The Shade-Loving Shrub You Can Keep Happily Fed With A Common Kitchen Item
You don't necessarily need expensive materials to help grow your plants. In fact, a useful soil enhancer might already be in your kitchen.
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Stories By Kathy Bates
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Say Goodbye To Garage Grease Stains With This Dishwasher Tablet Hack
Grease and oil stains have a way of dragging down the ambiance of a garage workspace. Here's a hack to help you remove unsightly liquid spots.
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Are You Overwatering Your Snake Plant? Our Tips On How Often Is Too Often
Common wisdom says you're supposed to water your plants. However, you also must be strategic about not overdoing it, especially with snake plants.
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The No-Maintenance Lawn Care Project You Should Start In The Spring
Let's check out an eco-friendly ground cover that doesn't need much water, won't attract most pests, and sounds a bit like a comic book character.
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This Gorgeous Flower Is A Garden Pest's Worst Nightmare
Got issues with unpleasant insects chomping away in your garden? Consider planting a few of these well-known bug-deterring flowers.
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The Underutilized Spring Bulb You'll Want To Add To Your Garden
Plenty of bulbs look pretty when they bloom, but do they all have characteristics that keep pests away from the rest of your garden? This one does.
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Weeds Don't Stand A Chance Against This Common Ground Cover Plant
Weeds take nutrients and water away from plants you paid for; so, in a way, weeds steal your money. Here's one way to keep greedy weeds off your property.
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The Gardening Tip You Shouldn't Overlook To Ensure Stunning Hydrangea Blooms
Hydrangeas might be easier to grow than some of the more complicated flowers, but that doesn't mean there aren't potential missteps to avoid.
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The Best Type Of Wood To Use To Bring Your DIY Deck Plans To Life
Occasionally, homeowners planning a DIY project decide to save a few bucks by buying cheaper building materials. But is that a good idea?
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Seeds That You Should Buy For Unique Color Varieties In Your Garden
Wherever you're located, a certain type of seed can bring a different set of colors to your garden. With a bit of knowledge, these flowers are easy to care for.
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Can Aluminum Foil Be Used To Attract Butterflies And Pollinators To Your Garden?
Aluminum foil is useful for wrapping up leftovers and making a crunching sound, but can it benefit your garden? The truth may surprise and delight you.
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The Easy-Growing Tree That's Deer-Resistant And Attracts Pollinators
Trees come in all sizes -- in fact, some trees are also shrubs -- but this sort-of tree will definitely appeal to you if purple is your favorite color.
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The Flowering Weed Butterfly Lovers Will Want To Keep In Their Garden
Though the word "weed" certainly has negative connotations, this particular plant can bring all kinds of vibrant colors to your yard.
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The Egg Carton Hack Your Home Office Desperately Needs
Egg cartons are great for holding eggs, and we didn't think they were useful for a second thing until we stumbled upon this essential hack.
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Hummingbirds Can't Resist This Fragrant Night-Blooming Plant
Though these particular flowers may be related to an addictive and harmful product, they're a beneficial and delicious choice for hummingbirds.
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How Long You Should Leave Baking Soda On Your Carpet To Clean And Deodorize
By this point, basically everyone knows baking soda can be a useful stain remover. But how long does it need to stay on the carpet? Let's see for ourselves.
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When To Propagate Your Bougainvillea, And The Best Way To Do It
Thinking about turning one bougainvillea plant into multiple bougainvillea plants? Here's some guidance about what to do and what not to do.
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Make Your Garden Pop With This Long-Lasting, Vibrant Flowering Plant
Does the prospect of adding pink, purple, red, or white flowers to your garden or potted plant collection sound intriguing? If so, read on.
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Keep Your Plastic Food Container Lids Organized With This Clever Storage Hack
If you're having difficulty keeping your plastic food containers organized, you are far from alone. Here's a trick to manage your minor kitchen crisis.
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This Gorgeous Tree Is The Perfect Pop Of Color For Small Spaces In Your Backyard
We tend to think of trees as taking up a lot of space, but this variety of flowering tree can be a great match for relatively small spaces.
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The Bathroom Staple That Will Keep Your Gardening Tools Functioning Like New
Before you dash off to the hardware store to grab some fancy apparatus to clean your garden tools, scan your bathroom cabinets for a much cheaper possibility.
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The Kitchen Cabinet Material You'll Want To Avoid If You Plan To Sell Your Home
Potential home buyers care about the material used for kitchen cabinets, which is why you'll want to steer away from this type if you plan to sell your home.
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The Easy-To-Grow Houseplant That Will Add A Splash Of Silver To Any Room
Interested in a houseplant that's not difficult to maintain and looks neat? Read on for more info on a plant recommended by at least a few indoor gardeners.
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