Garden - Hunker

By Gabrielle Hondorp

The Easy-Care Ground Cover To Consider Planting If Your Grass Won't Stay Alive

Are you finding it impossible to keep your grass alive? Our expert provides Hunker information on a beautiful alternative that you should consider.

By Rob Johnstone

The Best Way To Mow Your Lawn To Prevent The Spread Of Weeds

There's a certain way to mow your lawn so weeds won't spread all over your lush grass and ruin the look of your front yard. Here's the best mowing practice.

A hand digging up a small weed with a trowel from a gravel patch.

By Sharon Kong Perring

Keep Weeds From Growing In Gravel With An Easy DIY Remedy

If weeds are poking up through your gravel pathway, there's a DIY solution that is so easy to implement. Your yard will be weed-free again before you know it.

Watering a poinsettia with a metal watering can

By Ron Baker

How Often Do You Water Poinsettias? Here's How To Keep Them Alive & Healthy

Poinsettias are popular houseplants, but knowing how often to water them is key to keeping them healthy and alive. Plant stylist Hilton Carter has a few tips.

A cockroach lies upside down in the garage.

By David Kuchta

The Popular Scent That Can Keep Unwanted Pests Out Of Your Garage

This recognizable, popular scent could be the key to keeping any unwanted pests out of your home garage. Here's how to create a DIY repellent.

By Rob Johnstone

Should You Use Banana Peels As A Natural Fertilizer For Tomato Plants?

Many people swear by banana peels as the ultimate garden hack to fertilize tomato plants. Should you be using this common kitchen scrap in your gardening?

ripe red tomatoes growing in a garden on a vine

By Rob Johnstone

Plant These 3 Herbs Near Your Tomatoes To Help Them Flourish

If you can't decide what to plant with your tomatoes, Master Gardener Jennifer Martin tells us the three herbs you should consider for a delicious result.

By David Kuchta

Keep Your Orchids Happy And Healthy With A Simple Epsom Salt Hack

Have you ever wondered if Epsom salts will help your orchids bloom longer? We took a dive into the research, and here is what we've found.

By Ron Baker

16 Low-Maintenance Indoor Plants You Don't Need A Green Thumb To Grow

Are you looking to add some greenery to your home? Here is our list of low-maintenance houseplants you should consider.

By Ron Baker

How To Grow An Avocado Plant From Seed (And Will It Actually Bear Fruit?)

We spoke exclusively with our Master Gardener Jennifer Martin to find out how to grow an avocado plant from seed. Also discover if it's likely to bear fruit.

a woman holds a small handheld hummingbird feeder in her hands as a male hummingbird stands on top of it

By Rob Johnstone

Don't Make The Mistake Of Using The Wrong Ingredients In Your DIY Hummingbird Nectar

It's so easy to DIY a nectar recipe for the hummingbird feeder in your yard. However, you need to use the right formulation and avoid harmful ingredients.

By Jillian Chapman

Here's One Of The Best Colorful Plants To Grow To Attract Hummingbirds To Your Yard

Besides adding hummingbird feeders to your yard, you can also attract these delightful birds with colorful plants. Discover one of the best flowers to grow.

Japanese-style garden in a suburban backyard

By Ron Baker

23 Beautiful Japanese Garden Ideas And Inspiration

A Japanese-style garden can add grace, beauty, and elegance to your yard. Get inspired with these gorgeous ideas, plants, elements, and Zen principles in mind.

female hummingbird up close resting on a branch

By Rob Johnstone

The Hummingbird Essential You Should Add To Your Yard (& The Best Place To Put It)

To attract those elusive hummingbirds to your garden, make sure you've added this essential must-have item, and that you put it in the right spot in your yard.

By Ron Baker

The Natural Remedy You Need To Get Rid Of Grubs Before They Become A Bigger Issue

If you see grubs in your soil, you may want to deal with them before they become a larger issue. Luckily, there's a natural pest remedy that can help your yard.

By Rob Johnstone

Why You Might See Someone Putting Aluminum Foil On Their Hummingbird Feeder

If you see somebody outside putting aluminum foil around their hummingbird feeder, there might be a curious explanation. You may want to try this hack yourself.

cowboy boot on a fencepost with a blue sky behind

By Rob Johnstone

Ever Notice A Cowboy Boot On Top Of Someone's Fence Post? Here's Why It's There

You may have seen a cowboy boot sitting on top of a fence post, especially if you live in the American West. But what is the meaning behind it? We'll tell you.

A flock of hummingbirds gathered around a feeder.

By Rob Johnstone

How To Encourage More Hummingbirds To Come To Your Yard With An Old Tree Branch

You can attract hummingbirds with a feeder, colorful items, native flowers, or a bird bath. But if you've got an old tree branch in your yard, try this hack.

small hole in the dirt and grass in a backyard

By Jillian Chapman

The Best Way To Tell If The Holes In Your Yard Are From Snakes Or Squirrels

When you find holes in your yard, it is hard to tell if you have a squirrel or snake problem. Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind.

hummingbird hovering over a feeder that bees have taken over as they suck nectar from a port.

By Rob Johnstone

Pollinator-Friendly Plants That Will Keep Bees Away From Your Hummingbird Feeder

It makes sense that hummingbirds love hummingbird feeders. Unfortunately, so do bees. Luckily, these pollinator-friendly plants and flowers can draw bees away.

By Jillian Chapman

Repel Flies From Your House With A DIY Remedy From Your Kitchen

There's a common kitchen ingredient that can deter annoying, pesky little house flies away from your kitchen. Here's how to DIY this natural remedy.

The ants come to drink earl grey one by one in a pink coffee mug with a tea bag hanging out of it.

By Ron Baker

Foolproof Ways To Stop Pests From Invading Your Home Year After Year

Dealing with seasonal pests that return every year? There are some foolproof ways to keep unwanted insects from coming back to your house once and for all.

Silverfish, which can be extremely destructive to books, clothes, and more

By Ron Baker

Get Ahead Of Pest Problems Before They Start With These Essential Prevention Tips

Bugs come into your home during specific seasons of the year, and there are prevention tips to keep these pests out of your house before they come in.

Hand picking a yellow dandelion amid a field of grass

By Ron Baker

The Best Time Of Year To Use Pre-Emergent On Your Lawn (And How To Apply It)

Nobody wants weeds in their lawn, but even if pre-emergent is the key, when's the right time to use it? We got advice from a lawncare expert to find out.

Small brown birds washing themselves in a bird bath with bird shaped perches

By Gabrielle Hondorp

Putting Your Birdbath In The Wrong Spot Matters - Here's Where To Place It

When it comes to birdbaths actually attracting birds, there's a reason yours appears to be so unsuccessful: It's in the wrong place. Here's how to fix that.

hummingbird perched on red plastic outlet on a bird feeder, drinking nectar

By Rob Johnstone

The Seemingly Harmless Insect You Don't Want To Find On Your Hummingbird Feeder

Many people may think this insect is harmless, but it can hurt and kill hummingbirds. You don't want to see this well-known bug anywhere near your feeder.

blue and green hummingbird drinking from pink flower

By Gabrielle Hondorp

Save Your Old Glass Jars To DIY A Simple Hummingbird Feeder On A Budget

Make a budget-friendly hummingbird feeder with a leftover Mason jar you've got lying around. Follow these easy DIY steps to attract more birds to your garden.