• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to footer
Home, Garden and Homestead

Home, Garden and Homestead

Put Down Some Roots with Us

  • Home
  • At Home
  • Garden
  • Homestead
  • Food & Drink
  • My Story
  • About
  • Contact Us

Garden

Home / Garden

nutrient deficiencies in plants such as nitrogen and potassium

Common Nutrient Deficiencies in Plants

HG&H Staff
March 23, 2023

Here are the most common nutrient deficiencies in plants and how to fix them. In this story, we will cover symptoms of plant nutrient deficiency and treatment using widely available fertilizers. Plants need nutrients from soil, water, and air for healthy growth. The composition of the soil directly affects the health of the plant. Important…

Continue Reading Common Nutrient Deficiencies in Plants

succulent xeriscape garden plants

Drought Tolerant Plants for Xeriscape Gardens

Bianca Ward
March 5, 2023

Here’s how to grow drought tolerant plants for xeriscape gardens that save water. Xeriscaping, commonly known as drought-tolerant gardening, can be spectacular water-saving gardens when planned properly and maintained regularly. In a nutshell, xeriscaping is landscaping using plants that do not require additional watering above normal rainfall. These gardens are typically advocated in areas prone…

Continue Reading Drought Tolerant Plants for Xeriscape Gardens

panicle hydrangea shrub

Best Low Maintenance Shrubs

HG&H Staff
February 16, 2023

The best low maintenance shrubs look great—even with little or no care. A recent survey by Tiger Sheds showed that 67% of homeowners avoid maintaining their yards in the cold winter months. You might be one of them. That’s why it is important to choose the best low maintenance shrubs that are tough enough tough…

Continue Reading Best Low Maintenance Shrubs

a balcony container garden of plants

How to Grow Tomatoes in Containers

Randy Schultz
February 9, 2023

It’s easier than ever to grow tomatoes in containers. Here’s how. Tomatoes are the queens of the backyard vegetable garden, and growing vegetables is more popular than ever. But not everyone has a backyard with lots of space for an impressive garden plot. Fortunately, most flowers and many vegetables can be grown in containers. This…

Continue Reading How to Grow Tomatoes in Containers

herbal wildflower remedies

Herbal Wildflower Remedies for Common Ailments

Charlie Fletcher
January 23, 2023

Here are four herbal wildflower remedies that can help treat many common ailments. The practice of using flowers and herbs as a source of wellness is nothing new. It’s something people all over the world have been doing for centuries. In many ways, it’s an “ancient” practice. And many of today’s over-the-counter remedies are inspired by or based on the effects of herbs.

Continue Reading Herbal Wildflower Remedies for Common Ailments

a male cardinal perches on a snowy pine branch in winter

Tips for Winter Bird Feeding and Care

Jessica Ford
January 20, 2023

The cold and snowy winter months can be hard for all wildlife, including our favorite backyard birds. Here’s what you need to know about winter bird feeding and creating a haven for wild birds in your backyard during the coldest months.

Continue Reading Tips for Winter Bird Feeding and Care

Should You Install A Garden Fence?

HG&H Staff
November 27, 2022

The decision to install a garden fence can be a big one. When it comes to garden fences, there are a huge range of benefits, particularly if you choose a high quality fence panel supplier. A garden fence can be a DIY project, but it takes time and some professional skills. That’s why many homeowners choose…

Continue Reading Should You Install A Garden Fence?

Gifts For Gardeners This Holiday Season

HG&H Staff
November 5, 2022

Here is an assortment of perfect gifts for gardeners and homeowners on your holiday shopping list.  Let’s face it. The colder months of the holiday season do not lend themselves to gardening in most climates. But that doesn’t mean gardening is completely out of mind. Avid gardeners and homeowners who must keep their yards neat…

Continue Reading Gifts For Gardeners This Holiday Season

The perfect garden is whatever suits your personal style

5 Tips To Grow The Perfect Garden

HG&H Staff
November 3, 2022

The “perfect garden” is simple. It’s the garden you imagine with vegetables or flowers or a mix of both. It’s the garden in a size and location and design that suits your needs and wants. In reality, the perfect garden is where, how and when you want it – because there is no right or…

Continue Reading 5 Tips To Grow The Perfect Garden

Enjoy Your Backyard All Year Round

HG&H Staff
October 13, 2022

Want to enjoy your backyard all year round? Your backyard should be a comfortable space where you can lounge and enjoy precious moments with your family and friends. It should also be a welcoming area where you can entertain guests and make many great memories. With that in mind, here are six tips on how…

Continue Reading Enjoy Your Backyard All Year Round

bamboo plants in a Japanese Asian garden

Bamboo Plants and How to Grow Them

HG&H Staff
October 5, 2022

Bamboo plants are popular garden plants because they are both beautiful and easy to grow. Some types of bamboo plants are great for tropical landscaping, while others fit well in more modern or urban designs.

Continue Reading Bamboo Plants and How to Grow Them

A young man and woman take a break on their family hobby farm.

Preparing Your Garden for Winter

HG&H Staff
October 4, 2022

Most people tend to think of spring when it comes to planting and gardening. However, autumn is a great time to get a head start on your garden for the following year. Here are a few things you should consider when preparing your garden for those cold winter months.

