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A collection of the best watering cans in a garden cart before testing.

Tested Review: The Best Watering Cans for Your Garden Tested Review: The Best Watering Cans for Your Garden

By Mark Wolfe, Additional research provided by Tiffany Lewis, Additional research provided by Heather Blackmore

The Gardyn Home Kit 3.0 growing lots of leafy greens during testing.

Hydroponic Indoor Gardening in 2 Square Feet: The Gardyn System Hydroponic Indoor Gardening in 2 Square Feet: The Gardyn System

A person planting in a raised bed using the Miracle-Gro Performance Organics Raised Bed Mix.

DIY

The Best Bagged Compost for Garden Soil The Best Bagged Compost for Garden Soil

By Lauraine Velez

A person kneeling next to a garden bed planting flowers and vegetables in May.

What to Plant in May for a Thriving Spring, Summer, and Even Fall Garden What to Plant in May for a Thriving Spring, Summer, and Even Fall Garden

By Audrey Stallsmith

A person holding an edamame plant in a home garden with a graphic overlay that says Plant Care 101.

How to Grow Edamame in Your Home Garden How to Grow Edamame in Your Home Garden

By Audrey Stallsmith

The Lettuce Grow Farmstand full of growing plants in a home during testing.

A Tested Review of the Lettuce Grow Farmstand: Is It Worth the Price? A Tested Review of the Lettuce Grow Farmstand: Is It Worth the Price?

A group of the best self-watering planters outside before testing.

The Best Self-Watering Planters for Low-Maintenance Gardens, Tested The Best Self-Watering Planters for Low-Maintenance Gardens, Tested

By Debbie Wolfe, Additional research provided by Jenn Ryan

A collage of all the best potting benches tested in 2024.

The Best Potting Benches for Gardening Indoors and Out, Tested The Best Potting Benches for Gardening Indoors and Out, Tested

By Debbie Wolfe, Glenda Taylor

Person using garden tool planting sedum plant.

17 Drought-Tolerant Plants That Can Survive Dry Spells 17 Drought-Tolerant Plants That Can Survive Dry Spells

By Teresa Odle, Jennifer Noonan

A garden path is lined by native plants, mulch, and large stones.

12 Reasons to Plant Native Instead of Non-Native Plants 12 Reasons to Plant Native Instead of Non-Native Plants

A person watering her rooftop garden.

Who Needs a Yard When You Can Garden on a Roof? Who Needs a Yard When You Can Garden on a Roof?

By Sandi Schwartz

Mosquitos hovering marshy water.

Mosquito Season 2024—What to Expect and How to Prepare Mosquito Season 2024—What to Expect and How to Prepare

By Savannah Sher

A person in a hazmat suit uses a tool to spray a pest control solution in a kitchen.

How to Get a Pest Control License in Every U.S. State How to Get a Pest Control License in Every U.S. State

By Katie Flannery

A man in a blue work suit carrying a pest control tool shakes the hand of a woman.

DIY

How Much Is the Average Exterminator Salary? How Much Is the Average Exterminator Salary?

By Katie Flannery

A worker uses a tool to spread a solution for pest control inside a home.

How Much Does Pest Control Cost in Orlando, Florida? How Much Does Pest Control Cost in Orlando, Florida?

By Katie Flannery

A weed-free vegetable garden in a suburban backyard.

Weed-Free Gardening: 7 Tips to Get Weeds Under Control for Good Weed-Free Gardening: 7 Tips to Get Weeds Under Control for Good

By Lauren Landers

A ripening cantaloupe in a home garden with a graphic overlay that says Plant Care 101.

How to Grow Cantaloupe—or Muskmelon—at Home How to Grow Cantaloupe—or Muskmelon—at Home

By Audrey Stallsmith

A close-up view of a wet hammerhead worm.

How to Get Rid of Invasive Hammerhead Worms How to Get Rid of Invasive Hammerhead Worms

A female gardener planting something in sandy garden soil.

Yes, It’s Possible to Grow a Thriving Garden With Sandy Soil—Here’s How Yes, It’s Possible to Grow a Thriving Garden With Sandy Soil—Here’s How

By Lauren Landers

Catnip growing in a long planter on a shelf outdoors with a graphic overlay that says Plant Care 101.

How to Grow Catnip to Repel Pests, Flavor Your Food, and Entertain Your Pet How to Grow Catnip to Repel Pests, Flavor Your Food, and Entertain Your Pet

By Audrey Stallsmith

Cabbage leaves with holes caused by pests.

