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.
When you’re gardening in containers and other small spaces, it can be hard to decide how best to use your limited space. Thanks to the fast-growing trend of edimental gardening that emphasizes choosing plants that are both edible and ornamental,…
Dividing peonies is best done in the late summer or early fall, typically around September, depending on your climate, after the plants have finished flowering for the season. Dividing peonies every few years helps rejuvenate the plants and maintain their…
Perfectly trimmed, weed-free lawns date back to the 1600s in Europe as a sign of the owner’s status in the community and their wealth. Centuries before the invention of the gas-powered lawnmower, grasses had to be trimmed and weeded by…
Having birds visit your yard regularly can bring a spark of joy to your life, and the same can be said of working on creative DIY projects. That’s why combining these two sources of joy is such a fabulous idea.…
Transplanting hydrangeas can be a delicate process, but with proper care and attention, you can make it hassle-free and increase the chances of maintaining a thriving plant. In an interview with Marlo Thomas, Martha Stewart recommends a heavy focus on…
When it comes to choosing the right trees for your yard, oak trees are an excellent choice. With their majestic beauty and long life, they can add a touch of elegance to any landscape. Oak trees are also hardy and…
Are you starting a garden and considering adding mint to your collection of herbs? Mint is a versatile and easy-to-grow plant that can add a refreshing touch to your culinary creations, homemade teas, and even cocktails. In addition to its…
When you’ve worked hard to cultivate and care for a garden, it’s frustrating when your flowers and luscious leafy plants get sick. Blight, black spot, leaf spot, powdery mildew, and rust are common fungal diseases that can creep in and cause decay.…
Many people have realized that in order to be as healthy as possible in today’s world, growing some of our own food in an organic garden is one of the best things we can do. Choosing to grow organically is…
Pruning your elm trees isn’t simply a chore; it’s a vital part of their care and maintenance. The optimal times for this task are during the fall, after the leaves have gracefully fallen, or on the cusp of early spring…
