Latest articles by Teo Spengler
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The “Spite Fence” Rule Every Homeowner Should Know – Whether You’re Building a Fence or Living Next to OneThink you can build whatever you like on your side of the property line? Not always. A former attorney explains what gardeners need to know.
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5 Plants to Avoid If You Live in a Wildfire-Prone Area – and What to Plant InsteadPlantings around your house could spell disaster during wildfire season. Make these smart swaps.
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What Your Lavender Needs in August – These 5 Easy Tasks Keep Your Plants Lush and Multiply Your BloomsLate-summer lavender care directly determines future flowering potential and can even triple next year’s display. Here’s how to keep your plants lush, woody-free, and fragrant year after year
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Can You Cut Your Neighbor’s Tree If It Hangs Over Your Yard? A Lawyer Explains What Gardeners Should Know FirstDon't get in trouble by taking neighborly tree trimming into your own hands.
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Can an HOA Fine You For Weeds in Your Yard? A Lawyer Explains What Homeowners Need to Know to Stay Out of TroubleIf you live in an HOA, you could be fined for any weeds or other unwanted plants growing in your yard. Here's how to prevent any issues in your neighborhood.
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4 Late-Blooming Flowers That Support Migrating Butterflies – Plant Them Now Before Summer Ends & Monarchs Head SouthHelp out beautiful butterflies on their big journey south by planting these late summer and fall-blooming flowers now before the season ends.
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Turn Your Yard Into a Migrating Bird's Favorite Pit Stop – Add These 4 Elements to Your Garden to Help Them on Their JourneyFall bird migration is on the horizon! Make sure your yard includes these helpful elements that support feathered friends on their long journey south.
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After 20 Years of Gardening, These Are the Plants & Tools I Can't Live WithoutWhenever anyone asks me which plants or gardening products have made the biggest difference in my landscape, I always tell them these 5 items.
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Taking Cuttings From a Plant You Bought Could Land You in Legal Trouble – A Lawyer ExplainsDon't let your gardening habits get you into trouble! Everything you need to know to propagate safely.
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Hardiness Zone Converter: How to Find Your USDA Zone Anywhere in the WorldIf you garden outside the US, you can still use USDA hardiness zones to help choose suitable plants. Here’s how to find your equivalent USDA zone, wherever you live, and what other climate factors you need to consider.
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6 Simple Ways to Give Hanging Baskets a Refresh in August – and Keep Containers Looking Lush All FallDon't toss your summer hanging baskets as soon as they start to fade. You can refresh them for fall in just a few easy steps.
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That Tiny Hole in Your Lawn Could Be a Hidden Yellowjacket Nest – Here's What to Do If You Find OneKeep your and your family safe from underground yellowjacket nests. Here's how to tell if holes in your yard are home to these stinging insects and what to do.
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If Your Tree Falls Into a Neighbor’s Yard, Who Pays for the Damage? What Homeowners Need to Know Before Storm SeasonFall and winter storms can bring big trouble if you have a tree fall into your neighbor's yard. Here's what to do if the worst happens.
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Do Any Plants Flower Year-Round? These 7 Prolific Bloomers Come Surprisingly CloseIf you're tired of flowers that disappear after a few weeks, these long-blooming favorites will keep your home and garden looking beautiful for months.
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These 5 Fast-Growing Plants Hide AC Units Beautifully and Reduce Sound – Without Blocking AirflowAC units may work hard to keep us cool, but these lush evergreens work harder, concealing ugly utility eyesores and muffling sound without blocking vital airflow
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These 6 Fast-Growing Shade Trees Offer Cooling Canopies in Summer and Add Multi-Season Interest to Your YardCraving relief from summer heat? These fast-growing shade trees deliver cooling shelter, rapid canopy growth, minimal maintenance, and stunning multi-season color
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Do These 5 Things in July to Keep Your Trees Healthy and ThrivingHeat alone rarely kills established trees, but drought and bad habits will. Here are the things you need to do before July ends to keep your trees alive this summer.
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Is Too Much Color Killing Your Curb Appeal? Try This 2-Color Plant Trick for Easy Style PointsIt’s easy to go overboard with summer displays and use every color you love, but the results can look jarring. This trick calms the chaos and boosts your street cred with high impact color