Garden Wreckers: 13 Pests That Will Tear Your Plants Apart This Spring Garden Wreckers: 13 Pests That Will Tear Your Plants Apart This Spring

By Teresa Odle, Andreana Lefton

Beware of These 14 Pests That Only Come Out at Night

DIY

Beware of These 14 Pests That Only Come Out at Night Beware of These 14 Pests That Only Come Out at Night

By Nicole Shein, Steph Coelho

The 26 Best Plants for Bathroom Decor

The 26 Best Plants for Bathroom Decor The 26 Best Plants for Bathroom Decor

By Marisa Villarreal, Margaret Foley

Plant These 12 Hydrangeas for a Showstopping Garden

Plant These 12 Hydrangeas for a Showstopping Garden Plant These 12 Hydrangeas for a Showstopping Garden

By Teresa Odle, Mackenzie Miller

15 Fascinating Flowers That Bloom Only at Night

15 Fascinating Flowers That Bloom Only at Night 15 Fascinating Flowers That Bloom Only at Night

By Jennifer Noonan, Kat Hodgins

Person jars colorful vegetables.

DIY

The 10 Best Vegetables to Grow for Water Bath Canning The 10 Best Vegetables to Grow for Water Bath Canning

By Lauren Landers

Colorful root vegetables.

DIY

The 10 Best Vegetables to Grow for Winter Storage The 10 Best Vegetables to Grow for Winter Storage

By Lauren Landers

A blueberry bush with ripe blueberries and a graphic overlay that says Plant Care 101.

Dreaming of a Backyard Food Forest? Get Started by Learning How to Grow Blueberries Dreaming of a Backyard Food Forest? Get Started by Learning How to Grow Blueberries

By Amber Guetebier

A-terrier-dog-runs-with-a-plastic-water-bottle-in-his-mouth.

12 Simple Ways to Improve Your Piece of Earth 12 Simple Ways to Improve Your Piece of Earth

A group of LED grow lights together before testing.

The Best LED Grow Lights for Indoor Plants and Veggies, Tested The Best LED Grow Lights for Indoor Plants and Veggies, Tested

By Debbie Wolfe, Mark Wolfe, Savannah Sher

Epsom salt in gloved hand near plants.

How to Use Epsom Salt for Plants How to Use Epsom Salt for Plants

By Teresa Odle, Andreana Lefton

A mole pokes out of its burrow.

Effective and Humane Ways to Get Rid of Moles (and Take Back Your Lawn) Effective and Humane Ways to Get Rid of Moles (and Take Back Your Lawn)

By Bob Vila, Evelyn Auer

Red tomatoes growing in a garden.

15 Companion Plants for Tomatoes—and 5 to Avoid—for Your Best Crop Yet 15 Companion Plants for Tomatoes—and 5 to Avoid—for Your Best Crop Yet

By Amber Guetebier

The Best Grow Light, the Soltech Grove LED Grow Light, glowing over houseplants.

The Best Grow Lights for Lush, Healthy Plants, Tested The Best Grow Lights for Lush, Healthy Plants, Tested

By Debbie Wolfe, Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Heather Blackmore

How to Make a Carpenter Bee Trap

How to Make a Carpenter Bee Trap How to Make a Carpenter Bee Trap

By Brie Greenhalgh

A mound of dirt is on a green lawn.

How to Hire a Topsoil Delivery Company How to Hire a Topsoil Delivery Company

By Miranda Siwak, Evelyn Auer

A close up of a flea bomb can being sprayed in a living room.

DIY

Do Flea Bombs Actually Work? What You Need to Know Before Buying Do Flea Bombs Actually Work? What You Need to Know Before Buying

By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary

Assorted gladiolus flowers growing in a home garden bed.

How to Grow Gladiolus in Your Home Landscape How to Grow Gladiolus in Your Home Landscape

By Amber Guetebier

A shady perennial garden in a residential neighborhood filled with flowers and foliage that can tolerate shade.

These Are the Best Perennials for Shady Spots in Your Yard These Are the Best Perennials for Shady Spots in Your Yard

By Audrey Stallsmith

Vick's VapoRub packaging and jar.

7 Ways to Use Vicks VapoRub in the Garden 7 Ways to Use Vicks VapoRub in the Garden

By Deirdre Mundorf

A person holding a handful of rich garden soil.

What on Earth Is Humus—and Why Should Homeowners Care? What on Earth Is Humus—and Why Should Homeowners Care?

Spicy red and green pepper plants.

15 Companion Plants for Peppers—Plus 5 to Keep at a Distance—for the Healthiest Harvest 15 Companion Plants for Peppers—Plus 5 to Keep at a Distance—for the Healthiest Harvest

Gloved hands spraying pink flowers on tree.

