Latest articles by Camilla Sharman
Stop spending a fortune on expensive lawn treatments: These 7 genius budget-friendly hacks will give you a stunning green yard using simple tricks like recycling kitchen coffee grounds and a 5-minute fix for bare patches
7 simple ways to get a perfect lawn this weekend without spending a dime (well, almost).
12 Walmart finds that will upgrade your backyard this summer up to 50% off — patio furniture, string lights, fire pits and more
Get ready to upgrade your backyard this weekend: save up to 50% on these 12 Walmart finds.
Stop mowing your lawn this way — an expert says you could be killing your grass
Don’t make this common lawn care mistake. An expert shares what you could be doing wrong.
I asked 2 ornithologists about the surprising way hummingbirds use spatial memory to find feeders — and how to attract more of them to your yard
Unlocking the mystery of how hummingbirds find feeders (and how to attract more to your yard)
Watch the magic unfold: How adding 1 kitchen waste product to hydrangeas will guarantee deep blue blooms
The one coffee ground secret for hydrangeas that guarantees bold blue blooms.
This $8 Amazon find is a perfect solution to the one backyard chore everyone hates (and the birds will thank you)
Say goodbye to a grimy bird bath — this $10 Amazon find will keep it clean.
The gross truth about your toilet brush and how often you should change it
5 warning signs you need to replace your toilet brush right now
Peace lily not blooming? This secret kitchen scrap will help it flower
I just discovered the kitchen scrap that will make your peace lily burst into beautiful blooms.
Roundup lawsuit hits Supreme Court — here are 6 alternatives to kill weeds in your yard without toxic chemicals
Stop using glyphosate on your weeds: 6 alternative weed killers to protect your health and yard.
I opened up my backyard to the Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2, and here's my honest verdict
Keep an eye on the birds and predators with the Kiwibit Birder Feeder 2.
Entries are now open for the Tom’s Guide Smart Home Awards 2026
Nominations are now open for the Tom’s Guide Smart Home Awards 2026. Here’s everything brands need to know about categories, eligibility, fees, and key deadlines.
Transform your yard for under $60: 12 IKEA outdoor lights I'm adding to my cart now
12 budget-friendly IKEA outdoor lighting ideas that will put the spotlight on your backyard.
IKEA’s affordable smart home devices just got a clever upgrade (all thanks to Samsung)
'A familiar and easy connectivity experience without financial burden': IKEA and Samsung want to streamline your smart home — here's how
Gardeners urged not to make this one big mistake when planting tomatoes
Stop crowding your tomato plants: Why planting them too close is a recipe for disaster.
Get a sneak peek at IKEA’s new PS Collection: This inflatable chair could be an instant classic
IKEA has revealed 3 products from its long-awaited PS Collection: Forget the conventional couch.
Don't make a costly mistake: 7 signs your yard isn’t suitable for a robot lawnmower
Robot lawnmowers are a great way to take some of the strain out of yardwork, but not every lawn works for them. At least, not yet.
I’m a gardener and this is the one plant you should never put in a pot
Stop putting peonies in a container — it's a beautiful bloomer best-suited for the ground.
I’m a gardener and I use this simple 2-ingredient kitchen spray to keep aphids off my roses
This 2-ingredient kitchen spray is the only thing that keeps aphids off my roses.
I’m a gardener and I recommend this 5-minute quick fix for a patch-free lawn
Stop patchy grass now: How to banish bald spots and get a perfect lawn.
I’m a gardener, and this single plant will give you backyard privacy in just one season
Forget nosey neighbors or ugly walls, this one screening plant will give you instant privacy in your yard.
Forget power washing: 5 budget-friendly hacks to get your backyard sparkling this spring
5 budget-friendly hacks I'm using to get my yard sparkling (no power washer required).
Experts warn not to plant this invasive tree in your yard, but I’ve discovered a better way
I swore I’d never grow eucalyptus trees again — but I’ve found another way to enjoy its foliage.
I tried the viral aluminum foil hack to clean silver jewelry — and the results surprised me
This viral aluminum foil hack could be the fastest way to make tarnished silver jewelry look brand new.
