Outdoors

Learn what carpenter ants look like and how to manage an infestation in your home.

Earwigs aren't pretty, and they can eat your plants and invade your home. Learn how to make earwigs bug off.

Cool or warm evenings, roasting hot dogs or marshmallows, small or large gatherings — fire pits are the ultimate hangout spot. Dis …

Grow lavender in your garden and you’ll be rewarded with colorful flowers, wonderful fragrance and a feast for pollinators — all f …

Extend the seasons with our favorite outdoor heaters for your deck, patio, porch and more.

Shop these mood-boosting houseplants from the comfort of home.

The gorgeous Lenten rose, or hellebore, is a winter bloomer that delights in even the coldest temperatures.

Learn how to plant and care for nasturtium, an old-fashioned, easy-to-grow annual garden favorite that's beloved for its edible le …

Prolific blooms make foxglove a great plant for your cottage garden. Find out how to grow and care for these pretty, dramatic flow …

Your charcoal grill takes a beating from the elements and from the ash and grease that build up over time. If your grill (or the o …

Learn how to grow and care for daffodils, plus get expert advice on which variety of daffodil flowers to choose for your growing c …

Compost used to grow mushrooms commercially can be used again in your garden to make a wonderful fertilizer.

Find expert tips for grooming a gorgeous lawn under a canopy of trees.

Learn how to build and install a cedar bat house. Bats have many benefits, including reducing the mosquito population and eliminat …

When the first freeze hits, it's time to tuck away your dahlias until spring returns.

See how we installed a professional-grade flagstone and gravel pathway to connect outdoor spaces.

Meet the original pajama party plant — and learn how to bring on the blooms.

Horseshoes is a classic game that is fun for the whole family. Learn how to build a permanent pit in your backyard.

Use pea gravel and wood posts to build steps in your yard.

See how we turned an old desk into a waist-high planter box perfect for growing greens, herbs and other shallow-rooted plants and …

Bring a touch of the tropics to your late summer garden with ginger lily, also known as butterfly ginger — a time-honored plant wi …

Tips from giant-pumpkin experts Christy Harp and Jamie Johnson on how to grow a great big gourd.

Learn how to make these beauties shine next summer.

It's time to elevate your s'mores game with these hot product picks.

As the garden winds down in late summer and fall, pink muhly grass explodes with airy, pink plumes. This perennial grass is beauti …

Dial up the drama in your garden with an angel’s trumpet plant, a tropical bloomer that’s a cinch to grow.

Extend the party into the night with these wooden whiskey barrels made into planters with posts that hold string lights.