Caring for Your Yard

Unveiling the Secret of Fern Propagation: Spores

Unleash Your Garden's Potential: The Art of Seed Collection

The Secret to a Thriving Garden: Mastering Mulch Use

Unveiling the Secrets of Successful Yard Composting

Transform Your Brown Lawn with Grass Paint: A Quick Fix

The Secret to a Lush Lawn in Weeks

The Secret to a Lush Lawn: Overseeding with Annual Ryegrass

Are Dandelions That Bad for Your Lawn?

Are dandelions bad for your lawn? You may think so, but you’d be wrong. Dandelions actually benefit your yard, and they’re also nutritious and tasty—and so much more.

How to Get Rid of Mushrooms in Your Yard: 4 Natural Solutions

Find out how to get rid of mushrooms in the yard by understanding why they are popping up. Then solve the problem naturally with this simple guide.

What Is an Olla Pot? Plus 10 Tips for Efficiently Watering Plants with It

Olla pots simplify plant watering and reduce water waste. Here's how to make a DIY olla pot and 10 tips for using it for efficient watering.

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.

6 Soil Amendments That Will Help You Grow Healthier Plants

Learning when and why to use these soil amendments will improve your gardening results and save you money.

Is Your Grass Turning Brown in Summer? Our Experts Say It’s Totally OK

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.

Got Lots of Dandelions? Here's What Your Lawn Is Trying to Tell You

Dandelions will quickly take over a lawn that needs help. Learn how to discourage them from taking root with these lawn care tips.

18 Clever Ways to Use Fallen Twigs and Sticks in Your Garden

Make cleanup easier and put fallen sticks in your yard to good use by making rustic garden fences, pollinator shelters, compost, and more with these simple ideas.

When to Fertilize Your Lawn Through the Seasons for the Healthiest Grass

Apply turf fertilizer at the right time to get the most benefit. This seasonal guide will lead the way to a lush, green lawn.

Brown Spots on Your Lawn? 7 Causes and How to Fix Them

Get rid of brown spots on a lawn with this guide to common causes, such as fertilizer burn, diseases, and dog spots, and their solutions.

17 Everyday Items You Didn't Know You Could Compost

From fruit pits to wine corks, here are 17 things you didn't know you could compost, plus composting tips for a more eco-friendly home.

The Secret to a Year - Round Lush Lawn

Does Pine Needle Mulch Really Make Your Soil More Acidic?

Find out whether pine needle mulch increases soil acidity and the benefits of using pine needles for mulch in your garden.