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These Houseplants Thrive on Summer Neglect – Perfect if You’re Away on VacationHeaded away on vacation? These 6 plants won't even know you're gone.
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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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These 8 Fast-Growing Plants Fill August Gaps with Lavish Color – For a Dazzling Late Summer Flush Into FallDon't let tired, patchy borders ruin the end of your summer! Refresh those empty beds with these fast-acting bloomers to keep your garden glowing to first frosts
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Weekend Win: Prune Lavender Now to Help it Survive Winter ChillsGive lavender a quick trim in early August and your plant will grow an insulating layer of dense evergreen foliage that acts as a duvet once temperatures plummet.
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Exclusive: Greta Lee Says Gardening Is the Ultimate Survival Skill – And Her New Netflix Thriller Proves ItGardening becomes key to survival in Netflix's The Last House. Here, Greta Lee explains why we should never forget that plants are in charge...
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Differences Between Moles and Voles – How to Identify Them and Manage Their MischiefTreatment for voles won't work for moles. You need to know what you're dealing with before you dive in.
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Why Are My Rose Leaves Turning Yellow? Simple Solutions for Healthy BloomsYellowing foliage doesn't always mean your roses are dying. Let's cover the most likely causes, and how to fix them.
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Is Your Brown Lawn Dead or Just Dormant? 5 Signs It Will Bounce Back Before FallDid you green grass suddenly turn brown in the summer heat? It may just be taking a break. Here's how to tell if it will green up again or if it's a goner.
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Meet The Lavender Dupe With Triple The Bloom Time and No Woody Stems – It’s Set To Become A Garden ClassicI love lavender as much as the next person, but even I can admit that the bloom time leaves something to be desired...
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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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Can You Grow a Rose Bush From a Grocery Store Bouquet? This Trick Suggests You Can Do Exactly ThatYes, you read it right, that store-bought bouquet could become a long-lasting shrub. With a few quick snips, here's how you can turn something temporary into a long-lasting beauty
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6 Softwood Cuttings to Take in August to Multiply Your Garden for FreeAugust is a great time to get a head start on next spring's garden. Taking cuttings is easy and fun even in the August heat!
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Say Hello To Your Birth Month Groundcover Plant – And The Meaning Behind Each OneThese birth month groundcover plants are said to reflect our personalities, telling us far more about ourselves than we may think.
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Get Rid of All the Weeds in Your Gravel Driveway in No Time With This Clever Amazon Find for Under $10Don't let unwanted weeds ruin the look of your gorgeous gravel driveway! This easy-to-use and affordable tool from Amazon helps you get rid of them fast.
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I'm Using Old Cardboard Boxes to Make Growing Vegetables So Much Easier This Heatwave SummerMy free cardboard mulch locks moisture into the soil, smothers weeds and prevents cats pooping, saving me so much time and effort.
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Plant Matchmaker: Pair These Two Fiery Perennials for a Border That Glows Into FallThis striking perennial pairing works on every level, from the plants' shared growing needs to their glowing late-summer color and contrasting forms.
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What Roses Need in August – 5 Vital Tasks to Enjoy Many More Fragrant FlowersRoses are in full bloom now, but it’s essential to keep plants happy and healthy if they’re to keep flowering through summer heat.
