How to Make Easy Concrete Planters for Your Garden
DIY concrete planters are simple to make with this step-by-step guide. Plus get design ideas and tips for using your new planters.
25 Gorgeous Hanging Basket Ideas to Dress Up Your Yard
Make a stunning display on your porch with these colorful hanging basket ideas. Follow these plant recipes to mix and match easy-to-grow plants into can't miss combos.
How to Plant a Container Garden in 6 Easy Steps
Follow these easy steps for planting a container garden. Our guide outlines how to choose a container, the right plants, and how to combine them.
25 Outdoor Succulent Container Ideas that Resist Heat and Drought
These outdoor succulent container ideas feature not only dramatic arrangements, but resistance to heat and drought.
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.
10 Hillside Landscaping Ideas That Will Improve Your Yard
Update the look and function of your sloped yard with these hillside landscape ideas.
How to Prevent and Fix Leggy Succulents
Improve the look of leggy succulents and stop your plants from getting stretched stems in the first place with these must-know tips.
How to Grow Olive Trees Indoors
Learn how to grow and care for an olive tree indoors, including how much water and light it needs to thrive as a houseplant.
Are Marigolds Perennials or Annuals? Plus, How to Plant Marigold Seeds
The answer to "Are marigolds perennials?" depends on the type you're growing. Find out which marigolds are perennials and which are annuals, and get step-by-step instructions on planting marigold seeds.
How to Keep Deer from Eating Plants and Out of Your Yard
Try out these deterrents and tips to keep deer from eating plants and out of your yard to save your flowers and veggies.
This Colorful Hot-Summer Garden Plan Is Perfect for Warmer Months
The blooming flowers in this design look sizzling, even through heat waves.
10 Tips for Pruning Pear Trees to Boost Your Harvest
Take the guesswork out of pruning pear trees with these must-know tips, including when and how to prune, and the right tools to use.
How and When to Harvest Garlic at its Peak
Knowing when to harvest garlic can be tricky. Use these tips to pick garlic bulbs at the perfect time and store your harvest so it lasts!
How to Create a Beautiful Pollinator Garden That Supports Butterflies and Bees
Follow these must-know tips to create a beautiful pollinator garden that will help beneficial insects and other fascinating wildlife thrive.
How to Press Flowers for a Pretty Memento You’ll Want to Display
Preserve your favorite flowers by pressing them with materials you have around your house.
How to Make DIY Bottle Bird Feeders
Make use of a recycled glass bottle and invite birds into your garden with a homemade bird feeder. We'll show you how to make one while adding your own flair.
Actress Julie Newmar's Gorgeous Garden Boasts More Than 80 Rose Varieties
As the iconic Julie Newmar of Catwoman fame nears her 90th birthday, it seems her flower-filled garden might be her most fulfilling life’s work.
Does Gardening by the Moon Really Work? Here's What Experts Say
Many gardeners believe gardening by the moon can help plants grow better. Here's what experts and research reveal about following lunar calendars for timing gardening tasks.
Lawn-Care Calendar for Southern California
For a Southern California lawn care schedule, follow our easy seasonal guide.
How to Deadhead Roses the Right Way So They Keep Blooming
Understanding how to deadhead roses can make the difference between a healthy and full-blooming plant and one that's less impressive.