Continue Reading Preparing Your Garden for Winter

a xeriscape yard that uses less water

Reduce Water Consumption in Your Garden

HG&H Staff
September 22, 2022

In times of water shortages, you need to reduce water consumption in your garden. Everyone needs to do their part in conserving this valuable resource. Many states in the United States are experiencing severe drought conditions, including California, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Kansas and Oklahoma. Even if you’re not in a drought-stricken area, it’s still important to conserve water whenever possible.

Continue Reading Reduce Water Consumption in Your Garden

lawn fertilization is applied in the spring and fall

Lawn Fertilization Tips for Spring and Fall

HG&H Staff
September 16, 2022

Lawn fertilization is necessary for healthy, green grass lawns. A well-fertilized turfgrass lawn is healthy enough to withstand stress from pests, foot traffic, and environmental factors. Quite simply, regular lawn fertilization is necessary to maintain optimal health. Here are some quick tips that will help you maintain a healthy green turfgrass lawn.

Continue Reading Lawn Fertilization Tips for Spring and Fall

gas vs. electric power equipment worx cordless blower

Gas vs. Electric Power Equipment

Randy Schultz
September 2, 2022

The choice between gas vs. electric power equipment continues to evolve. But one thing is certain: battery powered cordless electric power equipment keeps getting better. For homeowners and even professional landscapers, that makes it easier and easier to buy cordless electric power equipment.

Continue Reading Gas vs. Electric Power Equipment

tips for growing healthy roses like this pink rose

Tips for Growing Healthy Roses

HG&H Staff
August 26, 2022

Roses are the rock stars of the garden. Rose bushes are stately and impressive, and the flowers look lovely for weeks at a time. Follow these tips for growing healthy roses and your garden will be the envy of the neighborhood.

Continue Reading Tips for Growing Healthy Roses

how to top dress your lawn with compost

Top Dressing Your Lawn with Compost

Valerie Smith
August 23, 2022

Top dressing your lawn with compost is a common practice that has been used for centuries. Because top dressing provides lawns with beneficial nutrients, many homeowners use this technique along with regular lawn maintenance routines. Read on to discover helpful tips and the benefits to top dressing your lawn with compost.

Continue Reading Top Dressing Your Lawn with Compost

girl with grandparents enjoying the joys of fall gardening

The Joys of Fall Gardening

Randy Schultz
August 18, 2022

The joys of fall gardening include planting bulbs, planting cool season vegetables, planting trees and shrubs, and getting the garden ready for the winter to come. Fall just happens to be a great time in the garden.

Continue Reading The Joys of Fall Gardening

make your own houseplant soil mix

Make Your Own Houseplant Soil Mix

HG&H Staff
August 16, 2022

One of the most critical aspects of houseplant and container plant care is soil. The right potting mix can mean the difference between a happy, healthy plant and one that struggles. Buying pre-mixed potting soil is certainly an option, but it’s also easy to make your own.

Continue Reading Make Your Own Houseplant Soil Mix

two rings lost in a grass lawn

How to Find a Lost Ring

HG&H Staff
August 11, 2022

Lost jewelry, especially a wedding ring or other meaningful jewelry, can trigger a traumatic experience for many women. Whether your engagement ring, wedding ring, or other cherished pieces of jewelry has gone missing in the lawn or garden, don’t panic! This article will give you all the tips and tricks to find it.

Continue Reading How to Find a Lost Ring

sunflowers wearing sunglasses

How to Grow Sunflowers

Claudia Jeffrey
August 4, 2022

Sunflowers are well-loved flowers that bloom all summer. Sunflowers are drought tolerant, resistant to pests, and attractive to pollinators and birds. Their large flowers make beautiful bouquets, and their seeds are a great source of food for birds and people.

Continue Reading How to Grow Sunflowers

rat in a garden

How To Get Rid Of Rats In Your Garden

HG&H Staff
July 21, 2022

How to get rid of rats in your garden! There are few things more annoying than dealing with garden pests, and rats are certainly pests. These rodents can eat your garden crops. Plus, rats are vermin that can spread diseases. Here are some proven ways to get rid of rats in your garden and yard.

Continue Reading How To Get Rid Of Rats In Your Garden

best gardening shoes and outdoor boots sitting on a lawn

Best Gardening Shoes and Outdoor Boots

Randy Schultz
July 14, 2022

There are LOTS of good choices when searching for the best gardening shoes and outdoor boots. We’re talking about waterproof shoes and tough, reinforced boots. And we’re also talking about gardening shoes and boots that are stylish enough to wear on errands. Like to the local coffee shop or the hardware store.

Continue Reading Best Gardening Shoes and Outdoor Boots

red roses for edible flowers recipe

Our Favorite Fun Flower Facts

Jessica Ford
July 6, 2022

Impress your friends with these fun and handy little facts on the most popular spring- and summer-blooming flowers!

Continue Reading Our Favorite Fun Flower Facts

how to get rid of ticks like this blacklegged tick

How to Get Rid of Ticks

Randy Schultz
June 24, 2022

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.

