It’s easy to double the amount of blooms in your backyard without buying any extra plants, once you know how.

Fireflies need more than darkness to thrive. And, happily, this cheerful native flower helps create the kind of wildlife-friendly habitat these beloved insects are looking for...

You may have picked your strawbs, but it’s far from the end of the road for your plants. Make a little time for these simple acts of care to kickstart future fruiting success

Most plants fade by midsummer, but these annuals are the exception. Plant them now for hanging baskets and window boxes full of blooms until the first frost.

From plastic bottles to ancient clay pots, these are the slow watering methods that have genuinely helped me keep plants hydrated during hot weather – including one my professional gardener husband swears by.

Don't let buzzes and bites ruin your sleep. These 7 gorgeous, hard-working plants pull double duty by actively clearing the air of summer pests while transforming your bedroom into a calm, mood-boosting sanctuary

A simple, affordable soil test kit can make all the difference. Know before you grow!

June is the prime time to prune back these plants. Sharpen your pruners and get sni

These drought-tolerant ornamental grasses make for a stunning and low-maintenance landscape. Add them to your yard for simple beauty in all four seasons.

If you don't have any weekend plans yet, consider yourself busy giving your garden storage a DIY upgrade. Here's how I did it, so you can too.

June is the perfect time to give houseplants an outdoor vacation, but not all of them will appreciate the move. Here are the houseplants you can put outside, and the ones you should leave right where they are.

Small enough for patios and gardens, but powerful enough for proper grilling and long, relaxed evenings outside? Obsessed!

Yes, really. This self-watering system is simple to set up in your garden and makes irrigation incredibly efficient.

It’s free, fast, and completely natural – so what’s so bad about boiling water to kill weeds? Before you grab the kettle, make sure you aren't pouring it into these danger zones

A healthy summer lawn starts in June. Here's what you need to do now to keep your grass looking its best, even when temperatures soar.

Learning where the carburetor on a lawn mower will help you maintain the performance of your most important piece of lawn care equipment. Here's how to find it.

From deep red roses to soft blue cornflowers, your birth month floral color might reveal more about you than you think…

Setting up an irrigation system will pay dividends through the growing season.

Match up all your patio pots and planters, add a pop of color, or create an easy artistic design for a garden accent that’s uniquely yours.

Whether your roses are just hitting their stride or mid-flourish, these tips will help ensure you get the loveliest blooms all summer and set plants up for continued vitality