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The best sprays to keep pests off your delicate hibiscus plants

The best sprays to keep pests off your delicate hibiscus plants

Hibiscus plants can be delicate, so it's important to pick the best pest control spray. Here are our picks.
Epsom salt

Is Epsom salt good for houseplants? What you need to know

Is Epsom salt good for houseplants? What you need to know

Epsom salt is good for more than just muscle soaks — your plants love it, too. Here's where to find it and how to use it.
Young aloe vera in a pot

9 fast-growing houseplants perfect for your home office

9 fast-growing houseplants perfect for your home office

Office plants should be low maintenance and beautiful. Here are our top picks to keep your work view fresh and calming.
Purple onion

Growing onions in containers is easier than you think – here’s how to do it

Growing onions in containers is easier than you think – here’s how to do it

Think you need a big outdoor garden to grow delicious onions? Think again! Here's our guide to growing onions in pots with tasty results.
Growing chives

5 companion plants to keep your chive plants company

5 companion plants to keep your chive plants company

When planning out your indoor or outdoor garden, consider these 5 companion plants to grow alongside your chives to help them thrive.
A dogwood tree with white flowers in a field

How to plant and care for a dogwood tree

How to plant and care for a dogwood tree

Have you always wanted a dogwood tree in your yard? Here's how to make that happen.
A large cactus with yellow spines

Confused and asking yourself, “What kind of cactus do I have?” – Here’s your guide to identifying cacti

Confused and asking yourself, “What kind of cactus do I have?” – Here’s your guide to identifying cacti

Don't know a prickle pear from a pincushion? This guide will help you become an expert at identifying different types of cacti.
A brown circle of dead grass

How to fix yellow spots in grass so your yard is the pride of the neighborhood once more

How to fix yellow spots in grass so your yard is the pride of the neighborhood once more

You might be embarrassed by those ugly yellow spots in your grass, but have no fear! Here are our tips to make your lawn green and gorgeous again.
Palm tree on a beach

What you need to know about palm tree care and maintenance

What you need to know about palm tree care and maintenance

If you want to add tropical vibes to your landscape, here's everything you need to know about caring for palm trees.
A pair of ladybugs on a leaf

Should you use ladybugs as a pest control method?

Should you use ladybugs as a pest control method?

Ladybugs can help you control aphids in your garden. Here's what you need to know about using them as a pest control method.
Harvested lettuce in a bowl

How to grow lettuce indoors to ensure you have healthy greens all year long

How to grow lettuce indoors to ensure you have healthy greens all year long

With just a few items and some patience, you can grow this salad staple right in your kitchen! Here's how to grow lettuce indoors.
Camping trip

8 eco-friendly bug sprays that are good for your skin and the environment

8 eco-friendly bug sprays that are good for your skin and the environment

Insect repellents that are good for your skin and the environment work. These are the best ones we've found.
Brown snail on green fruit

Is Epsom salt good for controlling garden pests?

Is Epsom salt good for controlling garden pests?

Pests love to invade your garden, but a solution is Epsom salt. We discuss why this would be great protection for your garden.
Bonemeal or blood meal

Gardening 101: The difference between blood meal vs. bonemeal

Gardening 101: The difference between blood meal vs. bonemeal

If you're wondering about the difference between blood meal and bonemeal, we've got you covered with the details.
Coral Knock Out rose

5 amazing companion plants for Knock Out roses (and 3 you should skip)

5 amazing companion plants for Knock Out roses (and 3 you should skip)

Here are the flowers, vegetables, and shrubs that you should — and shouldn't — plant with Knock Out roses.
Fiddle leaf fig

How to get rid of fungus gnats: 5 ways to eliminate your gnat problem

How to get rid of fungus gnats: 5 ways to eliminate your gnat problem

Fungus gnats can be persistent with your indoor plants. Read this guide to find out how to get rid of them and keep them from coming back.
Freshly mowed lawn with a white push mower

Complete guide to red thread lawn disease: How to keep your yard lush and green

Complete guide to red thread lawn disease: How to keep your yard lush and green

Don't let your lawn be susceptible to red thread lawn disease. Learn how to control and treat it.
Grass with dew on it

How often should you water your grass seeds? Here’s what we know

How often should you water your grass seeds? Here’s what we know

Growing grass from seed can be challenging -- don't blow it by watering incorrectly.
Freshly cut watermelon slices