Continue Reading How to Get Rid of Ticks

man cutting hedge

Best Cordless Electric Hedge Trimmers

Randy Schultz
June 23, 2022

The best cordless electric hedge trimmers can make quick work of trimming your hedges and shrubs. The blades are sharp. The trimmers are ergonomically designed to be comfortable to hold and use. The cordless electric motors are quiet, powerful, and efficient. And the rechargeable batteries pack plenty of power to get the job done.

Continue Reading Best Cordless Electric Hedge Trimmers

backyard retreat featuring plants, flowers and a sitting area

Backyard Retreat: How to Choose the Right Plants

HG&H Staff
June 21, 2022

Gardening doesn’t require a lot of space to have an impact. A small garden space, a back deck or a balcony makes a great backyard retreat. You can get the benefits of having a relaxing and tranquil garden almost anywhere.

Continue Reading Backyard Retreat: How to Choose the Right Plants

a woman listens to the best gardening podcasts

Best Gardening Podcasts for Fun and Inspiration

HG&H Staff
June 15, 2022

The best gardening podcasts can entertain, inform, and inspire you. You might be someone who enjoys tending a garden or a professional landscaper. Either way, there is plenty you can learn from the best gardening podcasts.

Continue Reading Best Gardening Podcasts for Fun and Inspiration

ears of colorful glass gem corn

Grow Glass Gem Corn for a Colorful Harvest

Randy Schultz
June 8, 2022

What exactly is Glass Gem Corn? Think of it as Indian corn on steroids. But it grows like other common corn varieties. So, if you’ve grown yellow corn or sweet corn or white corn, you can grow rainbow-colored Glass Gem Corn.

Continue Reading Grow Glass Gem Corn for a Colorful Harvest

a giant tree in a green lawn

Tree Watering Made Simple: The Root Quencher Story

Randy Schultz
May 25, 2022

It’s not enough to simply water the surface of the soil around a tree. A tree’s deep roots also need to receive water to keep the tree healthy. Deep watering can be the difference between a healthy tree and a dying tree.

Continue Reading Tree Watering Made Simple: The Root Quencher Story

so many fake seed scams online

Beware of Fake Seed Scams Online this Spring

Jessica Ford
May 17, 2022

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 fake seed scams disappointment by following these online seed ordering tips.

Continue Reading Beware of Fake Seed Scams Online this Spring

a woman sprays insecticidal soap on plant to control insects

Use Insecticidal Soap to Control Insects

Kim Toscano
May 12, 2022

Understanding and using insecticidal soaps properly will help you manage pests organically, both indoors and out. Insecticidal soap is an environmentally friendly way to kill and control insect pests such as aphids, mealybugs, thrips, whiteflies, and more.

Continue Reading Use Insecticidal Soap to Control Insects

a mosquito dunk BTI donut floats in a pond

How Do Mosquito Dunks Work?

Randy Schultz
May 2, 2022

The active ingredient in Mosquito Dunks is a naturally occurring, microscopic bacterium called Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis. BTI for short. The BTI bacterium is deadly to mosquito larvae but harmless to other living things.

Continue Reading How Do Mosquito Dunks Work?

Japanese maple tree

Best Trees for Small Yards

HG&H Staff
April 20, 2022

The best trees for small yards also offer the benefits of colorful flowers in spring and colorful foliage in the fall. At their mature size, the best trees for small yards are a great choice for most suburban yards and landscapes.

Continue Reading Best Trees for Small Yards

bare patches in a grass lawn

How to Fix Bare Spots in Lawn

Valerie Smith
April 18, 2022

The last thing you want to see is bare patches in your lawn. Bare spots can appear for many reasons, including disease, pest infestation, too much shade and excessive foot traffic. Sometimes, your lush lawn starts to get ugly bare patches. If you need to know how to fix bare spots in your lawn, just follow these grass patch repair tips.

Continue Reading How to Fix Bare Spots in Lawn

a weed wacker trims a lawn

Best Cordless String Trimmer 2022

HG&H Staff
March 17, 2022

We’ve reviewed the available models of the best cordless string trimmers of 2022 to find the models we like. All the models reviewed in this story will easily cut through grass and weeds. They help keep your lawn and yard looking nicely manicured. And they do it with very little work on your part.

Continue Reading Best Cordless String Trimmer 2022

a gardener divides hostas to create more healthy plants

A Spring Garden Jump Start in 12 Easy Steps

Claire Jones
March 14, 2022

A spring garden jump-start is a productive way to begin your gardening year. You can hit the ground running and get ahead of the season. That’s why late winter is my favorite time to get many of the spring jobs done– or at least get them started. It’s a great way to reduce the springtime stress of too many gardening tasks to do.

Continue Reading A Spring Garden Jump Start in 12 Easy Steps

spring lawn care tips for a beautiful lawn

Spring Lawn Care Tips

Valerie Smith
March 10, 2022

Preparing your lawn during the spring season ensures healthy growth throughout the year. With the right maintenance practices, your lawn will be vibrant and healthy. It will also be capable of defending itself from various growth-related challenges and environmental stressors. Here are some of the most vital spring lawn care tips.

Continue Reading Spring Lawn Care Tips

orchid garden pool landscape

Orchid Garden Pool Landscape

Teresa Watkins
March 8, 2022

An orchid garden filled with orchid plants was the perfect choice for a Florida swimming pool landscape that only had room for potted plants and tropical orchids mounted on the poolside walls. The result is a stunning and colorful tropical paradise.

