Avoid These Mistakes When Planting Trees in Your Yard
Photo: Maria Sbytova (Shutterstock) Though we tend to think about landscaping in terms of lawns, shrubs, and flowers, there are plenty of reasons to consider planting trees in your yard…
Do These Things to Make Your Yard Fire-Resistant
In the hot, dry months of summer and early autumn, your landscaping might not be the first thing that springs to mind in terms of wildfire preparedness. But choosing a…
6 Signs of Heat Stress in Plants
Photo: J.J. Gouin (Shutterstock) We’re not the only ones struggling in this oppressively hot weather: Most common garden plants prefer temperatures ranging from 59°–86°F. In fact, they can start to…
Kill Your Lawn for Free (and Replace It With Something Better)
If you love your lawn, fine, but maybe hear me out: Lawns are the worst. Even if you don’t mind the watering, mowing, and chemicals, most lawns—including yours—are terrible. A…
How to Stop Blossom End Rot on Your Tomatoes and Squash
Photo: Jean Faucett (Shutterstock) It’s the time of year in many places in North America where squash and tomato plants are beginning to flower and fruit. It’s exciting for gardeners…
How to Make Your Hydrangeas Change Color
Photo: RudenkoStudio (Shutterstock) Love your hydrangeas, but want to see how they would look in a different color? Depending on the variety, you may be able to change their color…
Avoid These Common Gardening Mistakes
Photo: Deyan Georgiev (Shutterstock) The whole idea that certain people with “green thumbs” are naturally better at growing plants than others makes it sound like gardening is more about luck…
How to Grow a Wildflower Garden From Seed (and Why You Should)
Photo: Dave Head (Shutterstock) Wildflowers bring a beautiful array of color to your garden, and they come in more varieties than you might realize. And in addition to being beautiful,…
When You Should Use Sand on Your Lawn (and When You Shouldn’t)
Photo: Oldboys (Shutterstock) Golf courses are known for their greener-than-green, perfectly manicured grass. And if you’ve been to one, you may have noticed a layer of sand on links. But…
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…