After No Mow May, Should You Do a Slow Mow Summer?
Here's why you may want to practice a Slow Mow Summer, which focuses on mowing less area less often to help pollinators and the environment.
Garden Design
13 DIY Garden Accents That Add Personality to Your Plantings
A garden accent, especially one you DIY, adds charm to your outdoor space. Try one of our easy projects to spruce up your yard for minimal expense.
25 Garden Decor Ideas for Taking Your Yard from Drab to Fab
Enhance your outdoor oasis with these garden decor ideas for various styles, budgets, and landscape sizes.
21 Xeriscape Plants for the Water-Wise Garden
Create a beautiful landscape with these xeriscape plants that need little water and are low maintenance too.
How to Build a Hydroponic Garden
Is a hydroponic garden the future? Save space and increase your crop yield by learning how to build one yourself.
6 Must-Know Tips for Buying Garden Seeds to Grow Veggies and Flowers
When buying garden seeds, use these tips to make smart selections from seed catalogs and garden stores.
This Front Yard Prairie Garden Requires Almost No Maintenance
An Iowa gardener takes cues from nature to create an easy-care wildlife haven filled with colorful native plants.
How to Landscape Front Yards and Entryways to Maximize Curb Appeal
Try our simple tips for how to landscape front yards to boost the visual appeal of the most visible part of your garden and home.
How to Grow Moss in Your Garden in 6 Simple Steps
Learn how to grow moss, the best types to plant, and basic care tips that will keep your yard looking gorgeous.
18 Native Plants with Year-Round Interest for a Continuously Beautiful Garden
These native plants help keep your gardening looking good through the seasons.
How to Make a Hanging Succulent Ball
If you have a serious succulent addiction, this project is for you. A modern take on the classic hanging basket, this hanging succulent ball is a showstopper: Here's how to make a DIY hanging succulent ball.
Here's How to Attract Colorful and Cheerful Songbirds to Your Yard
To learn how to attract songbirds to your backyard, follow our ten suggestions. Before you know it, there'll be lovely sounds of nature around you.
3 Low-Maintenance Pollinator Garden Ideas
Pollinators can find everything they need in this super low-maintenance landscape.
How to Attract Goldfinches for Backyard Birdwatching
Bird experts share their best tips on how to attract goldfinches to your garden. Plus, find out the right types of feeders, seeds, plants, water sources, and nesting materials to provide.
18 Essential Elements of Authentic Japanese Garden Design
These Japanese garden designs are relaxing and serene. Try our Japanese garden ideas for a peaceful ambiance in your backyard.
How to Create a Beautiful Pollinator Garden That Supports Butterflies and Bees
Follow these must-know tips to create a beautiful pollinator garden that will help beneficial insects and other fascinating wildlife thrive.
How to Make a Topiary for Your Garden
Topiaries give a garden a classic look, and show off meticulous pruning skill. Take a colorful coleus to new heights with a simple trimming and staking technique to make this DIY topiary.
Mix Houseplants and Spring Bulbs in an Easy-to-Make Dish Garden
Make this gorgeous tabletop garden display and enjoy the lush arrangement during the winter months before transferring the bulbs into your garden come spring.
Suet for Birds is a Superfood to Keep Them Going Through Winter
Suet for birds attracts insect-eaters such as woodpeckers, chickadees, and nuthatches. See how to give your backyard birds suet this winter.
Chaos Gardening Is the Most Effective Approach to Low-Maintenance Gardening
Chaos gardening might bring a new element of fun and creativity to your garden space. Here's what to know about the trend before you try it yourself.