Outdoor Living

Lasagna For Your Lawn And Other Ways To Prep Your Soil For Winter

For many people, winter is the time to let the vegetable garden hibernate until spring. It's...

Landscaping: 12 Classic Outdoor Toys For The Young At Heart

When I was a kid, I remember playing in a tire swing that hung from a large walnut tree in...

10 Ways To Keep Your Dog Warm In Cold Weather

A natural fur coat may provide some protection from the elements, but most domestic dogs aren’t...

DIY Gardening Project: Build A Hoop House

“In terms of hoop houses, our goal is not to grow, but to prolong survival,” philosophizes...

Garden Harvest Cocktails

It’s harvest season, and that doesn’t just mean growing dinner in the yard. Plenty of garden-fresh...

Rain Screens: A New Way To Protect Your Home

Anyone who lives in a rain-drenched part of the country can testify to the toll that Mother...

What To Do When Plants Bolt

If you grow vegetables, herbs or flowers, at some point you've probably experienced what happens...

9 Native Flowers Often Mistaken For Weeds

To the untrained eye, many wild plants may look like weeds. These can vary from asters and...