Gardening

Gardening: a chance to get outdoors, dig in the dirt, and grow your own vegetables and flowers. Check out our tips!

Garden

Whether gardening to you is planting flowers, growing vegetables, or pruning shrubs, The Habitat answers all your spade and soil questions!

Outdoor Living

Whether your yard needs work or is already an oasis, we've got the best patio inspo and firepit plans — we'll help you elevate your time outside.

Landscaping

All the details on how to get rid of backyard pests, prune your shrubs, and choose the best plants for a gorgeous green outdoor space of any size.

Edible Plants

From cherry tomatoes to butternut squash, you can grow a whole cornucopia right in your own backyard — if you know how. The Habitat takes you through the finer points of raising vegetables and fruits in your garden. Your grocery store days could be coming to an end!

Ornamental Plants

From flower beds to patio pots to hanging planters, decorative greenery and flowers can spruce up any yard and home and are often easy to care for.

Pesticides and herbicides often contain harsh chemicals. Homemade weed killers do not saturate soil or plant roots, offering a safer option.

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Peonies have a deep, fragrant aroma. Cultivating a particular type of peony is the best way to grow these beautiful plants at home.

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Peony flower

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Pink peony in the garden.

Knowing how to take care of succulents will ensure your plants thrive, grow, and most importantly survive for many years to come.

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Miniature succulent plants

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Ginger is a versatile spice that can add flavor to your daily dishes. Season a mild fish with fresh or dried ginger for a slightly spicy note.

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Zingiber officinale - Underground stem with special aroma and spicy flavor

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Fresh Ginger

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Pineapples are full of vitamins and nutrients and are easy to grow at home, even from a store&#x2d;bought pineapple!

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If you're looking for a way to take your cooking to the next level, growing your own herbs is a great start.

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Parsley Bouquet

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Mosquitos are annoying when they buzz around, and their bites can cause painful welts. Here's how to make your summer as mosquito&#x2d;free as possible.

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Garden

How to Make Homemade Weed Killer

How Can I Get the Most Out of My Peonies?

Expert Tips for Succulent Care

How to Grow Ginger

How to Grow Pineapple at Home

How to Grow Your Own Fresh Herbs

Say Goodbye to Mosquitos with these Tips

Garden

How to Make Homemade Weed Killer

How Can I Get the Most Out of My Peonies?

Expert Tips for Succulent Care

How to Grow Ginger

How to Grow Pineapple at Home

How to Grow Your Own Fresh Herbs

Say Goodbye to Mosquitos with these Tips

Make a habit out of it.