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The Best Carpenter Bee Trap Options

These Carpenter Bee Traps Average $25, but Could Save You Hundreds or Even Thousands in Repairs These Carpenter Bee Traps Average $25, but Could Save You Hundreds or Even Thousands in Repairs

By Timothy Dale

A mom and daughter potting up tomato plants to grow at home this summer.

Experts Say You’ll Want to Grow This Humble Plant in Your Backyard This Summer Experts Say You’ll Want to Grow This Humble Plant in Your Backyard This Summer

By Sandi Schwartz

Brian Brigantti, a viral homesteader, in his garden.

TikTok-Viral Gardener Brian Brigantti Spills His Secret to Abundance With ‘Zero’ Experience TikTok-Viral Gardener Brian Brigantti Spills His Secret to Abundance With ‘Zero’ Experience

By Sophie Kaemmerlé

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

Brian Brigantti, viral homesteader, in his garden.

Brian Brigantti—aka @RedleafRanch—Shares His Top 5 Tips for Beginner Gardeners Brian Brigantti—aka @RedleafRanch—Shares His Top 5 Tips for Beginner Gardeners

A basket of colorful vegetables sitting next to bright yellow flowers outside in a garden

These Flowers Deserve a Spot in Your Vegetable Garden (Yes, Really) These Flowers Deserve a Spot in Your Vegetable Garden (Yes, Really)

By Sandi Schwartz

White brick house with red shutters and foundation plants in the front yard

7 Plants That Look Great Around the Foundation—and 3 Never to Grow There 7 Plants That Look Great Around the Foundation—and 3 Never to Grow There

By Sandi Schwartz

Tick walking on a piece of grass being held by a human hand.

5 Plants That Repel Ticks and Keep Them Away 5 Plants That Repel Ticks and Keep Them Away

By Sandi Schwartz

What to Do When You Find Ticks in the House What to Do When You Find Ticks in the House

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

The Best Grow Bags

We Used Grow Bags to Grow Thriving Plants—These Were Our Favorites We Used Grow Bags to Grow Thriving Plants—These Were Our Favorites

By Debbie Wolfe, Jenn Ryan

Flying Pipistrelle bat (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) action shot of hunting animal on wooden attic of city church. This species is know for roosting and living in urban areas in Europe and Asia.

How to Get Rid of Bats—and Keep Them Away for Good How to Get Rid of Bats—and Keep Them Away for Good

By Tony Carrick, Gretchen Heber

Illustrated map of United States labeled with color coded plant hardiness zones.

Understanding USDA Plant Hardiness Zones Understanding USDA Plant Hardiness Zones

By Glenda Taylor, Gretchen Heber

Middle age woman worker in plaid shirt checking growing red peonies in the garden.

7 of the Longest Living Plants for Your Home Landscape 7 of the Longest Living Plants for Your Home Landscape

By Sandi Schwartz

The leaves of several horseradish plants.

How to Grow Horseradish in Your Home Garden How to Grow Horseradish in Your Home Garden

By Audrey Stallsmith

Close up view of grass seeds coming out of a handheld seed spreader.

The Best Grub Killers for a Healthy Lawn The Best Grub Killers for a Healthy Lawn

By Mark Wolfe, Tony Carrick

The Best Slug Killer

Our Favorite Slug Killer is Natural, Effective, and Water Resistant Our Favorite Slug Killer is Natural, Effective, and Water Resistant

By Timothy Dale

A cute groundhogs sits in a field of grass and flowers.

How to Get Rid of Groundhogs Without Harming Them How to Get Rid of Groundhogs Without Harming Them

By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary, Evelyn Auer

A person in work boots using a shovel to work in garden soil.

4 Types of Soil Every Gardener Should Know 4 Types of Soil Every Gardener Should Know

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Updated by Teresa Odle

Woman tending to garden and digging up plants

7 Plants You Should Divide in Spring to Fill Out Your Home Landscape 7 Plants You Should Divide in Spring to Fill Out Your Home Landscape

By Sandi Schwartz

A close-up image of a sprinkler irrigating a lawn.

How to Replace a Sprinkler Head on an In-Ground Sprinkler System How to Replace a Sprinkler Head on an In-Ground Sprinkler System

By Theresa Clement, Bob Vila, Timothy Dale, Updated by Paul Rankin