Gardening & Landscaping

Turn your outdoor space into an oasis with picture-perfect flowers and vegetables—and all the tips you’ll need to make them flourish. Worried that you have a brown thumb? You won’t by the time we get through with you!

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Do You Really Need to Rake Your Leaves? We Asked a Lawn-Care Expert, and the Answer May Surprise You

Some say leaving your leaves alone is a lawn-care sin, while others call it a smart solution. An expert sets the record straight.

This One Type of Plant Can Actually Protect Your Home from a Wildfire

These fire-resistant plants prove that the best landscaping choices may be about more than just aesthetics


These Are the Most Popular Flowers in Every State

Did your favorite flower top the list where you live?


Here’s Why People Put Pennies in Flower Vases

Nope, it’s not just a style statement. But does this help your flowers somehow, or do pennies in vases have...


Here’s the No. 1 Reason Your Houseplants Are Dying Right Now—And What You Can Do About It

Changing your plant-care process in winter will help keep your houseplants alive

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How to Use Coffee Grounds to Make Your Plants Thrive

Your guide to the do's and don'ts of using coffee grounds for growing healthier plants


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How to Use Banana Water for Plants to Make Your Garden Flourish

Give your leafy friends a boost with a homemade batch of banana water for plants

Will Cicadas Destroy Your Garden? 10 Things You Need to Know

Whether you find cicadas captivating or cringeworthy, you probably have one nagging question: Will my yard look the same once...


How to Use Eggshells for Plants and Make Your Garden Flourish

Your garbage just might be your garden’s treasure. Here’s what you need to know about using eggshells to help your...


How to Care for Prayer Plants

Once you master prayer plant care, you'll have a tropical showstopper to add elegance to your home


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19 Plants That Are Poisonous to Dogs

Listen up, pet parents! Your home may have poisonous plants for dogs, and it's time you made some smart plant...

9 Healing Plants You Should Have in Your Home, According to Experts

Registered clinical herbalists list the health benefits of some plants you love, plus a few worth adding to a sunny...


2 Things to Do with Cucumber Peels for Healthy Plants

This plant-care DIY is the perfect way to use cucumber peels


How to Keep Dogs Out of Your Yard

Struggling with unwanted canine visitors? We have 16 expert-recommended strategies for keeping dogs out of your yard.


How to Identify Plants with an iPhone in 4 Simple Steps

The iPhone's built-in plant identifier allows you to visually look up a wide range of mystery flora


9 Best Plant Stands to Show Off Your Indoor Garden

Every plant parent should have a gorgeous indoor plant stand to display their pride and joy.

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If Your Indoor Plant Has Water Droplets on Its Leaves, This Is What It Means

Deciphering those drippy leaves is easier than you might think, and it can reveal the secret to happy, healthy houseplants


Why Does My Plant Have Brown Tips on the Leaves?

Noticing brown tips on leaves of your indoor plants? Solve the problem with proper watering and fertilizing tips from a...


5 Best Plant Subscription Boxes for a Greener, Happier Home

Give the gift of greenery all year long with one of these plant subscription boxes.


15 Toxic Plants You May Already Have at Home

When it comes to houseplants, sometimes the beautiful can be itchy—or deadly.


22 Plants That Are Poisonous for Cats

They may be pretty—but they’re also pretty toxic to our feline friends


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10 Essential Steps for Saving Your Dying Indoor Plant

Appearances can be deceiving, so even if a plant looks dead, it may not be. Try these expert gardening tricks...


13 Best Fruit Trees You Can Grow Indoors

Love fruit trees but don't have a backyard or garden space? No problem! You can grow these indoor fruit trees...


The 18 Best Places to Buy Plants Online

Forget getting your hands dirty. All you have to do is point, click, and pot.


The 5 Best Fake Plants That Look Remarkably Real

Don't exactly have a green thumb? Not to worry—here are the best fake plants you can buy that will elevate...

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How to Keep Dogs and Cats Out of Your Garden

If you're struggling with unwanted gardening buddies, you need to know these gentle tactics to keep dogs and cats out...


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This Is the Best Time to Water Your Plants

Water sustains not only us but our gardens. Make sure to water your garden efficiently and effectively, starting at the...


12 Must-Have Garden Tools

Gardening will be easier, more productive, and, well, just a lot more fun when you have the right tools on...


Why Is My Lawn Mower Smoking?

Leaking oil from the exhaust is the usual cause of blue, white, or black smoke from a lawn mower. Learn...


How To Use Ladybugs in Your Garden

These cute little bugs will have your garden growing better than ever.