Reuse Old Plastic Plant Pots To Make A Serene Water Feature For Your Garden
A backyard fountain doesn’t have to be expensive or complex. This easy solar-powered DIY water feature brings charm, function, and nature into your space.
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Stories By Bob Beacham
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The Overlooked Solution For Better Looking Grass Is So Simple
Taking proper care of your lawn will lead to a beautifully green space that you'll want to show off. This one trick will make it look even better.
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The Affordable Kitchen Essential That Can Loosen Your Compact Clay Soil
Clay soil is hard to work, but this inexpensive kitchen ingredient helps improve the structure of clay soil and make it more suitable for gardening.
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What To Do If Your Neighbor's Tree Roots Are Invading Your Yard
Are tree roots from your neighbor's yard encroaching on your property? Here are a few simple steps you can take to protect yourself and your home.
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The Best Way To Install A Garden Fence That Will Keep Groundhogs Out
It's important to install your garden fence in a way that will prevent groundhogs from burrowing, so pay attention to the top and bottom of the foundation.
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The Top Two Ride-On Lawn Mowers For Effortless Grass Maintenance
Explore the top two riding lawn mowers that have customers buzzing with praise for their ability to deliver a flawlessly manicured lawn with minimal effort.
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Costco Vs Home Depot: Who Sells The Better LED Light Bulb?
LED light bulbs are efficient, long-lasting, and bright, but it can be hard to determine which popular retailer will give you the most bang for your buck.
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Why You Should Think Twice Before Burning Pulled Weeds In The Fire Pit
Burning pulled weeds in your backyard fire pit may seem like an easy solution, but those fumes can be harmful. We'll tell you more about the negative effects.
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Why Everyone Is Talking About The Gorilla Shed From Costco (And Whether It's Worth Buying)
Costco is a great place to buy all manner of home and garden essentials for a reasonable price, but does the Gorilla shed live up to the hype?
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Is Meat The Hack To Perfect Garden Soil? Read This Before Trying
Some gardeners are trying to improve their soil health by adding meat directly to their yard, but if you're risk-averse, alternative methods may be preferable.
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What You Need To Know Before Buying An Electric Lawn Mower
Electric versus gas: which is better? What you need greatly depends on, well, your needs. Here's what to know about electric mowers before you buy one.
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The Beneficial Way To Repurpose Pennies In Your Lawn And Garden
If you've got jars of old pennies gathering dust, put them to good use by repurposing them. These copper pieces can offer numerous advantages in your yard.
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The Gorgeous And Fragrant Plant That May Be Attracting Snakes To Your Garden
If you live in a region where snakes could be a problem, avoid planting this lovely, fragrant plant — snakes are drawn to it for both food and shelter.
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Does Spraying Ants Just Make Them Multiply? What To Know Before Trying
When you notice an ant infestation in your home, you may run to grab a spray designed to eliminate them, but is this really the best plan of attack?
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Can Cypress Mulch Protect Your Garden From Ticks? Here's What You Should Know
Having to check everyone for ticks when they come in from the yard is no fun. If you're looking to get rid of them, think twice about using cypress mulch.
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Will Vinegar Zap Goosegrass Away From Your Lawn? It's Complicated
It seems like vinegar is a go-to solution for just about everything, but can you use it to kill the stubborn goosegrass weed? The answer gets a little murky.
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How To Choose The Best Type Of Spark Plug For Your Lawn Mower
As part of your routine lawn mower maintenance, you should replace the spark plug. But how do you pick the right one? The answer lies with the manufacturer.
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Think Twice Before Adding Soap To Your Weed Killer. Here's Why
Adding dish soap to your weed killer is thought to make the solution more effective, eliminating the weeds quicker. However, soap can do more harm than good.
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Cool Smarter, Breathe Better With TOSOT Aoraki
If you want to cool and heat your home with one simple solution while also helping purify the air, check out the TOSOT Aoraki mini-split.
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This Household Ingredient Can Kill Crabgrass, But Is It A Good Idea?
Crabgrass is a nuisance, especially when found growing amongst your well-tended lawn. This natural ingredient is an alternative to chemical weed treatments.
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Fence Leaning Due To Its Concrete Base? Here's How To Fix It
Sometimes, the concrete base of a fence can shift and tilt, making the fence panels lean with it. Here is how to repair this problem before it gets worse.
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How To Choose The Best Base Material For Your Gravel Driveway
The best type of base material for a gravel driveway will be determined by a variety of factors, and it's important to consider these to avoid future issues.
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Spraying Japanese Knotweed With Glyphosate? Here's What You Should Know
Japanese knotweed is extremely invasive and can be a nightmare to get rid of. Glyphosate will tackle it effectively, but the chemical does come with drawbacks.
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Are Honda's Top-Rated Lawn Mowers Worth Buying? Here's What Reviews Say
After a brief hiatus, Honda is once again manufacturing lawn mowers. Wondering whether to invest in their top-rated models? Check out this information first.
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Replace Or Refresh: How To Determine If Your Garage Door Rollers Are Worth Salvaging
Garage door making a strange sound? This could indicate that the rollers need attention. Though they can last years, all rollers will need replacing eventually.
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Where You Grow Your Flowers Can Affect Your Backyard Wasps
While wasps can be beneficial pollinators and predators, you may not want them near your home. Make sure the location of your flowers won't affect this.
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Why You Should Reconsider Using Third-Party Blades On Your Ryobi Lawn Mower
When it's time to replace the blades on your Ryobi lawn mower, you might want to save money by choosing blades from third-party sellers. Is this a good idea?
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