These hardworking plants spend their first year building roots and foliage before rewarding gardeners with spectacular blooms the following season.

Pollinators need a little consideration as we head into the hot summer months. A sip of water and a place to rest their wings goes a long way.

The EGO TR4204 Power+ 42" T6 Lawn Tractor is an electric riding lawn mower for big yards that comes with all the bells and whistles, including cruise control.

You might be thinking that defensive landscaping is limited to thorns, but some of the most effective security planting ideas can be some of the most stunning. These feisty border patrol plants make a real impact in more ways than one

Give your lavender plant the growing conditions it craves and it will reward you with healthier growth, more abundant blooms and stronger scent.

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.