What Is Garden Lime and How to Use It to Help Your Plants Thrive
Not all types of soil need lime added to it. Follow our guide for the best type of garden lime for your vegetable garden and when you should add garden lime powder to your soil. ...
Follow This Summer Garden Checklist to Keep Plants Thriving All Season
These guidelines will help you stay on top of summer gardening tasks and maintenance, keeping your plants colorful and thriving throughout the season. ...
Make More Ferns by Sprouting Spores
Because ferns don't produce seeds, there's a special way to propagate them: growing spores. Here are tips. ...
What You Need to Know About Winterizing a Lawn
Get a jumpstart on a lush, healthy lawn next spring with this guide on winterizing a lawn. Plus, get your lawn mower ready for winter storage. ...
How to Grow and Maintain a Zoysiagrass Lawn
Slow-growing zoysiagrass is a lawn grass for warm climates. Count on it to grow well in part shade or full sun and stand up to foot traffic. ...
12 Plants You Should Never Cut Back in Fall
These common garden shrubs and perennials should not be cut back in fall if you want healthier plants and more abundant flowers. ...
How and When to Apply Sulfur to Your Lawn
A thin, yellowing lawn might be lacking sulfur. Find out how to tell if you need to add sulfur, and when and how much to apply this nutrient to your grass. ...
How to Protect Plants from Frost So They Survive Cold Snaps
An icy forecast can be bad news for gardeners, but this guide explains how to protect plants from damage and death during cold weather. ...
How to Test Your Garden Soil’s pH Level in 4 Simple Steps
Check your soil's acidity or alkalinity with an inexpensive kit, then use this info to decide which additives you need to grow healthier plants. ...
Pros and Cons of Mulching vs. Bagging Grass When You Mow
Is it best to gather clippings or leave them on the turf? Check out the pros and cons of mulching and bagging and choose the best fit for your lawn. ...
What Is a Fairy Ring? And Will It Harm Your Lawn?
Find out what causes those mysterious circles of mushrooms on your lawn and how to prevent fairy rings. ...
When Should You Aerate Your Lawn to Grow Healthier Grass?
Knowing exactly when you should aerate your lawn will help you revive a struggling lawn without chemicals. Here's how to tell if your lawn needs aerating and how to time it right. ...
How to Sharpen Your Lawn Mower Blade for a Cleaner Cut
Follow this step-by-step guide on how to sharpen your lawnmower blade for grass that will look tidier and stay healthier all season long. ...
How to Use Compost: 9 Ways to Give Your Plants a Boost
Control weeds, grow healthier plants, and feed your lawn with nutrient-rich compost. From houseplants to vegetable gardens, here are 9 top ways to use compost on all your plants. ...
How to Use Fertilizer for Plants According to Experts
Get expert tips on fertilizing plants, including the best formulation for both houseplants and garden plants, as well as how frequently you should feed them. ...
5 Simple Steps for Preparing Gardens for Winter Weather
Follow our five-step guide to preparing gardens for winter weather, including protecting perennials, trees, and shrubs from harsh conditions. ...
How to Improve Soil in an Established Plant Bed
How to amend soil around plants without having to dig them up. Follow our easy tips. ...
7 Must-Know Tips for Overseeding Your Lawn
Transform a sparse, thin lawn into a thick carpet of turf in just a few weeks. Use these essential tips for overseeding your lawn to ensure lush results. ...
8 Surprising Benefits of Letting Your Grass Grow Long
Freshly-mowed lawns are pretty to look at, but they're not the best for the environment. We've got 8 reasons why you should give your lawnmower a break this weekend. ...
Can You Mow Wet Grass? The Answer, Plus 7 Mowing Tips
Wet grass, whether it’s from morning dew or relentless rain, makes lawn care challenging. Keep your turf in check with our mowing tips. ...
