Can You Mow Wet Grass? The Answer, Plus 7 Mowing Tips
Wet grass, whether it’s from morning dew or relentless rain, makes lawn care challenging. Keep your turf in check with our mowing tips.
Caring for Your Yard
Follow This Summer Garden Checklist to Keep Plants Thriving All Season
These guidelines will help you stay on top of summer gardening tasks and maintenance, keeping your plants colorful and thriving throughout the season.
6 Beginner Lawn Care Mistakes that Keep Lush Grass from Growing
Make these critical corrections to your lawn care and maintenance schedule for a lush carpet of green in no time.
How to Improve and Amend Clay Soil
Don't let clay soil keep you from having a beautiful garden. There are many easy (and organic!) ways to amend heavy soil.
Gardeners’ World Host Monty Don Says Gardens Can Be the Key to Happiness
Celebrity gardener Monty Don talks with BHG Editor-in-Chief Stephen Orr about finding joy in a changing world through gardening.
How to Fill a Raised Garden Bed: 3 Affordable Methods
Discover how to fill a raised garden bed using 3 simple options that can help you save money on soil.
Should You Use Shredded Rubber Mulch in Your Garden?
Rubber mulch is widely touted as a game changer in landscaping, but does it live up to the hype? Find out the pros and cons of using rubber mulch.
What to Do with Grass Clippings: 3 Ways to Put Them to Use
Wondering what do with grass clippings after you mow? Here's how to use them to improve the health of plants and soil throughout your landscape.
What to Know About Well-Drained Soil and Boosting Plant Drainage
Depending on what you have in your yard or planting beds, getting well-drained soil can take some work. Find out how to get well-drained soil.
How to Restring a Weed Whacker in 4 Simple Steps
Use this step-by-step guide to properly replace the line on your weed trimmer.
Here’s What Not to Put in Compost to Avoid a Contaminated Bin
Composting is a simple way to turn your kitchen and yard waste into food for your garden. But some of these items should never be in compost.
Is Your Grass Turning Brown in Summer? Our Experts Say It’s Totally OK
Instead of worrying about how to fix brown grass in the summer, you can let nature take its course. In most cases, your brown grass isn't dead, just dormant, our experts say.
8 Common Composting Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)
Although composting isn't rocket science, there is a little science involved. Avoid the following missteps in the process for your "black gold."
8 Inexpensive Garden Edging Ideas to Make Your Yard Look Sharp
Give your garden some elegant outlines. Use these garden edging ideas to lend character, definition, and texture to your landscaping beds.
7 Must-Know Tips for Overseeding Your Lawn
Transform a sparse, thin lawn into a thick carpet of turf in just a few weeks. Use these essential tips for overseeding your lawn to ensure lush results.
When to Water Your Lawn for Best Results
There's a right and a wrong time to water your lawn, and we've pinpointed the best time to turn on your sprinklers to water your lawn for best results.
How to Harden Off Seedlings Before Transplanting Them Into Your Garden
This easy-to-follow guide on how to harden off seedlings will help you prevent transplant shock and give plants a stronger start in your spring garden.
How to Plant Sod in 5 Simple Steps
Sod is best planted in the spring and early autumn when the temperatures are cooler. Follow these steps for a how to plant sod.
When Should You Aerate Your Lawn to Grow Healthier Grass?
Knowing exactly when you should aerate your lawn will help you revive a struggling lawn without chemicals. Here's how to tell if your lawn needs aerating and how to time it right.
What Every Homeowner Needs to Know About Dethatching Lawns
Restore your grass so it is lush and green by learning the why, when, and how of dethatching a lawn. These lawn dethatching tips will make you an expert.