We'll leave you with a lesser-known tip: Ben Hilton, founder of The Yard and Garden, suggests applying Epsom salt (i.e. magnesium sulphate) to the soil surrounding your hydrangeas. It can help improve ...

Simple enough, right? Sure, as long as you can accurately measure the water going onto the grass, especially with rain mixed in. You might put a couple of rain gauges around the perimeter of the lawn ...

During the hottest days of summer when your yard is competing with sweltering heat, blazing sun and less rain, it's best to ...

Your front yard is your home's first impression, so of course you'd want to ensure it's a good one. From flowers to trees, ...

I was sitting at a beach in Vermillion, Ohio last Sunday. The heat was substantial. I saw 97 degrees on the thermometer in my car. As I was sitting in my chair on the beach, I struck up a conversation ...

It is the tall, fountain-shaped grass frequently seen in yards planted as an island or scattered in a row like a hedge with ...

Oregon botanist Suzie Savoie uses wildflowers to transform home gardens into water-wise, fire-resistant pollinator havens.

Gardening around a swimming pool in the mountains presents unique challenges and opportunities. You want a resort feel, a ...

More wow with less work is my maxim for gardening with ornamental grasses,' he says. 'They're a beautiful easy ... Some evergreens, such as the blue festucas, may look tired after a year or so and can ...

Ask Veronica: What should I know about planting ornamental grasses in the garden? Grasses add texture, movement, and, in many cases, vibrant shades of color to the garden.

"Garden In A Box" helps Coloradans save water, beautify yards As Colorado continues to battle drought and rising summer temperatures, more residents are looking for simple ways to cut back on ...