A UK study found most plants sold in local stores weren't particularly appealing to pollinators.

It can be daunting to take snips to your plants, but in no time it will be second-nature.

You'll find lots of lists with plenty of different answers. But how good are these lists?

It ruins lots of tomatoes every year. No shortage of suggestions, but is it so simple?

They do a fine job of killing pests like aphids, but there are good reasons not to buy them.

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Skunks do some good in your garden, but can be a problem. And there is an effective treatment for skunk spray.

What are some of the key ingredients that make potting soil so good for container gardening?

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You don't want to throw it out and replacing it every year can be pricey. Can you reuse your potting mix?

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An easy and inexpensive way to keep ants away from your hummingbird feeder. With a DIY option!

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A popular new article says they're the last thing you should put in your garden. Are coffee grounds that bad?