Samantha Johnson

Prepare your horse barn for winter with practical storage tips for hay, feed and bedding. Learn how to protect supplies from moisture, pests and snow.

Fall can be a great time to plant new trees. We asked experts which they recommend growing in October.

Different types of grass seed may germinate sooner or later—but how can you tell, and how should you properly care for your grass? We asked lawn care experts for their best tips and tricks.

Give transplanted peonies the best start. Learn how to water, mulch, and care for them after moving so they establish strong roots and bloom beautifully for years.

Discover an assortment of perennial flowers, shrubs, and trees that could benefit from being planted bare-root in autumn.

Deadheading can help your flowers continue to bloom and thrive, but there’s a certain time of year when you should put the shears down. We asked experts when to stop deadheading, and why timing is so important.

You can still tend to your garden in fall, but make sure you’re planting the right thing at the right time. We asked gardening experts what factors you should consider.

Keep your pilea healthy for years with expert-approved care tips. Learn the right way to water, fertilize, and provide light for lush, lasting growth.

Learn what dandelions can tell you about your lawn’s overall health, and discover how to remove them from your yard and keep them from returning.

Learn how to grow tansy, a bold perennial herb with bright yellow blooms and natural pest-repelling powers. Includes planting tips, care, cautions, and companion plant benefits.

This simple DIY project to create garden markers costs nothing and adds a charming touch of decor. Who doesn't love a DIY project?

It may seem harmless to cover tree roots with dirt, but in reality, it’s a bad idea. We asked arborists why you shouldn’t do it, and they suggested a few helpful alternatives for caring for trees with exposed roots

Ground covers are a great alternative to turf grass, often adding more texture and blooms to your lawn. We asked experts which they never regret planting.

Explore timeless flowers that have brightened gardens for generations, and learn expert tips for successful growth.

Learn how to make a simple DIY tomato cage with inexpensive wood strips. Get the materials, measurements, step-by-step instructions, and setup tips.

Learn how to make an easy DIY bug hotel from small logs and branches. Get step-by-step instructions plus tips for placement and care.

“She loves the camera,” Alison Sweeney says of her beloved 9-year-old Zangersheide mare, Old Fashioned (“Rosie”). Rosie is tall (16.3 hands), gray, and, as Sweeney says, very photogenic. She regularly appears in photos on Sweeney’s Instagram posts and—incidentally—on the cover of the magazine this article first appeared in (Horse Illustrated July/August 2025). “She’s just beautiful, so […]

Learn how to make a sturdy bean teepee for pole beans, peas, cucumbers, and other climbing vegetables. This beginner-friendly DIY project includes original photos, measurements, and planting tips.

Are your boxwoods turning brown? Learn the most common causes—from disease to winter damage—and expert tips to revive healthy, green growth.

Some shrubs create more problems than they’re worth. Landscapers reveal four they’d never plant again—and recommend better alternatives for a healthier, lower-maintenance yard.