Garden Pruners Can Do A Lot More Than Tackle Your Plants
Garden pruners can do more than cut back plants. They're a versatile alternative to scissors for many tasks in the yard, home, and workshop.
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Her 'Yard' Was All Brick And Concrete: Now It's A Container Garden Oasis
What do you do when your front yard is concrete and right next to a city sidewalk? That's the dilemma Shirley Bovshow faced, and this is how she solved it.
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What Is The Average Lifespan Of Landscape Fabric?
Landscape fabric is often used to prevent weeds from sprouting among garden plants. However, it can break down over time. Here's how long it lasts.
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Fertilizer Doesn't Change The Color Of Your Hydrangea Blooms
A common hydrangea color trick is more complicated than it seems, with soil chemistry, plant variety, and timing all shaping whether blooms change colors.
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Use This Spicy Scent To Help Deter Wasps From Your Yard
Wasps might be good for the environment, but they're not so good when it comes to hosting your friends outside. Here's how to keep them away.
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More Dramatic Than Marigolds: The Cascading Annual For Your Container Garden
Marigolds are bold, beautiful summer flowers but they're not the only ones that can bring drama to a container garden. They also don't have a cascading habit.
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Turn Concrete Blocks And A Trash Can Lid Into A Cheaper DIY Bird Bath
If you've been wondering what to do with those spare concrete blocks you have sitting in a pile, consider trying this budget DIY to try for your backyard birds.
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Attract Pollinators: The Vibrant Annual Flower For Your Container Garden
The name of this annual sounds like it's in the Rosaceae family, but it isn't. A semi-succulent, its vibrant blooms can attract pollinators during the summer.
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Move Over, Plastic Plant Labels: There's A Durable, Eco-Friendly Option
Organization is key to keeping your plants' sunlight, water, and feeding needs in order. For plant labels, there's another way other than the plastic type.
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Pea Gravel Vs River Rock: What's The Difference?
A rock is a rock, right? Not quite. Before digging into your next landscaping project, understand how pea gravel and river rock vary and which is right for you.
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5 Reasons Your Garden Hose Is Leaking
As with any problem, it is important to figure out the root cause of a leak in your garden hose. Only after learning what it is can you determine the best fix.
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How To Dry Out Damp Bird Seed With A Simple But Overlooked Solution
If your bird seed is damp (not soaked), it might be possible to dry it out. But before you reach for paper towel, there's another home remedy to consider first.
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Goodbye Bamboo Stakes: This Sturdier Alternative Won't Crack, Split, Or Rot
Bamboo stakes can crack or rot making them a temporary solution for supporting plants. However, this material is rust-proof, durable, and long lasting.
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The US States That Are Considered The Worst For Ticks In 2026
Dangerous ticks that carry diseases have spread across most of the United States, but these regions may be the worst for encountering these pests this season.
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Hand-Pulling Vs Getting Weeds Sprayed: What's The Difference?
You can either pull up weeds by hand (or tool) or spray them away. Beyond this, there are other key differences you should know in order to make your decision.
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How To Repel Aphids Using Herbs They Can't Stand
Outside of soup broth, you can use these two tropical culinary herbs to repel aphids from gardens. They work when grown in the garden or when used in a spray.
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Goodbye Stubborn Weeds: Pull Deep Roots Quickly With A Tool You Already Own
Weeds might be an eyesore on the surface of your lawn, but dealing with their roots so they don’t pop back up is another story. This simple pry tool can help.
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Remove Stubborn Weeds From Paths With A Solution That's Easier Than Hand-Pulling
Save your hands for something more fun. This powerful weed wacker attachment makes quick work of stubborn weeds growing between paths and cracks.
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How To Give Overfertilized Petunias A Second Chance At Blooming
If your petunias aren’t blooming and there’s crust on the soil, they may be overfertilized. Here’s how to get them back into healthy shape.
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Can You Really Use Dryer Sheets To Help Deter Mosquitoes?
Dryer sheets help make your clothes soft and smell good. That scent is what is the supposed key to turning mosquitoes away. But does this hack hold water?
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13 Leafy Greens You Can Harvest All Summer Long (And 2 You'll Only Pick Once)
As the name suggests, "cut and come again" vegetables can be harvested multiple times in a growing season. The opposite are the ones you grow and pick once.
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Use This Landscaping Staple To Keep Fungus Gnats Away From Your Plants
No one is happy to see fungus gnats, least of all your plants. Luckily, there’s a simple way you can protect your plants and keep these gnats at bay.
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The One Thing Missing From Your Gravel Driveways' Weed Control Routine
It can be especially rough when weeds keep showing up in your gravel driveway. But their appearance might be due to a simple mistake you're making.
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How To Repel Flies With A Fragrant Perennial They Can't Stand
Can't stand all those flies buzzing around your yard? Try growing this fragrant plant to mask the smells that keep them coming back for more.
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Can Mowing Your Lawn Kill Ticks? Here's What To Know Before Trying
Regular mowing can help reduce tick habitat, but it doesn't work the way many homeowners assume when trying to keep these pests out of the yard.
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Skip Traditional Landscape Fabric: The Versatile Alternative That's Eco-Friendly
Need to fight weeds in your yard? Put down that landscape fabric and choose this affordable, eco-friendly, and easy-to-use solution instead.
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What Is The Average Lifespan Of Lawn Mower Blades?
Lawn mower blades don't last forever. Even with regular upkeep, there will come a time when they should be replaced. You can estimate when based on the average.
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