Gardening Know How

• Your Birth Month Has a Fruit Tree! Find Yours & Plant It This Fall for a Sweet Harvest
  Posted on Tuesday October 28, 2025
  What delicious fruit does your birth month have in store for you? Find out what your fruit tree is and get growing! Continue Reading »
• Your Garden’s Biggest Eyesore Has an Easy Fix – Here Are 3 Stylish Ways to Hide an Ugly Garden Hose
  Posted on Tuesday October 28, 2025
  Don't wreck your picture-perfect curb appeal. Try one of these smart and stylish hose storage ideas to keep your landscape looking its best. Continue Reading »
• I Tried the Viral Hack That Turns Fallen Leaves Into Spooky Halloween Ghosts – it’s Perfect for Last-Minute Displays
  Posted on Tuesday October 28, 2025
  All you need for this one is some fallen leaves, a pot of school glue, a black marker, and a steady hand… Continue Reading »
• Building a Fence? Here's What You Need to Discuss With Neighbors So You Don't Cross a Line
  Posted on Monday October 27, 2025
  Do you need to talk to your neighbors about building a fence? It' s good to get neighborly buy-in before a fence installation. Learn how to navigate the topic. Continue Reading »
• Don't Let Critters Ruin Your Jack-O-Lantern – This Essential Oil Stops Squirrels and Rats From Eating Your Pumpkin!
  Posted on Monday October 27, 2025
  Step off, squirrels! Keep your jack-o-lantern safe through Halloween with this simple, natural ingredient that repels pests and fights decay. Continue Reading »
• 6 Plants You Should Always Prune in November (and 1 to Save Until Spring)
  Posted on Monday October 27, 2025
  Pruning in November? These are the plants that deserve a little TLC this month… Continue Reading »
• Why You Should Never Plant This One Beautiful Flowering Tree – Plus, 5 Varieties to Grow Instead
  Posted on Sunday October 26, 2025
  The empress tree’s purple blooms and fast growth seem appealing, but this plant has a dark side. Here's why you should never plant one and what to grow instead. Continue Reading »
• Hydrangea Meaning: The Fascinating Symbolism Behind One of the World's Most Popular Flowers
  Posted on Sunday October 26, 2025
  Explore the rich symbolism of hydrangeas, from their Greek name ("water vessel") to their conflicting meanings in Japan and Europe. Continue Reading »
• This Knockout Native Gives Dreamy Clouds of Color and Year Round Beauty – How to Grow the American Smoke Tree
  Posted on Saturday October 25, 2025
  Set your ornamental garden ablaze with the dramatic fall foliage and smoky blooms of this cracking native. Find out how easy it is to grow the unforgettable American smoke tree Continue Reading »
• If You Have a Small Yard, But Big Storage Needs Then a Mini Shed May Be the Answer – These Are a Garden Pro's Top 3 Picks
  Posted on Saturday October 25, 2025
  Store all your essential garden tools in a clever and compact mini shed. These three garden editor-approved options are the epitome of stylish storage. Continue Reading »
• Do This One Thing to Your Hostas in Fall for Lusher, Greener Growth Next Year
  Posted on Saturday October 25, 2025
  Hostas might be the ultimate low-maintenance plant, but they still need some TLC in the fall... Continue Reading »
• This is How Much You Should Cut Your Roses Back in the Fall (and Exactly When to Do it)
  Posted on Saturday October 25, 2025
  Timing is everything when pruning roses if you want those magnificent blooms next summer… Continue Reading »
• Japanese Maples Aren’t Just for Fall – These Ultimate 4-Season Varieties Dazzle All Year Long
  Posted on Friday October 24, 2025
  Japanese maples are prized for their fall foliage, but they can look gorgeous all year round. Here are the best 4-season beauties for continuing Japanese maple color and character Continue Reading »
• Experts Say These 7 Popular Plants Are Overrated – Here’s What to Grow Instead
  Posted on Friday October 24, 2025
  From classic mums to hybrid roses, we asked our experts which plants aren’t worth the hype – and, more importantly, what to plant instead. Continue Reading »
• Leaf Mold vs. Composting – Where Should You Leave the Leaves?
  Posted on Friday October 24, 2025
  Stop bagging up leaves! They make great compost. Or, for a long-term soil conditioner, try making leaf mold. Continue Reading »