Plants, Trees & Shrubs

Make Your Own Homemade Pine-Sol Using Safe, Non-Toxic Ingredients

If you love the power of Pine-Sol, keep that scent evergreen in a natural way with a homemade solution that uses safe, nontoxic ingredients to clean your home.

How To Replant Your Real Christmas Tree After The Holiday Season

If you want to keep your real Christmas tree after the holidays are over, you can try replanting it. We spoke to an expert landscape designer to find out how.

Which Trees Can Be Planted In The Winter?

It may sound ridiculous to plant trees in the winter, but there are a few varieties in special conditions that may tolerate (or prefer) a cold planting period.

The Best Chainsaws For Beginners That Won't Break The Bank

In the market for a chainsaw but not sure which model to buy? Gas or electric? Here's your guide to affordable DIY-friendly chainsaws for newbies.

Tips And Tricks To Pruning Climbing Roses For Beautiful Spring Blooms

If you want the most blooms on your climbing roses next spring, you should prune the right way and at the right time. These gardening tips and tricks will help.

Don't Break Down The Ball Of Leaves In Your Tree

That strange ball of leaves and twigs in your empty tree isn't quite what you think it is... and you definitely don't want to try poking at it yourself.

Spruce Up Your Garden With A Spiky Plant That Hummingbirds Love

Your garden can become a haven for hummingbirds, especially if you spruce your yard up with this spiky plant full of flowers that they will love.

The Vibrant Fuzzy Flower That Will Make Your Yard A Hummingbird Haven

There's a gorgeous, furry, brightly colored flower that could make hummingbirds flock to your home. Here's how to plant it in your yard or garden.

The Gorgeous Sun-Loving Tree That Grows Quickly & Adds Shade To Your Landscape

There can be such a thing as too much sun, but you can add much-needed shade to your property with a fast-growing tree that will look great in your yard.

Create A Gorgeous Berry Garden That Can Feed Birds All Winter Long

When winter sets in, you can still attract birds to your yard by creating a show-stopping berry garden that can help feed them during the cold days. Here's how.

12 Stunning Plants And Shrubs You Don't Need To Worry About Pruning

Pruning is the worst - so don't do it. Here are 12 wonderful plants and shrubs that'll make your yard & garden beautiful without the tedious maintenance work.

The Controversy Behind Raking Fall Leaves (& If You Should Or Shouldn't Do It)

Should you leave the leaves? What if it ruins your lawns? If you're debating between ethical concerns and aesthetic ones, don't worry: there is a compromise.

Plant These Types Of Roses For More Fragrant Flowers

If you want the most fragrant rose garden possible, there are a few specific cultivars you may wish to select for the biggest and best scent.

Here's Why Some Trees Have Branches That Are Chopped All The Way To The Trunk

Have you ever seen a tree that has had its branches all cut back to the trunk? There's a reason for that, and it could actually be a good arboreal practice.

Think Twice Before Planting This Beautiful Red Bush In Your Yard

These gorgeous red bushes look outstanding in a yard, but despite its popularity as a fall garden staple, there are several good reasons to avoid it completely.

Why Are My Pears Very Hard & Not Ripening?

If you're lucky enough to have homegrown pears on your pear tree, it can be frustrating if the fruits of your labor just won't ripen. These factors may be why.

These Beautiful Native Trees Attract More Pollinators Than Flowers

We all know that bees and butterflies love flowers, but there are native tree species that pollinators may prefer more. Add these trees to your yard or garden.

The Best Time Of Year To Plant Tulips (& How Long Their Blooms Typically Last)

When the tulips bloom, you know that spring has finally come. To achieve this wondrous sight, though, you also have to plant them at the right time. When is it?

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