Amanda Blum

This fantastically priced barbecue was so smart, it made a miserable assembly process totally worth it.

Despite achieving its promised 700°F heat, this grill is not worth the $999.99 sticker price for several reasons.

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These tools will make every aspect of gardening much easier, and won't cost you a dime.

Prepare your precious seedlings for the cold, hard world.

All the blooms you see right now were planted last fall, which means you should be taking stock of the garden so you can make a plan for what you'll plant come September.

This TikTok trend does work, but not nearly as well as seed trays or other methods.

Stop trying to achieve a perfect garden and make room for more joy.

Robot lawn mowers can bring neighbors together, but can also inspire jealousy and theft.

Understanding how much energy you need will determine what kind of backup batteries you should buy.

There's a lot to like about the highly customized experience that Mila offers—if you can afford it.

The Navimow is a reliable lawnbot that gets the job done, as long as your yard is small-ish and fairly level.

There's a reason why a cactus doesn't thrive in the forest.

May means you can finally start direct seeding flowers and vegetables.

There's a lot to do, including fertilizing, planting, seeding and watching for your last freeze date to pass.

Tools like automation, a level, and a massage wand turn out to be really useful for getting the most out your indoor hydroponic garden.

Mulch is much more important than people think, and when it's done right, it won't blow away.

Few things in life are as satisfying as eating a meal full of vegetables you grew yourself.

Last frost dates are important guides for planting, but aren't always accurate.

You could wind up smothering your plant babies.