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7 Budget-Friendly Gardening Hacks

(Family Features) Gardening can be a simple way to beautify your yard, relieve stress and save money on your grocery bill, but like any hobby, you can get carried away buying necessary equipment.

Pet-Friendly Gardening Practices

(Family Features) If you have pets that enjoy spending time outdoors, it's important to make sure your yard is a safe place for them to be.

5 Must-Haves for Outdoor Entertaining

(Family Features) Let your personal style shine and elevate your hosting skills with these ideas.

Urban Gardening 101

(Family Features) Urban living and lush gardens aren't as mutually exclusive as one might assume. In fact, it's possible to cultivate thriving gardens in even the smallest spaces.

How to Create Rain Barrels for Your Garden

(Family Features) Gardeners typically understand plenty of water, good ground and a steady stream of sunshine all play vital roles in the food production process.

Beyond catnip: 7 safe, cat-friendly plants to have at home

Wag! compiled a list of seven plants that are nontoxic and fun for cats to chew and play with, especially if they don't react well to catnip.   
Fun Advice to Introduce Kids to Gardening
(Family Features) Warmer months are likely to have the whole family eager to dive into outdoor activities. Create a positive first gardening experience for younger family members with this simple advice.
4 Tips to Plan a Bountiful Garden
(Family Features) Whether you're a novice just learning to cultivate a magical display or an avid gardener with years of experience, early planning can help bring this year's garden to life.
7 expert tips to make sure your lawn is healthy and beautiful
(BPT) - Believe it or not, mowing season is now upon us. And depending on where you live, you may have less time to prepare than you think. Making sure your lawn stays healthy, green and beautiful …
3 money-saving tips for creating an eco-friendly lawn & garden
(BPT) - More and more Americans enjoy spending time outdoors and are looking for ways to achieve their backyarding goals without breaking the bank.Licensed landscape contractor, author and TV …
Create Beautiful, Inviting Outdoor Spaces
(Family Features) Whether you're looking to enhance your front yard, backyard, porch or patio space, consider these easy and affordable ways to spruce up your outdoor oasis.

Attract Backyard Birds with the Right Seeds

(Family Features) Knowing what kinds of seeds different birds like can help you attract a variety of fine feathered friends to your feeders.

Garden expert approved: New trends and plants for 2023

(BPT) - No matter where you live or how green your thumb, you can enjoy the beauty and bounty of gardening at home. Now is the ideal time to plan a spring garden that will be the envy of the …

Natural inspiration: 5 ways to maximize the goodness of gardening

-(BPT) - Did you know gardening can have a significant, positive impact on people's lives? During the pandemic, 18 million new gardeners turned to their outdoor spaces to relieve the stress and …

Are you making these 5 common spring lawn care mistakes?

(BPT) - Longer days and bountiful sunshine mean the outdoor season has arrived. As excited as you may be to enjoy the fresh air out on your lawn, there are several spring lawn care tasks to complete …

Outdoor Living Trends for 2023

(BPT) - According to leading real estate website Zillow, a functional outdoor space is the most sought-after amenity among today’s homebuyers. For homeowners looking to make the most of their …

More home and garden ideas
(BPT) - Are you looking for a way to update your home that will make a positive change to your daily routine? Despite being the most highly trafficked area in the house and one that can greatly …
(BPT) - According to Houzz, more than half of homeowners (55%) are planning to take on home renovation and improvement projects in 2023. From outdoor maintenance to interior refreshes, spring is the …
(Family Features) Even if your budget is tight, you can still make small changes to transform a room.
(BPT) - As we quickly approach warmer months, homeowners are getting ready for their summertime favorites, including spending more time outdoors and entertaining for backyard barbecues. However, they …
(BPT) - Just in time for warmer weather, step outside and imagine your ideal outdoor space. Create an area that complements your lifestyle and encourages you to spend more time outdoors. Now is the …
(BPT) - If you or a family member experiences allergies or asthma, you know how challenging it is to avoid triggers. When pollen is high, its effects show up immediately through irritation of your …
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