Worried about your sick aloe vera plant? Here’s how to save it
Worried about your sick aloe vera plant? Here’s how to save it
Here's everything that you can do to cure your sick aloe plant after identifying the root of the problem.
Is a cucumber a fruit or a vegetable? The answer might surprise you
Is a cucumber a fruit or a vegetable? The answer might surprise you
Most people know by now that tomatoes are technically fruits, but what about cucumbers? Here's what we know about this staple fruit/vegetable.
Don’t get caught by the cold: How to prepare a basil plant for winter
Don’t get caught by the cold: How to prepare a basil plant for winter
Basil is one of the most popular plants to grow at home, Our guide helps extend its life cycle through the winter months.
5 incredible hanging vegetable basket plants for your home garden
5 incredible hanging vegetable basket plants for your home garden
Not all vegetables flourish in hanging baskets, so check out some of the best types to grow in your floating garden.
Push lawnmower vs. electric mower: Which one is best for you?
Push lawnmower vs. electric mower: Which one is best for you?
Are push or electric lawnmowers better? Here's how to choose the right one for your lawn.
Will ladybugs eat spider mites? What to know about the cutest natural pest control
Will ladybugs eat spider mites? What to know about the cutest natural pest control
Spider mites can be a super-frustrating pest. Here's what you should know about using ladybugs to get rid of a spider mite infestation.
How to prune a Japanese maple, and when to do it for the best results
How to prune a Japanese maple, and when to do it for the best results
Whether it's major pruning or more fine tuning, here are some tips on how to get your Japanese maple to look just right.
Wondering what to do with dead flowers? Our favorite ways to give them new life
Wondering what to do with dead flowers? Our favorite ways to give them new life
Your fresh-cut flowers can still be beautiful after they wilt. Here are some great suggestions for what to do with them.
How to heat a greenhouse with compost in 3 simple steps
How to heat a greenhouse with compost in 3 simple steps
Can compost double as a space heater? It can! Learn how to heat your greenhouse with compost.
Wondering if peppers are fruits or vegetables? We have your answers
Wondering if peppers are fruits or vegetables? We have your answers
If you've ever wondered if peppers are fruits or vegetables, we have the specific answers here in this guide.
Here’s how to care for your aloe vera plant to reap its soothing benefits
Here’s how to care for your aloe vera plant to reap its soothing benefits
Here are tips on how to grow your own aloe vera plant for the best results.
How to identify vintage wrought iron furniture
How to identify vintage wrought iron furniture
Not all wrought iron furniture is technically vintage. Here's how to tell if that piece you found is legit or a total ripoff.
Do tomatoes need full sun to thrive? What you need to know
Do tomatoes need full sun to thrive? What you need to know
Tomatoes: Do they need full sun? How much sun? What kind of sunlight is best? We tell you what you need to know.
How to pack plants for moving so that the movers (or you) don’t damage them
How to pack plants for moving so that the movers (or you) don’t damage them
Moving is stressful enough without worrying about your plants. Here's how to pack your plants so that they arrive at their new home safe and sound.
Can you grow strawberries in a vertical garden?
Can you grow strawberries in a vertical garden?
Growing strawberries in a vertical garden is an exciting new trend. Learn how to grow them in the most efficient way possible.Â
How to keep hibiscus blooming: What you should know about deadheading
How to keep hibiscus blooming: What you should know about deadheading
Should you deadhead your hibiscus blooms? Here's what you should know
Does using garlic spray as an insecticide really work? What you need to know
Does using garlic spray as an insecticide really work? What you need to know
Is garlic spray an effective natural insecticide? We did the research to get the answers you need.
How to store home-dried fruit so you can enjoy it for months to come
How to store home-dried fruit so you can enjoy it for months to come
Did you dry fruit at home? Here's how long it will all keep.
How to make your roses last longer
How to make your roses last longer
How long should your roses last? Find out and learn how keep them alive longer with these tips.
How to test your new home’s soil to ensure outdoor plants will thrive
How to test your new home’s soil to ensure outdoor plants will thrive
Soil testing is important before you start planting and doubly so when you've just moved. Here's how to do it
How to grow hydroponic herbs in Mason jars for the most adorable garden
How to grow hydroponic herbs in Mason jars for the most adorable garden
Design your own beautiful hydroponic garden in only 6 simple steps
Do you need a fence for your garden? What you need to know before deciding
Do you need a fence for your garden? What you need to know before deciding
Do you need to put up a fence around your garden? What are some factors to consider? We'll walk you through the pros and cons to get you started.
Aloe vera seed pods: How to harvest them and grow your own plants
Aloe vera seed pods: How to harvest them and grow your own plants
Want to start an aloe vera plant from a seed? Here's where to find the pods or propagate your aloe plant's pups.
Does Epsom salt kill ants (and is it safe)? Here’s what we’ve found
Does Epsom salt kill ants (and is it safe)? Here’s what we’ve found
Can Epsom salt kill ants, or is that a myth? And is it safe to use in your garden? Here's everything you need to know.
How to grow moss where a grass lawn will not survive
How to grow moss where a grass lawn will not survive
Have patches where grass won't grow in your yard? Learn how to grow moss with our planting guide to add some beautiful green moss to your yard.
This is how often you should be watering your begonias
This is how often you should be watering your begonias
The watering needs of begonias can change with how mature they get. Our step-by-step guide will help you ensure beautiful blooms.
Does storing carrots in water help keep them fresh?
Does storing carrots in water help keep them fresh?
Can you keep carrots fresh in water? Let's talk about it
How to propagate blackberries: 4 easy ways to increase your berry harvest
How to propagate blackberries: 4 easy ways to increase your berry harvest
There are several effective ways to propagate blackberries to increase your harvest. Here are some of our favorites.
How to get rid of thrips on houseplants
How to get rid of thrips on houseplants
Houseplants or outdoor gardens can become infested with thrips. Here are some natural ways to get rid of them without using harmful insecticides.
How to use coconut coir in gardening
How to use coconut coir in gardening
Coconut coir can be a great asset to your garden -- here's how to use it properly for the best results
5 fantastic backyard design apps to help you craft your own personal oasis
5 fantastic backyard design apps to help you craft your own personal oasis
Looking for outdoor landscape inspiration? These backyard design apps will make crafting your perfect backyard so easy.
Protecting hibiscus flowers from pests: The basics
Protecting hibiscus flowers from pests: The basics
Want to keep your hibiscus healthy? Learn how to get rid of pests and whether vinegar will kill aphids that often attack hibiscus plants.Â
When to apply fertilizer to your vegetable garden for the best, tastiest results
When to apply fertilizer to your vegetable garden for the best, tastiest results
Looking forward to those tasty summer and fall vegetables? Here's when to apply fertilizer to your vegetable garden for the best harvest.
Growing lavender from cuttings: Everything you need to know
Growing lavender from cuttings: Everything you need to know
You want to fill your garden with lavender, but what if you only have one plant? Learn how you can propagate lavender from cuttings.
Lithops care: how to plant, water, and tend to your living stone plants
Lithops care: how to plant, water, and tend to your living stone plants
Lithops, unlike other houseplants, are very finicky when it comes to water. Here's why this picky succulent requires a particular watering schedule.