Home & Gardening

Subtle shifts in elevation, sunlight, and airflow create distinct microclimates that shape your garden.

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen said the state will be ready to move forward with the work requirements well before the federally mandated start date of Jan. 1, 2027.

Smart hacks enable gardeners to grow citrus and other warm-weather fruits in colder regions.

With the right insulation, materials, and moisture management, your compost pile will continue to decompose even under cold winter conditions.

This is your budget-friendly guide to what chiggers are, how to stop the itching, and how to evict them from your yard.

Aronia and quince may be little-known, but they reward patient gardeners with one-of-a-kind harvests.

Pruning helps fruiting plants maintain peak health, growth, and production, but it’s critical to do it at the right time. Here’s what to prune in the fall.

Instead of becoming food waste, leftover produce can turn into an ongoing harvest.

It’s not too late to get outside and grow some nutritious food to harvest—even if it freezes.

The cooler temps of late summer and early fall make it an excellent time to get children outside and inspire in them a lifelong love of gardening.

More Americans are prioritizing home purchases and upgrades to include features that resist extreme weather events, experts say.

Learning to recycle and reuse things came naturally to Ed Huang, an architect striving to create a living space using minimal energy.

Marigolds, lemongrass, and even onions can repel snakes and reduce their food sources.

Yum! Summer squash sauté and winter squash soup are just around the corner. All you need to do is follow a few simple rules.

Don’t settle for the supermarket selection of greens when you can grow a wide variety of fresher, less expensive, and delicious alternatives at home.

These herbs don’t just survive summer heat—they thrive in it, making them ideal for sunny balconies and garden beds alike.

Used the right way, Epsom salt can boost blooms, strengthen roots, and increase vegetable yields.

Companion planting is a smart way to fight disease, improve soil, and maximize space.

A few pantry staples, plants, and clever tricks will prevent ants, roaches, flies, spiders, and the dreaded bane of summer—mosquitoes—from taking over.

Houseplants offer surprising physical and mental benefits.

Subtle shifts in elevation, sunlight, and airflow create distinct microclimates that shape your garden.

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen said the state will be ready to move forward with the work requirements well before the federally mandated start date of Jan. 1, 2027.

Smart hacks enable gardeners to grow citrus and other warm-weather fruits in colder regions.

With the right insulation, materials, and moisture management, your compost pile will continue to decompose even under cold winter conditions.

This is your budget-friendly guide to what chiggers are, how to stop the itching, and how to evict them from your yard.

Aronia and quince may be little-known, but they reward patient gardeners with one-of-a-kind harvests.

Pruning helps fruiting plants maintain peak health, growth, and production, but it’s critical to do it at the right time. Here’s what to prune in the fall.

Instead of becoming food waste, leftover produce can turn into an ongoing harvest.

It’s not too late to get outside and grow some nutritious food to harvest—even if it freezes.

The cooler temps of late summer and early fall make it an excellent time to get children outside and inspire in them a lifelong love of gardening.

More Americans are prioritizing home purchases and upgrades to include features that resist extreme weather events, experts say.

Learning to recycle and reuse things came naturally to Ed Huang, an architect striving to create a living space using minimal energy.

Marigolds, lemongrass, and even onions can repel snakes and reduce their food sources.

Yum! Summer squash sauté and winter squash soup are just around the corner. All you need to do is follow a few simple rules.

Don’t settle for the supermarket selection of greens when you can grow a wide variety of fresher, less expensive, and delicious alternatives at home.

These herbs don’t just survive summer heat—they thrive in it, making them ideal for sunny balconies and garden beds alike.

Used the right way, Epsom salt can boost blooms, strengthen roots, and increase vegetable yields.

Companion planting is a smart way to fight disease, improve soil, and maximize space.

A few pantry staples, plants, and clever tricks will prevent ants, roaches, flies, spiders, and the dreaded bane of summer—mosquitoes—from taking over.

Houseplants offer surprising physical and mental benefits.