Learn here how to make natural pesticides for gardens that can be used to combat bugs instead of using harmful chemical pesticides.
Cat repellent plants that cats hate really can stop pesky cats from : Pooping on gardens Digging up beds Digging in potted plants Squashing flowers & vegetables AND attacking birds!! Some plants can even keep
Learn how to permanently kill grass, weeds and unwanted vegetation with these tips and a recipe for homemade non-toxic round up.
These are the 17 perennials you don’t want in your garden. Having a beautiful and thriving garden is the dream of every gardener. However, selecting the right
Here's how to get rid of slugs in your garden and yard. 3 ingredients make this homemade chemical free slug tonic. Beer, Yeast and Sugar!
As a homeowner, you maybe wondering how to keep cats out of your yard. Here are 22 simple ways you can keep stray cats from pooping in your yard.
Make your own insecticides and keep your garden pest free in a natural, safe and easy way. Check our DIY projects today.
Five uses for comfrey.
When you are out in the yard, and you don’t want to get bit by mosquitoes, this organic yard spray (which is safe for humans and plants) may be the solution for you.
Living in New England, I do everything I can to keep ticks out of my yard. These 7 ways to keep ticks out of your yard naturally always work well for me.
Kat Von D has an all-black garden — take a tour of the spookiest flowers ever.
What to do with sage when you don't want your bountiful harvest to go to waste! There are so many ways that you an use it, as food and medicine!
Having a garden in your home is such a blessing since it could be utilized not only to beautify your outdoor
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.
Grasshoppers decimate a garden quickly if not controlled. Learn how to kill grasshoppers and prevent them from attacking in this guide by Kevin Espiritu.
Learn how to permanently kill grass, weeds and unwanted vegetation with these tips and a recipe for homemade non-toxic round up.
These hardy perennials can thrive in part sun, full sun or shade, high heat or freezing temperatures, and still bloom beautifully every year.
Grasshoppers are quite common in the summer. Kids love them but grasshoppers can be quite the nuisance. How do you know when a grasshopper invasion is happening, and how do you get rid of grasshoppers when they take up residence?
I am so excited to start doing DIY projects to go in our outdoor spaces for the season! I had the idea to create a cottage garden obelisk for our garden and Jose was kind enough to build one for me! While we have many structural supports for our garden plants, an obelisk is one that I have been wanting to add, as I love their unique shape so much! A garden obelisk is a tall structure with a pyramid-like shape used as a decor and also plant support. An obelisk can vary in style but each has a common
Rosemary is one of the most aromatic and pungent herbs around, here are 20 creative ways to use this wonderful versatile herb and not just in recipes.
Plant these 15 best flowers to attract hummingbirds to your garden - so you can help support their populations, and enjoy the company!
Frogs and toads are wonderful for your garden. They eat lots of insects such as mosquitoes, slugs and beetles. So, build a few frog habitats in the garden for natural pest control today.
Wondering when to plant wildflowers? I wouldn't blame you! Wildflowers are one of the best-known, best-loved flowers around. They have a way about them, simply by just being free and easy. If you want to try to contain them, I've got all the tips you need to grow wildflowers successfully.
Ready to switch from grass lawn to something more pollinator-friendly and sustainable in your front yard? These tips will help you navigate disapproving neighbors, bylaws, and create a natural habitat that—we hope—everyone can live with—neighbors, bees, and butterflies included.
Read along to learn about the top 23 plants for pollinators to add to your garden that will attract bees, butterflies, and hummingirds!
Japanese beetles can wreak havoc in the yard and garden. Find out some natural ways to get rid of them and keep them from over-wintering in your soil. To lear…
These are the herbs that grow well together and those that don't. Companion planting has long been recognized as a valuable technique in gardening, and when
Cottage gardens are a delightful blend of romance and practicality, a celebration of nature's beauty and bounty. With their informal, lush style, they offer
Big outdoor musical instruments are a lot of fun.
In this article, we present you with 15 ingenious and budget-friendly DIY garden cage ideas.
Learn how to care for your potted Mums this Fall with this helpful care guide! You'll learn how to keep your chrysanthemums looking fresh all season long!
Mid-summer in the herb garden is full of glorious smells, but it's hard to beat the fragrance passing by the lemon balm patch. Lemon balm is at its fullest when temps are hottest in the
When they come in droves, grasshoppers can cause massive damage to crops and gardens! Find out how to protect your plants from grasshoppers.
Whether you want to reduce your grass lawn or replace it, there are lots of options for alternative eco-lawns including wildflowers, clovers, and fescue grass seed mixes.
Have you always wondered how to keep bugs out of your garden naturally? I'll show you the best flowers for companion planting in the vegetable garden.
A rain garden in Maryland. | Photo by Amanda Rockler As rain pours down rooftops, through gutters, across lawns and into culverts, it collects pollutants and carries these toxins and bits of trash into local rivers and streams. Along the way, rain collects in depressions in the landscape, which often
Tips for Growing A Daisy Garden
Looking for an organic pest control spray to ditch the icky pesticide chemicals? This spray uses simple ingredients you already have in your kitchen.
Learn how to grow ranunculus (even if you live in a hot summer climate like the low desert of Arizona) with these 5 tips.
Creative garden features you can DIY for free using twigs, sticks, and branches. Ideas include trellises and plant supports as well as garden artwork