Continue Reading Orchid Garden Pool Landscape

an assortment of the best garden tools spread out on a lawn

Best Garden Tools Make Gardening Easier

HG&H Staff
February 24, 2022

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.

Continue Reading Best Garden Tools Make Gardening Easier

cobrahead weeding tool

Best Weeding Tool: CobraHead Weeders

Randy Schultz
February 18, 2022

Owning a best weeding tool is an absolute necessity for every gardener or homeowner. Without an effective weed puller, it’s virtually impossible to grow a great garden or a lawn that’s the envy of the neighborhood. Everyone who grows plants in the soil knows that weeds happen. These unwanted plants seem to grow everywhere there…

Continue Reading Best Weeding Tool: CobraHead Weeders

pretty woman with vegetables in garden from the best new vegetable seeds

Best new vegetable seeds and plants for your garden

Randy Schultz
February 14, 2022

The best new vegetable seeds and plants are the key to a bountiful harvest. These new vegetable varieties are sure to get your mouth watering. 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.

Continue Reading Best new vegetable seeds and plants for your garden

best garden catalogs of 2022 on a wooden table

Best 2022 Garden Catalogs and Websites

Jessica Ford
January 29, 2022

The best 2022 garden catalogs and websites, as selected by the editors of HomeGardenandHomestead.com. 2022 garden catalogs and websites for plants and seeds offer new varieties plus the most-popular favorites.

Continue Reading Best 2022 Garden Catalogs and Websites

hummingbird visits a Salvia Hummingbird Falls plant

2022 Green Thumb Award Winners

Randy Schultz
January 13, 2022

National Garden Bureau announces the 2022 Green Thumb Award winners, which include four new plant varieties and one new garden product.

Continue Reading 2022 Green Thumb Award Winners

water trees in winter to keep them healthy

Should You Water Trees in Winter?

Mark Yeater
January 12, 2022

Should you water your trees in winter? If so, what are the best tree watering tips for winter weather? Winter impacts all living things, and that includes the trees in your yard. Trees experience the stress of the harsh winter season, so proper watering during can ensure their health. Here are the steps to take to provide them cold weather relief.

Continue Reading Should You Water Trees in Winter?

winter interest plants

7 Plants for Winter Interest and Year-Long Appeal

Randy Schultz
December 27, 2021

During the winter season, most landscapes have little or no winter interest. It’s easy to create winter interest if you add the right plants to your yard.

Continue Reading 7 Plants for Winter Interest and Year-Long Appeal

a wrapped gift under a Christmas tree

Gifts for Gardeners this Holiday Season

HG&H Staff
November 21, 2021

Gifts for gardeners include a great weeding tool and organic garden seeds gift collections. Holiday season gifts for gardeners also include gift plants, gardening books and high-tech gifts for home and garden.

Continue Reading Gifts for Gardeners this Holiday Season

senior woman standing in a garden

Garden Tools for Seniors

Toni Gattone
November 20, 2021

Today, tool manufacturers are selling ergonomically designed products that are crafted to fit comfortably in your hand. These tools are made from lightweight, durable materials so they will last for many years. Ergonomic tools are safer and easier to use, and gardening comfort should be your highest priority.

Continue Reading Garden Tools for Seniors

a woman shows how to divide hostas in a garden

When to Divide Hostas and Other Perennials

Wendy Komancheck
October 7, 2021

Do you know when to divide hostas and other perennials in your garden. This step-by-step guide shows you when and how to divide all kinds of perennial plants and ornamental grasses.

Continue Reading When to Divide Hostas and Other Perennials

fall yard cleanup dog in the leaves

Great Tools Make Fall Yard Cleanup Easier

Randy Schultz
September 30, 2021

Now is the traditional time for fall yard cleanup. Here are some of the best tools that make fall yard cleanup easier and faster.

Continue Reading Great Tools Make Fall Yard Cleanup Easier

a man uses a power planter auger for fall planting

Fall Planting for Spring Flowers

HG&H Staff
August 10, 2021

Fall planting gives bulbs, perennials and shrubs a chance to get acclimated in the garden before the freezing temperatures of winter. Fall is a great season for planting.

Continue Reading Fall Planting for Spring Flowers

a woman uses a cordless leaf blower to blow leaves from a lawn

Best Cordless Leaf Blowers

Randy Schultz
August 5, 2021

There is no shortage of choices when buying a battery powered blower. Most homeowners choose hand-held blowers, which perform well during most backyard cleanup jobs. These powerful tools handle mountains of leaves and other yard and garden debris with ease! Here are our favorite models.

Continue Reading Best Cordless Leaf Blowers

a honey bee on goldenrod flowers in the late summer garden

Flowering Plants for Late Summer Garden Color

Randy Schultz
July 26, 2021

For some gardeners, adding flowering plants for late summer garden color is what makes or breaks their gardens. By mid-summer, most flowering plants are done blooming. As a result, late summer and early fall gardens can start looking a dull and tired. Here’s how to add late summer garden color.

