20 Fall Vegetables To Plant In Your Garden

Growing your own food is rewarding on so many levels. This is even true as the weather gets cooler in the fall. It’s not just the chance to enjoy the crisp autumn air—it’s time to choose your fall vegetables to plant! Fall garden ve...

How to Grow Tomatoes: A Care Guide from Planting to Harvesting

From tomato sauce to salsa to fresh and juicy fruit, tomatoes are a staple in many types of cuisine. Chefs and home cooks alike love nothing more than a fresh tomato off the vine. If you want something fresher than what the grocery stores can offer, ...

How To Plant, Grow, And Harvest Potatoes

Potatoes are one of the most popular crops on the planet, and you don't need a farm to grow them. With the right conditions, potatoes can easily thrive in a variety of climates, making them an excellent choice for gardeners of all experience levels. ...

How to Plant, Grow and Harvest Garlic

Garlic is a staple in the kitchen for many home cooks and chefs. Whether you like a little flavor or an aromatic punch, growing garlic is a must in your garden, especially if it’s a grocery store staple. This garlic growing guide will suit any ...

Why Is My Hydrangea Not Blooming? 7 Reasons and Fixes To Know

Hydrangeas are a beautiful and impressive addition to the home garden, but that luster is lost when they fail to bloom! Is your hydrangea not blooming? If you aren’t getting the flowers you want to see from your plant, know that you aren’...

How to Plant, Grow and Care for Basil

Where would cuisine be without basil? Though it’s often associated with Italian food, many other cuisines rely on basil for their signature flavors. There are many varieties with a range of flavor profiles; it’s tempting to want to try th...

How To Grow, Care and Bloom Orchid Plant

Orchids draw your attention with their colorful, large blossoms and refined foliage. Yet once you've picked one up on impulse from your local nursery or plant shop, you're dealing with a houseplant that needs specific care to flourish. Get all the de...

Hydrangea Caring and Growing Guide

Easy to recognize by their gorgeous, large flower heads, hydrangeas are a showstopper in the home garden. With a deep history in North America, these showy plants are delicate in appearance but manageable even for beginning gardeners. Part of their p...

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Snake Plant

It seems like everyone who’s ever owned houseplants has cared for a snake plant at least once, and rightfully so! They’re minimalistic plants that don’t require much, are hard to kill, and can clean the air by removing harmful toxin...

23 Mosquito Repellent Plants You Should Have in Your Garden

Nothing kills a summer vibe quite as quickly as the high-pitched whine of a mosquito blazing past your ear or the itchy welt it leaves behind. If you've ever made a mad dash indoors, swatting the air around your head, you're in good company. The good...

How to Plant, Grow and Care for Peace Lily

The Peace Lily isn’t a true lily, and that’s a good thing, especially for beginner plant parents. It’s one of the easiest houseplants to grow, and unlike true lilies, which can be highly toxic and irritating, the Peace Lily is only ...

What to Do for a Bee Sting in Your Garden

When working in a garden, bee stings are common and almost inevitable. Even gardens with only vegetable plants will eventually attract bees as tomatoes, squash, and other crops flower. Don’t panic if you feel a painful sting and discover it was...

How To Get Rid Of Fruit Flies: An Expert's Guide

One or two tiny flies show up near the sink. Then the fruit bowl. A few days later? They’re hovering over your coffee mug like they own the place. Fruit flies are common, even in spotless kitchens, and they are frustratingly persistent. They&rs...

How to Get Rid of Rats in Your Garden Safely and Quickly

Rats are an unfortunately common garden visitor. While these pests may seem harmless, they can upset the balance of your outdoor space, damage plants and structures, and even pose health concerns for your family and pets. Thankfully, dealing with the...

How to Get Rid of Ants in Your Garden

Ants can be found in every garden, but most of the time, you won’t know they’re around. If you start noticing ants, it’s usually because they’re biting you or disturbing your plants. Find out how to get rid of ants in garden a...

How to Get Rid of Skunks from Your Yard

Nothing disrupts a peaceful summer evening quite like the unmistakable odor of a skunk. If you’ve noticed strange digging in your lawn, burrows leading under your deck, or a certain musky scent hanging in the air, chances are you’ve becom...