Pink evening primrose is a wildflower native to the southeastern U.S. with its pink blooms spreading out during the spring along roadsides, river banks, and across fields. The delicate nature of these small pink flowers is deceiving, and unless you’re…
The picture of sipping on warm chamomile tea in a dimly lit bedroom right before bed is what comes to mind for most of us when we think of foods and drinks that could help us drift off to sleep…
Garden Trees, Shrubs & Vines By Robyn Hunt/July 17, 2024 4:00 pm EST The monkey pod tree (Albizia saman), named after its spiral-shaped fruit pods, is also commonly known as the rain tree due to the folding behavior of its leaves…
You’ve probably searched high and low for the best flowers to plant in your yard, wondering what will complement your outdoor space. But with so many beautiful options to choose from, how do you select the best seeds and varieties…
Sugar is one of the few things that the health community agrees can be bad for you, especially when over-consumed. From weight gain and associated health concerns, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer risk, to skin aging, acne, depression, and…
Oh, gardens — they are the star of the front yard and the apple of every homeowner’s eye. From pretty petals to tasty fruits and nutritious vegetables grown on a trellis, the options for gardening are plentiful. When choosing what to plant,…
TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Snapchat are the top social media platforms among teens, and 35% of teens say they use social media constantly, according to Pew Research. Although teens typically post on a variety of topics, about a third of…
Figuring out when it’s the right time to dethatch your lawn is important to maintaining its health. Removing dead grass and other debris creates more space and airflow for the grass to thrive. Dethatching your lawn involves using a hand…
Ben Napier, one-half of HGTV’s Home Town design power couple, has an eye for outdoor spaces. In episode four of season six of Home Town, Napier sat down with his clients on their newly renovated patio and enjoyed how the…
Discoloring, yellow, or brown turf patches are all too common during hot and dry weather, especially if you’ve been doing a shoddy job of caring for your lawn. But not all strawy-looking blades are explained by water stress— bugs can turn…