Continue Reading Flowering Plants for Late Summer Garden Color

planting fall bulbs tulips

Planting Fall Bulbs Brings Colorful Spring Flowers

HG&H Staff
July 19, 2021

Planting fall bulbs for spring flowers should be at the top of every homeowner’s to-do list in the autumn. Planting fall bulbs is like planting buried treasure in your garden. In the spring, you get to see colorful flowers!

Continue Reading Planting Fall Bulbs Brings Colorful Spring Flowers

a robotic lawn mower cutting a grass lawn

A Guide to the Best Robotic Lawn Mowers

HG&H Staff
June 29, 2021

Robotic lawn mowers are the newest thing in mowing lawns. A robot lawn mower offers the easiest way to mow a lawn, because it literally does the mowing automatically. If keeping up with the regular maintenance of mowing your lawn feels like a never-ending burden, consider getting a robotic lawnmower. Here are some things you should know before making your purchase.

Continue Reading A Guide to the Best Robotic Lawn Mowers

a woman's hands touch lavender plant flowers

How to Grow Lavender Plants

Claire Jones
June 24, 2021

Many gardeners want to know how to grow lavender plants. Lavender is one of the most beautiful and useful plants in the garden. It is a beloved plant that offers a trifecta of fragrance, medicinal benefits, and beautiful blue-purple flowers.

Continue Reading How to Grow Lavender Plants

a flower arrangement featuring fresh flowers and foliage from the garden

Awesome Homegrown Flower Arrangements

Claire Jones
June 7, 2021

A blooming garden is all you need to create awesome homegrown flower arrangements. Pick fresh flowers and interesting foliage to combine in beautiful floral arrangements and bouquets. Here’s how to arrange flowers like a pro.

Continue Reading Awesome Homegrown Flower Arrangements

blue mophead hydrangea flowers

Hydrangea Happiness: How to Grow Hydrangeas

CL Fornari
May 20, 2021

Chose the right type of hydrangeas for your area, and these flowering shrubs will always make you smile. Hydrangeas are some of the most popular and sought-after flowers. But because of the variety of hydrangea species, they often cause great confusion. This article will simplify these beautiful flowering shrubs and explain how to grow hydrangeas.…

Continue Reading Hydrangea Happiness: How to Grow Hydrangeas

a gardener trims a tree with long-handle loppers

Tree Trimming Tips

HG&H Staff
May 3, 2021

Tree trimming is a regular part of maintaining a yard and garden. In this guide, we offer tree trimming tips that help keep trees healthy while giving your yard a professional look. Many people don’t realize that tree trimming is also a way to avoid hazards. That’s because overgrown trees can fall in high winds…

Continue Reading Tree Trimming Tips

purple wisteria are flowering vines for vertical gardening

Best Flowering Vines for Vertical Gardening

Kathy Van Mullekom
April 26, 2021

Flowering vines are a gardener’s secret weapon—especially when you run out of horizonal gardening space. If you have a small garden space and you still crave more plants, the answer is as simple as vertical gardening with flowering vines. Even if you still have horizontal growing space, vines reaching heavenward add another dimension to your…

Continue Reading Best Flowering Vines for Vertical Gardening

monarch butterflies feed on echinacea coneflower

Plants for Pollinators

Randy Schultz
April 13, 2021

Why should you grow plants for pollinators? For starters, bees, butterflies and hummingbirds are colorful and interesting visitors to any garden. And without these pollinators and the plants that support them, there literally wouldn’t be gardens. Unfortunately, many of these winged jewels are in trouble. The populations of many species of butterflies, hummingbirds and bees…

Continue Reading Plants for Pollinators

cordless electric tillers like this one from Greenworks love to dig in the dirt.

Best Cordless Electric Tillers

HG&H Staff
March 4, 2021

Cordless electric tillers and cultivators combine impressive digging power with eco-friendly benefits. The electric motor of a cordless electric tiller is quiet, energy efficient, and it starts immediately. Plus, an electric tiller or cultivator will never run out of gas. Garden tillers and cultivators make it easier to prepare a garden plot for planting. Because…

Continue Reading Best Cordless Electric Tillers

harvest and store seeds like these pumpkin seeds

How to Harvest and Store Seeds

HG&H Staff
March 2, 2021

One of the easiest ways for gardeners to save money is to harvest and store seeds from their gardens. It’s easy. It’s fun. And harvesting and storing seeds is a tradition that goes back for many centuries. Fall and early winter is when you harvest and store seeds. For many gardeners, it’s the final activity…

Continue Reading How to Harvest and Store Seeds

an awesome backyard garden featuring flowering perennials, stepping stones and more.

Grow Your Best Garden Ever

Randy Schultz
February 23, 2021

Great gardens do not magically appear in your yard. The sooner you plan and start to grow your best garden ever, the sooner it will begin to manifest in your yard.

Continue Reading Grow Your Best Garden Ever

Power Planter auger digs a big hole

Power Planter Augers: Digging Made Easy

Randy Schultz
February 10, 2021

We’ve been digging holes–with shovels–the same old way for centuries. But now planting augers from Power Planter make it fast and easy to drill holes for plants and bulbs.

Continue Reading Power Planter Augers: Digging Made Easy

An ideal garden space that includes flowers, shrubs and lawn.

