Spring Lawn and Garden 2022
12 Stories • Available February 2022
A Melted-out Lawn
Q: All of a sudden, half my lawn grass died. It is mostly on the sunny side, with some in the shade. This doesn't look like the grass has simply gone dormant with the usual hot, dry summer weathe
Garden Pest Control
The downside to gardening is always the pests that invade your growing space. Whether you're worried about snails, aphids, caterpillars, mealybugs or critters like squirrels and rabbits thwarting
Wildflowers
Spring is moving north. One way we know that is to look at the early spring ephemeral wildflowers. These flowers are designed to leaf out, bloom, produce seeds and then go dormant before the land
Throwing Shade
Dear James: It gets too hot in the afternoon sun to use our deck, but we like being outdoors. Are there any inexpensive do-it-yourself shading projects that would help? -- Kristin T. Dear Krist
Herbs For Home Gardeners
For thousands of years, humans have used herbs to delight the senses with fragrances and flavors; they've also long been used to soothe ailments via active ingredients that still form the bases o
How To Regrow Scallions And Other Vegetables From Scraps
At our house, we're getting much better with storing and using up produce. In fact, we've all but completely stopped throwing rotten produce into the garbage. Now, I'm taking it further by actual
Backyard Birds
Birdbaths and bird feeders are magic. Place just one of each outside on your lawn and garden, and soon your space will be filled with fluttering, flying, colorful birds you and your family will s
Xeriscaping: A Low-maintenance Oasis
Xeriscape landscaping is perfect for areas where you want or need low maintenance and low irrigation. Whether you want a drought-tolerant plan or just something with little upkeep, the concept of
Water Features
Water features add both aesthetic and ecological benefits to the home landscape, especially during hot and/or dry seasons. Getting started is easier than you think. For ideas, browse images of
Wind Chimes Can Change Up Your Yard
Returning to the outdoors after a long winter to reawakening flowers and newly green grass is usually a welcome change. However, while you are enjoying the sights and smells of spring, sometimes
Hammocks And Swing Chairs
A hammock is a stretch of material strung up between two (or more) points and is used for sleeping or relaxing. "Hanging beds" were used in early Greece, and later Spanish explorers found that th
Rose Garden
Roses are a timeless flower, representing love and beauty. There are more than 150 types of roses, including many garden varieties such as shrub roses, climbing roses and modern garden roses.
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