How to Plant Sod in 5 Simple Steps
Sod is best planted in the spring and early autumn when the temperatures are cooler. Follow these steps for a how to plant sod.
Caring for Your Yard
Should You Use Shredded Rubber Mulch in Your Garden?
Rubber mulch is widely touted as a game changer in landscaping, but does it live up to the hype? Find out the pros and cons of using rubber mulch.
How to Fill a Raised Garden Bed: 3 Affordable Methods
Discover how to fill a raised garden bed using 3 simple options that can help you save money on soil.
18 Clever Ways to Use Fallen Twigs and Sticks in Your Garden
Make cleanup easier and put fallen sticks in your yard to good use by making rustic garden fences, pollinator shelters, compost, and more with these simple ideas.
How Often—and How Long—You Should Water Your Grass
Whether you water manually or you have an underground sprinkler system, follow our tips for how long and how often to water your grass to keep from overwatering your lawn.
Dog Urine Killing Your Lawn? This Seed Spot Repair Treatment Restores Grass Ruined by Pet Messes
If dog urine is leaving spots in your lawn, the Scotts EZ Seed Dog Spot Repair treatment can restore grass ruined by pets in under one week. It’s easy to apply and only at Amazon.
This Winter Gardening Checklist Will Set You Up for Spring Success
Get ready for spring with these winter gardening tasks, including pruning trees, mulching perennials, and starting vegetable seeds.
How to Plant Grass Seed in 6 Simple Steps
Start a new lawn or fill in bare patches of turf by following this guide on how to plant grass seed. You’ll have a lush lawn in a few weeks.
9 Types of Drought-Tolerant Grass for a Lawn You Don't Need to Water All the Time
Use these types of drought-tolerant grass to ensure your lawn can bounce back from dry conditions without needing irrigation.
Why Your Garden Looks Tired in August, Plus 4 Ways to Refresh It
Gardens often can look worn out in August. Use these tips to perk up your plants and keep your landscape vibrant in late summer.
How to Start Seeds Indoors to Jumpstart Your Spring Garden
This seed-starting guide will help you choose the best seeds to start indoors and the containers to use. Follow easy step-by-step instructions for planting your seeds and then caring for the seedlings.
What to Know About Blood Meal vs. Bone Meal for Fertilizing Plants
Find out the difference between blood meal and bone meal so you can choose the right one for fertilizing your plants.
The Ultimate Guide to Seasonal Landscape Maintenance
Break down your seasonal landscape maintenance by time of year, lawn-care schedule, and type of plant or hardscape with this easy-to-follow to-do list.
Soil Amendments & Nutrients
Learn how to improve soil drainage, moisture retention, and aeration, by adding soil amendments or soil nutrients to make your soil richer and more productive.
Gardeners’ World Host Monty Don Says Gardens Can Be the Key to Happiness
Celebrity gardener Monty Don talks with BHG Editor-in-Chief Stephen Orr about finding joy in a changing world through gardening.
What's a Mulching Lawn Mower and Is It Better for Your Grass?
Here's what to know about mulching lawn mowers, including how they work, what to look for when shopping for one, and tips for using these machines effectively.
What Is an Olla Pot? Plus 10 Tips for Efficiently Watering Plants with It
Olla pots simplify plant watering and reduce water waste. Here's how to make a DIY olla pot and 10 tips for using it for efficient watering.
How to Make a Mowing Strip
Leave a 6- to 12-inch-wide mowing strip between the edge of your beds and borders and the lawn. It will help you save time and effort in the garden.
Will Wildfire Smoke Harm Your Outdoor Plants?
We spoke with garden experts to find out how to best keep your outdoor plants safe from wildfire smoke, before it blows in and after it’s gone: Get their tips.
How to Sharpen Your Lawn Mower Blade for a Cleaner Cut
Follow this step-by-step guide on how to sharpen your lawnmower blade for grass that will look tidier and stay healthier all season long.