Creating Your Ideal Garden Space

HG&H Staff
November 30, 2020

Even if you’re not an experienced gardener, you can still create your perfect outdoor space. Hiring expert help and adding new features to your garden will make a big difference. Here’s some quick tips to help you do that.

Continue Reading Creating Your Ideal Garden Space

soil testing is the first step toward healthy plants

Soil Testing for Beginners

HG&H Staff
November 19, 2020

Soil testing and examining the soil is crucial to growing healthy plants. Quite simply, plants won’t survive without good, healthy soil.

Continue Reading Soil Testing for Beginners

American hummingbirds include this male Anna's Hummingbird

A Guide to American Hummingbirds

Kim Toscano
September 1, 2020

The delightful species of hummingbirds found in America boast jeweled hues and distinctive markings that reveal their species. Pay close attention to their colors (and sometimes their size) and you can identify which species are visiting your backyard.

Continue Reading A Guide to American Hummingbirds

the colorful flowers in a mini wildflower garden

Grow a Mini Wildflower Garden

Randy Schultz
August 24, 2020

If you have ever thought about growing a mini wildflower garden, you are not alone. Natural-looking flower gardens are more popular than ever. In fact, wildflower gardens (also called meadow gardens) are trending all over social media. Mike Lizotte is the author of Mini Meadows: Grow a Little Patch of Colorful Flowers Anywhere Around Your…

Continue Reading Grow a Mini Wildflower Garden

Rufous hummingbird feeding on Crocosmia flowers

How to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Yard

Heather Zindash
August 10, 2020

If you want to attract hummingbirds to your yard and garden, you are in good company. It seems like everyone loves hummingbirds. Here’s how.

Continue Reading How to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Yard

greener grass and lawn mower

5 Lawn Care Tips for Greener Grass

Randy Schultz
August 4, 2020

Spring and Fall are the best times to plant a new lawn or rehab your tired old lawn. Follow these 5 lawn care tips for greener grass if you want a healthy, green lawn that will be the envy of the neighborhood.

Continue Reading 5 Lawn Care Tips for Greener Grass

container water garden

Small Container Water Garden Creates Big Impact

HG&H Staff
July 22, 2020

A large water feature can require a great deal of work to create and maintain. It’s okay if you’re not up to that kind of a commitment, because you can create a small container water garden that makes a big impact on your yard.

Continue Reading Small Container Water Garden Creates Big Impact

julia child rose is one of the best roses for backyard gardens

Best Roses for Backyard Gardens

Cathy Wilkinson Barash
June 23, 2020

The best roses are truly the superstars of garden flowers. They are revered all over the world for their beauty. As a lifelong gardener, it was difficult for me to select the 10 best roses to grow in a backyard garden. Many great roses didn’t make the cut. (Such is the downside of creating a…

Continue Reading Best Roses for Backyard Gardens

an eggplant is harvested from a square foot garden

Grow More Vegetables in a Square Foot Garden

Randy Schultz
June 5, 2020

The book Square Foot Gardening is the most popular gardening book ever published in North America. Steve Bartholomew, director of the Square Foot Gardening Association and son of the book’s author, shares his tips on how to create the most productive vegetable garden you have ever grown.

Continue Reading Grow More Vegetables in a Square Foot Garden

beautiful magenta flowers on a clematis vine

How to Fertilize Clematis (and other flowering plants)

Deborah Hardwick
June 3, 2020

When Deborah Hardwick first started growing flowering clematis plants, she did not know how to fertilize clematis. Now she’s an internationally known clematis expert, and she shares her knowledge about fertilizing clematis to get the best display of colorful flowers.

Continue Reading How to Fertilize Clematis (and other flowering plants)

tomato plants are a good choice for container gardening for beginners

Container Gardening for Beginners

HG&H Staff
May 13, 2020

Gardening is trending again, and container gardening for beginners is leading the way. People who have never grown plants before are suddenly interested in planting a garden.

Continue Reading Container Gardening for Beginners

grandparents and granddaughter planting in a garden

Stay at Home and Garden

Melinda Myers
April 27, 2020

The Stay at Home and Garden Initiative launched by GreenPrints magazine encourages Americans to honor state and national “stay-at- home” guidelines during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic by gardening in backyards and on decks and patios.

Continue Reading Stay at Home and Garden

basket of vegetables from a victory garden 2.0

How to Start a Victory Garden 2.0

Jessica Ford
April 1, 2020

Instead of feeling helpless because of the coronavirus (COVID-19), thousands of people are starting a Victory Garden 2.0. Here’s how to start a vegetable garden–even if you have never gardened before.

Continue Reading How to Start a Victory Garden 2.0

Clematis Skyfall is easy to grow if you ignore the clematis myths

Debunking Clematis Myths

Randy Schultz
March 17, 2020

There are plenty of clematis myths that need debunking. That’s because clematis, known as “The Queen of the Vines,” is actually easier to grow than most people think. Despite the profusion of flowers that a clematis plant produces, many gardeners think these wonderful plants are difficult to grow. According to clematis expert Deborah Hardwick, clematis…

Continue Reading Debunking Clematis Myths

City Jungle is a self-watering planter for successful container gardening

Tips for growing successful container gardens

HG&H Staff
March 6, 2020

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.

