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Tips to Help Maximize Greenhouse Space

Cathy Isom has some tips to help you maximize greenhouse space. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The benefits of having a greenhouse...

How to Calculate Cubic Yards

What is a cubic yard, exactly? Learn how to measure cubic yards with our guide to calculating the volume of dumpsters and your debris.

10 Tips for Saving Water in the Garden

Why waste water in your garden when you can save money and the planet? The experts at HouseLogic show you how with these garden water-saving tips.

How To Calculate Cubic Yards Mulch Per Square Feet

Here you will find a calculator to help you determine how much mulch you need to cover an area.

16 Invasive Species Sold at Garden Centers You Should Never Buy

These 16 invasive species of plants are commonly sold at garden centers - beware of them and DO NOT buy them from your garden store!

How to Grow a Container Garden

Liven up your balcony with these container-loving plants that don’t need to be babied.

10 Best Plants for Container Gardening

Container gardening continues to be hot. Homeowners like that containers are easy to maintain. Here are 11 of the best plants for container gardening.

Don't Bother Fertilizing Your Lawn Twice a Year

You'll be happy to hear that fertilizing your lawn more than once a year isn't necessary if you do it right the first time. Here's some tips from the pros at Consumer Reports.

What Causes Rust Stains On Sidewalk After Fertilizing?

What causes rust stains on sidewalk? Learn how to remove lawn fertilizer stains — and how to prevent them in the first place.

One Step Closer to a Dream of Breeding a Self-Fertilizing Plant

An organism that has been genetically engineered to fix nitrogen? It’s possible.

When Should You Fertilize Your Lawn?

Maintaining a lush, healthy lawn involves more than routine watering and mowing. A lawn fertilization schedule contributes to robust, beautifully green growth that elimin...

How fertilizing crops improves human health

A balanced nutrient supply from the soil is the foundation to help large populations avoid nutrient deficiency related health problems.

Thicken Your Lawn: It's Time For Overseeding!

Rather than fixing a poor-looking lawn, overseeding an existing lawn will keep the turf looking full, green, and healthy.

Explainer: The fertilizing power of N and P

Two elements — nitrogen and phosphorus — help plants grow. When the soil doesn’t have them, farmers might add them in the form of fertilizer.

You’re Mowing Your Lawn Wrong (and Wasting Money)

Get a Head Start on a Healthy Lawn

Behind every great lawn is a great lawn mower. Find out how proper mower maintenance and smart lawn care can give you a picture perfect yard.

Preventing Salt Damage to Your Lawn and Landscape

Salt damage to your yard can sometimes be inevitable. Discover ways you can help avoid damage to your lawn and landscape this winter.