Tired of spending a fortune on organic mulch materials for your garden? If you grow this vegetable, you can harvest the leaves and make your own mulch for free.
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To prevent rust on your lawn mower deck, you want to clean it after each use. And you can do so easily with another landscaping tool you probably have.
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This tool makes it easier to loosen soil without too much strain or downward pressure. Here's how to use it effectively, plus some things to keep in mind.
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If your garden has a rustic aesthetic, you'll love woven willow edging. Drive it into the ground around your mulched beds to keep your garden looking tidy.
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Weeds need sunlight to grow. There are various methods that can work for your garden to prevent the unwanted plants from receiving the needed light.
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Wind burn can destroy delicate plants like tomatoes, but a basic kitchen pantry staple can provide wind protection on a budget. Here's how to use it.
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If annuals in a hanging planter aren't flowering abundantly, the entire arrangement looks lackluster. Fertilizer will help, but only if you apply it correctly.
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Compared to pulling weeds from gravel by hand, this Ryobi tool is faster, more efficient, and easier on your body. Here’s what to know.
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Instead of tossing pickleballs that are cracked or otherwise broken, upcycle them. Turn them into something bright and cool for the garden with a one-step DIY.
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If you have old vinyl blinds, think twice before tossing them away. With this clever DIY, you can turn old plastic blinds into something useful for your garden.
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A tiered container garden is more accessible and easier to design. Why spend big bucks on a tiered stand when you can make one with a cheap or free material?
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Salt is one of the most popular household slug remedies of all — but too much salt can seriously harm your vegetables. Here’s what to try instead.
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Privacy screens can be somewhat boring and make a porch feel restricted. Hanging baskets, on the other hand, add greenery and life while obscuring the view.
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Want to attract more feathered friends to your yard? Install a bird bath! You don't have to buy one. Make one in a flash from these free and thrift store finds.
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If you mulch the base of your trees to lock in soil moisture, it can be hard to remove invading lawn grass. This tool makes light work of a tricky problem.
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This Japanese-inspired alternative to grass lawns is especially suitable for yards that get more moisture than they do sunlight — here’s what to know.
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If you're ready to advance in your plant parent journey, you need to try propagating. With this DIY hack, you can grow new plants from your existing collection.
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Don't let pests ruin your time in your backyard. From bug zappers to ultrasonic deterrents, there are many solar-powered solutions to choose from on Amazon.
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Excess nitrogen in your garden soil can lead to poor harvests, fewer blooms, more pests, and other issues. This crop is like a natural nitrogen vacuum.
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You have a pile of stained, torn bath towels. Before you throw them in the trash, try out this trick to give more height and better balance to your pot plants.
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Just because you make a DIY spray in your own kitchen doesn’t mean it’s safe for the beneficial critters in your garden, says an expert gardener.
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This hack shows how you can get even more miles out of your old bike. When you replace its tires, don't discard the old ones. Make them into a trellis instead.
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Planting new grass can be exciting, but not when you don't know how long the germination process will take. The time varies based on a few crucial factors.
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WD-40 has gained attention as an unconventional carpenter bee treatment, but its effectiveness and potential risks deserve careful consideration.
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Bulky planters are a pain to move and store. This clever alternative is easy to tote around during the growing season and folds away neatly when winter arrives.
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You may have heard of homemade pest control that includes Dawn dish soap. However, it's important to know what this detergent's formula can do to your plants.
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Wish plant labels had space for more than a plant's common name? Enter the frying pan. The utensil has tons of room for info, and the handle's a built-in stake.
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