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  • Crow at birdbath with shelled peanut in mouth

    Prevent Crows From Crowding A Garden Bird Bath With One Simple Fix

    Crows taking over your birdbath? While these ubiquitous birds can be fun to observe, they may crowd out smaller songbirds. Here's how to fix the problem.

    By Kristeen Cherney 2 months ago Read More
  • A person gathering food scraps for composting.

    A Simple IKEA Utensil Holder Is About To Be Your New Favorite Way To Compost

    Bins made for in-ground composting are typically cylinders with holes. IKEA's utensil holder makes the ideal composting tool, and costs much less.

    By Jennifer Farrington 2 months ago Read More
  • Woman kneeling in flower garden with many different colors of mum flowers

    The Hardy Alternative To Mums You Should Consider Planting In Your Fall Garden

    Mums are usually temporary plants — their fragile roots won't survive the winter. By contrast, this flower species blooms in the fall year after year.

    By Katie Flannery 2 months ago Read More
  • An attractive cottage-style garden with a variety of flowering plants

    The Low-Maintenance Flowering Plant That Naturally Boosts Soil Health

    You don't need to use treatments or fertilizers to improve your soil health. Choose a plant that does the job for you while filling the yard with pretty blooms.

    By Bob Beacham 2 months ago Read More
  • Pelargonium geranium with pink petals and green leaves

    How To Easily Propagate Geraniums From Cuttings To Fill Up Your Garden For Free

    Geraniums remain in flower throughout the summer and into fall, so you can create a colorful blooming space on a budget by propagating your existing plants.

    By Charlotte D. Miller 2 months ago Read More
  • A young woman wearing a hat and flannel holds a young plant while in a greenhouse.

    How This Beautiful, Fragrant Flower Can Hack Your Garden Vegetables Into Growing

    When growing a thriving vegetable garden, we can use all of the help that we can get! Teaming up with this well-known flower can give your harvest a boost.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 2 months ago Read More
  • Yard overtaken by weeds

    This Fast-Growing Herb Easily Runs Wild In Gardens. Here's How To Stop It

    Some fast-growing herbs can easily overtake an entire garden, but there are ways to prevent the spread and tackle the plant once it's taken over.

    By Ana Markosi 2 months ago Read More
  • Brown garden slug with antenna on a green lettuce leaf.

    Do Eggshells Really Keep Slugs & Snails Out Of The Garden? Here's What To Know

    If your plants are being chewed up by slimy visitors, can eggshells keep them away, or is this hack a myth? Get the facts before trying it out.

    By Meg Jernigan 2 months ago Read More
  • Green lacewing eating aphids on a plant

    How To Attract Beneficial Green Lacewings To Your Garden

    Green lacewings are highly beneficial to your garden's ecosystem, keeping populations of aphids and other pests under control for healthy plants.

    By Katharine Hansen 2 months ago Read More
  • Woman watering shrubs in her garden

    The Ornamental Shrub Pollinators Love That Can Naturally Deter Fleas From Your Yard

    If fleas are ruining your outdoor fun, there's a natural way to deter them while inviting pollinators to your yard and it involves a popular shrub.

    By Manvi Jain 2 months ago Read More
  • ladybug eating aphids

    The 'Pest' That Can Actually Act As A Natural Pest Control In Your Garden

    All natural pest control is possible when you have the right balance of insects in your garden, and there's one 'pest' that fits the bill for the job.

    By Katharine Hansen 2 months ago Read More
  • two rabbits chewing on leaves in a garden

    The Self-Seeding Herb You Can Plant To Keep Rabbits At Bay In The Garden

    If rabbits are continuously visiting your yard to munch on tasty flowers, you can try planting this herb with rough leaves to keep them at bay.

    By R. A. Fletcher 2 months ago Read More
  • Woman spraying liquid fertilizer on her plants

    How To Use Corn Gluten Meal To Fertilize Your Garden

    When it comes to garden fertilization, there are many products on the market to choose from. Corn gluten meal stimulates strong and resilient growth.

    By Hafsa Raja 2 months ago Read More
  • A climbing philodendron outfoors with large green heart-shaped leaves

    Give Your Climbing Plants A Place To Grow With A Clever Repurposing Solution

    With minimal supplies, repurpose bathroom storage as a unique frame for your climbing plants. Try this DIY indoors or outside for a beautiful display.

