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  • Thrip on leaf

    Protect Your Garden From Thrips With This Easy-To-Grow Perennial

    Dealing with a thrips issue in your garden? Turn to this easy-to-grow perennial plant to help repel them and protect your vulnerable greenery.

    By Joanna Marie Read More
  • White gardenia blossom

    This Kitchen Essential Is The Key To Thriving Gardenias

    If you notice your gardenia's leaves yellowing prematurely, it may be a sign of nutrient deficiency due to alkaline soil. Use this liquid for a quick fix.

    By Will Ford Read More
  • Garden mole peeking out of hole

    Mole Vs Snake Hole: How To Tell Which Is In Your Yard

    Those mysterious holes in your yard could be one thing, or they could be something worse. Here's how to know which one to be worried about.

    By Rose Okeke Read More
  • gardenias in garden

    The Kitchen Scrap That Will Have Your Gardenias Bursting With Blooms

    Coffee grounds are a surprisingly good source of nutrients for your gardenias that serve as a natural fertilizer, pest deterrent, and so much more.

    By Joanna Marie Read More
  • assortment of plants and pots

    DIY A Rustic Planter Using An All-Natural Element From Your Yard

    Add greenery to your home or a rustic flair to your yard with this DIY. Finding what you need for the planter could be as easy as looking out the window.

    By Saskia Ainsworth Read More
  • Woman carries a potted snake plant

    This TikTok Hack Will Forever Change The Way You Repot Snake Plants

    Snake plants are prone to damage during repotting. Fortunately, there is a simple TikTok hack that can make the process much less stressful.

    By Will Ford Read More
  • Person holding sugar in cup

    All The Ways You Should Be Using Sugar In The Garden

    Sugar is one of the most common kitchen staples. However, the sweet and readily-available ingredient can also be used to boost your garden in multiple ways.

    By AJ Attia Read More
  • Cat plays among houseplants

    The Secret To Keeping Your Cat Out Of Your Houseplants For Good

    If your cat loves your houseplants just as much as you do, you might be searching for a way to keep them out of the soil. Learn this great secret trick.

    By Will Ford Read More
  • Squirrel eating fruit

    The Easy Addition That Can Keep Squirrels From Even Thinking About Your Yard

    Keeping squirrels away from your plants, bulbs, or birdfeeders can be a challenge. A motion sensor sprinkler could be just the trick for repelling squirrels.

    By Sakshi Khaitan Read More
  • Mother and child in a thriving garden

    Why Soybeans Are The Key To A Thriving Garden

    If you're looking for an easy way to have a thriving garden, look no further than soybeans. This mighty legume can benefit your garden in several ways.

    By Michael Alexander Uccello Read More
  • Squirrel eating pumpkin in garden

    The Dollar Tree Item That Can Help Protect Your Plants From Unwanted Pests

    Many gardeners set up PVC garden hoops with mesh netting to keep pests off their property, but these can be expensive. We'll show you a cheaper Dollar Tree DIY.

    By Rose Okeke Read More
  • chopsticks in stainless steel container

    Handy Ways To Repurpose Chopsticks Around The House

    Is your junk drawer overflowing with extra chopsticks? Put those thin, sturdy utensils to use around the house with these gardening and cleaning ideas.

    By Jahaira Arthur Read More
  • Pink peony

    The Low-Maintenance Herb That'll Help Your Peonies Thrive

    While peonies are as easygoing and low-maintenance as they are beautiful, there is a particular herb you should plant around them that will help them thrive.

    By Danielle Ramos-Sullivan Read More
  • blender on kitchen island

    Your Kitchen Blender Is The Trick To Perfect Garden Compost

    If you hate waiting for your compost to decompose, discover how this simple blender hack could speed up the process and how to apply the mixture to your garden.

    By Marco Rossi Read More
  • Raccoon in yard

    Use This Simple Washcloth Trick To Pest-Proof Your Yard

    Pests can have a major impact on your yard and garden. Keep these unwanted guests away by combining washcloths with a compound that you can get at the store.

    By Danielle Ramos-Sullivan Read More
  • Caterpillar eating leaf

    The Sweet Ingredient That'll Banish Caterpillars From The Garden

    If your garden is full of hungry caterpillars who have taken to snacking on your precious plants, here's an easy and humane way to keep them at bay.

    By Katie Francis Read More
  • old wooden shovel in grass

    Work Smarter Not Harder With This WD-40 Shovel Repair Hack

    While shovels are necessary for a variety of tasks, their handles can start to fall apart over time. Learn how to easily repair an old shovel with WD-40.

    By Marco Rossi Read More
  • tub of dirty gardening tools

    The Kitchen Ingredient You Should Use To Clean Your Gardening Tools

    Of course they're going to get dirty again, but you must clean your garden tools to avoid spreading plant diseases. Do so with this simple kitchen ingredient.

    By V Bawa Read More
  • flies on orange slice

    Repel Fruit Flies From Your Home With 9 Plants They Cannot Stand

    Fruit flies are a gross nuisance nobody wants in their home. Luckily, they are a fairly easy insect to ward off with any of these nine fragrant houseplants.

    By Sarah Coggan Read More
  • Gardening kit sits on deck

    How Hydrogen Peroxide Can Breathe New Life Into Your Beloved Garden Tools

    Good gardening tools that can survive seasons of heavy use are worth maintaining to keep them clean and rust-free. Hydrogen peroxide can ease this task.

    By Will Ford Read More
  • groundhog in front of a holly bush

    The Gorgeous Garden Perennial That'll Send Pesky Groundhogs Running

    Groundhogs are a serious garden nuisance, tearing up all the hard work you put into your landscape. Keep them out humanely with this popular spring flower.

    By Tiffany Selvey Read More
  • Stink bug on wall

    These Kitchen Ingredients Will Solve Your Stink Bug Problem In An Instant

    Among the worst household pests are stink bugs. While there are many options for keeping them away, none are as simple as this homemade recipe. Try it yourself.

    By Claire Dangalan Read More
  • oil poured onto sppon

    Genius Ways To Use Vegetable Oil Around The House (That Don't Involve Cooking)

    Vegetable oil can be used for a variety of tasks when gardening and cleaning. Discover some of the many ways to use this cooking liquid around the home.

    By Jahaira Arthur Read More
  • someone digging in backyard

    The TikTok Garden Digging Rule You Should Remember After A Rainy Day

    Garden digging can be equal parts tough and rewarding. This TikTok user shared one rule you should always remember about garden digging after a rainy day.

    By Saskia Ainsworth Read More
  • snake in garden

    Can You Really Use Pine-Sol To Ward Off Snakes?

    Pine-Sol has garnered a reputation in some circles for being able to repel snakes. This unconventional use may be worth a go, but better alternatives exist.

    By Joanna Marie Read More
  • man taking care of tree

    Aluminum Foil Is The Secret To Protecting Your Trees From Sunscald

    In the winter, it is important to adequately prepare your yard. Here's how aluminum foil is the secret to protecting your trees from sunscald.

    By Joanna Marie Read More
  • slug moving through garden

    The Sweet Ingredient That'll Help You Control Slugs And Snails In The Garden

    Snails and slugs don't only rear their slimy heads in the rain; they're lasting pests that often eat gardeners' work. Learn how this sweet item can trap them.

    By Christy Rae Ammons Read More
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