Jamie McIntosh for The Spruce on selecting ornamental grasses. Gardeners who want to block a neighbor’s yard or screen a patio without building a structure should consider planting perennial ornamental grasses. Unlike evergreen trees and shrubs, ornamental...
Megan Hughes for Better Homes & Gardens on tips to protect hydrangeas in the winter. Don’t let freezing weather ruin next year’s flowers. A hydrangea in full bloom is a colorful sight to celebrate. But did you know that some types of...
McCarty Mulch & Stone on stone recommendations for the driveway. Replacing your driveway can be complicated. But you’re determined, thrifty, and know what you want. Stone driveways are affordable, efficient, quick to install, and easy to maintain. But with all the...
Kristin Guy for Better Homes & Gardens on a good way to start your seeds off indoors. Skip all the plastic pots with this simple technique. Plus, you’ll get healthier plants. Starting seeds indoors can be an inexpensive and efficient way to fill your garden...
Deb Wiley and Vivika Neveln for Better Homes & Gardens on growing herbs indoors. Always have fresh herbal flavors in reach when you grow these aromatic plants in your kitchen. Few plants can turn everyday cooking into gourmet fare like freshly harvested herbs....