Garden

Offering shelter, shade and refuge, gazebos beckon you to spend more time outdoors. Learn more about this valued garden structure.

No one likes bugs. Well, unless you're an entomologist. But not all bugs are created equal, especially when it comes...

Some are garden thugs, others are maintenance hogs or one-hit wonders. Don't bother planting these shrubs.

If you're planning a flower garden, don't be fooled into planting these 6 beautiful but troublesome species of flowers.

Mulch is a gift to the soil — one that occasionally needs replenishing or reinvigorating, but rarely replacing.

One simple chore will help your flower garden bloom better and longer.

Answer all of your composting questions with this comprehensive resource.

A garden gnome adds fun and whimsy to any yard or garden. Here are some of the best ones to...

Learn what vegetable, herb and flower combinations don't pair well so you can create a beautiful and productive garden.

Hostas are an easy landscaping plant, so hosta care is often taken for granted. Here are 11 of the most...

Get strong, long-lasting retaining walls by learning how to properly build a wall.

The plant doctor is in!

Add curb appeal quickly with these tried-and-true plants that won't keep you waiting for a lush, colorful and beautiful landscape.

Don't cut those rhubarb stalks! Here's why it's a bad idea, and how to harvest rhubarb the right way.

Follow these steps to use water smartly and still keep your plants happy and healthy.

Woodpeckers serve an important role in controlling insects. Here's what you can do to keep them from becoming a nuisance...

As if weeds and weird weather weren't bad enough, gardeners also have to face insect pests. Here's how to deal...

Mulch can tidy up a garden bed, prevent weeds and help retain moisture. But is it safe for your dog?

Birds have a habit of building nests in inconvenient places. Find out when and how you can move a bird...

Get a jump-start on spring planting with the prettiest and fastest-growing annuals around.

While they definitely attract butterflies, these shrubs do pose potential problems. Find out whether butterfly bush is right for your...

Whether you enjoy flowers, herbs or other easy-to-grow plants, here are 12 ways to recycle and reuse stuff you'd probably...

Although hostas aren't generally fickle to begin with, some are easier to grow than others. Here are eight low-care beauties...

From better potting mix to saying no to pesticides, improve your yard with this gardener's dozen.

Plant diseases are a fact of life for gardeners. Learn how to deal with the most common plant ailments and...

These great tips will help you create an ideal, low-maintenance and beautiful outdoor living space.

It's more show than tell with indoor and outdoor plants. Learn the signs of too little light so you can...

Keep your guard up. Look out for these weedy pests and make sure they don't get a toehold in your...

Is your yard starved for sun? Turn your backyard into a thriving oasis with these tried-and-true shade garden plants.