The Fast-Growing Shrub That'll Easily Fill Bare Garden Spots And Add Curb Appeal
While it is considered invasive in some states, this quick-growing plant can add a ton of color to empty areas seemingly as soon as its planted.
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Keep Carpenter Bees Away From Your Deck Or Porch With Clever Nesting Alternatives
Carpenter bees can be a nuisance, but they're also valuable pollinators. Deter them without using pesticides with these easy nesting tricks.
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Add Color To A Summer Garden With A Drought-Resistant Flower Hummingbirds Love
This colorful flower thrives in warm areas filled with sunlight. If you want to attract more hummingbirds, we suggest planting quite a lot of them.
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How To Upcycle An Old Nursery Pot To Keep Garden Twine Tangle-Free
Keeping your twine handy while in the garden has never been easier than with this viral hack. All you need to prevent tangling is an old nursery pot.
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11 Invasive Pests Homeowners & Gardeners Are Seeing Everywhere In 2026
From certain types of ants to the dreaded cockroach, these pests are on the rise in 2026. Here's how to identify them and how to keep them at bay.
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Grow This Colorful Flower In Pots & Watch Hummingbirds And Butterflies Flock To Your Yard
If you’re looking for more pollinator-attracting plants, this flower thrives in containers and can help entice more butterflies and hummingbirds to visit.
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What To Do With Marigolds In May For A More Successful Summer Garden
Marigolds are generally low-maintenance flowers that are very beneficial in the garden. If you want the best blooms, however, do this task in May.
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The $27 Amazon Birdbath That Doubles As Gorgeous Garden Decor
If you're looking for a way to freshen up a small outdoor space and add pollinator value, this pretty birdbath might be just what you're looking for.
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9 Garden Vegetables That Aren't Worth Growing From Seed
A vegetable garden is a great to have, but that doesn't mean all of your crops should be grown from seed. Here are the ones simply not worth starting as seeds.
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How To Keep Chickweed Out Of Your Lawn For Good
While chickweed might seem relatively harmless, its propensity for dropping seeds means it can easily take over a yard. Choke it out with this strategy.
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17 Types Of Bees Ranked By Danger That You Might See In Your Yard
Some bees sting, and some don't. Some are aggressive, and some aren't. Follow our guide to the bees you may see in your garden, and whether they are a concern.
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Consumer Reports Says This Quick-Charging Lawn Mower Is Worth The Splurge
This electric lawn mower left Consumer Reports impressed with its performance, battery life, and ease of handling, but you can only get it at Home Depot.
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The Gorgeous Coneflower Cultivar That Blooms Earlier & Makes A Stunning Border Plant
You really can't go wrong with any kind of coneflower, but if you're looking for one that's more compact to edge your borders, here's one to check out.
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The Overlooked Reason People Add Ant Moats To Hummingbird Feeders (It's Not Just For Pests)
Having an ant moat for your hummingbird feeder is a proven means to keep these pest away from the nectar, but it also has another advantage for visiting birds.
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Not Creeping Jenny Nor Ivy: Fill Window Boxes With A Cascading Ground Cover
Window boxes are a cozy way to add interest to your home. When you're looking for the best plants, skip invasive trailing species, and grow this one instead.
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Everyone Owned It In The '60s — Turn This Thrift Store Gem Into A Pot For Tiny Plants
While this old piece of tech has fallen out of favor over the years, its cute design makes it the perfect item to repurpose into a quirky planter.
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Gas Or Electric Lawn Mower: One Option Might Cost You More In The Long Run
While gas lawn mowers are cheaper to buy, their long-term maintenance costs push many buyers toward electric models. But which is really cheaper?
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The Award-Winning Cardinal Flower Cultivar That Is A Magnet For Hummingbirds
A dramatic perennial with deep red foliage and striking blooms can turn an ordinary garden into a favorite stop for hummingbirds each summer.
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She Transforms Her Backyard With An Epic Flower Bed Made From Concrete Blocks
Take inspiration from a TikToker who created a contemporary, greenery-filled outdoor living space using concrete blocks, mortar, and a lot of hard work.
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Ditch The Traditional Garden: How To Attract Hummingbirds With Hanging Baskets
Since hummingbirds spend so much of their time in the air, it only makes sense to feed them using hanging baskets full of beautiful, nectar-rich flowers.
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The Vibrant, Container-Friendly Flower That Keeps Butterflies Visiting Your Yard
Only have a patio or balcony, but want butterflies to visit? Grow this bright, diverse, nectar-filled, butterfly-beloved flowering plant genus in containers.
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The Perennial Grass With Stunning Silver Foliage That Makes An Attractive Ground Cover
Flowers and shrubs can add to a nice garden, but don't forget perennial grass. There is one variety with a silver color that is stunning to see.
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Don't Toss Plant Cuttings - Your Neighbors May Be Thrilled To Use Them
Cuttings often get tossed out or put in compost. Why not gift them to your neighbors instead? Read these tips for successfully cutting plants to pass them on.
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Use Old Milk Jugs To Create A Budget-Friendly Defense Against Two Common Garden Pests
Before you toss those empty milk or fruit juice jugs in the recycling bin, check out these tricks to capture some of the most damaging insects in your garden.
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The Perennial Grass With Gorgeous Feathery Foliage That Tolerates Infertile Soil
Native grasses add year-round interest to gardens. It's quite the bonus if you find a species that will grow in even the most inhospitable spots in your yard.
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Goodbye Traditional Planters — There's A Vintage Kitchen Find You Can Use Instead
Looking for a cute planter to display a small plant? With a little modification for drainage, this kitchen item could be perfect for the job.
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Fill Your Garden With This Summer Flower After Tulip Blooms Have Faded
While tulips are beautiful, their gorgeous blooms don't last all that long. Replace their lost color with this low-maintenance early summer bloomer.
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