((jan zwolinski/ Getty Images)) Editor Note: A version of this article originally appeared in the Morning Brief newsletter, which comes out every weekday. You can sign up here to receive the newsletter. A recent poll found that only one-third of Americans felt very confident that they could keep a new houseplant alive for six months. Another third thought it “somewhat likely” that they could, while the final third either didn’t know or were fairly sure the theoretical plant would die...

Plenty of people accidentally leave the lights on. But, how much does this actually end up costing in electricity? Largely, it depends on the type of bulb. ...

At a Glance There is now enough daylight across the country to start garden seeds without the aid of artificial lights.Starting seeds is easy. Everything the plant needs to germinate is in the seed. All you have to do is put it into damp soil and not let it dry out while it does its thing. Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletter to get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists.​ The , and the at...

At a Glance Some apps will identify plants.Others tell you the best date to plant certain seeds or transfer plants. Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletterto get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists.​ You're in your garden and notice a beautiful, new-to-you flower that has popped up somewhere unexpected — pull it or leave it? Or perhaps an unfamiliar garden pest has ravaged your tomato plants. Or you experienced the deflating discovery of a gray-white...

Tim McKibben, left, a senior installer for the solar company, Sunrun, and installer Aaron Newsom install solar panels on the roof of a home in Granada Hills, California, in this undated photo. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) At a Glance The Inflation Reduction Act aims to help cut greenhouse gas emissions.It includes several tax credits for homeowners.They focus on energy efficient home improvements and equipment. Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletterto get weekday updates...

Many of us don’t get enough sleep, but here’s a look at three plants that could help you get your zzz’s. ...

“No Mow May” is beginning to catch on in the U.S. after starting in the United Kingdom in 2019. Here are three reasons why you should give it a try. ...

At a Glance Florida's tax-free weeks for hurricane and other disaster supplies run through May 9.A second two-week period has been added in late August and early September.Eligible items include everything from toilet paper to pet supplies. Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletter to get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists. S​ome of the most popular items people stock up on ahead of a storm or hurricane, including toilet paper and batteries, are exempt from...

Pellet ice has a cult-like following. It’s a softer, chewable ice that is great in summer cocktails and many kinds of drinks. Starbucks announced it would add pellet ice makers to coffee shops this summer. ...

The two main varieties of coffee most people drink today are susceptible to rising heat and drought caused by climate change. Here’s the new variety that may sustain the industry in the future. ...

After a long winter, you might be anxious to plant your garden this spring. Be sure to follow these helpful tips for the best chance at a healthy, thriving garden. ...

Many farmers and gardeners around the world really on lunar phases to get the most out of their crops and flower beds. Here’s what you need to know about moon gardening. ...

A stinky, dangerous invasive weed is spreading in Phoenix and beyond. ...