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  • Two birds perched and gazing into a metal bird bath.

    Ditch The Chemicals — The Simple Solution From Lowe's That Adds Mosquito Protection To Bird Baths

    Dropping one of these little rounds into your bird bath can kill mosquito larvae for up to 30 days. Plus, it's completely natural and harmless for wildlife.

    By Annette Hird 38 min ago Read More
  • Ants crawling on an potted houseplant.

    How To Repel Ants From Your Houseplants With This Helpful Soil Advice

    Ants build nests anywhere with suitable conditions. Getting rid of these pesky critters requires making your houseplant an unattractive place for them to live.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 1 hour ago Read More
  • A person is seen kneeling next to a garden and harvesting leaves from vegetable plants

    Not Coffee Grounds: The Syrup To Add To DIY Fertilizer For Thriving Leafy Greens

    When adding this syrup to your leafy greens, never add it in its pure form. It should be diluted. Its benefit? Greater microbial activity for healthier soil.

    By Melody Ip 3 hours ago Read More
  • A carpenter bee on a woody branch

    Skip Chemicals: Trap Carpenter Bees With A Versatile, Weather-Proof Solution

    Pesticides may be able to get rid of carpenter bees, but they could also kill other beneficial insects. This Amazon product is a safer alternative.

    By Masie O'Toole 23 hours ago Read More
  • A ginger cat laying beside a litterbox

    Turn Empty Litter Containers Into Easy-To-Build Raised Garden Beds For Potatoes

    It's hard to throw away a good container, and large buckets are useful around the garden. Turn them into an attractive, functional raised bed for potatoes.

    By Annette Hird 23 hours ago Read More
  • A woman with glasses and a yellow shirt sits outdoors with houseplants and potting materials in front of her.

    The IKEA Outdoor Feature That Makes Every Gardener's Life Easier

    This outdoor unit from IKEA can help you create a functional and stylish workstation to meet all your gardening needs, from starting seeds to harvesting crops.

    By Sam Arthurs 1 day ago Read More
  • A weathered stone birdbath sits centrally on a lush green lawn

    Goodbye Traditional Birdbaths — The New Home Depot Find That Looks Like A Tree

    This Home Depot birdbath couldn’t possibly blend into nature more seamlessly — it looks just like a real tree trunk and has a shallow bowl that birds love.

    By Aleem Ahmad 1 day ago Read More
  • A woman tending to plants in a raised garden bed.

    DIY Durable And Rot-Proof Raised Garden Beds With An Overlooked Scrap

    Do you need a raised garden bed but don't have the budget for a ready-made model? You can DIY one that will last decades using a discarded building material.

    By Masie O'Toole 1 day ago Read More
  • Gardener removing a dandelion weed from a mulched garden bed using a tool

    No Tools Needed: How To Remove Young, Small Weeds From Mulch

    Pulling tiny weeds in mulch hardly feels worth the effort. This tool-free solution can be made with few kitchen supplies and quickly dries them out in place.

    By Annette Hird 2 days ago Read More
  • A gardener's gloved hands using a tool to remove a weed from a garden bed

    The One Type Of Weed You Should Never Remove With A Tool And The Solution To Try

    Manually removing weeds with a claw or hoe is effective but not with every weed. These types of unwanted plants are too aggressive and need a stronger solution.

    By Annette Hird 2 days ago Read More
  • Two people maintaining newly planted trees or shrubs in the garden in the fall

    The Type Of Perennial Plants You Shouldn't Be Planting In September

    Plenty of perennials can be safely planted in your garden in September, like deciduous trees or spring bulbs, but not this kind (they may not make it).

    By Annette Hird 2 days ago Read More
  • Man winding an orange garden hose after watering plants in containers.

    The Smart, Space-Saving IKEA Hack To Store A Garden Hose

    A hose left lying on the lawn looks lazy and wears out faster. This wall-mounted bin from IKEA can actually function as cleverly hidden garden hose storage.

    By Nala Ortiz 2 days ago Read More
  • Person grabbing teapot from shelf

    Use Old Teapots For A Creative Way To Make A Bird Bath

    With a teapot and a few dinner plates, you can create a stylish and functional bird bath. This DIY only requires a few materials and the design is customizable.

    By Taylor Freitas 3 days ago Read More
  • Gardener planting seeds

    The Homemade, Affordable Potting Mix Solution That's Just As Nutrient-Rich As Peat

    A simple homemade potting mix offers gardeners an affordable alternative to a familiar growing medium while providing moisture retention and drainage.

