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These beetles with glowing abdomens create a blanket of tiny, flashy living bulbs that can turn any garden into a sparkling fairyland!

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Does location still matter most? Should you remodel your home to suit your tastes, or for resale value? Are starter homes still a thing? We all have plenty of questions about the ever-changing world of real estate. In our Ask an Agentseries, we’re partnering with experts at Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate to answer your biggest questions about finding, buying, and selling a home.

When it's time to harvest summer squash, whether it's for asummer squash casserole, squash cake, or stewed squash, gather all your best squash recipes because these plants produce abundantly. Before you count on your bounty a couple of months after planting, some insects may want to feast on the summer squash leaves and stems. This can negatively impact the plant if not kept at bay. Companion planting is a method that can help reduce pests in the garden as well ad attract pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, and birds, to help increase summer squash pollination and put important nutrients back into the soil.

There’s nothing like a crisp cucumber freshly harvested from your garden, then chilled to perfection. They’re so much better when you grow them yourself! They’re also one of the easiest vegetables to grow from seed. New compact varieties of cucumbers grow well in containers on a deck, patio or balcony, too.

9 of the Best Evening Primrose Varieties

Container gardening is a bit different from traditional gardening, requiring a bit more attention. But the results can be incredibly satisfying. We’ve compiled some plants that you might consider growing in containers that are just a foot wide.

Familiar in South America, but lesser known on British shores, Asado is more than just a way to cook - it's a tradition deeply woven into Argentina's national identity. Celebrated globally for its unique grilling experience, Asado is often considered the king of the grilling methods. 

Show your green-fingered father figures how much they mean to you with our Fathers’ Day gardening gift guide. To help them create the garden of their dreams we’ve picked out some of our favourite  expert-tested, Best Buy winning gardening tools, and added some gardening themed treats. From beer to planters and pizza ovens to seeds, there’s something for everyone.

Pruning shears are a gardener’s best friend when nurturing a healthy and visually appealing garden. In our gardening journey, we’ve found them indispensable for making precise cuts, shaping plants, and removing dead or overgrown branches. When selecting the ideal pair of pruning shears for your gardening toolkit, always prioritize quality and durability over cost. A well-crafted pruner can save you money in the long run by avoiding the need for frequent replacements. After conducting thorough research and using popular brands and models for years, we have shortlisted a range of the best pruning

You’ve probably heard about companion planting, or the idea that some crops can “help” each other out. Much of companion planting is based on observation and folklore. But a few studies have shown limited positive effects, such as usingcollards to attract moths away from cabbage or planting African marigolds near your squashto attract beneficials that suppress pests such as aphids.