This is the Most Efficient Way to Mow the Lawn
When it comes to keeping lush green grass, there is a right and wrong way to mow the lawn. Follow this three-step plan for a yard that's the envy of your neighbours—and a total breeze to maintain.
8 Flowers That Attract Hummingbirds
Readers captured energetic birds zipping through their gardens. These nectar-rich blooms keep them buzzing back for more.
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Mow Your Lawn Every Week
You may want to consider mowing less after knowing what we know.
Should You Rake Leaves or Just Leave Them?
Is raking up your leaves and taking them to the dump really the best course of action?
Sunflower Photography to Brighten Your Day
A gorgeous gallery celebrating bright, beautiful and blooming sunflowers.
9 Signs Your Tree Is Dying
Certified arborists reveal the sure signs a tree is in distress—along with tips on how to save it.
30+ Cheapskate Handy Hints for the Outdoors
Save those milk jugs, soda cans and pool noodles you thought were useless—and give them a new life outdoors with...
12 Easiest Foods to Grow at Home During the Pandemic
Whether you've got a backyard plot or containers on your patio, porch, or apartment balcony, growing your own fresh vegetables...
11 Vegetables You Can Regrow with Kitchen Scraps
All it takes to regrow veggie scraps into new produce is water, soil and a bit of patience.
How to Grow a Hanging Herb Garden in a Shoe Organizer
This hanging herb garden is a simple and adorable way to get your hands in the dirt this summer!
The 18 Best Air-Cleaning Plants, According to NASA
The best plants are the ones that do double duty—and all of these purify your air of toxic chemicals. Even...
10 Vegetables You Should Start Indoors
There may still be snow on the ground, but that doesn't mean you can't start preparing for your vegetable garden!
12 Ways to Prep Your Lawn and Garden for Fall
Make your life easier in the fall by being proactive! Check out these tips for getting your lawn and garden...
11 Things to Do in August to Get Your Garden Ready for Fall
Even in the coldest hardiness zones, August isn't yet the time to start putting your gardens to rest for the...
7 Gardening Mistakes You Might Be Making with Your Perennial Plants
Your flower beds aren't living up to that gardening magazine ideal? You may be making one of these common perennial...
11 Things to Never Keep in Your Backyard
Theft, damage and accidents are all too common when you leave these items in your backyard.
13 Vegetables That Take the Least Amount of Time to Grow
Master Gardeners reveal the fastest growing veggies—plus a few foods you can grow without seeds!
How to Amend Soil for a Nutrient-Rich Garden
Here's how to amend your soil's texture, pH and nutrients to maximize garden growth.
40+ Colourful Plants to Brighten Up Your Landscape
Want to add more colour to your landscape this season? Start by incorporating one or more of these stunning landscaping...
12 Shed Storage Ideas to Organize Your Space At Last
Don't let your shed become disorganized or overrun with junk! Instead, turn it into a well-lit, useful space that has...
Fall Backyard Birding Checklist: 13 Tips to Attract More Birds to Your Yard This Autumn
Every season brings tasks that backyard birders can do to encourage more birds to visit. Read on for easy projects...
24 Clever Repurposed Garden Containers
Each of these creative garden containers once had a completely different purpose.
8 Surprising Facts You Didn’t Know About Bluebirds
Get to know this trio of close-knit, grub-loving fliers.
10 Inexpensive Plants That Will Make Your Garden Pop
You get a lot of bang for the buck with these inexpensive plants. A small investment can pay big rewards...
10 Bee Friendly Plants Worth Adding to Your Yard
Want to give nature's most important pollinators a helping hand? Add these bee friendly plants to your yard, garden or...
Carson Arthur’s Top 10 Herbs For All Growing Conditions
In his new book, Vegetables, Chickens & Bees, Canadian gardening and outdoor design expert Carson Arthur reveals his go-to herbs...
7 Tips for Attracting Butterflies to Your Backyard
To attract butterflies to your home, you need to make them feel at home. Here are seven tips for making...
25 Simple Landscaping Ideas For the Perfect Garden
Ready to upgrade your garden? Follow these simple landscaping ideas to turn your dream green space into a reality.
