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I tried the viral 'cardboard method' in my raised garden bed — and it totally worked
By Mike Prospero published
Can cardboard prevent weeds from cropping up in your garden? I tried it in mine, and it worked better than I thought.

Gardeners being urged to add coffee grounds when watering hydrangeas in May to make them survive hot weather — here's how
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Using this natural item in May to water your hydrangeas will make them thrive in hot, sunny weather.

Why are my orchid leaves turning yellow? Here’s how to fix it
By Camilla Sharman published
Orchid leaves turning yellow? The simple trick to bring back the green.

From green to gold: 5 steps to get lemons on a stubborn tree
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Learn why your lemon tree isn't producing fruit and what changes you can make to trigger fruiting.

Drooping hydrangeas? Try these 5 tricks to perk them up fast
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn why hydrangeas droop and how to restore them to their upright, healthy state.

This cheap garden hack will help your roses grow — and all you need is a few old tea bags
By Grace Dean published
Don't throw away your tea bags! This genius gardening hack reveals how using your old tea bags will help your roses to thrive – and it's a great excuse for a cup of tea.

The compact shrub is secretly replacing hydrangeas for better fragrance and easier care (I think it’s a winner)
By Camilla Sharman published
Gardeners are switching from hydrangeas to this compact, fragrant shrub (it turns out they are easier to grow).

I tried the 'lazy' lawn method and my grass has never looked better
By Camilla Sharman published
I gave up on daily lawn care — here’s the ‘lazy’ lawn method that’s given me back time.

Gardening experts reveal why you should stop watering your lawn every day this summer
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Is it ok to water your lawn every day during the summer? Here’s what the gardening experts say.

Exclusive: Ask our gardening experts anything! We're running a lawn care and gardening Live Q&A and are taking questions
By Ella Taylor published
Gardening is not without its challenges. So let our Tom's Guide gardening experts answer any questions you may have about how to make the best of your yard.
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