10 Birdbath Myths That Drive Birds Away (And 5 Easy Fixes That Work)
Birds add a special kind of joy to our yards with their songs and bright colors. But sometimes, despite our best efforts, our birdbaths don’t …
Hattie Grigsby
15 Reasons Keyhole Gardens Might Be A Smarter Choice Than Raised Beds
I stumbled across keyhole gardens while searching for ways to boost my veggie yields without using tons of water—and I haven’t looked back since. At …
15 Reasons People Are Replacing Their Lawns With Clover (And Why You Might Want To, Too)
More and more people I know are giving up on traditional grass lawns—and honestly, I get it. Grass can be high-maintenance, thirsty, and not always …
15 Steps To Growing Elderberry For Gorgeous Foliage And Edible Berries
Elderberries have become one of my favorite garden additions—not just for their health perks, but for how pretty they look throughout the seasons. Those lacy …
17 Annual Flowers That Bloom All Summer (Even In Scorching Heat)
When the heat kicks in and other plants start to droop, I always count on my go-to heat-loving annuals to keep the garden going strong. …
13 Backyard Micro-Oasis Ideas Perfect For Small Outdoor Spaces (And The 5 Mistakes That Ruin The Look)
You don’t need a huge backyard to create a spot that feels like your own little escape. I’ve turned even the tightest corners into cozy …
15 Backyard Features That Could Lower Your Home’s Value (And 4 That Will Boost It Instead)
Your backyard should be a place to unwind—but if you’re thinking about resale, it’s also something buyers will look at closely. I’ve learned that not …
17 Popular Landscaping Trends That Could Cost You Big Later (And What To Do Instead)
I’ve definitely fallen for a few pretty landscaping trends that seemed harmless at first—until they turned into pricey headaches a couple of seasons later. That …
17 Things You Can Do With Overgrown Cucumbers (From Recipes To Garden Hacks)
So your cucumber patch got a little out of hand, huh? I’ve been there—thinking I’ll harvest “tomorrow,” only to find a jungle of oversized, yellow …
17 Invasive Plants In Maine You Should Rethink Planting (And What To Grow Instead)
Maine’s wild beauty is one of the things that makes living or gardening here so special—but that charm is at risk thanks to some pushy, …