Outdoors

Find out some begonia varieties to try in your home and garden and how to make sure they thrive with our begonia care tips.

Get your garden ready for fall with these outdoor must-haves you can grab on Amazon.

Turn orchard-fresh apples into a lip-smacking dip perfect for fall gatherings.

It’s vacation time—for plants, that is. Give your indoor plants a little R&R by moving them outdoors for summer.

When it comes to seasonal pleasures, it’s tough to top the sensory overload of a farmers market. Make the most of your visits with …

Learn why bamboo plant is either loved or hated, plus how it's used and how to care for the popular houseplant called "lucky bambo …

There are several fast-growing summer vegetables and herbs that can still be planted in July and August.

Blueberry plants can produce fruits for decades. Learn how to plant and maintain them the right way so they will reward you with d …

Ivory plants pop in the evening hours.

Bring outdoor spaces to life with easy landscape ideas that add curb appeal to your yard, garden, pool and patio.

Beautiful year-round, this glossy-leaf vine is a blooming wonder in early spring.

Learn to braid garlic for storage and have flavorful — and beautiful — homegrown garlic at your fingertips well into winter.

Learn why and how to check for lead contamination in soil and how to garden safely when it's present.

Because your backyard should be a judgement-free zone.

Red potatoes are easy-to-grow small potatoes with thin, edible red skins and white flesh, and are perfect for salads, casseroles o …

Irish potatoes are easy to grow in containers on a sunny porch or patio.

If you’re building a new deck, make sure to start off on the right foot with the right type of concrete footers for your particula …

Ground-level decks that are floating (not attached to a structure) are easier to build and cost less than standard deck constructi …

Make simple adjustments to your landscaping for big results.

Keep your firewood dry and rot-free by building a simple, budget-friendly shelter using a fence panel, shipping pallets and corrug …

It’s a big, empty space — put it to good use with these smart under-the-deck storage ideas.

The easy-to-grow, old-fashioned balloon flower brings showy blooms to the late summer garden.

Known for lush landscaping and classical architecture that honors history, Southern homes have their own signature style. Take our …

Create a relaxing getaway in your own backyard with the help of an outdoor water fountain.

Grab your pruners — early summer is the time to snip and clip all kinds of plants.

Take a break from the frozen stuff, and treat yourself to gourmet pizza made in a quality oven.

Take the guesswork out of pressure washer shopping. Whether you're looking for the most powerful, budget-friendly or portable mode …