Some garden center bestsellers belong in the clearance bin—forever. You’ve seen them. The shiny tools with weird angles. The pre-mixed miracle potions. The cutesy gadgets …
Sugar isn’t just for cookies. It’s a secret weapon hiding in your kitchen—waiting to shake things up in your garden. We’re talking about sweet tricks …
At first glance, lemon balm seems like the perfect herb—fragrant, cheerful, and supposedly easy to grow. It doesn’t ask for much in terms of soil …
Plantain herb isn’t the same as the starchy banana lookalike you find in the produce aisle. This plant, often seen as a weed, has been …
White clover might not be the flashiest plant in your yard, but it’s quietly doing a lot more than most people realize. Tucked between blades …
Bull thistle doesn’t exactly have a warm and fuzzy reputation. With its spiny leaves and towering, prickly stems, it’s often seen as something to yank …
Some plants are just waiting to wreck your house—literally. That charming shrub near your front steps? Its roots are plotting a slow-motion breakup with your …
Moles might be small, but the damage they cause to gardens can be surprisingly frustrating. Before turning to harsh chemicals, consider using some time-tested, old-school …
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, …
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 …