    By Katy Willis 3 days ago Read More
  • Confused and worried looking woman wearing gardening gloves holding a plant.

    The Most Unhinged AI Gardening Hacks You Don't Want To Fall For

    You come across all sorts of ridiculous things online, including gardening hacks. From building a koi pond to killing weeds, avoid these AI hacks at all cost.

    By Katy Willis 3 days ago Read More
  • A paver stone surface with weeds sprouting in the cracks between stones

    No Need For A Knife: The Better Amazon Tool For Removing Weeds From Tight Concrete Cracks

    Weeds between concrete cracks can feel impossible to remove, but this adjustable tool may be the exact solution you're looking for to keep your yard weed-free.

    By Laura Reed 4 days ago Read More
  • A female hummingbird adds soft material to her nest in a tree

    The Neat Amazon Product That Gives Hummingbirds A Place To Nest

    Hummingbirds will not use regular birdhouses to create their impressively tiny nests — but they will happily use this handy product on Amazon.

    By Laura Reed 4 days ago Read More
  • mole coming out of a mole hole

    10 Animals I Love To See In My Garden And 4 I Kill On Sight (As A Holistic Gardener)

    Not all animals you spot in your garden warrant an eviction. From insects to reptiles, these are the ones that can stay, and the ones that got to go.

    By Katy Willis 4 days ago Read More
  • People sitting out at night

    Ditch Traditional String Lights For A Stylish Find From Amazon That Repels Mosquitoes

    Odorous candles and unsafe torches belong in the past. This illuminating and refillable Tiki product makes your backyard gatherings more cozy and less itchy.

    By Carrie Elizabeth Bradon 5 days ago Read More
  • A tick on a finger

    Repel Ticks Naturally With A Fragrant Essential Oil They Can't Stand

    If chemical repellents irritate your skin or your nose, this native shrub's essential oil stops ticks in their tracks and gives off a pleasant, bay-like scent.

    By Tyler Palicia 5 days ago Read More
  • A woman in a white dress holding an empty glass jar.

    Use Plain Glass Jars To See If Your Sick Plants Have A Bacterial Infection

    Have the tomatoes in your veggie patch gone all droopy? They could have bacterial wilt. You don't need to send a sample off to a lab. Instead, grab a glass jar.

    By Masie O'Toole 5 days ago Read More
  • A woman pours old potting soil out of a pot and onto a piece of brown paper on a desk filled with potted plants.

    Don't Throw Away Your Old Potting Soil: This Type Of Plant Can Thrive In It

    When the time comes to repot an overgrown pothos, you may think the spent soil is only good for the trash can. In fact, with a little work, you can reuse it.

    By Kristina Hicks-Hamblin 5 days ago Read More
  • A woman tending to her garden

    10 Old-School Gardening Tools Cowboys Used That We Still Rely On Today

    It may not seem like cowboys and gardeners have much in common, but there's surprising crossover between their tools and those still useful in gardens today.

    By Nina Phillips 5 days ago Read More
  • A wasp on a piece of wood in the garden

    Keep Wasps Out Of Your Yard With A Fragrant Herb They Can't Stand

    While this herb is a culinary staple in soups and stews, it's also an effective deterrent that will keep pesky wasps from hanging out in your yard.

    By Masie O'Toole 6 days ago Read More
  • A group of happy gardeners working around a galvanized metal raised bed

    Is Galvanized Steel Safe For Garden Beds?

    Galvanized steel is a long-lasting material, but some gardeners worry because it contains zinc. Here’s what to know about its safety for plants.

    By Daniel Warden 6 days ago Read More
  • Four gold finches bathe and perch along the edge of a bird bath

    No More Expensive Bird Baths: The Beautiful Dollar Tree DIY Anyone Can Do

    Dollar Tree really inspires people's creativity. This DIY demonstrates how you can craft a bird bath to look like one that can easily cost five times as much.

    By Amanda Weir 7 days ago Read More
  • A person carries two large steel bowls full of compostable material and a small knife into their garden.

    Gardener Transforms Old Wooden Boards Into A Functional Compost Bin With An Impressive DIY

    Got a bunch of old timber planks in the garden shed? Use them to craft the perfect compost bin with the help of tree prunings, an axe, and a measuring tape.

    By Sophie Pell 7 days ago Read More
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