15 Natural Pest-Control Strategies for Your Yard and Garden 15 Natural Pest-Control Strategies for Your Yard and Garden

Person carrying tray of seedlings in shade.

How to Harden Off Plants and Seedlings How to Harden Off Plants and Seedlings

By Audrey Stallsmith

A long row of mature red bell peppers growing on home-grown plants.

How to Grow Bell Peppers Practically Anywhere How to Grow Bell Peppers Practically Anywhere

By Amber Guetebier

A vine of ripe tomatoes in a home garden with a graphic overlay that says Plant Care 101.

How to Grow Tomatoes in Your Home Garden—No Matter Where You Live How to Grow Tomatoes in Your Home Garden—No Matter Where You Live

A wet rain garden with native plants and flowers.

The Best Native Plants to Grow in Soggy Gardens (by Region) The Best Native Plants to Grow in Soggy Gardens (by Region)

By Lauren Landers

avocado plant care 101 - how to grow avocado plant indoors

Avocado Plant Care 101 Avocado Plant Care 101

By Audrey Stallsmith, Bob Vila Staff

Colorful snapdragon flowers growing in a residential yard with a graphic overlay that says Plant Care 101.

How to Grow Snapdragons for an Easy Curb Appeal Boost How to Grow Snapdragons for an Easy Curb Appeal Boost

The Safer Home Indoor Fly Trap set out on a wood floor in its individual parts with its packaging before testing.

Why Every Plant Parent Needs This Popular Plug-In Fly Trap Why Every Plant Parent Needs This Popular Plug-In Fly Trap

By Jenny Stanley

Mole vs. Vole Damage

Mole vs. Vole Damage—3 Key Differences for Identification (and What to Do About Each Pest) Mole vs. Vole Damage—3 Key Differences for Identification (and What to Do About Each Pest)

By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary

Beets planted in a garden with a graphic overlay that says Plant Care 101.

How to Grow Beets for a Superfood Supply in Your Own Backyard How to Grow Beets for a Superfood Supply in Your Own Backyard

By Audrey Stallsmith

Person tending vegetable plant garden with straw mulch.

How to Use Straw Mulch for Vegetable Gardening How to Use Straw Mulch for Vegetable Gardening

By Amber Guetebier

Squirrels in the Attic

Here’s Exactly What to Do About Squirrels in the Attic: DIY Methods and When to Call a Pro Here’s Exactly What to Do About Squirrels in the Attic: DIY Methods and When to Call a Pro

By Amy Lynch, Bob Vila, Evelyn Auer

Bumpy green frog sitting on red tomato in garden.

How to Attract Frogs and Toads to Your Yard—and Why You Should How to Attract Frogs and Toads to Your Yard—and Why You Should

By Lauren Landers

A-person-in-rubber-boots-uses-a-spade-to-dig-up-a-plant-that-looks-dead.

Is My Plant Dead or Dormant? Is My Plant Dead or Dormant?

By Lori Lovely, Amy Anderson

A-young-woman-holds-a-large-tropical-plant-in-a-pot-as-she-decorates-her-living-room.

7 Tips for Growing Big Plants Indoors 7 Tips for Growing Big Plants Indoors

Young plants in black seed tray.

The 5 Best Spots in Your Home for Plant Starts The 5 Best Spots in Your Home for Plant Starts

By Deirdre Mundorf

Person using silver water can to water potted plant.

Are You Using the Wrong Kind of Water on Your Houseplants? Are You Using the Wrong Kind of Water on Your Houseplants?

A red cabbage plant serving as a companion plant between two fruiting cucumber plants in a raised garden bed.

15 Companion Plants for Cucumbers—and 5 to Keep Away—for the Best Harvest 15 Companion Plants for Cucumbers—and 5 to Keep Away—for the Best Harvest

By Amber Guetebier

Red clover mite sitting walking along cement platform.

How to Get Rid of Clover Mites—and Why You Should Never Squish Them How to Get Rid of Clover Mites—and Why You Should Never Squish Them

By Deirdre Mundorf

Farmer pulling potato plants from ground.

15 Companion Plants for Potatoes (and 5 to Avoid) for Better Yield 15 Companion Plants for Potatoes (and 5 to Avoid) for Better Yield

A soil blocker with beet seeds and a few blocks of wet soil on a kitchen table.

What Is Soil Blocking and Is It Worth It for Home Gardeners? What Is Soil Blocking and Is It Worth It for Home Gardeners?

Eggshells sprinkled in the soil of a potted plant.

How to Use Eggshells for Plants (in the Garden or in Pots) How to Use Eggshells for Plants (in the Garden or in Pots)

By Audrey Stallsmith