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5 Overgrown Perennials To Divide In August For Free Plants Next Year and a Tidy Garden This FallAugust gardens can look a little overgrown, but you can go ahead and divide these perennials now for an explosion of plants next spring.
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Birds Need These 7 Plants in Your Yard Before Fall Starts – For Vital Food and Shelter Through to WinterAs fall approaches, migrating and resident birds need high-calorie fuel and shelter. Plant these native plants now for a vibrant backyard oasis that supports local birdlife through to first frosts
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10 Budget Backyard Ideas to Carry Your Garden Into Fall – Act Before August Ends for Late-Season Style That Doesn't Break the BankCheap, chic and seriously easy to do: a little forward planning lets you fill your yard with autumn flowers and appealing garden features for less.
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These 6 Bird Accessories Are On Sale Now at Target – Stock Up to Support Migrating Birds Before They Head SouthThe best deals on bird accessories are happening at Target right now. Get everything you need to help your feathered friends prepare for fall and winter now.
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This Weird Tool is a Garden Game Changer – It Prevents Pests and Diseases in Your Yard (and Will Save Your Back!)Excess fallen fruit, or windfall fruit, can cause pest infestations and incubate diseases for next year's garden. Clean up with this simple, ingenious tool.
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Meet Your Birth Month Caterpillar – and the Beautiful Meaning Behind Each OneThey may not have wings just yet, but caterpillars are nature's greatest reminder that growth happens before transformation...
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The Puddle Bird Bath Your Backyard Needs to Attract the Birds You Are Missing This SummerEver wonder why certain birds ignore your yard, even with a fancy bath? The secret to attracting timid ground-dwellers lies in a simple puddle bath option – and setting one up couldn’t be easier
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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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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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August Is the Best Time to Collect These 7 Perennial Seeds for a Garden Full of Free Flowers Next YearCatch seed pods before the birds do. Follow our guide to collecting, sieving, and storing perennial seeds during this short August window.
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Easy Lawn Mower Maintenance – 7 Quick Checks to Help Your Machine Cut Like New and Save on Costly RepairsHow To Avoid expensive repair bills and costly replacements and keep your grass looking first class. This essential lawn mower maintenance checklist ensures your machine cuts like new all season long
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Are We Destroying Our Own Habitat? Jane Goodall’s Forgotten Warning about Why Humans Need Green SpacesIn this week's Quote of the Week, we examine Jane Goodall’s moving words on why plants are essential for human healing, psychology, and survival.
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8 Perennial Seeds to Scatter in August for a Naturalized Meadow Next YearWhy buy expensive plants in spring when you can scatter seeds now? These 8 resilient perennials thrive on winter cold and fill garden beds effortlessly.
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6 Cover Crops to Plant After Your Veggies Are Harvested That Will Improve Your Soil for Next YearGrowing vegetables can strip your soil of nutrients that next year's plants need. Reinvigorate your veggie beds with these cover crops.
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How to Hand-Feed Hummingbirds – 6 Critical Secrets to Enjoy This Heartwarming Garden ExperienceAugust is the ideal time to start hand-feeding hummingbirds as they're already used to your presence in the garden.
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This Simple Hose Attachment Makes Tap Water Suitable for Even the Most Sensitive Plants (And It's Under $20!)Tap water from your hose contains hidden chemicals that delicate plants may find harsh, but this nifty gadget will filter them right out.
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Scarifier vs Dethatcher: Experts Explain the Difference and Which One You Should Use on Your LawnAll the key differences to help you understand which process is better for your turfgrass.
