Keep Wasps At Bay With This Simple Blend Of A Few Natural Liquids
Are wasps ruining your time spent in the backyard? Luckily, there's a natural liquid you can use to keep them at bay and take back your yard.
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Use A Pool Noodle To Create A Stylish & Sturdy Stacked Planter For Your Yard
If you're looking to spice up your yard with a stylish stacked planter, check out this great hack involving a pool noodle and some hot glue.
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Reuse A Shepherd's Hook For A DIY Garden Trellis On A Budget
If you have a spare shepherd's hook, consider using it to create a plant trellis in your garden. This DIY idea is great for growing beans or peas.
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Repurpose An Old Breadbox For The Perfect Coffee Bar & Mug Storage
If you're a coffee fiend and need to keep everything on hand at all times for your morning fix, this simple DIY breadbox could be the ideal organizational tool.
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Hydrogen Peroxide Is The Trick To Minimizing Drought Stress In Plants
Hydrogen peroxide has almost endless uses around your home and garden, but you may not be aware that it can help protect your plants from drought stress.
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Try TikTok's Dollar Tree Pool Noodle Hack To Easily DIY A Window Well Cover
Need a window well cover to prevent animals from falling inside? Here's an affordable TikTok DIY well cover that can be made with items from the Dollar Tree.
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Hummingbird's Lunch Cuphea Attracts Pollinators Plus An Additional Bonus
Hummingbird's lunch cuphea is hardy in warm southern regions, but can be overwintered indoors to provide some of the earliest blooms for your hummingbirds.
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Why You Should Add A Hibiscus Flower To Your Hummingbird Feeder
Hibiscus flowers not only look absolutely beautiful in a garden, but they can also be added to a hummingbird feeder in more ways than one. Here's how.
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Hummingbirds Love This Dainty Flower That Packs A Punch In The Garden
Add a bit of color to your garden by introducing this easy-to-grow flower that will attract beautiful hummingbirds and other pollinators like butterflies.
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Plants In Your Home And Garden That Don't Like Coffee Grounds As Fertilizer
Coffee grounds are touted as an easy hack to add nutrients and minerals to your garden, but not every plant is eager to devour this acidic fertilizer.
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Free Up Countertop Space With A Dollar Tree DIY Storage Shelf
Running out of countertop space? Have no fear, because there's a DIY hack to give you more, and you can find everything you need at Dollar Tree.
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This Flowering Orange Ground Cover Is Sure To Bring Hummingbirds To Your Yard
If your garden is in need of ground cover, why not use the opportunity to bring some vibrant color to the space and even entice some flying friends?
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The Beautiful Spiky Flowering Plant That Will Take Your Garden To New Heights
There's a particularly beautiful spiky flowering plant that can really take your garden to another level. Here's what it is - and how to grow it.
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The Genius Gutter Hack That Will Keep Your Garden Hydrated
Keeping your garden hydrated can seem like a lot of work, but there's a genius gutter hack that can make everything a lot easier. Let's take a look.
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Upcycle A Wire Hanger Into A Trendy Toilet Paper Storage Solution
This useful hack from TikTok user Sarah Teresinski allows you to upcycle your wire hangers for a beautiful toilet paper holder (and storage!) for your bathroom.
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DIY A Simple Wire Weeder Tool For Your Vegetable Garden
Getting the smaller weeds away from your plants is a major pain in the neck. Here's how to make a tool to make the process easier.
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The Beautiful Blue Cornflower Variety You'll Regret Planting In Your Garden
Many are attracted to blue cornflowers for their vibrancy and height, but think twice before you introduce this plant into your garden -- it might take over.
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How To Turn An Old Laundry Basket Into A Beautiful Decorative Planter
Large decorative planters aren't cheap, so it's wise to take advantage of DIY opportunities. Here are two ways to create one with an old laundry basket.
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Zulu Giants Are Beautiful Flowering Cacti You Should Think Twice About Planting
The Zulu giant (or carrion flower) is a fascinating and gorgeous plant, but there are several good reasons you might not actually want to keep one around.
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The Stress-Free Way You Can Transplant Hydrangeas This Spring
Whether you're planting hydrangeas from the store or from another area of your yard, the risk of transplant shock can be nerve-wracking. Here's how to avoid it.
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Tips For Growing Stunning Pasqueflowers To Add A Splash Of Purple To Your Yard
Pasqueflowers can add so much beauty to your garden and can attract pollinators. Get the best tips for planting and caring for this colorful plant.
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Growing Catmint Near Your Rose Bushes Has One Major Benefit
Some companion plants provide essential benefits to your garden. Others can enhance your garden in ways that are terrific, if a little less crucial.
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The Best Plants To Use To Create A Private Patio Space
If you're craving some extra privacy for your patio, then these plants will be the perfect, and stylish, addition to the front of your home.
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DIY A Backyard Cold Plunge Tub For Way Less. Here's How
Some folks seem to benefit from ice bath therapy, and you could potentially join their ranks without annihilating your bank account.
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The Edible Flower That'll Attract Bees And Pollinators To Your Garden
This beautiful edible flower has a dual purpose: not only does it attract beneficial insects and pollinators, but you can use it in the kitchen, too.
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Here's How Borage Can Benefit Cabbage In The Garden
Cabbage is an ever-popular crop, and your gardening can be made even easier by planting borage alongside it. Here's why they work so well together.
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The Benefits Of Growing Chamomile Near Zucchini In Your Garden
It's almost zucchini season, and you can prep your favorite summer squash in the garden by planting it alongside some chamomile. Why? We'll tell you.
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