At one time, most yards had at least some white clover growing in them. It was a world before chemicals, and clover was part of seed blends because it improved…
Lawn Care Tips: Fertilizing, Seeding, Weeding, Mowing
How do you keep you lawn healthy? See our guide on How to Take Care of Your Lawn for Beginners, focusing on six basic lawn care tips—like fertilizing, weed control,…
5 Ways to Spring Clean your Yard and Garden
Spring has arrived! It’s time to take a look at the state of your yard. We’ll boil it down to 5 steps so you’re in great shape for the season!
Plant Fall Bulbs Now For Spring Flowers!
Fall is the time to plant bulbs! There’s nothing more uplifting than seeing the first early spring flowers pop up from the cold ground! Our updated Spring-Flowering Bulbs Chart lists…
Turning Lawn or Land into a Garden Bed
Want to start a garden from scratch? Here’s how to clear your land—whether it’s replacing lawn grass or reclaiming a weedy field. If the soil is spent or neglected, we’ll…
Landscaping for Low Maintenance
Using low-maintenance landscaping techniques can reduce much of your yard work. Mowing, weeding, watering, and pruning can be overwhelming, even for those who love to garden.
The Best Fall Flowers For Your Garden
Summer’s end does not mean the flower blooms have to end! Here are some of our favorite fall-blooming flowers that brighten up our autumn landscape—including annuals, perennials, and shrubs.
Ornamental Trees with Year-round Appeal
If you’re looking for an attractive ornamental tree for your yard, chances are that you are probably considering one of the old standbys like crabapple, flowering cherry, hawthorn, or Japanese…
Fruit Trees In Small Spaces
Want to grow a fruit tree but short on garden space? Here’s how to espalier your fruit tree—so it grows flat against a building wall or fence. This is a…
Planting Cover Crops In The Home Garden
Cover crops are fast-growing legumes and non-legumes that are planted for the purpose of improving soil quality and nutrition, and/or for attracting beneficial insects.