If your lawn is in dire condition filled with weeds or just patchy and unhealthy looking then you will want to fix it in the…
Dealing with drought conditions? These drought-tolerant ground covers can thrive in your yard with less water.
Companion planting is a traditional gardening technique where crops that can mutually benefit one another are planted close together. It is a non-invasive way of controlling pests, nutrient availability in the soil, and attracting pollinators.
Leave a 6- to 12-inch-wide mowing strip between the edge of your beds and borders and the lawn. It will help you save time and effort in the garden.
The road to a beautiful lawn doesn’t have to be paved with a schedule of chemical treatments. There are several homegrown tips and techniques you can use to help your grass to grow lush and green this summer.
Get inspired drought-tolerant xeriscape design ideas from this exclusive interview with landscape designer Tish Treherne, who walks us through this lush, meadow-inspired low-water landscape.
Given our current drought situation in Southern California, THIS was the best year to take out our front lawn and put in native, drought tolerant plants. My cit…
How do you keep your lawn lush and green? Overseeding lawn is the answer. Learn what overseeding is and how to how to plant grass seed on existing lawn.
Design a native landscaping plan that resonates with the general public. Consider these tips to keep your landcape from being the neighborhood "weed patch".
These are the best perennial flowers for clay soil that thrive where others don't. Select from these native species, ornamental grasses, and more.
Planting perennials in the fall is a simple way to enjoy a larger, more stunning garden for longer. Benefit from a colorful and vibrant garden all year.
Plant these shrubs in front of your house for curb appeal, privacy, or the simple joy that their foliage and flowers bring to your yard.
See why you need to prune tomato plants early - and how to do it! Pruning tomato plants can lead to healthier plants and a bigger harvest!
In this guide, we'll walk you through how to repair patchy grass in your lawn with seed and how to repair patchy grass in your lawn with sod so your yard will be the envy of your neighbors.
When you plant a rain garden, you do your part for the environment, filtering runoff and protecting groundwater. Pick the right plants and you're also rewarded with a beautiful garden!
Did you know that there are plants that repel snakes? If you're one of those people, or you live in an area with a lot of snakes check out this list of snake repellent plants.
I am excited to share that The National Garden Bureau has chosen the allium as the bulb of the year! They pick one annual, one perennial, one bulb crop and one…
Slugs can cause a lot of problems for gardening enthusiasts as they can ruin precious plants, fruits and vegetables. Learn how to get rid of slugs in your garden. Though slugs and snails look harmless,
Want to replace your lawn with a ground cover you could step on without damaging it? Discover the names of these Best Walkable Ground Covers!
Grass lawns can be difficult on the environment. We're sharing several eco-friendly lawn alternatives that require little to no water, weeding, fertilizer, or pesticides.
Whether you grow your perennials in your garden bed, border, or container, one thing is sure: you don’t want deer munching on them. If you live in an area where deer live, you will know
Whether you want to plant flowers or vegetables, there are several ways to convert lawn into gardening space. Stop by Gingham Gardens to learn the easiest!
Learn How to Grow Plumbago in your home and garden and invite a refreshing appeal of its beautiful flowers!
Here are eleven beautiful and fragrant plants that repel mosquitoes - keeping your home and garden mosquito free.
Do you want to make your grass green fast? Use these 6 actionable techniques that lawn care professionals use to get the best results quickly & easily.
Ever wondered what should you plant under your tomato plants? Learn more about intercropping and plant these vegetables and herbs for enhanced soil quality and better tomato harvest.
Dragonflies can eat hundreds of mosquitoes every day to help keep your backyard mosquito free. Here are 5 plants that attract dragonflies to your garden.
Learn which Hosta companion plants will look the best in your yard with lots of shade garden pictures to provide inspiration and ideas.
Use these photos and descriptions to identify 36 weeds in your lawn and garden. Plus, get tips for the best ways to get rid of these common weeds.
Written details and video on how to prepare healthy soil for sod installation. Includes killing existing grass, tilling, raking, and spreading compost.
Whether you're going for a professionally-landscaped look or doing a quick clean-up before those summer graduation parties and backyard BBQs, you'll find the best lawn edger for your needs on this list. All these have four-star ratings or higher.
These 9 pest fighting plants are perfect if you are constantly fighting the bugs that ruin gardens for many people each year.
Check out these fuss-free flowers and shrubs for a gorgeous landscape with minimal work.
Dealing with those hot, sun-drenched spots in your garden can feel like a landscaping puzzle. But what if the solution was as simple as choosing the right
Can you think of a plant that, upon hearing how low maintenance it is, you just roll your eyes? Because how can it be low maintenance when you’ve managed to kill it on three different
Step-by-step directions for how to harden off your plants in a week. What does Hardening Off Plants mean? Learn more here.
Beautiful varieties of plants that grow in shade! Plant a few of these in the shady areas of the garden or yard and they'll thrive!
We all want more harvest, right? One of the best ways to ensure a bountiful reward in the garden is to utilize succession planting and relay planting to get the most harvest from your garden space.
Anti-mosquito plants can help you fight the annoying bite of this insect.
Have you been searching for a ground cover plant to fill your lawn in and choke out weeds that is also low maintenance?
Protect your plants from these slimy guys! Here are four simple, nonpoisonous options to rid your garden of slugs.
There are benefits of using raised garden beds but with time and experience the negative aspects started to outweigh the positives.