.
12 Tips for Designing a Beautiful Flower Garden
With these landscape design tips, even a beginner gardener can create a magnificent and mesmerizing flower garden full of blooms and curb appeal.
How to Dry Hydrangeas Like Experts Do
Learn how to dry hydrangeas with tips from an expert to DIY beautiful floral decor for your home.
5 Must-Know Tips for Designing Moon Gardens That Shine at Night
Moon gardens bring a touch of magic to home landscapes. Get expert advice on safety considerations, plants, lighting, and decor for designing your own outdoor space to enjoy after dark.
How to Build a Hydroponic Garden
Is a hydroponic garden the future? Save space and increase your crop yield by learning how to build one yourself.
Why an English Cottage Garden Might Be the Secret to Better Curb Appeal
The flowering English cottage garden might be the trending landscaping option your yard has been missing. Read expert takes on the English cottage garden trend.
How to Make Hummingbird Food with Only Two Ingredients
You may be surprised by how simple it is to make this hummingbird food recipe—all you need is two ingredients to make an easy homemade nectar recipe.
Here's How to Dry and Preserve Flowers to Enjoy Their Beauty Year-Round
Learn how to dry flowers with air drying, silica gel, or even the microwave. These three methods to preserve flowers are great for wreaths, bouquets, and decorating projects.
Here's How to Attract Colorful and Cheerful Songbirds to Your Yard
To learn how to attract songbirds to your backyard, follow our ten suggestions. Before you know it, there'll be lovely sounds of nature around you.
Actress Julie Newmar's Gorgeous Garden Boasts More Than 80 Rose Varieties
As the iconic Julie Newmar of Catwoman fame nears her 90th birthday, it seems her flower-filled garden might be her most fulfilling life’s work.
Visiting the Better Homes & Gardens Test Garden®
The BHG Test Garden is a beautiful green space that has something to see in all seasons.
How to Make a DIY Fire Bowl to Warm Up Your Backyard Gatherings
Make a concrete DIY fire bowl for your backyard from a mold that makes an easy alternative to the traditional fire pit. Not only is it safe, but clean-up is also a breeze in comparison.