<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide AU in Outdoors ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/au/home/outdoors Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:45:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Want to grill like a pro? A Michelin star chef reveals his secret to perfect grilling — and I've been doing it all wrong ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/want-to-grill-like-a-pro-a-michelin-star-chef-reveals-his-secret-to-perfect-grilling-and-ive-been-doing-it-all-wrong RWDbuuUzhXqKgfdDrvbYGg Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:45:00 +0000 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:20:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why gardeners are sprinkling grill ash on their plants (it's not as surprising as it sounds) ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/why-gardeners-are-sprinkling-grill-ash-on-their-plants-its-not-as-surprising-as-it-sounds tZSZRaAEnYanEDvtugkbfC Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:27:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just spent $25 on a garden must-have that waters my plants naturally — saving me the effort ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/i-just-spent-usd25-on-a-garden-must-have-that-waters-my-plants-naturally-saving-me-the-effort oCkRwhRgwUDP9wpatXX9SP Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What can I do if my neighbor's hedge is too high and blocking my light? I asked the experts ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/what-can-i-do-if-my-neighbors-hedge-is-too-high-and-blocking-my-light-i-asked-the-experts vG4Weepx2M2qemqAoFCG4Z Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gardeners are being urged to use an overlooked kitchen scrap in their compost — and it’s not eggshells ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/gardeners-are-being-urged-to-use-an-overlooked-kitchen-scrap-in-their-compost-and-its-not-eggshells UzVCn5BDMf2boS4VrzfmRT Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:13:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ I cooked for 20 hungry mountain bikers using the Solo Stove Steelfire 22 Griddle — here’s what happened ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/solo-stove-steelfire-22-griddle-review oy4bZ7BCT34CTnqzzmkh59 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This tiny pest causes the biggest damage to your plants — here's how to stop thrips ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/this-tiny-pest-causes-the-biggest-damage-to-your-plants-heres-how-to-stop-thrips so3ycLxViSRSiZKp9Vxoha Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This 10-minute gardening routine has made a huge difference to my outdoor space — here's why I do it every evening ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/this-10-minute-gardening-routine-has-made-a-huge-difference-to-my-outdoor-space-heres-why-i-do-it-every-evening KAtXY2TtzSCdJDyaKDF7jn Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is your strawberry plant drooping? 5 things you're doing wrong (and how to fix it) ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/is-your-strawberry-plant-drooping-5-things-youre-doing-wrong-and-how-to-fix-it ooatLGDHsKie7NNhat9mnQ Sat, 30 May 2026 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 common grilling mistakes quietly ruining your backyard — and how to avoid them ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/3-common-grilling-mistakes-quietly-ruining-your-backyard-and-how-to-avoid-them QFb588VFPJKpLaWxwkYCNK Sat, 30 May 2026 06:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just found this lesser-known gardening hack that could give your tomato plants a healthy boost — and it’s in your fridge right now ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/i-just-found-this-lesser-known-gardening-hack-that-could-give-your-tomato-plants-a-healthy-boost-and-its-in-your-fridge-right-now kSF7bkp4S43TTRTmftE4x7 Thu, 28 May 2026 11:09:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried a '30-minute garden reset' and it's totally transformed my outdoor space just in time for summer ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/i-tried-a-30-minute-garden-reset-and-its-totally-transformed-my-outdoor-space-just-in-time-for-summer eiSUiCDKGQ5ciGkfTXnZ4g Thu, 28 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Fri, 29 May 2026 08:23:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tom's Guide to tomatoes ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/toms-guide-to-tomatoes iFaYiSBduzpyF76gpe5vSX Wed, 27 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:04:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ A simple garden spray repels mosquitoes and stops them from breeding near your home — here's how to make it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/a-simple-garden-spray-repels-mosquitoes-and-stops-them-from-breeding-near-your-home-heres-how-to-make-it DjeZDw5Wirh7nGhDRebRpS Wed, 27 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried the '70/30 rule' to bring my yard back to life this summer — and it's taken away a lot of stress ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/i-tried-the-70-30-rule-to-bring-my-yard-back-to-life-this-summer-and-its-taken-away-a-lot-of-stress vQaozfUXPXZT3o3PwW7wCd Tue, 26 May 2026 09:38:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Get Grillin' with Tom's Guide is back! Your 2026 guide to the perfect backyard barbecue ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/tag/get-grillin-week-2026 skFWfwNNgoaxqXECfNotcd Tue, 26 May 2026 08:16:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ I ditched my petrol lawn mower for an electric one and it's the best backyard upgrade I've made ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/i-ditched-my-petrol-lawn-mower-for-an-electric-one-and-its-the-best-backyard-upgrade-ive-made XNpfwDWoUHpq63dYSVmrbE Tue, 26 May 2026 03:56:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don't replace your rusty grill — this cheap and simple household trick removes grease and rust in minutes ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/rusty-grill-this-35-cent-kitchen-staple-restores-its-shine Q6so2mVxXc7qd2ERSFkRv4 Mon, 25 May 2026 09:30:00 +0000 Tue, 26 May 2026 18:57:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gardening experts reveal the