10 Best Ornamental Grasses For Adding Privacy To The Garden
Jamie McIntosh for The Spruce on selecting ornamental grasses. Gardeners who want to block a neighbor's yard or screen a patio without building a structure should consider planting perennial ornamental grasses. Unlike evergreen trees and shrubs, ornamental...
5 Must-Know Tips for Protecting Your Hydrangeas in Winter So They’ll Bloom Better Next Year
Megan Hughes for Better Homes & Gardens on tips to protect hydrangeas in the winter. Don't let freezing weather ruin next year's flowers. A hydrangea in full bloom is a colorful sight to celebrate. But did you know that some types of hydrangeas actually produce...
Best Types Of Stone for Your Driveway
McCarty Mulch & Stone on stone recommendations for the driveway. Replacing your driveway can be complicated. But you’re determined, thrifty, and know what you want. Stone driveways are affordable, efficient, quick to install, and easy to maintain. But with all the...
Soil Blocking: A Better Way To Start Your Seeds Off Right
Kristin Guy for Better Homes & Gardens on a good way to start your seeds off indoors. Skip all the plastic pots with this simple technique. Plus, you'll get healthier plants. Starting seeds indoors can be an inexpensive and efficient way to fill your garden with...
How To Grow Herbs Indoors On A Sunny Window Sill
Deb Wiley and Vivika Neveln for Better Homes & Gardens on growing herbs indoors. Always have fresh herbal flavors in reach when you grow these aromatic plants in your kitchen. Few plants can turn everyday cooking into gourmet fare like freshly harvested herbs....
Best Days To Plant Aboveground Crops
Today is the best day according to The Old Farmer's Almanac to plant above ground crops. In New England you'll probably have to wait until April. Five Next Best Days These are the next five best days to plant aboveground crops, based on the Moon’s sign. February 2,...
9 Must-Know Tips For Caring For Your Houseplants During The Winter
Megan Huges for Better Homes and Gardens on tips for houseplants during the winter. Keep your indoor garden thriving through the colder, darker, and drier months. Winter is known as the quiet season in the garden because most outdoor plants aren't doing much. It's the...
Winter Landscape Tips: Winter Plant Survival Your Winter Landscape Guide
The Staff at McCarty Mulch & Stone on Winter Landscape tips. Do you take pride in the quality of your winter landscape? If so, then you understand that a green and vibrant lawn doesn’t happen by accident. In fact, it requires an investment of time, energy, and...
10 Landscaping Projects That Add Value To Your Home
Mia Taylor for Better Homes & Gardens on landscaping projects that will add value to your home. Don't overlook the power of landscaping when it comes to increasing what your home is worth. Though the real estate market is booming and home prices are already at...
Demand for Garden Seeds is Still High—Here’s What You Need to Know to Shop Smarter
Lynn Coulter for Better Homes & Gardens on the popularity of gardening in 2022. Experts anticipate more shortages for 2022. Place your orders early and be ready to try something new. Throughout the pandemic, we've grappled with shortages of disinfectant sprays,...