If you live in an apartment where outdoor space is limited — or non-existent — you may think growing your own food isn’t possible. But with these 14 plants, you can grow some fresh food without any garden space at all. Time to carve out your own piece of the country — right in your own living […]
Made in the Shade: 12 Ways to Create Shade in Your Backyard
Summertime is the best time for hanging out in the backyard. But sadly, that often comes with blistering heat that makes you want to stay inside. What is an outdoor lover to do? Take every opportunity to sit in (and create) some shade, where temperatures are significantly cooler. Here are some fun ways to create […]
10 Quick Raised Garden Bed Projects
If you love the results of a backyard garden but aren’t too keen on all the work, you’ve probably thought about raised beds. Raised beds can dramatically reduce weeds, which makes your garden a lot more productive and pleasant. The only problem is the work involved in building those raised beds. Here are 10 ways […]
How to Plant a Low Maintenace Garden
Every homeowner wants a beautiful garden, but few have hours per day to spend on keeping it that way. The harvest is usually worth all the work, but wouldn’t it be better to plan your garden to require very little maintenance? Heck yes! Here are a few secrets to a low-maintenance garden that brings all the benefits […]
10 Ways to Naturally Get Rid of Dandelions and Other Garden Weeds
6 Crops to Begin Growing in March
When March arrives and the weather starts to warm up a bit, many gardeners start planning out their crops. The great news is that you don’t have to wait until Memorial Day to get a jump on the season. In fact, here are 6 garden crops you can start growing this month, right inside your home or […]
9 Ways to Transform Terra Cotta Pots
We’ve all got them sitting around our house or yard: those terra cotta pots we once loved. Perhaps now you don’t have much use for them, or feel they’re out of style. And yet, you can’t seem to throw them away. With these 9 tips, you’ll be able to give those old pots an easy makeover, bringing […]
15 Beautiful Houseplants (That You Won’t Accidentally Kill!)
Houseplants can brighten up any space, bringing in a little outdoor color and freshness. But what if you don’t have a green thumb? What if, in fact, both of your thumbs are more…black? Not to worry! Here are 15 lovely indoor plants that are tolerant and easy to maintain, even if you’ve seen your […]
Safe Ways to Get Rid of Bees
Bees are essential. Without these busy little pollinators, we wouldn’t be able to grow our own food or harvest the sweet honey they produce. However, when they come buzzing around our backyard barbecue or even inside your home, they can be a real nuisance…even harmful. Thankfully, there are many ways to get them — especially the […]
9 Seeds to Start in February
If you love to garden, you probably have a hard time waiting until the weather cooperates with your itchy green thumb. Maybe being out in the warm sunshine is your favorite part of the gardening season, but there’s no reason why you should have to wait until it really warms up outside to start your […]