Ground covers are the perfect alternative to grass for small yards. Find out which beautiful purple-blooming option is tough enough to withstand foot traffic.
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If you want to grow your own cucumbers quickly, try planting this variety — it matures in under two months. Here are the best practices for growing it.
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Aeration improves your lawn's health by allowing water and fertilizer to find the roots. But doing so at the right time of year will reap the best rewards.
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Looking to add some fall foliage to your garden landscape with an easy to grow ground cover? This one is easy to care for and thrives in shade.
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Roses are fantastic additions to both gardens and cut flower arrangements. Discover which rose variety is long-lasting both on and off the bush.
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It's important to strike a balance between overly moist and too-dry soil to avoid mold and ensure the health of your plants. Orchid bark makes soil more moist.
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A garden without pollinators is unlikely to thrive. Entice them to visit your garden with a free product that's probably sitting in an old planter right now.
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Strawberries are perennial plants that return each year, but they require more protection from the cold when they grow in pots. Learn what to do for winter.
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Ornamental oregano is much showier than its culinary counterpart, and these varieties are great picks if you want to add fragrance and color to your space.
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If you want to grow a cherry tree, simply hang onto that pit and get ready to wait months for it to sprout and years for it to produce fruit.
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You may plan to mow your lawn at the end of the season, along with raking and cleaning up debris, but here's why this will mean fewer birds visiting your yard.
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There's a simple way to ensure that your coneflowers produce beautiful blooms all through summer and into fall, and all it takes is elbow grease.
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Sometimes, the best tools are simplest, and this $4 pick from Harbor Freight proves that you don't need to shell out a ton of money for a quality file.
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Pruning your rosemary plant will ensure it produces new growth, resists disease and remains healthy and strong for years and years to come.
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Hummingbirds fluttering around your garden is a delightful sight, but not so much when they fight. The key to keeping the peace is giving them a little space.
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Whether you're looking to upgrade your camping gear or your sleeping bag is just getting worn out, don't toss it. You can repurpose that useful fabric.
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This gorgeous rose was imported into the United States during the late 18th century for livestock barriers and snow fences, but it quickly became invasive.
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The key to growing plants in water long-term is to add nutrients to the water and change it out regularly. These plants adapt particularly well to this method.
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Pulling weeds can feel endless, but there's a simple timing trick that makes them slide out smoothly, in one piece. Find out when to tackle them.
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Some of these fast-growing trees produce sweet, colorful fruits, while others may have a more bitter yield that has other great uses in your yard.
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If you're looking for a totally natural way to control the pest numbers in your yard, there's one very pretty songbird you might want to attract.
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Potted monsteras have a habit of splaying outwards in all directions. Train them to grow neatly upright with the help of some simple houseplant gardening tools.
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Summer is peak season for grass growth, but as temperatures start to dip, it goes dormant and no longer needs trimming. Here's how to know exactly when to stop.
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This ground cover not only can handle the dark corners of your yard but grows in a wide range of hardiness zones. Just be sure it's safe to grow in your area.
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A simple technique can help hibiscus plants grow healthier and more vibrant, giving your garden lasting beauty without waiting years for results.
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Nest boxes are birdhouse alternatives that suit hummingbirds, who don't favor full enclosures. This DIY comes together with wood scraps and a few tools.
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Thinking about planting a pollinator garden to attract butterflies? There's a weird native plant that everything from monarchs to skippers to swallowtails love.
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