If you want to keep your greenhouse warm during winter, try this surprising heating source to maintain the temperature without buying an expensive product.
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The last thing any gardener wants is chewing insect pests. To avoid them, use this non-toxic solution to protect your crops without harming the environment.
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Did a recent soil test show a pH well above 7? It's alkaline. Thankfully, there are a few easy-to-find natural amendments you can use to bring the pH down.
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Looking for clever ways to deter raccoons, squirrels, deer, or even the neighbor's cat from your yard? This off-grid option is affordable and easy to install.
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If you live in a snow zone, you're likely very familiar with the effects of road salts on your garden. Protect your plants with an easy-to-apply soil amendment.
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Shredded wood is a go-to for gardeners looking for affordable mulch, but it doesn't last long. There's a chunkier, more durable option that's just as natural.
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Weeding between pavers by hand is not only a pain, it’s also not very effective. This tool set will get the entire weed, roots and all, with less work.
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Orchids are attractive houseplants, and when kept healthy, they can blossom over and over. This simple homemade tonic can help your plants thrive.
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Amish communities are known for keeping immaculate gardens without many modern materials. Learn more about a few of these tried-and-true weed control methods
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Tired of replacing your wooden garden beds every few years when the timber starts to rot and break? These materials last longer and arguably look even nicer.
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If you have a lot of milk jugs lying around or want to create your own hydroponic setup, you'll love the way this gardener turned them into one tall garden.
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Shredding leaves is best to prep them for mulch or compost. While doing so with a lawn mower is easiest, this garden tool works to manually break them down.
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Got a huge area of weeds you need to remove? Hand-pulling is way too labor-intensive, and no one really likes to use chemical controls. Try this tool instead.
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Got an old metal flower pot you no longer use but have been holding onto anyway? Clean it and turn it into cute storage for your garden hose with some paint.
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Growing your own tomatoes is surprisingly easy, and as this simple feed bag hack demonstrates, you don't even need any ground to plant them in.
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Using this tool for deadheading is both easier and more satisfying than pluck-pulling, as it creates clean, precise cuts with no hand fatigue.
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Keeping your hostas secure for winter isn't as hard as it seems, and it's never too late to tweak your treatment of this plant to ensure its survival.
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Let's be really real. The standard ol' planters you get at garden centers seem downright boring when compared with a wheelbarrow you can weave from branches!
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Terracotta pots can be repurposed for various things, but this affordable, unique DIY is sure to add style to your outdoor patio and impress your loved ones.
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A pill bug problem can take care of itself when you use this simple DIY trap, a cheap and effective pest solution using ingredients straight from the kitchen.
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If you can't stand vinegar's smell or your jug has run out, search the shelves for this dry, odorless ingredient that dries up weeds and prevents their return.
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If you're an avid gardener, you know all the tools can add up in cost. Luckily, with a simple fork, you can keep your plant's roots healthy. Here's how.
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There are good reasons why this agricultural tool has remained in use for 2,000 years, and some of them apply to home gardens as they do to working the fields.
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Stray gravel can make its way into garden beds, leaving homeowners with a tedious cleanup job. A simple handheld tool can make removing unwanted stones easier.
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If you're planning to build a raised garden bed, use this highly rated, dependable brick, especially if you live in a cold climate prone to freeze-thaw cycles.
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Don't immediately repot a new plant you purchased in a cheap plastic pot. It may actually be beneficial to keep it in that nursery pot for a few key reasons.
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If you want to prevent your bees from coming into contact with deadly diseases and deformities, you need to check for this common pest that attacks hives.
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