6 Of The Most Common Houseplant Pests And How To Get Rid Of Them

Rita Pelczar on how to remove common houseplant pests for Better Homes & Gardens. Give these pesky bugs the boot for good. Whether you grow a couple of African violets, pamper a fiddle leaf fig tree, or have a houseful of exotic tropical plants, you know that...

Reasons Why Mowing Wet Grass Is A Bad Idea

Kristina Perrin for Kitchen Infinity on why it’s a bad idea to mow your lawn when it’s wet.   Is your lawn looking a little shaggy? Are you thinking about mowing it, but the weather doesn’t seem to be cooperating? Then don’t do it. It’s better to...

6 Pet-Friendly Holiday Houseplants To Celebrate The Season Safely

Jennifer Aldrich for Better Homes & Gardens gives some advice on safe pet-friendly plants for the holiday season. Keep your furry friends safe with these festive plants that are non-toxic to dogs and cats. The most wonderful time of the year can quickly turn into...

The Story Behind Your Christmas Wreath

Robin Sweetser gives us the background story behind the Christmas Wreath for the Old Farmer’s Almanac. What Does a Wreath on Your Door Symbolize? This time of year, Christmas wreaths are hung in every place imaginable—from doors and fences to lampposts and...

“A Season Of Shivers” Predicted For The U.S.

The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts a cold winter for the 2021-2022 season. Brrr! The 2022 Old Farmer’s Almanac comes with a winter warning: Prepare for a “Season of Shivers.” This winter will be punctuated by positively bone-chilling, below-average temperatures...