Gardening
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.
How to Grow Your Own Kitchen Garden From Scratch
A handy, productive home vegetable patch is more popular than ever. Planned and built right, it can even enhance the look of your home. Here’s how one pro delivers on all counts—and you can, too.
These Plants Will Keep Rabbits Out Of Your Garden
Harvesting your garden is the bountiful payoff for all of that hard work. But if the area you live in is home to many greenery-munching rabbits, you may want to rethink what you’ve planted. Here are some common plants and flowers that repel rabbits, almost guaranteeing you’ll have one less pest to deal with this year.
Everything to Know About Growing and Maintaining Succulents
This Old House landscaping contractor Jenn Nawada visits a local greenhouse to discuss everything you need to know about caring for succulents.
Should You Use Sulfur in the Garden?
Sulfur is a powerful nutrient that all plants need to grow and thrive. From determining if your garden lacks this critical element to how to augment it successfully, here’s everything you need to know about adding sulfur to your garden.
Everything to Know About Hydrangeas
This Old House landscape contractor Jenn Nawada explains why she loves hydrangeas so much and where to plant and care for them.
Guide to Creating a Living Plant Wall
Learn the basics of this burgeoning botanical trend and install a vertical garden for décor and more, indoors or out.
Houseplants for Different Areas of the House
This Old House landscape expert Jenn Nawada takes us to a local greenhouse to discuss how to choose houseplants for any room.
Ultimate Guide to Tree Pruning
Looking for the best methods and tips for tree pruning? Our guide outlines best pruning practices and how this maintenance affects the health of your trees.
How to Build Window Flower Boxes
In this DIY Smarts project, This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert and landscape contractor Jenn Nawada build and plant custom window boxes for a colorful touch of curb appeal.
Perennials That Bloom Every Year
With their ornamental beauty and adaptable natures, many perennial garden favorites are worth a second look for their resiliency in an era of weather extremes.
How to Compost at Home
Landscape contractor Jenn Nawada explains why she loves composting and how to do it at home.
Beautiful Container Garden Ideas for Winter
Winter container gardening is a chance to flex your creative muscles and add visual interest to your landscaping when the growing season has paused.
All About Holly Bushes
Landscape contractor Jenn Nawada explains how to identify and care for holly plants and incorporate them into a landscape.
6 Best Garden Hoses (2024 Guide)
A garden hose makes it easy to water your lawn and plants and maintain your landscaping. In this guide, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the six best garden hoses on Amazon.
Best Wheelbarrows (2024 Guide)
A quality wheelbarrow turns tedious gardening chores into easy projects. Explore five of the best wheelbarrows with our buying guide.
How to Protect Your Garden From Cold Weather
Landscape contractor Jenn Nawada shows host Kevin O’Connor how to preserve and protect a garden over the winter.
Best Vegetables to Grow in a Fall Garden
A fall garden is a fantastic way to extend your growing season. Here are the best vegetables to grow no matter what your zone.
All About Hydroponics
The basics of hydroponics explained—plus the pros and cons of gardening without soil.
8 Pet-Friendly Houseplants to Keep in Your Home
Enjoy the natural element houseplants bring to your home while protecting your fur babies with these non-toxic options.
Low-Light Plants Great for Any Home
Want to bring life into your space? If lighting is an issue, these indoor low-light plants are best.
End-of-Summer Yard and Garden Cleanup Tips
Give your lawn and garden the care they need by removing debris, dividing crowded perennials, and adding mulch—so plants can come back stronger.
Best Expandable Garden Hoses (2024 Guide)
Need a hose that can go everywhere without weighing you down or catching on corners? Read our review of the best expandable garden hoses.
How to Build a Kitchen Garden
A symmetrical design of raised beds grows out of a blank patch of turf, adding beauty and productivity to the landscape.
10 Smart Tools for Your Next DIY Project
A new crop of warm-weather problem-solvers for your home.
How to Grow Hebe Shrubs
These vibrant, versatile bushes can bring color and beauty to your garden all year long. Here’s what you need to know about planting, pruning, and propagating hebe shrubs.
How Much Does Tree Removal Cost?
Whether a tree is leaning, damaged, or just in the wrong place, a tree removal service can cut it down and often dispose of it for you. Essentially, tree removal jobs are priced based on the height of the tree, but we’ll go over some other factors that also impact tree removal costs.
All About Ornamental Grasses
Ask This Old House landscape contractor Jenn Nawada discusses a variety of ornamental grasses, how to care for them, and how to incorporate them into a landscape design.
All About Mulch
Ask This Old House landscape contractor Jenn Nawada explains the purposes of different types of mulch and demonstrates a few application techniques.