    By Charlotte D. Miller 2 months ago Read More
  • Vegetable garden in the fall on a foggy morning

    The Vegetable You Should Be Planting In September For Healthy Soil Next Spring

    These plants are fall superheroes — not only are they edible, but they improve the soil over the fall and winter by fixing nitrogen from the air.

    By Barb Hudson 2 months ago Read More
  • blue garden hose that has sprung a leak

    Give An Old Or Broken Garden Hose New Life With This Clever Watering Can Hack

    This simple hack gives an old garden hose new life and solves a watering problem that occurs with large gardens or houseplants on a high shelf.

    By Amber VanWort 2 months ago Read More
  • Closeup of person's hand pouring liquid fertilizer onto young plants

    One Gross Thing From Your Kitchen Actually Makes The Best Fertilizer

    Improve the health of your soil without spending a dime while making use of waste products in the kitchen. As a bonus, this DIY fertilizer doesn't smell.

    By Angela Horn 2 months ago Read More
  • A bunch of mature tomatoes growing on a plant in a greenhouse.

    The Bathroom Essential You Can Use To Hand-Pollinate Your Struggling Tomato Plants

    Your towering tomato plants full of pretty yellow flowers are refusing to produce any fruit. The solution may be sitting beside the sink in your bathroom.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 2 months ago Read More
  • Gardener taking a cutting from a hydrangea bush

    The 13 Easiest Plants To Propagate From Cuttings And Grow For Free

    Plants aren't cheap—especially the very popular and pretty ones. Take advantage of the plants you already own, and multiply them by propagating their cuttings.

    By Lou Siday 2 months ago Read More
  • Person holding handul of orchid bark above plant pot

    Does Adding Orchid Bark To Your Soil Make Your Plants More Prone To Mold?

    It's important to strike a balance between overly moist and too-dry soil to avoid mold and ensure the health of your plants. Orchid bark makes soil more moist.

    By Trinity Archie 2 months ago Read More
  • A bee collects pollen from white flowers in a garden.

    The Easy Way To Attract Pollinators To Your Yard Using An Affordable Gardening Essential

    A garden without pollinators is unlikely to thrive. Entice them to visit your garden with a free product that's probably sitting in an old planter right now.

    By Ashley Ndebele 2 months ago Read More
  • fall leaves in a patch of lush grass

    Avoid Mowing Your Lawn This Fall If You Want Birds In Your Yard

    You may plan to mow your lawn at the end of the season, along with raking and cleaning up debris, but here's why this will mean fewer birds visiting your yard.

    By Barb Hudson 2 months ago Read More
  • A smiling woman wrapped up in a sleeping bag outside

    9 Creative Ways To Repurpose Old Sleeping Bags Around The House & Garden

    Whether you're looking to upgrade your camping gear or your sleeping bag is just getting worn out, don't toss it. You can repurpose that useful fabric.

    By Jo Plumridge 2 months ago Read More
  • Older woman in brightly colored sweater weeding the garden

    The Best Time To Pull Weeds Without The Hassle

    Pulling weeds can feel endless, but there's a simple timing trick that makes them slide out smoothly, in one piece. Find out when to tackle them.

    By Angela Horn 2 months ago Read More
  • A nesting box on a black pole in a yard

    This Beautiful Songbird Is The Best Natural Pest Control For Your Yard

    If you're looking for a totally natural way to control the pest numbers in your yard, there's one very pretty songbird you might want to attract.

    By Kristeen Cherney 2 months ago Read More
  • Monstera growing out the side of a pot instead of straight and tall.

    How To Properly Plant A Monstera So That It Grows Straight And Tall

    Potted monsteras have a habit of splaying outwards in all directions. Train them to grow neatly upright with the help of some simple houseplant gardening tools.

    By Christine Bockelman 2 months ago Read More
  • close-up of spider mites on plant

    How To Keep Spider Mites Away From Your Indoor Plants

    Microscopic spider mites can be a persistent hazard to indoor plants, but one natural spray solution may be all you need to safely keep them at bay.

    By Katharine Hansen 2 months ago Read More
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