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.
If your “Ol’ Reliable” coffee maker has given up on you, or you decided to upgrade, don’t throw it out just yet. You can give the coffee pot a second life as a nifty DIY garden project. Coffee pots are…
Are you a beginner in gardening or have limited space in your backyard? Growing lettuce in a container is a great solution for you. It not only saves some valuable space but also allows you to have fresh and healthy…
When it comes to fertilizing your flowers, orchids are a relatively low-maintenance plant. They don’t need much fertilizer – in fact, too much can harm them. However, if you understand how to fertilize orchids safely, you can give them important…
If you love the taste of fresh basil and want to add an extra burst of flavor to your dishes, then pesto is the perfect solution. Pesto is a versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes,…
There are few things more beautiful than spring bulbs. Daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths can provide a rainbow of colors as your garden slowly awakens. It sometimes seems like these fall-planted bulbs are the only flowers in the garden during early…
If you are a keen vegetable gardener, you have probably come face-to-face with a range of common garden pests that leave all gardeners quaking in their wellies. When you put so much heart and soul into your garden – not…
The stunning color and unique shaping of amaranth (Amaranthus) make it an excellent choice for many landscapes. Whether you are growing it for its fabulous green, red, or purple flowers or its gluten-free grain and flour qualities, amaranth is a…
Alyssum, also known as “Sweet Alison” and “Basket Of Gold Alyssum,” is a wonderful flowering plant that goes by many names. One of the most outstanding varieties is the Yellow Aurinia saxatilis, also called Alyssum saxatilis, Alyssum saxatile, or Golden-Tuft…
Hummingbirds are a perennial favorite of birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts alike. With their bright colors and rapidly-beating wings, they’re incredibly fascinating. Plus, hummingbirds are pollinators, so bringing them into your yard and garden is just a solid idea all around. Unfortunately,…
No one enjoys the pain and itchiness mosquito bites can cause. The red bumpy flare-ups take days to go away. While you try your best to prepare for possible mosquito interactions with bug repellent, sometimes it’s not strong enough to…
