Gardening Doesn’t Have to Wreck Your Body
Gardening season is finally upon us, which is reason for celebration—even though the first time you head out to work in your yard or garden, you’ll quickly be reminded how…
14 Things You Should Never Do to Your Lawn
Photo: Ikebana Art-studio (Shutterstock) Lawns have grown increasingly controversial as people have continued to question the environmental impact of maintaining a largely decorative, resource-hungry field of grass for aesthetic reasons.…
You’re Letting Your Faucets Drip Wrong in Winter
Photo: Chuchawan (Shutterstock) Any time there’s a cold snap, my brother races madly around his house until just about every faucet in the place dripping. We all abide by this…
11 of the Best Gifts for the Green Thumb in Your Life
Having a good trowel is a must for gardeners, and having one that will measure depth, help with harvest, and stand up to the test of time is even better.…
How to Clean Faucet Aerators (and Why You Should)
Photo: Serhii Ivashchuk (Shutterstock) Take a look at the bottom of the faucet on most modern kitchen and bathroom sinks, and you’ll probably see a small, round screen called an…
Four Alternatives to Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers (That Aren’t a Rake)
Photo: Elena Efimova (Shutterstock) Everyone hates leaf blowers, and it’s not hard to see why. For most people, the noise is reason enough; if your neighborhood has lawns, the chainsaw-level…
Everything You Should Do to Keep Your Lawnmower Running All Summer
Photo: Tretyakov Viktor (Shutterstock) Keeping your yard in good shape during the summer and fall can be enough of a battle against weather and weeds—you don’t also need problems with…
How Often You Should Mow Your Lawn, Based on the Type of Grass You Have
Photo: StockWithMe (Shutterstock) Every adult has at least one “lawn person” in their social circle, and there’s a reason Lawn People are so obsessed: There are few things in this…
What to Do (and What Not to Do) With Visible Tree Roots in Your Lawn
Photo: Bundit Yuwannasiri (Shutterstock) Although most roots tend to grow (and stay) underground, sometimes those belonging to trees can make their way to the surface. While this isn’t something you…
How to Fix Your Leaky Garden Hose
Photo: Sornram Yamtanom (Shutterstock) As the weather gets warmer and you start dragging your lawn and garden equipment out of the garage or basement and into your yard, you may…