In backyards, forests and fields across America, the population of disease-carrying ticks is increasing.  Homeowners and hikers alike are wondering how to get rid of ticks.

Follow these tips to attract butterflies to your garden. Not only are butterflies the winged jewels of the landscape, but these beautiful creatures also help pollinate flowers.

Everyone's heard that dogs and gardens don't mix. It doesn't have to be that way! Use these tips to make a dog-friendly yard. Your plants, and your pets, will thank you.

Colorful or unusual plants can be found everywhere online this time of year. And while most of these are 100% real many others are not. Avoid disappointment by following these online seed ordering tips:

Having well-designed, well-made and truly great garden tools makes any garden or yardwork job easier—and a whole lot more satisfying. From shovels to weeders and from pruners to watering accessories, garden tools help to keep plants healthy. And great garden tools keep the entire yard looking great.

Container gardening makes it possible to grow a garden on a deck, patio, or balcony. And a new generation of vegetable seed varieties has been bred to stay small enough for container gardens.

There are three things you need to consider before try to grow successful container gardens. The first is where you want to put your container garden. The second is determining what plants you want to grow. Third, you must choose the right containers for your container garden.

Planting seeds indoors before your last frost date is easy with these tips for seed starting success. Seed starting is a great way to get a jump-start on your garden.

Every spring brings the promise of new vegetable seeds and delicious new harvests from the garden. These are the best new vegetable seeds to plant this spring.

Six of the best new ornamental plants, garden products and edible plants have won 2019 Green Thumb Awards presented by the Direct Gardening Association. Winners of the 2019 Green Thumb Awards were chosen by an independent panel of garden writers and editors.