Ways You Can Safely Use Baking Soda In Your Yard & Garden (& When To Avoid It)
We're all familiar with baking soda in recipes, but it also has many uses outside the kitchen. From cleaning furniture to altering soil pH, learn them all here.
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The Candle Wax Hack People Use To Propagate Plants (& Should You Try It?)
Somebody on TikTok might've told you to dip your plants in candle wax. Is it effective, or damaging? Here's why you may want to rethink this approach.
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Citrusy Fruits Are The Key To Attracting Butterflies To Your Garden
To make your garden butterfly-friendly, you need to understand the habits of these beautiful insects. Start by using citrus plants to attract butterflies.
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Joint-Friendly Tools That Can Help You Garden If You Suffer From Arthritis
If you suffer from arthritis, gardening can be extremely difficult. Check out these tools and suggestions to make gardening easier on your joints.
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Use Coffee Grounds To Give Tomato Plants A Boost
Coffee grounds are a common add-in for tomato plant health, but our master gardener Tiffany Selvey has some tips to help you get the best tomatoes possible.
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Why You Should Add A Kitchen Spoon To Your Gardening Toolkit
Kitchen spoons are a must in any household but they can also be incredibly useful in the garden, from sowing seeds to getting rid of pests.
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9 Creative Ways To Repurpose Silica Gel Packets Around The House
Instead of tossing silica gel packets in the trash, it may be better to find a way to repurpose them. Here, we've found nine different ways to do so.
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10 Stunning Companion Plants That Belong Alongside Irises In The Garden
Learn about the best companion plants for irises, and why they're good choices. These plants grow well with irises without overcrowding or overwhelming them.
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15 Peony Companion Plants You Should Avoid In The Garden
Growing healthy peony plants also means choosing right companion plants. The plants on this list are bad companions for peonies and shouldn't be planted nearby.
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10 Genius Hacks To Remove Rust From Your Garden Tools
Removing rust from your gardening tools isn't impossible and doesn't even require specialized cleaners. Here are some helpful hacks to banish the oxidation.
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7 Unexpected Ways To Repurpose Pesky Weeds Around Your Garden
Learn how to make use of weeds around your home and garden. Instead of throwing weeds away, try one of these DIYs instead, making something useful from weeds.
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Keep Chickens Out Of Your Garden With These Essential Tips & Tricks
There are many benefits to keeping chickens, but your garden may pay the price. Here are some ways to protect your prized plants from your chickens.
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8 Clever Ways To Repurpose Old Lawn & Garden Items Into A DIY Plant Trellis
A trellis helps your climbing plants grow, but if you don't want to buy a new one, there are all kinds of old garden items you can use as a makeshift trellis.
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Help Your Flower Garden Survive During A Heat Wave With These Tips & Tricks
With summer on the way and the planet heating up, you'll want to make sure your flower garden is prepared for heat waves. Here's how to protect it.
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The Best Time Of Year To Spray Fruit Trees To Prevent Worms In Your Fruit
It's important to spray your fruit trees regularly to keep worms out your beautiful fruit, but there's also a proper time to spray them as well.
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Don't Try TikTok's Dollar Tree DIY For Hydroponic Gardening Without Knowing This
Sure, you can try hydroponics on a budget with a pool noodle and some vinyl sheeting, but this method presents a few problems.
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3 Beautiful Garden Flowers To Grow Near Colorful Heuchera Plants
If you're looking for shade-loving plants to complement the bright shades of heuchera, these three make for attractive companions in your garden.
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12 Beautiful Ground Covers That Work Perfectly Under Hydrangeas
The bare soil beneath hydrangeas is an eyesore, especially with younger plants. Consider growing one of these as ground cover for superb texture and color.
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The Clever Way You Could Reuse Mesh Jewelry Bags In Your Garden
Don't toss those mesh jewelry gift bags in the trash. Our master gardener shares creative ways to use them to protect your plants in the garden.
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How To Grow A Mini Rainforest On A Ceramic Vase & How To Keep It Healthy
Even if you don't live in a rainforest, you can bring the beauty of the warm, wet climate to your home with a ceramic vase and this DIY for a unique houseplant.
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DIY A Unique 3-Tier Outdoor Plant Stand Using Only A Few Materials
Do you want to build an impressive 3-tier outdoor plant stand without spending a fortune? Here's how you do it and everything you'll need to make it happen.
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The Clever Way You Should Be Reusing Sunflower Stalks In The Garden
Sunflower stalks are among the most productive accessories to have in your garden, particularly for helping other plants thrive to their full potential.
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The Lemon-Scented Herb That Thrives Next To Zucchini In The Garden
Zucchini needs a helping hand with pollination, and one companion plant can draw in pollinators and leave your garden smelling lemony fresh.
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The 10 Plants That Won't Thrive When Grown In A Terracotta Pot
Terracotta pots are affordable, but sometimes plants need a different container material to do their best. Here are 10 plants that don't do well in terracotta.
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The Beautiful Orange Flower That Grows Well With Cucumbers In The Garden
One companion planting option that will help your cucumbers grow well is Calendula officinalis, aka pot marigold, which will liven up your garden.
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Reuse These Empty Food Containers As Perfect DIY Seed Starters
Are you looking for inexpensive ways to start your plants? These common food containers are perfect to transform into DIY seed starting setups.
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Growing These 12 Popular Plants & Veggies With Onions Isn't The Best Idea
Not every vegetable pairing can be a match. Thanks to onions' special properties, there are quite a few plants that shouldn't sit alongside the allium.
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