Backyard Boss - Tips & Guides

The Key to Removing Compost Odor? Baking Soda!

Lakeisha Ethans — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:00:11 GMT

Sprinkling baking soda in your compost can help create a more balanced and nutritious environment for your plants. Compost, which is nicknamed black gold by gardeners for its dark hue and soil-nourishing properties, is made up of decomposed organic matter. And as food scraps and other materials turn into a soil-enriching ingredient, weird stuff happens.

Surprising Fruits and Veggies You Can Harvest in August

Sarah Empey — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 12:00:11 GMT

August brings a flurry of activity as fruits and vegetables ripen. After tending your garden by watering plants, fertilizing the soil, and even helping it beat sizzling heatwaves, you get to reap the rewards! Whether you plan to eat it fresh or store it for later, your August harvest is packed with delicious delights.

How to Get Rid of Skunk Smell in Your House

Chad Soles — Mon, 19 May 2025 12:00:11 GMT

Skunks are small mammals known for their distinct black and white colors and ability to deter predators or mark their territory with a foul-smelling spray. They are found in every corner of the US, so you should not be surprised when you see one in your backyard. They are valuable members of the ecosystem, as they control insect populations.

How to Refresh Your Backyard Garden Pond

Sarah Empey — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:00:11 GMT

Installing a small garden pond is a fantastic backyard project. Garden ponds create a soothing oasis where you can recharge, are a haven for aquatic plants, and attract wildlife to support your local ecosystem.

Garden Path Ideas You Should Consider This March

Ashley Hanson — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 12:00:18 GMT

March is a perfect time to spruce up garden paths! As the season changes, it's an excellent opportunity to add charm to the garden.These paths are not just for walking; they're a big part of the garden's look.

Transforming Your Herb Garden For the Growing Season

Chad Soles — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 13:00:11 GMT

For gardeners, March marks the transition from the cold months to the warm season. The peak growing season is fast approaching, and gardeners are quickly preparing to have their seeds and gardens ready. The goal is to plant seeds at the onset of spring for an early harvest later in summer.

How to Use Epsom Salt to Melt Ice

Przemek Szanowski — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 13:00:11 GMT

Every winter, sidewalks, porches, stairs, and driveways become slippery slopes of danger. The good thing is that it doesn't take much effort to combat the icy terrain. With the knowledge and the right products, including road salt and ice melts, frozen sidewalks and driveways become safe again.

Learn How to Water Your Poinsettia to Keep It Healthy

Dorothy Butler — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 13:00:12 GMT

So you've brightened up your holiday display with a poinsettia...but now you have to figure out how to care for it! How much water does it need? How do you know when it's time for a drink? How do you find out how to water poinsettias, anyway?

The Biggest Flower in the World May Also Smell the Worst!

Kaitlyn Bain — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 14:00:11 GMT

There are some pretty big flowers throughout the world, but only one can be considered the largest. The Rafflesia arnoldii — commonly known as the corpse flower or monster flower — takes the distinction of being the largest flower in the world. Its size isn't the only thing that makes the Rafflesia arnoldii flower unique. It's also an extremely smelly flower with a scent that makes it difficult to get close enough for a picture.

Learn the Right Way to Deep Fry Turkey

Jonathan Samson — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:00:11 GMT

Recent years have seen an explosion of interest in deep-fried turkey for two great reasons: the increased availability of specially made home turkey fryers and the appeal of this traditional bird with a crusty twist. If you're ready to try deep-frying your own turkey for Thanksgiving dinner, you want to plan ahead and prepare so you end up with a perfect bird.