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  • A man uses a tool to remove weeds from a raised garden bed while putting the weeds he's holding into a green plastic bucket.

    The Big Mistake Everyone Makes After Removing Weeds From Their Yard

    You've spent time weeding and now have a patch of bare soil. What you do next means the difference between a thriving, weed-free garden and an unhealthy one.

    By Magdalena Becker 3 hours ago Read More
  • Tomato cages on plants

    Turn A Tomato Cage Into A Mini Greenhouse To Protect Spring Plants

    If you no longer have any use for your tomato cages, use them as the structure for a mini greenhouse to protect plants from chilly weather in spring.

    By Andrea Crowley-Hughes 6 hours ago Read More
  • Someone unwrapping a package filled with packing paper

    Turn Packing Paper Scraps Into Eco-Friendly Plant Pots

    Before you toss out those leftover scraps of packing paper, try reusing them to create biodegradable pots. Your seedlings will thank you for this simple DIY.

    By Selena Ivette Rodriguez 14 hours ago Read More
  • Woman planting flowers in large planter pot.

    How To Fill The Bottom Of Large Planters While Keeping Them Light And Movable

    Filling large planters with soil can be wasteful and make the container too heavy to move. However, this product, that you can also DIY, solves both problems.

    By Katharine Hansen 21 hours ago Read More
  • Close up of a chickadee eating berries from a bush

    The Handmade Solution That Helps Keep Birds Out Of Your Berry Bushes

    Birds visiting your yard is often a positive, but if they're destroying your berries, you can deter them with this simple DIY using items you already have.

    By Magdalena Becker 22 hours ago Read More
  • a neglected spider plant with a few dead leaves

    Don't Toss Dead Spider Plant Leaves — Turn Them Into An Eco-Friendly DIY Project Solution

    Have your spider plants seen better days? No problem! By getting clever with those dead leaves, you can give your home DIY projects a helping hand.

    By Annette Hird 2 days ago Read More
  • a woman carries a planter to the porch

    The Free Solution Already In Your Yard That Gives Porch Planters An Upgrade

    If your porch planters are looking a little messier than you'd like, fear not — an attractive and clever solution may already be growing in your yard.

    By Sophie Pell 2 days ago Read More
  • White, pink, and magenta flowers hang in baskets from a pergola in a garden

    How To Grow Hanging Basket Flowers From Seed

    Growing hanging basket flowers from seed will get you way more bang for your buck, plus allow you to customize your baskets with your personal favorites.

    By Andrea Crowley-Hughes 2 days ago Read More
  • A baltimore oriole on a log of wood

    The Only Vining Flowers You Need To Attract More Orioles To Your Yard

    Orioles are a lovely sight to behold. But if you want them to be your feathery garden visitors, you need to plant vining flowers that provide nectar and food.

    By Lou Siday 3 days ago Read More
  • A purple waterlily grows in a pot with a lawn in the background

    No Pond, No Problem: How To Grow Water Lilies In Pots For A Stunning Patio Garden

    Even without a pond, you can grow stunning water lilies if you follow the right planting methods using containers. Once potted, you'll have a backyard oasis.

    By Andrea Crowley-Hughes 3 days ago Read More
  • a skunk on the lawn in an urban yard

    Grow Summer Squash And Possibly Say Goodbye To Skunks

    If you have a skunk problem in your garden, growing summer squash could deter the pests from your yard while also bearing delicious fruits.

    By Nancy Schaffer 3 days ago Read More
  • A woman decorating her front porch with flowers in decorative pots and pumpkins.

    The Low-Maintenance Trick For Easy-To-Care For Front Porch Decor

    Tired of caring for planters full of annuals at your front porch? Replace them with an item that people once thought tacky but that's now coming into its own.

    By Sophie Pell 3 days ago Read More
  • Female hands holding cocktail glasses in a toast

    Turn A Dollar Tree Margarita Glass Into A Cute Bird Waterer

    This project doesn't demand much money or effort — with a margarita glass from Dollar Tree, and you can give visiting birds a cute new waterer.

    By Lindsay Donaldson 4 days ago Read More
  • Man holding a broken white ceramic bowl

    Don't Toss That Cracked Ironstone Bowl — Turn It Into A Charming Bird Bath

    It might seem like an ironstone bowl isn't worth using anymore once it's damaged. But you can easily turn it into a nice little place for birds to bathe.

