How to Make a Mowing Strip
Leave a 6- to 12-inch-wide mowing strip between the edge of your beds and borders and the lawn. It will help you save time and effort in the garden.
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Caring for Your Yard
7 Weeding Mistakes That Make Gardening Much Harder
Learn about properly weeding your garden by correcting these 7 common mistakes.
25 Raised Garden Bed Ideas for Growing Veggies and Flowers
Use these raised garden bed ideas to create the perfect planting space without digging up your yard.
5 Reasons to Never Cut Back Your Garden in Fall
Waiting to cut back your garden until spring can be a lower-maintenance and more sustainable strategy. This simple guide will help you learn when and how to cut back your plants.
How to Build a Brick Raised Bed
For a decorative and long-lasting bed, brick is a good choice. Here's how to make a sturdy brick raised bed for your garden.
9 Common Garden Myths That Could Ruin Your Garden
Find out the truth behind common garden myths with these research-based facts from experts.
How to Dig a Garden Bed and 7 Other Steps to a New Garden
Learn how to dig a garden bed and the other important steps you need to take for a new garden. Take your yard from frumpy to flowery with our help.
What Is Garden Lime and How to Use It to Help Your Plants Thrive
Not all types of soil need lime added to it. Follow our guide for the best type of garden lime for your vegetable garden and when you should add garden lime powder to your soil.
Pros and Cons of Mulching vs. Bagging Grass When You Mow
Is it best to gather clippings or leave them on the turf? Check out the pros and cons of mulching and bagging and choose the best fit for your lawn.
Does Pine Needle Mulch Really Make Your Soil More Acidic?
Find out whether pine needle mulch increases soil acidity and the benefits of using pine needles for mulch in your garden.
15 Easy Annuals You Can Grow from Seed
Find out which annuals are easy to grow from seed for their beautiful flowers, along with tips on when and how to sow them.
How to Choose the Best Type of Grass for Your Lawn
The correct type of grass can mean the difference between a constant struggle to keep your grass green and season-long beauty and enjoyment.
10 Plants You Should Never Prune in Spring Before They Bloom
Some plants should be pruned in fall, while others do best with an early spring pruning. Skip spring pruning on these 10 plants or you might ruin their floral show for the year.
Gardeners’ World Host Monty Don Says Gardens Can Be the Key to Happiness
Celebrity gardener Monty Don talks with BHG Editor-in-Chief Stephen Orr about finding joy in a changing world through gardening.
When to Fertilize Your Lawn Through the Seasons for the Healthiest Grass
Apply turf fertilizer at the right time to get the most benefit. This seasonal guide will lead the way to a lush, green lawn.
6 Tips for Creating a Low-Maintenance Cottage Garden
Cottage gardens are intentionally casual. Go big on color, but light on labor with this classic, informal garden style.
The Best Time to Add Fertilizer to Your Lawn Before Winter
Cultivate a happy, healthy lawn all year long with a nutrient boost before freezing weather occurs.
How to Start a Garden: 10 Easy Steps for Beginners
This step-by-step guide explains how to start a garden for beginners. It covers all the basics you need to know, including what to plant, prepping soil, and care tips.
25 Gardening Tips Every Gardener Should Know
Whether you have a green thumb or not, check out this list of essential gardening tips to ensure that all your plants grow and thrive.
Dog Urine Killing Your Lawn? This Seed Spot Repair Treatment Restores Grass Ruined by Pet Messes
If dog urine is leaving spots in your lawn, the Scotts EZ Seed Dog Spot Repair treatment can restore grass ruined by pets in under one week. It’s easy to apply and only at Amazon.