Not only are sunflowers a pretty garden addition, but their seeds are perfect for sweet and savory preparations. Here's when to harvest them for prime snacking.
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That pint of beer chilling in your fridge is all it takes to get rid of the pests in your home garden. Here's how to set up a successful beer trap.
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When your strainer has seen its last days, don't throw it out, especially not if you garden. Instead of tossing it, use it for this ingenious garden hack.
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Fans of pineapple, you can have your own supply of this sweet, tropical treat starting with one store-bought pineapple and 16 months or so of waiting.
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Leftover cooking water typically gets tossed, but your garden may be the perfect spot to repurpose it. Here's how to use it for your plants (and when not to).
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Looking for creative ways to use up overripe bananas? The fruit and its peel can be used in your garden to improve soil, deter pests, and fertilize plants.
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Walking out into your yard and plucking fresh fruit from a tree sounds like a fantasy, but you can make it your reality, and it's easier than you think.
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A trellis can be a game changer for certain garden plants and veggies, but do the crops you're growing in your yard require this extra support?
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If your garden or backyard is prone to mushrooms, this could actually be a good sign for your yard, but you can certainly remove them, too.
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This vegetable gardening technique can help you prevent pests and keep your plants thriving; here's how to plan a garden layout that gives your veggies space.
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Want to repel wasps naturally? One of the best ways to do it might just be with an ingredient you probably already have in your pantry; here's how.
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Gardening is a great hobby for many reasons, but if you're seeing ants in your garden, something could be very wrong. Here's what you need to know.
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Fruit salad trees produce anywhere from four to eight different types of fruits, yielding a varied cocktail of a harvest. And you can even grow them in pots.
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If your vegetable garden is overrun with pests that are eating the fruits (or veggies) of your labor, attracting more insects just might be the solution.
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In addition to whipping up magnificent creations in the kitchen, Ina Garten spends a lot of time gardening. Here's how she keeps her mint under control.
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Gardening is a wonderful hobby that brings peace, beautiful flowers, and delicious ingredients... if you can keep the bugs out. Use this tool to keep them out.
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To reap the delicious taste of extra fresh produce, start off with any of these low-hassle vegetables that can be easily grown from within your own house.
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Your garden vegetables work best with a buddy system. But not just any companion plant will do. See which ones do best when paired together in your garden.
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If you're a gardener interested in using gentle alternatives to harsh chemical pesticides and fungicides, avoid this one common pantry ingredient.
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If you think you're ready to start buying seeds for your garden, think again. This is the step you need to take before you start seed shopping.
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You don't need to wait until spring to start your garden. Here's how to sow seeds during the winter using empty yogurt containers.
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While growing your own mint may seem like a great idea, think again! This problematic plant may cause your garden more grief than you expect.
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If you're looking for a delicious addition for your garden, you should choose cilantro. This versatile herb can enhance food in many different ways.
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If you're looking to start a garden, both sunken beds and raised beds can play an important purpose. Here's how to decide which one you need.
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If you buy berries from the grocery store and enjoy gardening, make sure to hold onto the plastic containers. Here's how you can repurpose them for your plants.
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Want to start a mini herb garden or create a hanging fruit basket of home-grown strawberries? Here's how to repurpose a colander into a planter.
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Thinking of planting some veggies using your backyard dirt? Don't do it. Dirt from your backyard most likely won't work for growing a garden.
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