When to Put Out Hummingbird Feeders in the Spring
Find out exactly when to put out hummingbird feeders so they're ready for migrating hummers. Plus, get tips on using feeders properly.
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Garden Design
Suet for Birds is a Superfood to Keep Them Going Through Winter
Suet for birds attracts insect-eaters such as woodpeckers, chickadees, and nuthatches. See how to give your backyard birds suet this winter.
27 Colorful Butterfly Plants to Attract These Pretty Pollinators
Growing these butterfly plants will fill your garden with plenty of winged wonders all summer long.
How to Make a Rock Garden
Learn how to build a rock garden with these tips. Find out how to choose a rock garden style, the best types of rocks to use, and how to design your garden.
How to Make Hummingbird Food with Only Two Ingredients
You may be surprised by how simple it is to make this hummingbird food recipe—all you need is two ingredients to make an easy homemade nectar recipe.
25 Top Plant Picks from the Better Homes & Gardens Test Garden®
These all-star perennials and shrubs are top performers from over the years in our test garden in Des Moines, Iowa.
How to Attract Bluebirds to Your Yard: 11 Must-Know Tips
These tips on how to attract bluebirds will help you create a welcoming habitat. Discover the best types of foods, birdhouses, water sources, and more for attracting bluebirds.
3 Low-Maintenance Pollinator Garden Ideas
Pollinators can find everything they need in this super low-maintenance landscape.
This Gorgeous Yard Proves a Flower-Filled Meadow Is Possible, Even in a Small Space
A California family's meadow garden supports pollinators where their front lawn used to be.
How to Make Upside Down Planters for a Kitchen Herb Garden
Give your hanging plants a fun twist with this easy DIY project.
How to Create a Beautiful Pollinator Garden That Supports Butterflies and Bees
Follow these must-know tips to create a beautiful pollinator garden that will help beneficial insects and other fascinating wildlife thrive.
After No Mow May, Should You Do a Slow Mow Summer?
Here's why you may want to practice a Slow Mow Summer, which focuses on mowing less area less often to help pollinators and the environment.
Create a Formal Landscape
Clean and classic, formal landscapes never go out of style. Here's how to get the look—even if you garden in shade.
Visiting the Better Homes & Gardens Test Garden®
The BHG Test Garden is a beautiful green space that has something to see in all seasons.
How to Plant a Border Garden that Will Add Color to Your Landscape
Learn how to create a vibrant border garden that will compliment your landscape and provide visual appeal of completeness.
How to Make a Wire Cloche to Protect Plants from Hungry Critters
Make a DIY chicken wire cloche for plants to keep rabbits, deer, and other hungry animals from nibbling in your garden.
This Couple Built a Gorgeous Mini Greenhouse from Antique Windows
Copy this family's clever trick for building a mini greenhouse from antique glass windows for just 0.
The Mediterranean Garden Is the Sun-Soaked Style You Can Mimic in Any Yard
Terra-cotta, water features, and fig trees, oh my! Here’s how to bring this Mediterranean style to your backyard, with expert tips and an explanation of the trend.
21 Colorful Rock Garden Plants That Thrive in Poor Soil
These easy-care perennials and succulents are perfect rock garden plants because they’ll grow in dry, rocky soil.
A Complete Guide to the BHG Test Garden
A numbered color map of the Better Homes & Gardens Test Garden® shows the 22 distinct areas in the half-acre space located in downtown Des Moines.