First Impressions A well-designed front yard welcomes friends and increases property value. Here's how to make it happen |
Color Vision Don't be afraid to color outside the lines - especially when it comes to outside décor |
Break out the chore chart Before your lawn slips into hibernation this winter, take a few minutes to make sure it’s ready for spring |
Fall in Line Harvest seasonal success with cues from Mother Nature |
Don't Call it a Comeback Keep your herb garden in full bloom all year |
In Good Taste Work edible flowers into your next menu for a beautiful presentation that delivers on taste |
Dog Days Work with your pet's personality to develop the perfect garden |
It's Not Too Late For Lettuce Your garden hasn't seen the end of lettuce this year - plant a crop now for tasty fall meals |
Bug off! Go green in the garden with the ladybug-heavy, pesticide-free approach |
Green-Age Wasteland Consider eco-friendly alternatives for your Labor Day festivities |
A Cut Above How to keep your grass green and your wallet fat |
Fresh-cut Facelift Give your floral arrangements a boost of flower power |
Reach For It Add a garden trellis and watch your plants climb their way to success |
Doing Away with Weeds Earth-friendly weeding takes root |
Old World Charm What's old is new again - and beautiful |
To-may-toe, To-mah-tow No matter how you say it, this tasty fruit is worth your time |
Beyond BBQ Basics Take backyard barbequing to the next level with whiz-bang options |
'Greener' Gardening The rules of reusing, repurposing and recycling don't stop at the backdoor. Here's how to keep the ideas flowing |
Give 'em something to talk about Tricked-out grills and fusion cooking tables spice up this summer's backyard parties with meals to remember |
Get the party started Find your backyard party identity for the summer season |
Berry fields forever Enjoy the delicious fruits of your labor – start a berry garden today |
Blowin’ in the wind The answer to high electric bills is becoming less elusive |
License to Grill From baseball games to block parties, barbecuing is the ultimate summer treat. Steven Raichlen shares how to get your grill game on |
Starting from seed For less money and long-lasting benefits, parent your plants from the beginning |
Spring training Use the preseason warm-up to get garden-ready safely |
Outward Opportunity Sometimes it’s true: what’s on the outside counts. Boost your home’s worth by stirring up the color scheme with these simple suggestions |
GardenParty101 Don't just throw a garden-variety gathering. Grill up memories and good times with theme parties, ambiance and graceful details |
Two (green) thumbs up Create a green thumb for life by making the garden accessible and fun for all ages |
Urban Oasis Successful urban planters pick their battles wisely |
Ivy League Create a manicured lawn the local green thumbs will envy. Here’s what to do and how to do it |
Topical Tropicals Growing exotic plants isn’t as complicated as it may seem. In fact, you may already have some sprouting out back |
Down to the Basics Get your knees dirty and your lawn gorgeous with these shortcuts from tried-and-true gardeners |
Extreme Gardening Stretch the garden to new limits and delight in the results. From sweet potatoes on a Chicago balcony to a 1,535.5-pound pumpkin, urban gardening is reaching new heights |
The Man, the Myth, the Legend From Frosty to the Abominable, snowmen manage to warm hearts year after year. Here's how to celebrate snow and make the yard sparkle with your family's creativity |
Wallflowers Need Not Apply Fruit, vegetable, flower or herb – vibrant colors, robust flavor and durability are hot traits in 2008's gardens |
In a Snap Carnivorous plants - those leafy, pet-like creations - are becoming more varied and likeable. Here's how to rein one in |
Retired Furniture Finds New Calling Transform old household items into great gardening containers in a few simple steps. Here's how and why repurposing indoor furniture outside is considered the new 'green' |
Winter Hurdles Get over your winter gardening hump and boost your green-thumb track record with a few DIY tricks for navigating the winter chill |
Say What? Everyone from Prince Charles to South Korean scientists agree that talking to your plants is beneficial for both you and them. While the specifics of how and why are still being debated, here's what some top American horticulturists think |
Year-Round Greenery Extend your holiday greenery into the new year and beyond with these timely tips from green-thumbed gardeners at the top of their game |
Winter Warming Just because it's winter outside doesn't mean that your interior greenery choices have to reflect the chilly temperatures. Dabble with orchids, table rose and paperwhites to liven up your home and inspire warm thoughts |
How To Grow a Green Thumb The more you know about the houseplants you bring home, the better chance they have of survival. Here are some tips from the pros on how keep your houseplants alive in spite of yourself |
Getting To The Root Of It All Continue your harvest well into the winter with delicious root vegetables that are strong enough to withstand even the harshest of elements. From beets to parsnips to the sweetest carrots your garden can produce, root veggies are a great seasonal standby |
Weathering The Winter Give your flowers, vegetables and trees a fighting chance this winter with these tips on how to lessen the damage caused by wind, frost and snow |
Sense And Sensibility Discover your garden beyond just admiring the view. Engage your five senses – as well as your mind – to fully experience all that a garden can offer, including lower blood pressure |
