Today's Homeowner

If you want your neighbors to think you're an award-winning gardener, try planting dahlias in your garden this year. Just when everything else starts to show the strain of midsummer, dahlias begin a showstopping performance that lasts through fall. Read on to find out more.

Irene asks, "When can hostas be divided and transplanted?"

The best time to divide and transplant hostas is in August or September, about a month before your first frost date. Read on to find out why.

Performing a bit of simple, routine maintenance on your lawn mower will make it last longer, and keep it running smoothly all summer long. From changing the oil and spark plug to cleaning the air filter and sharpening the blade, here's what you need to know to keep your mower running its best.

If you've got happy aloe vera you'll soon find that the plants are outgrowing their space. Many succulents are easy to propagate. Read on to find out how.