<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide AU in Gardening ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/au/home/outdoors/gardening Sun, 10 May 2026 08:15:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ 5 steps to stop carpenter ants before they infest your home ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/5-steps-to-stop-carpenter-ants-before-they-infest-your-home priLRtmPYK6odofw7o5poQ Sun, 10 May 2026 08:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I asked gardening experts why my soil is ruining my yard — here's what they said and how you can fix it today ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/i-asked-gardening-experts-why-my-soil-is-ruining-my-yard-heres-what-they-said-and-how-you-can-fix-it-today fFgBjPWpnPgkGz35mEZKmA Sat, 09 May 2026 07:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Want bigger tomatoes? This common kitchen scrap could give your plants a healthy boost ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/want-bigger-tomatoes-this-common-kitchen-scrap-could-give-your-plants-a-healthy-boost DziuNmQ6wkf9D9B5Jkxcjf Tue, 05 May 2026 11:58:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 steps to get rid of carpenter ants before they cause serious damage to your home ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/3-steps-to-get-rid-of-carpenter-ants-before-they-cause-serious-damage-to-your-home BYkPswNVxYUCvu8LzchBJD Tue, 05 May 2026 07:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I asked professional gardeners how to get rid of weeds from my lawn permanently — and they all say this one thing ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/i-asked-professional-gardeners-how-to-get-rid-of-weeds-from-my-lawn-permanently-and-they-all-say-this-one-thing BM6NdMndGyKh2byS2yZQMD Sun, 03 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why aren't my irises blooming? 5 common causes and how to fix them ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/why-arent-my-irises-blooming-5-common-causes-and-how-to-fix-them k3vpyShNtPSZ8WSmw3Fuoi Fri, 01 May 2026 10:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Most gardeners make the mistake of only mowing their grass, but performing a 'deep scarification' this May is the only way to ensure water and nutrients actually reach the soil before the ground hardens in the summer sun ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/want-a-lush-lawn-for-summer-dont-skip-this-one-crucial-step-in-may gKXRigYEceos8ngFkbWYX7 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:16:46 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 13:18:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stop buying the wrong soil — experts reveal the difference between topsoil and garden soil ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/stop-buying-the-wrong-soil-experts-reveal-the-difference-between-topsoil-and-garden-soil AnyK8PVfYxt2G4bnJgbCwV Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This garden hack will help your plants thrive — and all you need to do is boil some eggs ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/this-garden-hack-will-help-your-plants-thrive-and-all-you-need-to-do-is-boil-some-eggs 3SpKNu54BLLT3GXqRTfABR Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget chemicals — expert says this common laundry staple is the secret to banishing stubborn weeds for good ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/forget-chemicals-expert-says-this-common-laundry-staple-is-the-secret-to-banishing-stubborn-weeds-for-good 6YGkFo3hZ2RDVET5fo8UmW Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This is the reason why your lawn mower grass cuttings are clumping — and the simple fix to solve it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/this-is-the-reason-why-your-lawn-mower-grass-cuttings-are-clumping-and-the-simple-fix-to-solve-it 35Tf4UrFUtG47Rcsr2ar86 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:45:34 +0000 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:55:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ No chemicals: 3 natural ways to remove dandelions for a weed-free lawn ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/3-natural-ways-to-remove-dandelions-for-a-weed-free-lawn vYNgoUNs836hmNrYddk5VN Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I planted these 7 flowers in April and my backyard is already a hummingbird magnet ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/i-planted-these-7-flowers-in-april-and-my-backyard-is-already-a-hummingbird-magnet HmiG99cRte34nF9fpzAbdK Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've been using these waterproof gloves for a month in my garden — here's how they've held up ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/ive-been-using-these-waterproof-gloves-for-a-month-in-my-garden-heres-how-theyve-held-up 86Bc48L2ij9by2ku3hKhrS Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget fertilizer — this kitchen staple could be the secret to a bumper tomato crop ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/forget-fertilizer-this-kitchen-staple-could-be-the-secret-to-a-bumper-tomato-crop ontHQRzRp2P2q75z7ZEba7 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:47:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Experts warn not to plant this invasive tree in your yard, but I’ve discovered a better way ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/experts-warn-not-to-plant-this-tree-in-your-yard-but-ive-discovered-a-better-way fTGuSqXNRG9gcybJMxvoTf Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:31:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm taking Mother's Day outside this year — here are 12 gardening gifts that are too good