16 Strange Ways People Use Household Stuff in Their Gardens
There’s something satisfying about finding a new use for stuff that’s just been sitting around the house—especially when it ends up helping your garden thrive. …
Ashley Gilbert
14 Things Weeds in Your Yard Can Tell You About Your Soil Quality
Most of us see weeds as a nuisance—something to yank out or spray down without a second thought. But before you get rid of them, …
20 Backyard Cottage Ideas That Turn Any Garden Into a Retreat
Tucking a small cottage into the backyard has a certain charm that’s hard to resist. It might be a spot for guests, a quiet escape …
15 Garden Plants That Specifically Filter Microplastics From Soil and Water
Microplastics are becoming an alarming presence in our ecosystems — not just in oceans, but also in gardens, soil, and water sources. While the problem …
13 Things to Try If Your Garden Soil Dries Out Too Quickly
Some garden beds seem to dry out faster than you can grab the watering can. You give the soil a good soak, step away for …
17 Garden Myths That Are Actually Holding You Back
Gardening advice tends to get passed around like family recipes—well-meaning, familiar, and sometimes completely outdated. You hear the same tips over and over, so you …
What You Can Do With Grass Clippings That You Probably Haven’t Considered
Grass clippings are usually treated like yard waste—something to bag up and get rid of as fast as possible. But if you’re mowing regularly, that’s …
16 Forgotten Garden Trends That Deserve a Comeback
Gardening has been around long enough to go through trends just like fashion or home decor. Some of the old ideas were genuinely brilliant—practical, beautiful, …
17 Top Garden Fails This Year (And How to Bounce Back Next Season)
Not every garden season goes to plan. You buy the compost, plant the seeds, water like a responsible adult—and then the tomatoes refuse to fruit, …
Garden Trends by Generation: What Boomers, Millennials, and Gen Z Grow Most
Gardening looks a little different depending on who you ask—and when they were born. Some people swear by tidy rows of tomatoes and marigolds, while …