Garden & Outdoor focuses on the spaces just beyond your walls — gardens, yards, balconies, and patios.
We cover practical plant care, outdoor improvements, and small changes that make outside spaces more usable and enjoyable.
Whether you have a large garden or a small balcony, this category is about working with nature, not fighting it.
Whether your garden is filled with cucumbers or morning glories, you have to find a way to support those snaking vines. There are several ways to handle it, whether it be buying trellises ideal for your specific plants or DIY-ing…
Gardening and landscaping can be pleasurable activities, but they’re not without some inherent dangers. Poisonous insects and plants pose some risks, and it’s good to be aware of when and where you might be exposed to them. One very common…
When it comes to growing vegetables, bok choy is an obvious choice for many gardeners. This leafy green vegetable is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. With its long history in Asian cuisine, bok choy is likely to…
Palm fronds, also known as palm leaves, are special types of leaves that are grown by palm trees. These fronds hang down from the top of the tree and can be quite long, depending on the type of palm. They…
Though there are some major advantages to having a pool at home, it’s a big responsibility, as well. Maintaining your pool and balancing the chemical levels requires a good bit of attention and effort. However, if a big storm comes…
To reclaim your yard from an invasion of daisies, you have two main options: physically remove them or resort to weed killers. But before we dive into those methods, let’s better understand what you’re up against. Although there are many…
Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) is a versatile and attractive perennial herb that is a great addition to any garden. It is native to the central and eastern regions of North America, including Wisconsin, where it grows easily in a wide…
Pixabay When it comes to hacks to keep snakes out of your garden, there are various options. Although you could opt for certain kinds of mulch or food, you could also rely on one particular – and relatively common not…
Moles might look like cute cartoon characters, but they can cause a lot of damage to your yard. They will dig up your lawn to create their tunnel systems and molehills, or when searching for earthworms and other food, leaving…
Every gardener is most likely destined to grow zinnias at some point. These irresistible flowers are resilient and drought-tolerant and are like a magnet to pollinators. If you lack pollinators in your garden, grow zinnias. These self-seeding annuals will likely…
