How to Get Rid of Clover in Lawns
Learn how to get rid of clover in lawns with these tips for using fertilizer, herbicides, and more, plus advice for embracing a mixed-species lawn.
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Caring for Your Yard
How to Plant Grass Seed in 6 Simple Steps
Start a new lawn or fill in bare patches of turf by following this guide on how to plant grass seed. You’ll have a lush lawn in a few weeks.
7 Must-Know Tips for Overseeding Your Lawn
Transform a sparse, thin lawn into a thick carpet of turf in just a few weeks. Use these essential tips for overseeding your lawn to ensure lush results.
How to Use a Compost Tumbler to Turn Scraps Into Garden Nutrients
Learn how to use a compost tumbler to quickly turn your kitchen waste into valuable organic matter for your plants.
12 Tips for Using Ryegrass Seed to Overseed Your Winter Lawn
Here's how to get the best results when overseeding warm-season turf grass with annual ryegrass seed.
How to Restring a Weed Whacker in 4 Simple Steps
Use this step-by-step guide to properly replace the line on your weed trimmer.
Here’s Why Morning Is the Best Time of Day to Water Your Plants
Find out when to water your plants and why it matters, plus more watering tips.
How to Care for Hydrangeas in Winter to Ensure Blooming in Summer
Freezing weather can damage hydrangea flower buds that will bloom the following year. Protect shrubs with mulch and water well in fall. Wait to prune until after hydrangeas bloom. Bring potted hydrangeas indoors for winter.
What Is Garden Lime and How to Use It to Help Your Plants Thrive
Not all types of soil need lime added to it. Follow our guide for the best type of garden lime for your vegetable garden and when you should add garden lime powder to your soil.
7 Weeding Mistakes That Make Gardening Much Harder
Learn about properly weeding your garden by correcting these 7 common mistakes.
Here’s What Not to Put in Compost to Avoid a Contaminated Bin
Composting is a simple way to turn your kitchen and yard waste into food for your garden. But some of these items should never be in compost.
8 Common Composting Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)
Although composting isn't rocket science, there is a little science involved. Avoid the following missteps in the process for your "black gold."
How to Protect Plants from Frost So They Survive Cold Snaps
An icy forecast can be bad news for gardeners, but this guide explains how to protect plants from damage and death during cold weather.
Can You Reuse Potting Soil? Yes, as Long as You Do This First
Bagged mixes for containers aren‘t “dirt cheap,” but can you reuse potting soil? If you follow these steps to ensure the soil is healthy, you can.
How to Use Fertilizer for Plants According to Experts
Get expert tips on fertilizing plants, including the best formulation for both houseplants and garden plants, as well as how frequently you should feed them.
What Every Homeowner Needs to Know About Dethatching Lawns
Restore your grass so it is lush and green by learning the why, when, and how of dethatching a lawn. These lawn dethatching tips will make you an expert.
8 Surprising Benefits of Letting Your Grass Grow Long
Freshly-mowed lawns are pretty to look at, but they're not the best for the environment. We've got 8 reasons why you should give your lawnmower a break this weekend.
Try Hydroseeding to Quickly Fill in Your Patchy Lawn
Home hydroseeding can transform your lawn's brown patches into lush green grass.Here our tips on how to do it.
How to Test Your Garden Soil’s pH Level in 4 Simple Steps
Check your soil's acidity or alkalinity with an inexpensive kit, then use this info to decide which additives you need to grow healthier plants.
How to Aerate Your Lawn for Healthy, Green Grass
Learn how to aerate your lawn to encourage lush, verdant grass growth. Tips include when to aerate, methods for aeration, and preparation steps.