This guide on how to keep squirrels out of potted plants includes using barriers, applying repellents, and limiting food sources. Stop tree squirrels and ground squirrels from digging in your containers by using several of these tactics to find what works best for you.

Growing leeks requires patience, but learning the best way to plant and grow this vegetable makes it worth the wait.

This step-by-step guide explains how to cure garlic for storing both hardneck and softneck types for the winter. Plus, get harvesting tips to make curing garlic bulbs easier.

Get rid of brown spots on a lawn with this guide to common causes, such as fertilizer burn, diseases, and dog spots, and their solutions.

From fruit pits to wine corks, here are 17 things you didn't know you could compost, plus composting tips for a more eco-friendly home.

Make a DIY mosquito trap from a bucket or bottle with these easy step-by-step instructions, plus get expert tips on making itchy bug bites a thing of the past.

Here's how to get rid of ticks in your yard without the use of harsh chemicals, and how to avoid tick bites.

To protect young seedlings and transplants, find out how to get rid of cutworms in your garden with these easy-to-follow organic pest control tips.

Find out how firescaping can help protect your family and property from wildfires through smart landscaping choices.

Turn your outdoor space into everyone's new favorite hangout spot with these concrete patio ideas.

These helpful front yard landscaping ideas will boost your curb appeal without emptying your wallet.

Take the guesswork out of yard work. This lawn-care calendar lets you know when to mow, aerate, fertilize, and seed your yard in the Northeast.

Tap water varies widely depending on how it's treated. Usually if it is safe for you to drink, it is safe for your plants.

Learn how to propagate fiddle-leaf figs into new houseplants with this step-by-step guide for rooting cuttings in water or soil.

Improve the look of leggy succulents and stop your plants from getting stretched stems in the first place with these must-know tips.

Is coleus a perennial that comes back every year? That depends on where you live and how you care for it. Use these tips to enjoy coleus as a colorful perennial or annual plant.

This guide provides essential tips on how to grow sword fern, a North American native with a big garden presence.

These must-know tips on using gardenia fertilizer will boost your plant's flower power.

Create a butterfly- and bird-friendly landscape with these garden plans. Each design includes a mix of plants that can provide nectar, seeds, and shelter to wildlife. Add a water source to further enhance the habitat.

The ornamental grasses in this corner garden plan will make an eye-catching yet low-maintenance display.