Gardening by the Yard

Preventing water waste; watering systems; homemade fungicide.

Mums; gardening gadgets; maintaining a compost pile.

Tools; tomatoes; seed and plant packages.

The latest techniques for destroying weeds.

Tips on maintaining a side yard; information on pollination.

Growing herbs; composting; peppers; dogwoods.

Popular vegetables; gardening health benefits; home remedies.

Lawn-care basics.

The benefits of fertilizing with manure; landscaping a small courtyard.

Lessons on flowers that thrive in the sun; bamboo; growing mushrooms.

Power tools; ladybugs; trees.

Plugs, sod or seed can fill bald spots in a lawn; growing garden crops; time-saving tips.

Inexpensive ornamental grasses; spinach salad.

Tips on luring birds and rabbits to the garden.

How to prevent common mistakes in caring for houseplants; using raked leaves as nutrients for the yard.

Dramatic lighting techniques; deer deterrents; matching types of soil with the proper plants.

Mole control; deciphering misleading garden instructions; compost myths.

Starting a flower or vegetable garden; container plants enhance a yard or patio; barring pets from prized plants.

The history and care of bonsai trees; tips on growing potatoes; keeping disease from striking gardens.

Starting seeds indoors; celestial gardeners; garlic; tomatoes.

Tips on planting; a landscape designer; transplants; books on gardening.

Fertilizers.

Edging material; pH tests; tools; annuals and perennials.

Washington state evergreens; hardiness; garden Latin.

Trees.

Planting bulbs; power equipment.

Garden hoses; tips on planting at the end of summer; making potting mix.