When should you harvest watermelon? What you need to know

When should you harvest watermelon? What you need to know

Watermelon size doesn't always tell you the whole story. Sometimes you should pick earlier or later than you think.
Dill herb

From harvest to the table: Here’s how to grow delicious dill

From harvest to the table: Here’s how to grow delicious dill

Here's a complete guide to growing dill, a delicious, tangy herb.
basil potted plant

Does basil repel mosquitoes? We tested it to find out

Does basil repel mosquitoes? We tested it to find out

Basil: Does it really repel mosquitos? We dig into the facts to find out.
A rose plant with bright yellow blooms

Black spots on roses are signs of a fungus – here’s how to get rid of it

Black spots on roses are signs of a fungus – here’s how to get rid of it

Are your roses infected with black spot disease? Here's how to treat the fungus and get your roses back into beautiful form.
Jalapeno harvest

Growing jalapeños from seed to harvest: Your complete guide

Growing jalapeños from seed to harvest: Your complete guide

Learn how to grow jalapeños from seed for a successful harvest. Here's your simple guide.
A chrysanthemum plant with several round, reddish-pink flowers

Everything you need to know about permethrin garden spray, what it does, and how it helps your garden

Everything you need to know about permethrin garden spray, what it does, and how it helps your garden

What is permethrin garden spray, and what can it do for your plants? We've got the answers to all your questions about this useful garden staple.
Fresh bunch of cilantro

How to grow the super-divisive cilantro plant to brighten up your meals

How to grow the super-divisive cilantro plant to brighten up your meals

Here's everything you need to know about how to plant, grow, and harvest cilantro for fresh herbs all season long.
Jasmine flowers

Jasmine plant care made easy: How to grow and maintain these beautiful, fragrant plants

Jasmine plant care made easy: How to grow and maintain these beautiful, fragrant plants

Jasmine plants are a lovely and aromatic addition to every garden. Here's how to help them be their best.
Predatory mite

How to get rid of red spider mites in your garden without breaking the bank or the environment

How to get rid of red spider mites in your garden without breaking the bank or the environment

Red spider mites can do serious damage to your garden. Here's how to identify them and stop them before they get out of control.
Blades of grass

Zoysia vs. Bermuda grass: Which one should you choose for your yard?

Zoysia vs. Bermuda grass: Which one should you choose for your yard?

Not sure whether you should choose zoysia or Bermuda grass? Here's a guide that will help you decide between them.
Tomatoes on a tomato plant

Are you asking, ‘Why is my tomato plant wilting?’ Here’s how to be the hero in your garden

Are you asking, ‘Why is my tomato plant wilting?’ Here’s how to be the hero in your garden

Don't lose your tomatoes to overwatering, diseases, or pests. Here's how to save your wilting tomato plants.
Lettuce on a cutting board

Keep your salad fresh all year long – how to harvest lettuce so it keeps growing back

Keep your salad fresh all year long – how to harvest lettuce so it keeps growing back

Lettuce is an easy-to-grow garden staple. Here's how to properly harvest lettuce so it keeps growing back.
Seasonal outdoor pool

Pool skimmer installation: How to install a new skimmer to keep your pool clean and ready to use

Pool skimmer installation: How to install a new skimmer to keep your pool clean and ready to use

If you have an above-ground pool, you'll want to make sure you have a skimmer. Here's how to install one.
Dill

The 5 best companion plants to grow alongside the dill in your garden

The 5 best companion plants to grow alongside the dill in your garden

In this guide, we go over the 5 best companion plants to grow alongside your dill as well as what not to plant next to it.
Three garlic bulbs with some garlic cloves next to them

What pests does garlic keep away? What you need to know about this natural pest control

What pests does garlic keep away? What you need to know about this natural pest control

Annoyed by the pests in your garden but looking for a natural solution? You'll be surprised how effective a garlic spray can be.
Child watering plants in polytunnel

The ideal greenhouse temperature and humidity settings for every season

The ideal greenhouse temperature and humidity settings for every season

With this guide, make sure your greenhouse is the ideal environment for your plants no matter the weather conditions.
A close up of moss

How to transplant moss – and when you should

How to transplant moss – and when you should

Here's everything you need to know about how to transplant and propagate moss without any worries about browning.