Guide to the Safe Use of Home and Garden Chemicals
Sometimes chemical solutions are necessary to control severe infestations of plant pests or diseases. Learn how to safely handle home and garden chemicals to protect yourself and the environment.
Projects Made Simple
These DIY garden projects provide step-by-step directions for making decorations and gifts from plants. You can also find easy instructions and ideas for growing in traditional beds or a container garden.
How to Improve Soil Drainage
Healthy soil drainage is essential for your plants to thrive. Learn how to make soil drain better with these tips.
Seed Exchanges – How to Find or Organize a Seed Swap
5 Tips for Taking Winter Garden Photos
Make a Fairy House from Natural Materials
Learn How to Make a Living Succulent Wreath
Add a modern style to your entryway or patio table with this easy-to-make living succulent wreath.
No-Brainer Container Combinations for Annual Plants
Eight easy-care plant combinations selected by a team of experts for their beauty, plant compatibility and outstanding performance all season long. Includes a printable PDF with step-by-step directions and a supply list that you can take along for shopping.
Build a House for Native Bees
Celebrate mason and leafcutter bees with your family by providing bee houses and harvesting their cocoons to keep them safe. We have three styles of bee houses you can make with just a few simple tools and supplies.
How to Repel Mice with Natural Herb Sachets
Winter is the peak time for mice infestations, as the creatures try to find warm spots to shelter and nest. You can stop the problem before it starts by making your own natural mouse-repelling sachets to place in your cupboards, in your vehicles, garage, or any other place you'd rather not find these pesky rodents.
Landscape Trends for 2020
This year’s best trends in plants, color schemes and landscape décor that you’ll want to try!
Make Your Own Decorative Garlands to Feed Winter Birds
By midwinter, cold and snow cover will make it difficult for your backyard birds to find the nutrition they need. With these easy bird-feed garlands, you can supplement the birds' winter diet as well as brighten your winter views.
Easy to Make Lavender Sugar Scrub
The long winter and the excesses of the holidays can leave your skin dry and in need of rejuvenation. This easy-to-make lavender sugar scrub can be made in ten minutes with inexpensive ingredients from your pantry, but don't be fooled. It will leave you as refreshed and glowing as the most exclusive spa skin care products.
Grow an Avocado Plant from a Pit
Stop throwing out those avocado pits! With nothing more than water, sunlight, and patience, you can turn the seeds into lush houseplants with this crazy-easy DIY project.
How to Make Pine Cone Fire Starters
You’ll warm up quickly to these easy-to-make fire starters. They’re the perfect way to jump-start a cozy hearth or camp fire.
Plants as Art
Looking for that perfect piece of art to tie together your latest home design project? This article describes ten houseplants, with structural characteristics, that can serve the same purpose as a grand painting or an expensive sculpture.
How to Make a Rain Chain
Garden art and practicality combine in this latest landscaping trend. Rain chains are easy to make and a fun way to add a creative, personal touch to your home and garden.
Grow Your Own Wildflower Patch
Seven easy steps for creating your own bed, or even a meadow, packed with native wildflowers. The perfect way to attract birds, bees and other beneficial insects.
How to Keep Your Garden Looking Good
Summer’s here, the hard work of spring is done, and the garden’s a riot of blossom and color. Here are five simple maintenance tasks you can do to keep your garden performing at its peak throughout the summer.
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