GARDEN

If you’ve ever grown your own tomatoes, you know the harvest often comes all at once. One day you’re impatiently waiting for that first blush of red, and the next,...

If you’ve ever tried to enjoy a summer evening on your porch, only to be chased indoors by a cloud of mosquitoes, you know how relentless these pests can be....

If you’re trying to make your garden more wildlife-friendly, don’t forget about the frogs. These quiet little creatures are not only adorable, they’re also natural pest control, feeding on mosquitoes,...

If you’re looking for a natural way to reduce mosquitoes and garden pests while supporting your local ecosystem, building a bat house is a rewarding project. Bats are incredible insect-eaters,...

If you're not a fan of finding creepy crawlies hiding in corners, you’re not alone. Spiders might be helpful in some ways, but most of us prefer to keep them...

Last Halloween, I took a late-night walk through my neighborhood, and one yard stopped me cold. Hidden behind the hedges, glowing eyes flickered, skeleton arms clawed through branches, and a...

Weeds creep in like little green invaders, pushing their way through every crack and crevice in your landscape rocks. You rake, you pull, you curse a little under your breath...

If you’ve ever planted lettuce and wondered how to keep those fresh leaves coming week after week, you’re not alone. Lettuce is one of the easiest crops to grow in...

Growing kiwi in containers might sound like a bit of a challenge, but once you understand what these vigorous vines need, you'll realize it's completely doable and deeply rewarding. Whether...

As you know, a tree that drapes and spills like a living waterfall instantly brings softness and movement to the garden. Dwarf weeping trees carry this graceful presence without overwhelming...