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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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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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How To Help Hummingbirds This August – You Only Need To Do 3 ThingsAugust is a vital month for hummingbirds, and they need our help! Thankfully, it doesn't take much...
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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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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 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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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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How to Use a Chainsaw – Easy Beginner’s Guide for Safe Handling, Clean Cuts, and Great ResultsHOW TO A beginner’s guide to how to cut with a chainsaw
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These 4 Sharpening Tools Will Save You a Shed Load in New Gear – And Help Your Cutting Supplies Last LongerReplacing cutting tools can feel expensive and wasteful – luckily, these sharpeners will save you bundles of cash and make garden chores far more enjoyable
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What Sam Neill Said about His Garden before His Death Should Have Us All Thinking (and Planting) Differently.In the inaugural Quote of the Week, we reflect the late Jurassic Park actor's moving words about planting trees, growing old, and leaving a garden legacy.
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Stop Fertilizing These 6 Plants In August, Or You'll Regret It Next SpringMore growth isn't always a good thing. Learn which plants need a late-summer break, and what can happen if you push them too far.
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Our Gardens Can Be Lifelines For Wildlife During A Heatwave – Here Are 5 Simple Things I'm DoingA heartbreaking report about wildlife struggling in the heat made me rethink my own garden. These are the five simple changes I'm making to help birds, bees and other backyard visitors.
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I Found A Way To Feed Birds And Banish Slugs At The Same Time – And It Costs Almost NothingThis simple citrus trick turns leftover fruit into a backyard bird buffet, and all while helping me tackle one of my garden's biggest nuisances.
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6 Top-Rated Cordless Misting Fans – Make Your Yard 15 Degrees CoolerSick of sweating through weeding? We collected the best-rated cordless misting fans at every price point, so you can keep cool while you work (or just relax).
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This $20 Garden Item Will Help Hummingbirds Survive the Great MigrationSee that tiny hummingbird? It’s preparing to migrate a thousand miles or more, and there’s a cheap and easy way you can help it journey safely.
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Shallow Watering Isn’t Always Bad – Here's When It's Actually Better for Plants Than Deep WateringMost gardeners know watering deeply is the best way to give plants a drink. But there are a few certain situations when shallow watering is actually better.
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Wildlife Lovers, Here are the 3 Reasons Why You Should Leave a Patch of Bare Soil in Your BackyardThat patch of unused earth might seem to be going to waste, but it’s actually providing a vital service. Here’s why leaving this gap is the ultimate summer favor for wildlife
