Around the Yard

If you're about to recycle your old plant containers here's a tip to keep in mind. Diseases and fungus can be transmitted from one plant to another through contaminated pots, so before you reuse a pot sanitize it.

When planting seeds or seedlings in your garden, the temperature of the soil must be within the recommended range for the plant to grow. To measure the temperature of the soil in your yard, use an instant-read cooking thermometer. Watch this video to find out how.

If you have a steep hill in your yard that erodes easily, watch this video for an easy DIY tip that can help hold plants in place and reduce erosion using old panty hose.

When putting new planting beds in your yard, it’s important that the soil you use is rich in both nutrients and organic material. Watch this video for a can't miss soil recipe to add to the planting beds in your yard.

When cleaning your patio furniture, a mixture of soap and water works best on most types, followed by rinsing with a garden hose. A pressure washer set on low can be used to speed up the process. Watch this video to find out more.

Black rat snakes and black racers are nonvenomous reptiles. Here are debunked myths about these creatures and how to handle close encounters with them.

While a healthy, thick, deep-green lawn is certainly eye-catching, its attractiveness isn’t its only benefit.

A trellis is great for a wall or even a fence that needs a little something extra. Watch this video to see how to build a trellis for your yard.

If you look hard enough you can find solutions to many of your lawn and garden problems "naturally." The pungent aroma of many herbs acts as a natural insect repellent. Planting herbs like parsley or basil among your vegetables will offer them some protection from bugs and simplify harvesting a salad.