Outdoor Living

Attracting hummingbirds in winter is possible in some areas of North America. Learn where to see hummingbirds and how to...

Find a place for all your fallen leaves by composting them. With a little know-how, you can create nutrient-rich soil...

Growing fresh herbs like basil, rosemary, cilantro and thyme is a great idea for cost-conscious cooks. This guide explains...

Appearances can be deceiving, so even if a plant looks dead, it doesn't mean that it is. Try these expert...

Follow these helpful tips for creating the best fall flower garden this year.

You made hot dogs, hamburgers and steak for a family of 12—but only have a family of four. It happens!...

Though most cooks tend to think of "barbecuing" and "grilling" as the same thing, the two cooking methods are different....

Attract more cardinals to your backyard by growing plants with the berries and seeds they love to eat and shrubs...

When plants fail, lack of water is often to blame. Discover when and how often to water plants by learning...

'Wee Bit Giddy' is a new color-changing hydrangea that will bring all kinds of beauty to your landscape.

Some barbecue sauces are tangy and sweet, while others are thick and spicy. Here's what you need to know about...

Summertime and the living is...not so easy. At least it's not so easy when you have insect problems. Send these...

Dryer lint should be collected after each load of laundry to prevent a fire hazard. Here are some good uses...

Whether you have a green thumb or not, it’s easy to maintain a blissful, barefoot-worthy backyard.

If your garden is struggling in high heat or humidity, you may need to consider your plant selection and whether...

Want to see energetic little hummingbirds zipping through your garden? These nectar-rich blooms will keep them buzzing back for more.

Constantly swarmed by mosquitoes? Here's why.

Hummingbirds flock to blooms in every color of the rainbow. Turn your garden into a hummingbird haven with flowers such...

Stop invasive plants in their tracks. We'll show you how to remove common varieties from your yard.

As if weeds and weird weather weren't bad enough, gardeners also have to face insect pests. Here's a look at...

With our pick for the best tabletop grill, you'll be able to whip up burgers and steaks on your patio,...

This roundup of barbecue and grilling cookbooks will help you master the art of cooking outdoors. Elizabeth Karmel, founder of...

It's the most wonderful time of the year: harvest season! Here's the right way to harvest the most popular summer...

Barbecue sauce may just be the most controversial sauce in the cooking world. I can’t think of another type of...

If your hydrangea blooms are pink instead of blue—or vice versa—there's a way to get the color you want. Here's...

Gas grilling is as easy as turning a knob, but you may not be taking advantage of all the grill's...

Summertime and the cooking's easy. Just follow these surefire tips to flame-broiled heaven.

This sweet and tangy homemade Thousand Island dressing is a cinch to make. It's perfect for drizzling over your favorite...

Your flower beds aren't living up to that gardening magazine ideal? You may be making one of these common perennial...