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.
Peopleimages/Getty Images Keeping your lawn healthy and free of weeds can be difficult, and many herbicides contain chemicals that are harmful to humans and pets. While vinegar is great for cleaning, it can also help rid your lawn of weeds,…
Gardenias are beautiful plants that thrive in warm temperatures, making them perfect for indoor gardening. However, they can be a bit finicky and require special care to keep them healthy and blooming. Here are some essential tips for keeping your…
A backyard shed can serve a variety of purposes around the home, and the extra space it offers can function as an office, play area, workshop, or general storage room. Sheds can also be used in more exciting ways, like…
Japanese beetles have voracious appetites. They devour the foliage, flowers, and fruits of various plants, causing extensive damage to our gardens. The feeding behavior of Japanese beetles is particularly harmful as they strip leaves down to just the veins. This…
After working to keep your grass beautiful and green throughout the summer months, you may be tempted to shovel snow off your lawn in an attempt to protect it from the cold precipitation. You might also be thinking of shoveling…
Box turtles can find their way onto your property, finding a home in your garden and a hiding place under that backyard brush pile you created to attract and support wildlife. If it’s possible a turtle is living in your backyard,…
Blackcurrants, scientifically known as Ribes nigrum, are big shrubs that are grown for their health benefits and the delicious fruit they produce. Cultivation of blackcurrants has a long history and is widespread in many regions around the world. Blackcurrants are…
The camellia tree, also known as Camellia sinensis, is a flowering shrub loved by many gardeners for its beautiful blooms and long growing season. This little-known tree has a rich history and is well-known for its use in making tea.…
Sunflowers become the star of the show every summer and fall when they display their bright colors – even the brown ones seem to light up the garden. There are so many sunflower species, yet none of them are capable…
Dividing perennials is a common and effective technique that many gardeners use to increase the number of plants in their gardens. It involves splitting mature plants into smaller sections, each with roots and shoots. But why should you consider dividing…
