Gardening
The 5 Best Indoor Plants (2023 Review)
Indoor plants provide a splash of color and life to any space. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best indoor plants on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various retail stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
How To Create a Rain Garden
Moisture meters can detect wet, damp surfaces and help homeowners avoid expensive damage. Host Kevin O’Connor learns how to use one from home technology expert Ross Trethewey.
Fall Fertilizing: Essential Tips to Make Your Yard Grow
Read this guide to learn why autumn is the best time of year to fertilize your yard.
How to Build a Hexagon Herb Planter
General contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O’Connor how to build a double-hexagon raised garden beds for herbs.
Building Garden Beds with Local Girl Scouts
Landscape contractor Jenn Nawada and carpenter Nathan Gilbert help a troop of Girl Scouts restore their raised bed gardens with fresh wood, some replanting, and Tom Silva’s one-of-a-kind planter.
Understanding the Types of Soil in Your Garden
If you want your plants to prosper, start by getting to know your native soil. Then follow our tips for making it as fertile as can be.
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How to Get Rid of Frogs in Your Yard
Frogs can be an adorable addition to your yard or garden—or they can be a headache. As a homeowner, you’ll have to decide if you want to keep frogs away or not. Here are some tips on what to do if frogs are hopping around your property.
5 Best Insecticidal Soaps (2023 Guide)
Searching for the best insecticidal soap to safeguard your plants from invasive pests naturally? Our guide offers recommendations and tips.
Best Automatic Plant Waterers (2023 Guide)
Leaving your home doesn’t mean that you need a friend or family member to come over and care for your plants. Learn more in this article about the best automatic plant waterers.
How to Build a Potting Bench
This handy piece of outdoor furniture will serve as headquarters for your gardening gear.
7 Easiest Herbs to Grow Indoors
Whether for cooking or decor, growing indoor herbs is easy and rewarding. Read this guide to learn about the seven best herbs to grow indoors and the conditions and requirements for each.
How to Create a Full-Sun Garden
Landscape contractor Jenn Nawada helps a homeowner install a full-sun garden in front of the home’s entrance for kids and guests.
How to Create a Sun and Shade Garden
Landscape contractor Jenn Nawada helps a homeowner design a garden that will work with their half-sun, half-shade yard perfectly, turning the homeowner’s backyard into a little oasis.
6 Best LED Grow Lights (2023 Guide)
Having the right equipment to grow indoor plants is a big investment. In this review, we explore the best LED grow lights on the market.
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A Simple Guide to Pollinator Plants
Landscape contractor Jenn Nawada teaches host Kevin O’Connor the basics of pollinator plants and the role they play for these critical insects and birds.
Simple Guide to Outdoor Tool Maintenance
Kevin O’Connor and landscape contractor Jenn Nawada discuss outdoor tool maintenance with a landscaping pro.
How to Build a DIY Cedar Potting Bench
This Old House DIY expert and House One editor, Jenn Largesse, shows how to build a potting station made from naturally weather-resistant wood.
5 Best Soaker Hoses (2023 Guide)
Using a soaker hose is a low-effort, low-impact way to keep your plants watered. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best soaker hoses on Amazon.
Simple Guide to Houseplant Care
Landscape contractor Jenn Nawada takes us to a local nursery to discuss houseplant care with Massachusetts Certified Horticulturist Jennifer Rolo.
How to Create a Woodland Garden
Landscape contractor Jenn Nawada helps a homeowner create privacy with a woodland garden created from native plants.
How to Build a Classroom Compost Bin
Carpenter Nathan Gilbert and landscape contractor Jenn Nawada build a compost bin for an elementary school’s garden project.
The 5 Best Raised Garden Beds (2023 Review)
If you love gardening but hate spending time on your knees, a raised garden bed might be the solution. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best raised garden beds on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home.
The 5 Best Grow Lights (2023 Review)
Grow lights are a useful option for gardeners who don’t have the space or climate to grow plants in natural sunlight. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best grow lights on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various retail stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
How Much Does Mulch Cost?
Are you planning on refreshing your flowerbeds with a new layer of mulch? Or have you added a new raised bed full of veggies that need some moisture retention? Read on to discover everything from figuring out the volume and how much you can expect to pay to calculating how much mulch you’ll need.
Expert Tips on Planting a Fall Garden
Cooler temperatures make gardening a more pleasant experience. So start now to enjoy healthy, delicious homegrown vegetables throughout autumn. These tips on timing, sowing, and growing will help.
How to Build a Self-Watering Planter
Create a raised garden bed that you won’t have to babysit. With this simple DIY, you’ll use naturally rot-resistant cedar, fitted with some clever planter inserts, to make a low-maintenance container that automatically distributes water on its own.
Testing Soil at Home
Landscaping contractor Jenn Nawada shows host Kevin O’Connor how to use a home soil test kit to check the condition of his soil.
6 Best Potting Soils (2023 Guide)
Finding the right potting soil is essential to ensuring your plants get the nutrients they need to survive and thrive. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the best potting soils out there to help you find the ideal option for your plants.
Is it OK to Reuse Potting Soil? Here’s What You Should Know
Potting soil can get expensive if you need to change it year after year, but is it possible to reuse it? This guide will show you how to prolong the life of this essential growing medium for container gardening.
How to Care for Ornamental Grass
These types of grasses can add beauty and grace to your lawn or garden, but it is critical to know how to care for them. Here are some factors to consider when selecting ornamental grass.
13 Fragrant Plants to Include in Your Garden
Enhance the fragrance factor of your outdoor space with these irresistibly sweet-smelling flowers, herbs, and shrubs.
Creative Groundcover Combinations
Why settle for a one-note planting when there’s so much variety to try? Here’s how to weave a tapestry of low-growing perennials that will beautify your yard.