Gardening
How to Get Rid of Slugs
There are several methods available to remove slugs that are causing problems in your garden.
How To Save Your Garden Plants During Drought and Heatwaves
Extreme heat can spell disaster for plants, but there are plenty of ways to protect and care for your garden as temperatures rise.
Chopping up Invasive Worms Makes New Individuals, California Officials Warn
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has said hammerhead worms and jumping worms are damaging gardens, forests and wildlife.
Follow These Steps To Plant a Fruit Tree at Home—Even if You Live in a City
Wouldn't you like it if you could produce fruits in your own garden? Here experts discuss how to plant a fruit tree at home.
Woman's 'Oasis' Garden Delights Internet: 'All of This Is My Dream'
"This looks like a beautiful fever dream," one user commented
Gardener Finds Ginger Tom in Newly Planted Pot of Catnip: 'Bloomed'
"Unlike catnip, he won't let his new-found fame go to his head," joked the cat's owner.
Internet Outraged After Kids Rain Garbage on Man's Garden
Commenters were quick to advise the man how to halt his neighbors' littering problem.
Queen Debuts $77k 'Queenmobile' Golf Cart Amidst Jubilee Mobility Problems
Queen Elizabeth II rode for the first time in her custom "Queenmobile," a luxury golf cart that seats six, at the Chelsea Flower Show.
Plants and Tips To Attract Butterflies to Your Garden
Butterfly numbers are falling fast. You can help protect the beautiful pollinators by turning your yard into a haven for them. Here's how to get started.
'Better Than Pesticides': Gardening Hack Using Ladybugs Wows the Internet
The TikToker enlisted an army of ladybugs to protect his plants.
'Kudos to Your Grandpa': Natural Pesticide Recipe Wows Internet
Got a bag of old oranges? Turns out, you can put them to work in your garden.
'No-Mow May': Neighbor's 'Passive-Aggressive' Letter to New Dad Sparks Fury
"Get a couple of sheep. No need to mow ever again," one Reddit user said, reacting to a letter demanding that a man mow his lawn more frequently..
Improve Clay Soil: Gardeners Share Their Top Tips
Sticky, dense clay soil is not the perfect environment for growing flowers or vegetables, but it can be transformed. Gardeners tell Newsweek how.
Shoo! Keep Cats Out of Your Garden Humanely
Even if you're a cat lover, you probably don't want them messing up your flower beds.
'You Killed Your Curb Appeal'—Budget DIY Landscaping Video Sparks Debate
Did you know that you can dye mulch?
Woman's Unique Garden Cemetery Turns Heads in Viral Clip: 'Genius'
Comments included responses like, "Adorable and clever," "You're a genius," and "Dude, the best garden yet."
'That's Insane'—Hack To Avoid Tick Bites While Gardening Amazes Internet
"I'd much rather have to deal with an angry 2500lb+ bull," one comment read.
Easy Spring Flowers for People Without Green Thumbs
These perennials are perfect for people without green thumbs who want to play in the dirt without getting their hearts broken.
It's Seed Season! 11 Top Products for Organizing Your Gardening Accessories
Get ready for spring, gardeners, with the top 11 products for organizing your garden—and all of your gardening accessories.
Hottest Gardening Trends for Summer 2022, According to Experts
Bee-friendly planting, seasonality and "curated wilderness" are dominating horticultural fashion in the run-up to summer, say industry insiders.
Gorgeous DIY Plant Stand Ideas for Indoors and Garden
Looking for spectacular plant stands that don't come with an eye-watering price tag? Here are some DIY options recommended by gardening experts.
Low-Maintenance Shrubs and Landscaping Ideas to Brighten Your Front Yard
Plants are a simple and cheap way to inject color and joy into your front yard. Newsweek asked gardening and design experts to select the best shrubs to use.
'Feed Me Seymour:' Worker Back in Office After 2 Years Finds Gigantic Plant
A Reddit gardening forum is marveling at an office plant that has grown so much during the pandemic it's almost touching the office ceiling.
How to Dry Herbs Fresh From Your Garden
If you have a thriving herb garden but aren't sure what to do with all the excess produce, air drying is a practical and environmentally friendly solution.
How to Plant Garlic: Tips for Growing, Watering and Choosing the Right Soil
Garlic is a low-maintenance crop that's easy to grow in your home garden. Here experts share some key garlic growing tips.
4 Tips to Lure Birds to Your Garden, and Why That's Important
The type and number of birds seen in our nature spaces indicate if the habitat is balanced and in good condition.
13 Flowers That Grow in the Shade for Your Tree-Lined Garden
Worried you can't grow many flowers in your spacious shaded garden? Try these shade-loving flowers that don't require much sunlight to thrive outside your home.
Internet Backs Woman Who Banned Niece After 'Clippings' Killed Rare Plants
Most of the clippings were gone, as the niece told the woman "Mom already sold most of them on marketplace." Some of the plants were worth thousands of dollars.
How to Grow Strawberries From Seeds in Pots
Strawberries are a popular fruit that are not only delicious but also quite easy to grow in time for summer with these top tips.
The Best Bulbs to Plant in Spring
Spring planting will produce a joyfully colorful garden for the summer months. Here are some of the best flowers to choose.