The Sky Is The Limit An outdoor kitchen isn't a mere extension of your home's control center - it's got an identity all its own. Disregard typical home-improvement limitations, such as space or weather, to create the outdoor kitchen of your dreams for year-round enjoyment |
Clean Sweep Before tucking in your garden for the winter, there are a few tasks you won't want to overlook - that is, unless you enjoy the frustration that accompanies an unkempt, unhealthy garden on the first day of spring |
The Attainable Orchid No longer considered a flower limited to the upper crust of society, orchids are popping up everywhere, bolstering their reputation with their beauty, scent and easy-to-maintain schedule |
Don’t Get Fenced In Fences are no longer an either/or debate - options are literally coming out of the woodwork. From the up-and-coming wood-plastic composite fence to the popular vinyl variety, fences aren’t what they used to be - they’re better |
When Mother Nature Strikes You can't tame her, change her, or reason with her, but you can learn how to cope with Mother Nature's temper tantrums and the damage she delivers to your plants. Here's what to do - and what not to do - when earth, wind and fire start acting up |
Falling For Color Don't bid adieu to the garden just because summer is officially over. Embrace autumn with richly hued annuals and hardy grasses |
Pondering an H2Oasis Creating a garden pond in your backyard isn't as daunting as it sounds. Big or small, a pond of your own is a relaxing and rewarding way to indulge |
Porch Delights Get ready for the upcoming season-switch by prepping your porch with some fall-friendly flowers in decorative containers. Here are some ideas for how to extend your garden party |
Gardening For Your Health Working in your yard doesn't just yield a polished finish on your outside décor. Though you may not realize it, gardening is exercise - here's how to get the most out of it. |
Blooming Blooms Here’s how to outsmart – and repurpose – those unwanted blooms mucking up your herb garden |
Veggies Without Borders Liven up your garden – and your meals – with easy-to-grow Asian vegetables. Here’s the 411 on how to grow them, how to cook with them and how much you’ll enjoy the variety |
Herb Kitsch In Your Kitchen Make your taste buds dance and give your green thumb a workout with these homegrown kitchen delights |
Making the Most Out of Compost Pile it on for the finest fertilizer, straight from your very own backyard |
Cool Tips for a Hot Garden Caring for plants in extreme heat requires shade planning, thoughtful watering and plenty of mulch |
Throw a Grand Garden Soiree Plan your outdoor party with indoor comfort |
A Fesh Start! Garden Tips the Experts Wish You’d take The experts have a truckload of advice for home gardeners- if only we’d listen! Here is some of their most valuable – most often ignored – advice |
Smart Starts for Starter Tomato Plants When planting from starter instead of seed, there’s a new set of rules to grow the perfect tomato |
Stop and Smell the Roses? Divinely fragrant or drop-dead gorgeous? Assess your wants before choosing the perfect rose for your garden |
Not Your Garden-Variety Veggies For gardeners who love trendy vegetables, the pickings are better than ever |
Give Your Home the Creeps When it comes to your home, planting vines that creep, crawl, twine or climb can make your garden more picturesque – and add privacy to your outdoor living space |
Grow a Pet-Friendly Lawn and Garden When dogs are damaging to the great outdoors, it time to turn toward tougher plants and grasses |
Privacy Makes Perfect As outdoor entertaining hits summer-stride, keep your celebration under wraps - and out of view of passersby and pesky bugs |
Growing Kids’ Food Smarts with Containers Carrots don’t really come from the supermarket, and the lessons that lie therein can teach kids a lot about the foods they consume |
Here a Tweet, There a Tweet Build a bird-friendly backyard by allowing nature into your landscape |
Enter in Floral Style With a few green-thumb touches, you can greet your guests with a hearty welcome before you ever open the door |
Test Your Herb Expertise Parsley, sage, rosemary and … time for a quick quiz on herbs |
Water Smarts for Luscious Lawns, Gardens Planting a successful, water-wise garden need not be difficult – unless, of course, you expect nature to do all the work |
Patios ‘Spring’ to Life After months of limited use and less-than accommodating weather it’s time to get your outdoor entertaining area ready for prime-time |
Lettuce Harvest Early Whether planting seeds or starter plants, lettuce is the perfect spring veggie to get the harvest started now |
Get Crafty and Get Cooking with Herbs Simple to maintain and full of fresh aromas, herbs are the secret behind must-have dishes and must-do projects. |
Pretty, Pretty Pathway Landscaping sets the tone for your home. From stones, to plants, to torches, here's how to make yours exciting and inviting. |
Pots as Far as the Eye Can Se Now that you’ve got a firm grasp on crafting containers, here’s how to turn those singular pots into a cohesive potscape. |
Life on the Outside Creating an escapist sanctuary in your backyard is more about indoor luxury than outdoor limitations. |
Hang Up Your Mowing Boots If lawn care isn’t your thing, here’s how to make it a more manageable task. |
Deck the Halls Safely! Follow these tips to make sure you and your home remain intact this holiday season. |
Why Women are D-I-Y-ing It For Themselves Call it a power grab. More women are finding that wielding power tools gives them clout that extends well beyond drilling a hole or cutting a two-by-four. |
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