to miss ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/im-taking-mothers-day-outside-this-year-here-are-12-gardening-gifts-that-are-too-good-to-miss THmAnKLizU5mxSABAAkfFh Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:49:27 +0000 Thu, 07 May 2026 01:08:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can you plant tomatoes in April? We ask the experts ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/can-you-plant-tomatoes-in-april-we-ask-the-experts fiDM9864urbveeAFiinTLc Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 best flowers to sow in April for vibrant blooms ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/7-best-flowers-to-sow-in-april-for-vibrant-blooms vE6KrLxKG2qfEXL4Tv7bcb Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried the 'chop and drop' method on my spring garden — and it's saving me so much time ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/i-tried-the-chop-and-drop-method-on-my-spring-garden-and-its-saving-me-so-much-time DpErBpBj2KVwohuVytxEw8 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 things that make your backyard look messy — and how to quickly fix it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/5-things-that-make-your-backyard-look-messy-and-how-to-quickly-fix-it xH6M89xtZa3g7efzU6CKLd Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:45:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ I used AI to create my homemade weed killer solution — here's the results ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/i-used-ai-to-create-my-homemade-weed-killer-solution-heres-the-results kp3aodnUvGQ4MDdPnM7qMd Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:57:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 gardening jobs that you need to do in April 2026 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/7-gardening-jobs-that-you-need-to-do-in-april-2026 dGDiANVWMY7L5qo9JcoHig Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tried the 'chaos gardening' trend — and I think I've found my new favorite way to plant seeds ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/i-just-tried-the-chaos-gardening-trend-and-i-think-ive-found-my-new-favorite-way-to-plant-seeds 6SsUhGTLLNSayRNcLPpecM Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Homeowners are being urged to put aluminum foil in their yards for pest control — here's how it works ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/gardeners-are-being-urged-to-put-aluminum-foil-in-their-yard-right-now-and-you-might-be-surprised-why CwgvTiJRUC4GJntECsHqfF Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:15:00 +0000 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:25:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried the Eufy E15 for my first spring mow — it’s good, but has a serious navigation problem ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/eufy-e15-robot-lawnmower-review C4qTHFBMRdmapY6jnHSnKh Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:52:06 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Take this spring flower test before finalizing your planting plans — most people can't name them all ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/spring-flowers-picture-quiz ZmNByuUzEiDdrLFr7yCKvJ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:58:44 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:01:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 things you should never do to your lawn in March — and what you should be doing instead ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/3-things-you-should-never-do-to-your-lawn-in-march-and-what-you-should-be-doing-instead bq8YKAA9bAyEjR9pSge9D9 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I asked gardening experts the secret to a greener lawn — here's what they want you to do this spring ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/i-asked-gardening-experts-the-secret-to-a-greener-lawn-heres-what-they-want-you-to-do-this-spring PcfvyQDF2MX338BZNC9Ayk Sun, 22 Mar 2026 05:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hydrangeas hit by winter damage? Do this one simple thing now to guarantee spring blooms ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/hydrangeas-hit-by-winter-damage-do-this-one-simple-thing-now-to-guarantee-spring-blooms MFnXd7g5thqFEuFk3PwCLk Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:27:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Homeowners are being urged to use tin cans in their gardens (really) — here's why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/homeowners-are-being-urged-to-use-tin-cans-in-their-gardens-really-heres-why GT7mCwmVqzPxaNCUaUiqpj Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:28:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gardeners are being urged to put toilet paper tubes in their yard in March — it’s not as strange as it sounds ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/gardeners-are-being-urged-to-put-toilet-paper-tubes-in-their-yard-in-march-its-not-as-strange-as-it-sounds 9h8GwZFCWHZtgeS6hzu2gQ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:55:11 +0000 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:50:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Say goodbye to lawn weeds with this simple March hack — and revive your plants ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/say-goodbye-to-lawn-weeds-with-this-simple-march-hack-and-revive-your-plants QK24Nt7rjc9ox5v3F5tB9B Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:50:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ You don't need a bird feeder — this hardy plant with bountiful berries will keep birds flocking to your yard ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/you-dont-need-a-bird-feeder-this-hardy-plant-with-bountiful-berries-will-keep-birds-flocking-to-your-yard 9F2SmtGmqAct7Vfe2GmqXV Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:45:00 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:51:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your bird feeder could be hiding infection and disease — here's how to tell, and what to do about it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/your-bird-feeder-could-be-hiding-infection-and-disease-heres-how-to-tell-and-what-to-do-about-it VwhrUZMF8YHC4MA6MivdHG Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:01:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is January too late to plant spring bulbs? No, but here's how to do it the right way ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/is-january-too-late-to-plant-spring-bulbs-no-but-heres-how-to-do-it-the-right-way DGd28suNfaXehaz3WBbASU Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:30:00 +0000 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:14:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ The one place you should never put a peace lily — and why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/the-one-place-you-should-never-put-a-peace-lily-and-why 6BwBnoe4947mL4We7h4Hsd Sat, 24 Jan 2026 08:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 flower seeds to sow in January for a colorful summer garden ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/5-flower-seeds-to-sow-in-january-for-a-colorful-summer-garden 4Zp6dGwFjv5Xicp9ZduyKD Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Winter-proof your bird bath: this budget-friendly trick will stop it from freezing ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/bird-baths-wont-freeze-over-this-winter-if-you-add-this-usd2-item Fx52f7nRQeDTDjQ9gkRmUR Sun, 11 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:51:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your peace lily needs dividing if you see these signs — here's how to do it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/your-peace-lily-needs-dividing-if-you-see-these-signs-heres-how-to-do-it Ekq5afhJvpHw2EBdczn4P9 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 09:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Philodendrons are one of the easiest houseplants — here's how to care for them ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/philodendrons-are-one-of-the-easiest-houseplants-heres-how-to-care-for-them 8aPbTB27Q5GtxjQjBo5ZRA Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:18:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 plants that will attract hummingbirds to your yard this January — no, really ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/5-plants-that-will-attract-hummingbirds-to-your-yard-this-january-no-really maHrmTwMKEEZjJ5SdWWqwQ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:03:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ IKEA's latest collection is a plant parent's dream, and it starts at just $9 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/ikeas-latest-collection-is-a-plant-parents-dream-and-it-starts-at-just-usd9 Rh2A6P9pttT8H74Ntgbbtm Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:55:02 +0000 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:43:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm on a last-ditch effort to save my poinsettia — I asked an expert what to do ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/i-couldnt-figure-out-why-my-poinsettia-looked-so-sad-according-to-experts-im-making-these-3-common-mistakes GdmCrSas6aKrbFSPSPi33V Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:55:40 +0000 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:07:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 signs you've overwatered your Christmas cactus — and how to fix it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/5-signs-youve-overwatered-your-christmas-cactus-and-how-to-fix-it QLk5Ljux6T5wFk5aECcNaR Sun, 21 Dec 2025 07:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your peace lily needs less water in the winter — here's how to help it thrive ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/your-peace-lily-needs-less-water-in-the-winter-heres-how-to-help-it-thrive SfGwQzBggnnQCqyuTjzbfG Mon, 15 Dec 2025 06:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 foods that seem harmless but are actually killing garden birds ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/7-foods-that-seem-harmless-but-are-actually-killing-garden-birds NgBzRuUm2wabUZ2BKKhuvY Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Want to attract robins to your yard this winter? Leave out this one natural snack ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/robins-will-flock-to-your-yard-if-you-leave-out-this-one-winter-fruit 6BhP8ky279hBGcb9mAczM6 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:01:00 +0000 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:53:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Experts say gardeners should check one thing before pruning in December to avoid 'increased risk of disease' ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/experts-say-gardeners-should-check-one-thing-before-pruning-in-december-to-avoid-increased-risk-of-disease FU5BDauqgRQ3KwJErkAk2o Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:42:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ It's easy to overwinter rosemary — follow this simple 5-step routine ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/its-easy-to-overwinter-rosemary-follow-this-simple-5-step-routine kZXUhPVGLrqq6Jg2ftpkM6 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 06:30:00 +0000