<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide UK in Outdoors ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/uk/home/outdoors Thu, 21 May 2026 09:54:31 +0000 en <![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 are answering your lawn care and yard questions live right now — ask them anything ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/live/exclusive-gardening-experts-live-q-and-a QQenVQB3Jdt7TSocL5q276 Wed, 20 May 2026 10:55:00 +0000 Wed, 20 May 2026 16:00:28 +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[ I never have to drink warm beer again now I've got a Yeti — here's my cooler recommendations for beach trips, BBQs, and camping ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/i-never-have-to-drink-warm-beer-again-now-ive-got-a-yeti-heres-my-cooler-recommendations-for-beach-trips-bbqs-and-camping YkJ7fRZaxZ8Yucgf4pJKpd Sun, 03 May 2026 04:45:00 +0000 Wed, 06 May 2026 00:16:20 +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 <![CDATA[ I used this staple kitchen ingredient to refresh my exterior walls for spring — my neighbors can't believe it worked ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/i-used-this-staple-kitchen-ingredient-to-refresh-my-exterior-walls-for-spring-my-neighbors-cant-believe-it-worked cyCuyXDGqWFRB9x3mjuvyg Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +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[ 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[ Rats will invade your yard if you leave this one item outdoors in April ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/rats-will-invade-your-yard-if-you-leave-this-one-item-outdoors-in-april yCNiB85Te2WAKDpQwxhndb Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:25:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hate wasps? Here's 5 ways to keep them off your porch for good ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/hate-wasps-heres-5-ways-to-keep-them-off-your-porch-for-good xqG8qjphQbXzE6JdfsgN6R Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +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[ IKEA’s foldable $60 wood table is a game-changer for outdoor spaces — here’s why I’ll be picking one up ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/ikeas-foldable-usd60-ikea-wood-table-is-a-game-changer-for-outdoor-spaces-heres-why-ill-be-picking-one-up ZfVxaggnYtCuZtwGomes7B Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:40:54 +0000 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:20:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Walmart's 12 hidden gems to add instant style to your yard this spring — all under $40 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/walmarts-12-hidden-gems-to-add-instant-style-to-your-yard-this-spring-all-under-usd40 3AwzVuzynU3gfYPhdjzXr9 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:15:00 +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[ More than 10 million grill brushes sold by Home Depot recalled over metal wire ingestion hazard — what to do if you own one ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/more-than-10-million-grill-brushes-sold-by-home-depot-recalled-over-metal-wire-ingestion-hazard-what-to-do-if-you-own-one Xaf4aMPrKxZVG3yLUoCqEf Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:45:51 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:11:22 +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[ 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[ Lego x Crocs second collab just dropped — here's where to buy the latest brick-inspired clogs ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/lego-x-crocs-second-collab-just-dropped-heres-where-to-buy-the-latest-brick-inspired-clogs bSC5ByZmuuDcmLZuQuTPnc Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:15:42 +0000 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:36:12 +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[ 5 common lawn care mistakes that are killing your yard — avoid them this spring ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/lawn-care/5-common-lawn-care-mistakes-that-are-killing-your-yard-avoid-them-this-spring wxyPu8VjcqVM7U5TcQaN5K Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:08:12 +0000 Fri, 01 May 2026 10:56:25 +0000