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get rid of vine weevils. Small, dark-colored vine weevil beetle with a rough, hard shell and short, bent antennae crawling on a leaf.

Garden Pests

How to Get Rid of Vine Weevils in the Garden

Vine weevils in numbers can do extensive damage to some of our favorite ornamentals. The widespread pests have robust appetites and reproduction, and elusive habits. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores ways to get rid of vine weevils, including prevention and biological controls.

A close-up and overhead shot several leaves covered in white spots caused by powdery mildew, showcasing white lupine leaves

Plant Problems

Powdery Mildew On Lupine Foliage: What to Do

If you’re familiar with white leaves on your lupine, you know powdery mildew is one of their most common afflictions. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines how to prevent and treat the fungal problem to get the most ecological and ornamental value from the short-lived perennials.

A close-up shot of a person using scissors to trim down tall purple flower spires, showcasing how to cut back lupine

Flowers

How and When to Cut Back Lupine Flowers

Lupines bring waves of captivating, easy color to the spring and summer garden. With simple and strategic cutback, we can foster more blooms, control seeding, and prep for winter. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores how to trim lupines to get the best of the short-lived perennials.

A gardener in yellow gloves puts kitchen scraps into a green compost bin full of soil and food scraps using a garden trowel, showing how composting can be done in a small space.

Composting

Composting Solutions for Small Spaces: 7 Expert Tips

No yard is too small for compost! Whether you have a balcony, backyard, or an empty room, you can convert old waste into this humus-rich amendment. Gather your kitchen scraps and get ready to compost with these seven expert tips from backyard composter Jerad Bryant.

A close-up shot of various colorful flowers and their green folage, all placed in a container showcasing no-fuss patio plants

Ornamental Gardens

13 No-Fuss Patio Plants That Look Good All Summer

Vibrant summer patio containers don’t have to require constant maintenance. If you choose reliable plants that thrive in pots, you’ll have months of color with minimal fuss. Gardening expert Madison Moulton lists the best picks for patios that almost take care of themselves.