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Bird Nesting Season Has Begun – And This is the One Gardening Job Experts Say to Pause in April

As spring arrives, hold off on hedge maintenance to protect the habitats of nesting birds

Homes & Gardens · Apr 6

A Gardening Expert Urges Homeowners to Use Aluminum Foil to Deter Garden Pests – Here's Why

Tired of birds and squirrels digging up your seedlings? Aluminum foil could be the solution

Homes & Gardens · Mar 31

Gardeners Are Rediscovering Japanese Pruning Saws – Here’s Why Traditional Backyard Tools Work So Well

Every gardener needs a reliable saw, and this one is a fine example of Japanese craftsmanship

Homes & Gardens · Mar 30

Even Master Gardeners Are Wowed by Carrie Underwood's Unusually Oversized Squash, And The Delicious, Nutty Vegetables Are Surprisingly Easy to Grow

For a garden that's the envy of all your neighbors, Carrie's oversized squashes are an easy win – here's how to grow equally stunning vegetables

Homes & Gardens · Nov 22, 2025

Your Birth Month Has a Signature Flower Seed – Discover the Meaning Behind All 12, Plus Expert Tips on Growing Them for Bright, Beautiful Blooms

Why not challenge yourself to grow all 12 for an abundant flower garden?

Homes & Gardens · Nov 21, 2025

Before You Try the Plastic Fork Pest Control Hack, Read This Warning – We Reveal the Non-Toxic Alternatives That Will Actually Protect Winter Crops

Plastic forks can harm wildlife, impact soil health, and they aren't guaranteed to keep pests away

Homes & Gardens · Nov 17, 2025

David Beckham’s Garden Isn’t Just 'Spectacular' – It’s a Masterclass in Smart November Planting, and Experts Say Now’s the Time to Follow His Lead

A video of the soccer player reaping an abundance from his garden is the ultimate inspiration – a master gardener unpacks what he's doing, and how to replicate it

Homes & Gardens · Nov 2, 2025

This Essential Fall Task Will Increase Your Agapanthus Blooms Next Year – Here's How to Winterize Plants Indoors and Outdoors

In some hardiness zones, you can get away with just a layer of mulch

Homes & Gardens · Oct 23, 2025

How To Grow a Walnut Tree from Seed – 5 Steps to Grow Your Own Nut Harvest

It may take a long time, but your efforts will be rewarded with a bumper harvest of walnuts every fall

Homes & Gardens · Oct 16, 2025

7 Crops to Harvest in October – For Delicious Homegrown Additions to Hearty Fall Meals

Lots of fruit and vegetables are ready for picking this month

Homes & Gardens · Oct 11, 2025