    By Suzanne Bonnett 5 days ago Read More
  • A fox kit laying down in gravel near a structure

    Here's What To Do If You Find A Baby Fox In Your Yard

    Finding a baby fox in your yard can be both cute and alarming. Depending on how it looks and what it's doing, here's how you should take action.

    By R. A. Fletcher 5 days ago Read More
  • Colorful eggs in a brown wicker easter basket

    Turn An Old Easter Basket Into A Bird Feeder They'll Love

    As Easter ends, you might have some unwanted baskets lying around. You can easily make one into a platform feeder for many types of birds.

    By Nancy Schaffer 5 days ago Read More
  • Espresso machine sitting on a kitchen counter

    Don't Toss Your Old Coffee Maker: Turn It Into A Hummingbird Water Fountain

    Since they're too small for traditional bird baths, hummingbirds love water fountains, and you can make one yourself using an old coffee maker.

    By Magdalena Becker 6 days ago Read More
  • Hand holding a plastic mini pot next to a stack of extra plastic pots.

    Upcycle Plastic Nursery Pots Into The Cutest Planter For Succulents

    This adorable DIY tiered succulent planter is adaptable using different sizes and quantities of those plastic nursery pots that you'd usually throw away.

    By Amy Horton 6 days ago Read More
  • A smiling couple toasts with drinks in cans.

    Upcycle Beer Cans Into Unique Hanging Planters For Trailing Plants

    Get your trailing plants under control and recycle beer cans with this versatile DIY that turns the cans into one-of-a-kind hanging planters

    By Lindsay Donaldson 7 days ago Read More
  • Baltimore oriole sitting on a branch

    Turn An Old Jar Into A Bird Feeder Orioles Can't Resist

    Orioles are similar to hummingbirds in that they like to eat sweet treats. Putting this one ingredient in your bird feeder will attract more to your yard.

    By Lou Siday 7 days ago Read More
  • Close-up shot of empty tin cans in a garden.

    Don't Toss Empty Cans - Turn Them Into Adorable Garden Decor

    Use cans and plastic bottles to complete this cute, buzzworthy DIY project and pay tribute to some of the critters you want to see visiting your garden.

    By Natalia Vela 7 days ago Read More
  • The purple and lilac blooms of wishbone flowers are in front of some pink-blooming wishbone variants.

    Keep Deer Out Of Your Garden With An Easy To Grow Flower They Can't Stand

    If you've got a shady spot in your garden that wildlife can reach, plant these colorful and carefree flowers that are attractive to humans but not to deer.

    By Ellen Douglas 7 days ago Read More
  • Styrofoam cooler outdoors in front of a gate

    Turn A Styrofoam Cooler Into A Beautiful Water Feature For Your Garden Using Concrete

    Jazzing up your garden with a concrete water feature can be as simple as repurposing an old styrofoam cooler. Here's how to embark on the DIY project.

    By Brooke Younger 7 days ago Read More
  • A hummingbird hovering in front of a red flower.

    Turn Dollar Tree Planters Into A Hummingbird Magnet With A Simple DIY

    With a little elbow grease and a quick trip to Dollar Tree, you can build a hummingbird paradise for your yard for cheap. Here's how to put it together.

    By Amy Horton 8 days ago Read More
  • Two deer stare at camera in a backyard

    What To Do If You Find Deer Tracks In Your Backyard

    Some people may actually prefer deer to stop in their yard. If you are worried about them disturbing your garden, however, there are ways to deter them.

    By Patti Kaz 8 days ago Read More
  • An image of a green crop planted in mounded frameless graden beds

    The Frameless Garden Bed Alternative That Helps You Save On Resources

    You don't need extra materials and resources to build a functional garden bed. This frameless alternative is equally good and can last decades.

    By Lou Siday 8 days ago Read More
  • A woman removes a houseplant from a plastic nursery pot above a repotting station filled with tools and soil.

    Don't Toss Plastic Nursery Pots, Upcycle Them Into High-End Planters

    While plastic nursery pots by themselves are flimsy and ugly, trashing them isn't your only option. Instead, make them luxe with some paint and a pantry staple.

    By Kimberley Spinney 8 days ago Read More
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