Caring for Your Yard

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. ...

With a bit of grass seed or sod, lawn repair is easy, and you’ll soon have a lush green carpet again. ...

Did you know you can cut onions without crying? Here are some fun and interesting facts about plants. ...

Find out what causes those mysterious circles of mushrooms on your lawn and how to prevent fairy rings. ...

Whether you water manually or you have an underground sprinkler system, follow our tips for how long and how often to water your grass to keep from overwatering your lawn. ...

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. ...

Although composting isn't rocket science, there is a little science involved. Avoid the following missteps in the process for your "black gold." ...

Instead of worrying about how to fix brown grass in the summer, you can let nature take its course. In most cases, your brown grass isn't dead, just dormant, our experts say. ...

Use this simple propagation technique to grow new plants with stem cuttings. ...

Waiting to cut back your garden until spring can be a lower-maintenance and more sustainable strategy. This simple guide will help you learn when and how to cut back your plants. ...

Home hydroseeding can transform your lawn's brown patches into lush green grass.Here our tips on how to do it. ...

Learning how to compost is one of the best gardening techniques for feeding plants and improving soil. ...

Freezing weather can damage hydrangea flower buds that will bloom the following year. Protect shrubs with mulch and water well in fall. Wait to prune until after hydrangeas bloom. Bring potted hydrangeas indoors for winter. ...

Give your garden some elegant outlines. Use these garden edging ideas to lend character, definition, and texture to your landscaping beds. ...

Cultivate a happy, healthy lawn all year long with a nutrient boost before freezing weather occurs. ...

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. ...

Follow our five-step guide to preparing gardens for winter weather, including protecting perennials, trees, and shrubs from harsh conditions. ...

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. ...

Learn how to use a compost tumbler to quickly turn your kitchen waste into valuable organic matter for your plants. ...

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. ...