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The Household Staple That Can Revive Dying Plants in Pots This Heatwave SummerThis simple gardening trick can bring dried-out plants back to life when all else fails.
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I’m Doing One Simple Thing To Help Birds After The Solar Eclipse – It Takes 2 MinutesOn August 12, I’m doing one very simple thing for the birds in my garden after the solar eclipse (and you should, too).
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This Clever Outdoor Lighting Trend Is Quietly Replacing Harsh Floodlights This Summer – and It's Budget-Friendly!Cozy outdoor lighting is so in this summer, but this particular kind has captured people's hearts.
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8 Plants You Should Never Prune in August – No Matter How Messy or Overgrown They LookCutting the wrong plants now can trigger tender growth that freezes in winter – it can even ruin next year’s blooms. Here are 8 plants you can leave, plus some simple summer wins to keep them happy
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What to do With Agapanthus in August – 3 Easy Care Tips for Longer-Lasting Blooms This Year and Healthier Plants Next YearHelp your agapanthus beat the heat this month and set it up for beautiful blooms next year.
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Can You Save Tomatoes With Blossom End Rot? What To Pick, Toss, And Leave On The VineRotted bottoms on your tomatoes? It's not necessarily a death sentence. Learn why blossom end rot happens, which damaged fruit to toss or save, and how to fix it.
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How to Maintain a Riding Mower: Simple Tasks to Do Before Summer Ends to Keep Your Mower in Good ConditionHow to From your lawn mower’s perspective, these tasks are ride or die.
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I Saw TikTok Telling People To Put Herbs In Their Bird Baths... But Is It Actually A Good Idea?I’m always looking for ways to make my garden more bird-friendly, but I had a bad feeling about TikTok’s latest bird bath hack....
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These 5 Tough Flowers Bounce Back Beautifully After Summer Heat StressEven drought-tolerant plants are starting to struggle in the continuing heatwave but these perennial beauties are still flourishing with abundant flowers.
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Why a Waiting Branch is the Simple Bird Bath Upgrade Your Garden Birds Need This SummerThe secret to enjoying more bird bath visits comes down to a humble observation deck. Here’s why a waiting branch helps to raise your birdie’s comfort levels…
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5 Things You're Doing That Make Rose Black Spot Worse Without Realizing ItMost rose growers meet black spot eventually, and the habits that invite it in are ordinary ones. Discover the common mistakes that leave roses vulnerable.
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I Love the Idea of Creating a Stop-And-Fuel Garden for Hummingbirds This August – You Only Need 3 ThingsAugust is a vital month for hummingbirds, and they need our help! Thankfully, it doesn't take much...
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6 Useful Tomato Growing Buys Gardeners Regret Not Having by August – Stock Up Now for a Strong Finish to the SeasonIf you didn't already stock up on all your late-season tomato growing gear, now is the time to do it. Here's what you need for a fantastic harvest.
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Ants on Your Hummingbird Feeder? 5 Easy, Natural Solutions to TryDon't let ants ruin the garden sugar-party for your hummers.
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Garden Privacy Screens Just Arrived at Target and They're the Instant Shade Fix We All NeedA stylish privacy screen can do so much more in a backyard than block out nosy neighbors, and at this price you can buy two.
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This 6 Late-Summer Herbs Actually Taste Better When the Weather Gets HotHeat stress triggers certain herbs to produce rich essential oils, making their flavors pop. Harvest these 6 herbs now while they're at their peak.
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Every Year, I Panic Over My Green Tomatoes – And My Professional Gardener Husband Has Some ThoughtsMy annual panic over my tomatoes refusing to turn red has begun in earnest. This year, though, my husband (a professional gardener and avowed tomato hater) has shared a secret with me...
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What Lemon Trees Need in August: 5 Easy Tasks That Guarantee Juicy Harvests in the Coming MonthsHot, dry spells in August can mean disaster for potted fruit trees. Learn how to keep your lemons safe.
