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  • A concerned-looking man checks a damaged shrub in his garden.

    Protect Backyard And Garden Plants From Salt Damage With A Simple Solution

    If you live in a snow zone, you're likely very familiar with the effects of road salts on your garden. Protect your plants with an easy-to-apply soil amendment.

    By Ellen Douglas 5 min ago Read More
  • A gardener carries a handful of mulch into their garden.

    Not Shredded Mulch: The Long-Lasting Alternative For Landscapes

    Shredded wood is a go-to for gardeners looking for affordable mulch, but it doesn't last long. There's a chunkier, more durable option that's just as natural.

    By Masie O'Toole 1 hour ago Read More
  • Hand manually removing weeds from between concrete pavers

    The Powerful Amazon Find To Remove Weeds Growing Between Pavers Without Hand Pulling

    Weeding between pavers by hand is not only a pain, it’s also not very effective. This tool set will get the entire weed, roots and all, with less work.

    By Aleem Ahmad 4 hours ago Read More
  • A pink-flowering orchid in a garden.

    Gardener Combines Two Kitchen Staples To Make Orchids Rebloom With This Simple DIY

    Orchids are attractive houseplants, and when kept healthy, they can blossom over and over. This simple homemade tonic can help your plants thrive.

    By Becca Cullum-Green 6 hours ago Read More
  • An Amish girl works in the garden

    How Do The Amish Keep Weeds Out Of The Garden? (It's Not Landscape Fabric)

    Amish communities are known for keeping immaculate gardens without many modern materials. Learn more about a few of these tried-and-true weed control methods

    By Ellen Douglas 9 hours ago Read More
  • A person gardening in raised bed.

    10 Long-Lasting Materials To Replace Wood For Raised Garden Beds

    Tired of replacing your wooden garden beds every few years when the timber starts to rot and break? These materials last longer and arguably look even nicer.

    By Megan Newton 23 hours ago Read More
  • Hands holding old jugs to use in a project.

    Gardener Turns Milk Jugs Into An Epic Multi-Level Hydroponic Garden

    If you have a lot of milk jugs lying around or want to create your own hydroponic setup, you'll love the way this gardener turned them into one tall garden.

    By Becca Cullum-Green 24 hours ago Read More
  • Person mulching leaves with lawn mower

    Not Your Lawn Mower: The Manual Way To Shred Leaves With A Garden Tool You Already Have

    Shredding leaves is best to prep them for mulch or compost. While doing so with a lawn mower is easiest, this garden tool works to manually break them down.

    By Barbara Pavone 1 day ago Read More
  • person holding cluster of weeds

    Easier Than Hand Pulling: The Garden Tool For Removing Large Areas Of Weeds From Amazon

    Got a huge area of weeds you need to remove? Hand-pulling is way too labor-intensive, and no one really likes to use chemical controls. Try this tool instead.

    By Megan Newton 1 day ago Read More
  • A person holds an old metal plant pot in two hands while cleaning it's surface with a sponge.

    Turn An Old Rusted Pot Into A Clever Way To Store Garden Hoses

    Got an old metal flower pot you no longer use but have been holding onto anyway? Clean it and turn it into cute storage for your garden hose with some paint.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 1 day ago Read More
  • A gardener's hands planting tomato plants.

    Gardener Transforms Old Feed Bags To Make A More Functional Tomato Growing Station

    Growing your own tomatoes is surprisingly easy, and as this simple feed bag hack demonstrates, you don't even need any ground to plant them in.

    By Giselle DaMier 2 days ago Read More
  • Two hands removing a brown, dried-up old flower from a plant

    Easier Than Pluck-Pulling: The Amazon Tool That Makes Deadheading Plants A Breeze

    Using this tool for deadheading is both easier and more satisfying than pluck-pulling, as it creates clean, precise cuts with no hand fatigue.

    By Megan Newton 2 days ago Read More
  • A woman is carrying a potted hosta plant and a pair of pruners

    Better Than Planting: An Easier Hack For Saving Potted Hostas During Cold Months

    Keeping your hostas secure for winter isn't as hard as it seems, and it's never too late to tweak your treatment of this plant to ensure its survival.

    By Ellen Douglas 3 days ago Read More
  • Two people work together among vibrant plants in an outdoor setting.

    They Made A Charming Wheelbarrow Planter From Fallen Branches

    Let's be really real. The standard ol' planters you get at garden centers seem downright boring when compared with a wheelbarrow you can weave from branches!