only time vinegar actually kills weeds for good ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/does-vinegar-really-kill-weeds-gardening-experts-reveal-when-this-diy-solution-actually-works-and-when-it-doesnt ULLZ9eR7RQth56yEUG8Dyb Sun, 24 May 2026 04:45:00 +0000 Sun, 24 May 2026 21:00:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried this potato peel hack to supercharge my garden — here's what happened and how to do it yourself ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/this-cheap-gardening-hack-uses-a-common-household-ingredient-youre-probably-throwing-away diRF3Xd6HjaYAacgyGBznk Thu, 21 May 2026 09:54:31 +0000 Thu, 21 May 2026 13:19:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Exclusive: Our gardening experts answered your lawn care and yard questions live — here's what you asked ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/live/exclusive-gardening-experts-live-q-and-a QQenVQB3Jdt7TSocL5q276 Wed, 20 May 2026 10:55:00 +0000 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:53:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to spot the 'Da Vinci glow,' a rare lunar phenomenon visible this week ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/how-to-spot-the-da-vinci-glow-a-rare-lunar-phenomenon-visible-this-week Eq8RGvFTud7zJdAmGvCM9T Wed, 20 May 2026 04:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why is my aloe turning yellow? How to stop killing the world’s easiest houseplant with one 3-second test ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/why-is-my-aloe-turning-yellow-how-to-stop-killing-the-worlds-easiest-houseplant-with-one-3-second-test 9gzsRvQ7pvpS6BP37pHsXL Tue, 19 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried the viral 'cardboard method' in my raised garden bed — and it totally worked ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/i-tried-the-viral-cardboard-method-in-my-raised-garden-bed-and-it-totally-worked sZYV8PgiPxq3U7ubB52J4W Tue, 19 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gardeners being urged to add coffee grounds when watering hydrangeas in May to make them survive hot weather — here's how ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/gardeners-being-urged-to-add-coffee-grounds-when-watering-hydrangeas-in-may-to-make-them-survive-hot-weather-heres-how qVj9RrF9iV8dXnKnNpkxR3 Mon, 18 May 2026 12:20:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Drooping hydrangeas? Try these 5 tricks to perk them up fast ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/drooping-hydrangeas-try-these-5-tricks-to-perk-them-up-fast xJg2MZhzW5Fsv42DHbtbYm Mon, 18 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This cheap garden hack will help your roses grow — and all you need is a few old tea bags ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/this-cheap-garden-hack-will-help-your-roses-grow-and-all-you-need-is-a-few-old-tea-bags oq3UtXYDWHiRwpShJ4q563 Mon, 18 May 2026 06:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gardening experts reveal why you should stop watering your lawn every day this summer ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/gardening-experts-reveal-why-you-should-stop-watering-your-lawn-every-day-this-summer ef6f9ZGQL7BxKEgpVqL428 Sun, 17 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Exclusive: Ask our gardening experts anything! We're running a lawn care and gardening Live Q&A and are taking questions ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/exclusive-ask-our-gardening-experts-anything-were-running-a-lawn-care-and-gardening-live-q-and-a-and-are-taking-questions-now pwKykn7qGPdJJEKsgxzBsN Sun, 17 May 2026 04:15:00 +0000 Mon, 18 May 2026 08:32:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Snake plant falling over? Here's what's wrong and how to fix it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/snake-plant-falling-over-heres-whats-wrong-and-how-to-fix-it XvqbnXTwdxPNmJUViX8cLd Wed, 13 May 2026 11:30:00 +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[ Why you need to know about the 3-inch lawncare rule this May ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/why-you-need-to-know-about-the-3-inch-lawncare-rule-this-may ZRQiz2ptVs5D3MPWQZzobP Fri, 08 May 2026 10:54:54 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 10:07:40 +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[ I was skeptical about whether a $1,000 robot lawnmower could actually handle my lawn without a perimeter wire, but after 30 days of testing, it’s replaced my push mower — with a few caveats ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/lawn-care/ive-been-using-this-usd1-000-robot-lawnmower-for-a-month-3-things-i-like-and-2-i-dont TtcEstnaXnYtYL5NLVhYJg Tue, 05 May 2026 09:15:00 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 14:23:53 +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[ 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 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/7-budget-hacks-for-a-stunning-green-lawn-and-some-of-them-are-free hAgMqXGnMRkVrMW2od2NXD Sat, 02 May 2026 04:45:00 +0000 Sat, 02 May 2026 14:41:44 +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[ 16 Mother's Day gifts for outdoorsy moms that they’ll actually use: My favorite trail-tested picks from $24 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/16-mothers-day-gifts-for-outdoorsy-moms-that-theyll-actually-use-my-favorite-trail-tested-picks-from-usd24 XiuJo9ZGzFQcMLuxbrr59R Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +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[ The Birdfy 4K Feeder is tough on squirrels, but I got better video from a feeder that’s $100 less ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/the-birdfy-4k-feeder-is-tough-on-squirrels-but-i-got-better-video-from-a-feeder-thats-usd100-less RK3Jf5LqiE62gW7thXqzsn Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0000 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:19:44 +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'm cleaning my patio furniture with this non-toxic ingredient — and it also works wonders on your grill ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/im-cleaning-my-patio-furniture-with-this-non-toxic-ingredient-and-it-also-works-wonders-on-your-grill QRGgbW37pEXCAVe8gzJ2CV Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:01:00 +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