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  • Woman holds an old bike wheel outdoors

    Transform An Old Bike Wheel Into A Garden Feature With A Clever DIY

    Bike wheels can be repurposed in many ways. They can even help you in your garden if you're willing to remove the rubber and use a few extra items.

    By Amy Horton 1 hour ago Read More
  • Young woman smiling as she harvests tomatoes from a vine

    The Companion Plant That Can Give Garden Tomatoes A Healthy Boost

    This companion gives tomato plants a boost by protecting them from harmful pests. Grow it alongside your tomatoes for a healthy and delicious harvest.

    By Caitlin Ritchie 4 hours ago Read More
  • A person picking up a plant in a black plastic pot

    What Do The Numbers On Plastic Nursery Pots Mean?

    If you're browsing for plants online, you might notice that pots include a # symbol on the bottom followed by a number. Here's how to decode it.

    By Nina Phillips 4 hours ago Read More
  • Two hummingbirds perch on a garden feeder

    The Colorful Lily Variety Hummingbirds Love That Blooms From Spring Into Summer

    Hummingbirds can be a boon for your garden, so you'll definitely want to read about this lily that will attract those beautiful birds to your home.

    By Ellen Douglas 6 hours ago Read More
  • Woman with stacks of nursery pots.

    Don't Throw Away Nursery Pots, They're A Game Changer For Houseplants

    Nursery pots might seem like a waste of plastic, but this method takes advantage of their benefits while still allowing you to enjoy your pretty planters.

    By Katharine Hansen 11 hours ago Read More
  • Closeup of a small green seedling growing out of a clear plastic cup

    Don't Pay An Outrageous Amount For Clear Nursery Pots - DIY Your Own With Dollar Tree Cups

    Clear nursery pots can make it easier to keep an eye on root and soil health, and with this easy DIY, you can make your own out of Dollar Tree cups.

    By Charlotte D. Miller 20 hours ago Read More
  • Person pouring a detergent bottle in front of a washing machine

    Turn An Old Laundry Detergent Bottle Into A Useful Outdoor Water Station

    Most people use liquid laundry detergent and if you're one of them, you probably have empty bottles. Rather than recycle, you can turn them into water stations.

    By Kate Cusson 22 hours ago Read More
  • Slug consuming a plant.

    Can This Popular Toilet Paper Solution Keep Gross Slugs Off Plants?

    If you're looking for a way to naturally prevent slugs from eating your plants and seedlings, this toilet paper roll hack could help -- here's how.

    By Katharine Hansen 1 day ago Read More
  • A woman is planting colorful flowers in her garden bed

    Add Summer Color To Your Flower Beds With A Low-Maintenance Annual

    Colorful flowers look great in your yard during the summer. If you are not a great gardener, there is an annual that doesn't need much maintenance.

    By Ellen Douglas 1 day ago Read More
  • Woman shopping for plants at a garden center

    Say Goodbye To Wasps With Herbs They Can't Stand

    Put that chemical bug spray away and use these two low-maintenance, delicious, and attractive herbs to keep wasps out of your outdoor spaces.

    By Suzanne Bonnett 1 day ago Read More
  • A yellowjacket wasp gathers pollen from flowers

    The Cucumber Hack Gardeners Say Can Keep Yellow Jackets Out Of Your Yard

    Pests in your backyard can ruin outdoor fun and yellow jackets are among the worst. There is a hack using cucumbers that some people feel will keep them away.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 2 days ago Read More
  • White laundry basket outside on grass

    How To Use A Basic Laundry Basket For Garden Hose & Accessory Storage

    If you have a gardening hose, chances are it has at some point been tangled up in a frustrating mess. A solution could lie in a simple laundry basket.

    By Sophie Pell 2 days ago Read More
  • A woman working in a raised bed in a garden setting

    Aldi's New Galvanized Garden Beds Are Under $20 And Great For Small Yards

    Not everyone is blessed with an expansive yard. These garden beds can help you maintain a diverse and vibrant outdoor space even if it's on the smaller size.

    By Baylee Bunce 2 days ago Read More
  • A woman shops for plants in a store.

    Transform A Boring Nursery Pot Into A Stylish Planter Using Newspaper

    If you have a collection of old nursery pots, don't rush to recycle them. With a fun and easy newspaper upgrade, you can turn them into attractive planters.

    By Lindsay Donaldson 3 days ago Read More
  • A person removing the lid from a spray paint can

    Turn Used Spray Can Lids Into Mini Succulent Propagation Planters

    If you're a DIYer, it's likely that you have extra spray paint can lids lying around. Luckily, they're the perfect size and shape to hold baby succulents.

    By Catherine Nyorani 3 days ago Read More
  • A woman in a kitchen grabs several paper grocery bags off the counter.

    Don't Throw Away Trader Joe's Bags: Use Them As A Sustainable Seed Starter

    An eco-friendly gardening tool might be hiding at your local Trader Joe's. Use their paper shopping bags for this beginner-friendly seed-starting DIY.

    By Caitlin Ritchie 4 days ago Read More
  • A gardener adding fertilizer to the soil in the vegetable garden

    Make A Homemade Slow-Release Fertilizer To Boost Soil Using A Common Kitchen Scrap

    Thanks to the fact that this kitchen scrap breaks down slowly, it's perfect for giving your soil a manageable dose of helpful nutrients over time.

    By Annette Hird 5 days ago Read More
  • Mold Growing on Bird Feeder Surface

    The Adorably Kitschy Bird Feeder On Amazon That Keeps Mold Out

    It's easy to feel overwhelmed when choosing a bird feeder, especially if you want to keep out mold. However, Amazon shoppers say this one holds up pretty well.

    By Aleem Ahmad 5 days ago Read More
  • A Baltimore Oriole perched in a tree full of blossoms

    11 Mistakes To Avoid If You Want To Attract More Orioles To Your Yard

    From pest control to the type of birth bath you provide, if you're having trouble attracting orioles, you could be making one of these specific mistakes.

    By Erin Rebar 5 days ago Read More
  • Hands planting a tomato plant seedling in the garden

    The Savvy Way To Protect Seedlings In The Garden Using An Old Tin Can

    Once it's time to move your seedlings outside, how do you ensure they're safe from wind and predators? Try this tin can hack to protect transplanted seedlings.

    By Baylee Bunce 5 days ago Read More
  • Person watering flowering plants in pots

    The Clever Way To Repurpose Plastic Bottle Caps For Better Potted Plants

    Waterlogged soil in your potted plants can lead to disaster. Help prevent it by improving drainage with this gardening hack that reuses plastic bottle caps.

    By Lou Siday 6 days ago Read More
  • A gloved hand holds a seedling in a nursery pot.

    Reuse Old Nursery Pots With This Clever Potting Tip

    Nursery pots often go to waste because of how difficult they can be to recycle, but this simple tip allows you to use them elsewhere in your garden.

    By Lindsay Donaldson 6 days ago Read More
  • 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 6 days 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 7 days 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 7 days 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 7 days 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 7 days ago Read More
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