Continue Reading Tips for growing successful container gardens

Treasure Island Sweet Potatoes growing in a container

2020 Green Thumb Awards Honor New Plants and Garden Products

Randy Schultz
February 7, 2020

The winners of the 2020 Green Thumb Awards have been announced, and a total of six new plants and products have taken home the “green” trophy. Here are this year’s winners: Clematis ‘Lady Kyoko’ from Spring Hill Nurseries European Beech InstantHedge from InstantHedge KangaRhu Rhubarb from Gurneys Seed Treasure Island Sweet Potatoes from Concept Plants…

Continue Reading 2020 Green Thumb Awards Honor New Plants and Garden Products

2020 garden trends include tiny space gardens

2020 Garden Trends Include Tiny Gardens and Hardy Tropical Plants

Jessica Ford
January 30, 2020

2020 garden trends include a new way to look at tiny space gardens, embracing cold-hardy tropical plants and even pet-friendly gardens.

Continue Reading 2020 Garden Trends Include Tiny Gardens and Hardy Tropical Plants

Father and son show how to plant a tree

How to Plant a Tree in Your Yard

Carole McCray
January 3, 2020

Do you know how to plant a tree? Start by choosing the right tree for your planting location. Then follow the easy tips below.

Continue Reading How to Plant a Tree in Your Yard

new years resolutions for gardeners

5 New Year’s Resolutions for Gardeners

Jessica Ford
December 26, 2019

Have you made any gardening resolutions for the New Year?  Whether you’re a horticultural expert or you want to try gardening for the first time, here are my favorite New Year’s resolutions for gardeners in 2020.

Continue Reading 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Gardeners

goth garden gothic

How to Create a Goth Garden

Teresa Watkins
October 8, 2019

A Goth Garden suggests the fascination with cemeteries and death. Themes of death and decay dictate the use of black and dark purple plants. A Goth Garden lets you explore your inner dark side with tombstones, gargoyles, flickering lights, cobwebs and drama. 

Continue Reading How to Create a Goth Garden

man uses chainsaw to cut overgrown trees

Overgrown Trees, Volunteer Plants and Tough Love in the Landscape

Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp
September 10, 2019

Fall is the time for trimming overgrown trees and removing volunteer plants that sowed themselves in too many places. It’s time for tough love in the landscape.

Continue Reading Overgrown Trees, Volunteer Plants and Tough Love in the Landscape

Mosquito Dunks use chemical-free BTI to kill mosquitoes

Use BTI to Kill Mosquitoes. It’s Chemical-free.

Randy Schultz
August 13, 2019

There is no reason to use harsh chemicals when you can kill mosquitoes with chemical-free BTI. That’s because BTI is a naturally occurring bacterium that kills mosquitoes before they can become flying, biting, disease-spreading adults.

Continue Reading Use BTI to Kill Mosquitoes. It’s Chemical-free.

Great gardening books for summer reading

Best New Gardening Books for Summer Reading

Randy Schultz
August 4, 2019

Summer is the season for gardening, and it’s also the time for reading the best new gardening books. Read these books about vegetable gardening, growing flowers, creating butterfly habitats, decorating she sheds and designing with houseplants.

Continue Reading Best New Gardening Books for Summer Reading

cold hardy tropical plants for cooler climates include the maypop

12 Cold Hardy Tropical Plants to Grow Now

Jessica Ford
July 16, 2019

Grow cold hardy tropical plants in temperate areas of the USA to give your garden a totally new look. Use these 12 cold hardy tropical plants and enjoy the tropics in your backyard.

Continue Reading 12 Cold Hardy Tropical Plants to Grow Now

patio fruit trees like these dwarf orange trees can be grown almost anywhere

7 Perfect Patio Fruit Trees for Small Spaces

Jessica Ford
June 26, 2019

Dwarf varieties of orange, apple, lemon, fig, peach and pomegranate trees make perfect patio fruit trees. Grow these dwarf trees in containers on patios, decks, balconies and any small spaces.

Continue Reading 7 Perfect Patio Fruit Trees for Small Spaces

attract butterflies to your garden like this monarch butterfly

Attract Butterflies to Your Garden

Kylee Baumle
May 16, 2019

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.

Continue Reading Attract Butterflies to Your Garden

a dog in a dog-friendly yard

How to Create a Dog-Friendly Yard

Jessica Ford
May 15, 2019

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.

Continue Reading How to Create a Dog-Friendly Yard

Tomatoes are a popular vegetable grown in container gardening

Top 10 Vegetables for Container Gardening

Randy Schultz
March 21, 2019

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.

Continue Reading Top 10 Vegetables for Container Gardening

seedlings growing in a tray ensure seed starting success

Tips for Seed Starting Success

Kathy Jentz
February 28, 2019

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.

Continue Reading Tips for Seed Starting Success

Tomato Purple Boy Hybrid from Park Seed

New Plants and Garden Products Win 2019 Green Thumb Awards

Randy Schultz
January 25, 2019

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.

Continue Reading New Plants and Garden Products Win 2019 Green Thumb Awards

best garden catalogs in 2019 include burpee park seed logees wayside gardens high country gardens

9 Great Garden Catalogs in 2019

Jessica Ford
January 13, 2019

A list of some of our favorite garden catalogs in 2019 to buy heirlooms, hybrids, and everything that’s new and trending!

