Gardening Know How

• This Kitchen Staple Is a Low-Cost, Natural Wasp Repellent That Also Works for Mosquitoes – Plus, Other Easy Ways To Keep Wasps Away
  Posted on Wednesday August 13, 2025
  This safe and natural wasp repellent is probably already in your pantry. Find out what it is and how to use it to stop pests from crashing your summer parties. Continue Reading »
• Should You Use Banana Peel Water for Plants? We Looked into the Science Behind This Viral Internet Hack
  Posted on Wednesday August 13, 2025
  We explore if using banana peel water for plants is a good hack, or not all it's cracked up to be. Follow the science to avoid ruining your plants. Continue Reading »
• I've Grown Hundreds of Shrubs in the USA and Europe – These 5 Flowering Stunners Are My Non-Negotiables
  Posted on Wednesday August 13, 2025
  Expert gardener Teo Spengler has experience in growing shrubs in different climates and landscapes, but there are some varieties she always comes back to. Continue Reading »
• The Great Hummingbird Migration Is Here – Discover 5 Key Ways to Help Them On Their 4,000-Mile Journey
  Posted on Tuesday August 12, 2025
  From late August, intrepid hummingbirds will travel from Alaska to Mexico. Find out how you can support migrating hummingbirds on their fascinating journey Continue Reading »
• How To Grow Fire Light Hydrangea For A Beautiful Blaze Of Color From Summer Into Fall
  Posted on Tuesday August 12, 2025
  The gorgeous 'Fire Light' panicle hydrangea will add bold color to your garden from late summer and into autumn. Learn how to grow this beauty in your garden. Continue Reading »
• As a Master Gardener, I Always Plant These 8 Unfussy Flowers That Thrive Almost Anywhere
  Posted on Tuesday August 12, 2025
  Make life easier with expert Susan Albert's shortlist of low-maintenance annual and perennial flowers that give maximum reward with minimal consideration. Continue Reading »
• Don’t Toss That Dryer Lint In The Trash! Here Are 6 Surprising (But Handy) Ways To Use Lint In The Garden
  Posted on Monday August 11, 2025
  Think that dryer lint isn't good for anything? Think again! Here are 6 surprisingly handy ways to use lint in the garden. Continue Reading »
• How To Build a Wildlife Pond in Your Backyard to Attract & Support Your Local Wildlife
  Posted on Monday August 11, 2025
  Creating a wildlife pond in your yard is a great way to help your local native species and also add a gorgeous water feature to your landscape. Continue Reading »
• 9 Most Prolific Dahlia Varieties For Extended Color Through Summer and Fall
  Posted on Monday August 11, 2025
  These long-blooming beauties will endure for months on end, filling your garden with a sea of glorious color that just keeps on coming. Continue Reading »
• 8 Pretty Plants That Keep Fruit Flies Away – and Look Absolutely Charming on Your Kitchen Windowsill
  Posted on Sunday August 10, 2025
  Banish pesky insects the natural way with these beautiful plants that repel fruit flies – or even kill them – and thrive on a sunny windowsill. Continue Reading »
• 7 Heat-Loving Flowers That Blaze With Color All Summer Long – Even When the Rest of the Garden Wilts
  Posted on Sunday August 10, 2025
  Keep your garden vibrant through the hottest months with these stunning, sun-loving blooms that thrive when others can't take the heat. Continue Reading »
• 8 Tasty Types Of Root Vegetables Every Gardener Should Grow
  Posted on Saturday August 09, 2025
  These tasty tubers and roots are easy to grow and full of fantastic nutrients. Add some root vegetables to your garden this year and reap the rewards. Continue Reading »
• 4 Best Types Of Full Shade Grass That Thrive In Even The Darkest Corners – Plus, Tips For A Stunning Shady Lawn
  Posted on Saturday August 09, 2025
  It's possible to grow a stunning lawn even in the darkest corners of your yard. Just choose one of these full shade grass species and follow a few simple tips. Continue Reading »
• Japanese Maple Leaves Turning Brown? Here Are 4 Reasons Why – And What You Can Do To Help
  Posted on Friday August 08, 2025
  While some ornamentals flourish in summer, others can get sulky. Japanese maple leaves turning brown is a sign something is wrong – here's why your acer is off color Continue Reading »
• I Took Control of My Neighbor's Overgrown Hedge – and Learned the Trimming Etiquette Everyone Should Know
  Posted on Friday August 08, 2025
  When her neighbor began to neglect their boundary hedge, gardening writer Mary Ellen Ellis took matters into her own hands and learned a lot along the way. Continue Reading »