    By Shannon Severson 3 days ago Read More
  • Faded old terracotta pots with flowers sitting on a shelf in a garden

    Stop Tossing Old Terracotta Pots: Make A Classier Patio Beverage Cooler

    Terracotta pots can be repurposed for various things, but this affordable, unique DIY is sure to add style to your outdoor patio and impress your loved ones.

    By Taylor Freitas 4 days ago Read More
  • A pill bug crawling on green grass

    How To Get Rid Of Pill Bugs With A Simple Homemade Trap

    A pill bug problem can take care of itself when you use this simple DIY trap, a cheap and effective pest solution using ingredients straight from the kitchen.

    By Sakshi Khaitan 5 days ago Read More
  • A person is trying to hand-dig a weed-infested patio made of pavers

    Skip The Basic Vinegar Treatment: Kill Grass Between Pavers With Another Pantry Staple

    If you can't stand vinegar's smell or your jug has run out, search the shelves for this dry, odorless ingredient that dries up weeds and prevents their return.

    By Ellen Douglas 6 days ago Read More
  • Two hands hold two stainless steel forks above a utensil drawer in the kitchen.

    Your Old Fork Could Become Your New Favorite Upcycled Garden Tool

    If you're an avid gardener, you know all the tools can add up in cost. Luckily, with a simple fork, you can keep your plant's roots healthy. Here's how.

    By Ellen Douglas 6 days ago Read More
  • A person grabbing a tool from the wall of a garden shed.

    The Ancient European Tool That Makes Garden Bed Prep Easy

    There are good reasons why this agricultural tool has remained in use for 2,000 years, and some of them apply to home gardens as they do to working the fields.

    By Masie O'Toole 6 days ago Read More
  • Soil running through open hands

    Easily Remove Gravel From Garden Beds With A Handheld Find From Amazon

    Stray gravel can make its way into garden beds, leaving homeowners with a tedious cleanup job. A simple handheld tool can make removing unwanted stones easier.

    By Katy Willis 6 days ago Read More
  • A gardener picking fruits and vegetables from a raised brick garden bed

    More Durable Than Standard Brick: The Long-Lasting Alternative For Garden Beds

    If you're planning to build a raised garden bed, use this highly rated, dependable brick, especially if you live in a cold climate prone to freeze-thaw cycles.

    By Lucas Coll 7 days ago Read More
  • person looking at plants in orange nursery pots

    Goodbye Overpriced Planters: 5 Good Reasons To Keep Growing Plants In Plastic Nursery Pots

    Don't immediately repot a new plant you purchased in a cheap plastic pot. It may actually be beneficial to keep it in that nursery pot for a few key reasons.

    By Megan Newton 7 days ago Read More
  • A beekeeper inspecting a hive on a sunny day

    The Pest You Don't Want To Find In Your Bee Hive In Fall And Winter

    If you want to prevent your bees from coming into contact with deadly diseases and deformities, you need to check for this common pest that attacks hives.

    By Baylee Bunce 7 days ago Read More
  • A person tosses seeds of a cover crop over a recently tilled and cleared garden bed.

    Ditch Landscape Fabric: This Cover Crop Has Way More Benefits

    If you're avoiding landscape fabric, what can you use instead? This cover crop is popular with farmers for its ability to break up topsoil and add nutrients.

    By Baylee Bunce 7 days ago Read More
  • A close up on old wooden fence slats.

    Creative Ways To Turn Upcycled Fence Slats Into Garden Must-Haves

    Don't toss those old fence slats quite yet! With a little DIYing, you can use them to make everything from garden decor to planter boxes for flowers or veggies.

    By Giselle DaMier 7 days ago Read More
  • Gloved hand grabbing at a clump of weeds in soil

    No More Hand Pulling: Weeds Will Be A Thing Of The Past With The Help Of This Garden Tool

    This under-$50 tool from Amazon makes quick work of weeds and requires little effort, making it a million times better than pulling weeds by hand.

    By Katy Willis 8 days ago Read More
  • Black composting bin in the corner of a yard

    Better Looking Than Bins: The Costco Alternative For Making Compost That Holds 111 Gallons

    This Costco composter is not only more attractive than standard bins, but it also produces more compost, more quickly, and without any turning needed.

    By Carrie Elizabeth Bradon 8 days ago Read More
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