Continue Reading 9 Great Garden Catalogs in 2019

Broccolini Still Life

Plant Seeds Now for a Tasty Fall Harvest

Jessica Ford
August 9, 2018

Many gardeners let their gardens go at the end of the summer season. But fall is the perfect time to plant seeds for another delicious crop of fresh vegetables.

Continue Reading Plant Seeds Now for a Tasty Fall Harvest

natural insect control methods include Mosquito Dunks

Natural Insect Control Uses Mother Nature

HG&H Staff
July 26, 2018

These natural insect control methods show how you can kill insect pests without resorting to using harsh chemicals.

Continue Reading Natural Insect Control Uses Mother Nature

revitalize your garden in summer

5 Ways to Revitalize Your Garden in Summer

HG&H Staff
July 15, 2018

Is your garden looking pretty hot and tired these days? Never fear: here are some easy ways to revitalize your garden in summer.

Continue Reading 5 Ways to Revitalize Your Garden in Summer

What to Wear in the Garden

What to Wear in the Yard and Garden

HG&H Staff
July 15, 2018

Mother Nature can be hard on our clothes. The next time you wonder what to wear in the yard, consider these fun and functional outdoor apparel items.

Continue Reading What to Wear in the Yard and Garden

  • Top Dressing Your Lawn with Compost

    Top Dressing Your Lawn with Compost

    August 23, 2022

    Top dressing your lawn with compost is a common practice that has been used for centuries. Because top dressing provides lawns with beneficial nutrients, many homeowners use this technique along with regular lawn maintenance routines. Read on to discover helpful tips and the benefits to top dressing your lawn with compost.

    Continue Reading

  • The Joys of Fall Gardening

    The Joys of Fall Gardening

    August 18, 2022

    The joys of fall gardening include planting bulbs, planting cool season vegetables, planting trees and shrubs, and getting the garden ready for the winter to come. Fall just happens to be a great time in the garden.

    Continue Reading

  • Make Your Own Houseplant Soil Mix

    Make Your Own Houseplant Soil Mix

    August 16, 2022

    One of the most critical aspects of houseplant and container plant care is soil. The right potting mix can mean the difference between a happy, healthy plant and one that struggles. Buying pre-mixed potting soil is certainly an option, but it’s also easy to make your own.

    Continue Reading

  • How to Find a Lost Ring

    How to Find a Lost Ring

    August 11, 2022

    Lost jewelry, especially a wedding ring or other meaningful jewelry, can trigger a traumatic experience for many women. Whether your engagement ring, wedding ring, or other cherished pieces of jewelry has gone missing in the lawn or garden, don’t panic! This article will give you all the tips and tricks to find it.

    Continue Reading

  • How to Grow Sunflowers

    How to Grow Sunflowers

    August 4, 2022

    Sunflowers are well-loved flowers that bloom all summer. Sunflowers are drought tolerant, resistant to pests, and attractive to pollinators and birds. Their large flowers make beautiful bouquets, and their seeds are a great source of food for birds and people.

    Continue Reading

  • How To Get Rid Of Rats In Your Garden

    How To Get Rid Of Rats In Your Garden

    July 21, 2022

    How to get rid of rats in your garden! There are few things more annoying than dealing with garden pests, and rats are certainly pests. These rodents can eat your garden crops. Plus, rats are vermin that can spread diseases. Here are some proven ways to get rid of rats in your garden and yard.

    Continue Reading

  • Best Gardening Shoes and Outdoor Boots

    Best Gardening Shoes and Outdoor Boots

    July 14, 2022

    There are LOTS of good choices when searching for the best gardening shoes and outdoor boots. We’re talking about waterproof shoes and tough, reinforced boots. And we’re also talking about gardening shoes and boots that are stylish enough to wear on errands. Like to the local coffee shop or the hardware store.

    Continue Reading

  • Our Favorite Fun Flower Facts

    Our Favorite Fun Flower Facts

    July 6, 2022

    Impress your friends with these fun and handy little facts on the most popular spring- and summer-blooming flowers!

    Continue Reading

Previous Page
1 2 3 4 5 … 13
Next Page

Subscribe to our newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated! We email once per month with home and gardening tips.

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

TAGS

backyard battery best container cordless DIY electric fall fertilizer flower flowering flowers garden gardening gardens grass green grow holiday home homestead houseplant houseplants kitchen landscape lawn natural outdoor plant planting plants power seed seeds spring tips tools tree trees vegetable vegetables water winter wood yard

Stay in Touch

  • FacebookLike our page Like our page
  • 136Follow Us Follow Us
  • YoutubeSubscribe Subscribe
  • 4,044Follow Us Follow Us

Footer

Subscribe to Our Newsletter!

Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated! We email once per month with home and gardening tips.

Search

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Winner—Best Garden Website

Garden Comm Media Awards 2022

  • Home
  • At Home
  • Garden
  • Homestead
  • Food & Drink
  • Contact Us
  • Media
  • About
© 2023 · Home, Garden and Homestead. All Rights Reserved. | Privacy Policy