Sloped yards can be challenging to work with, but if you don't want to rely on a retaining wall, there's a surprisingly simple solution to your issues.
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It's easy to repurpose a broken pot into, say, a planter. Transforming an old pot lid into a bird feeder is just as easy with the help of a little hardware.
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Classic container favorites aren't the only way to create a colorful display. One low-maintenance plant offers bold foliage and thrives where others struggle.
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Have you noticed the grass lining your driveway is brown while the rest of your grass is green? The reason is pretty straightforward and we have a perfect fix.
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Cosmos flowers are known for their vibrant beauty and low maintenance. A particular variety brings a jolt of color to the garden that hummingbirds can't resist.
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Clever gardeners are always looking for ways to reduce waste while making their garden healthier. This simple fertilizer hack may help your tomatoes thrive.
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Black-eyed Susans are a go-to plant for pollinator gardens. Tired of them? Consider this iris-family plant from South Africa that bees and butterflies love.
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Gravel is a rustic and affordable driveway material, but it also has downsides, like weeds. Consider another, arguably better option made of concrete instead.
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Like native bees, honeybees are ecological helpers in our gardens. To encourage them, avoid planting this flowering vine because it puts them at risk of death.
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While fruit peels and coffee grounds are commonly understood to be good additions to compost, it might surprise you that this item can be added in, too.
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Do you grow fruiting vines? It's worth setting aside all the mesh produce bags you get in your weekly grocery shop for this cost-saving, supportive garden hack.
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It's not enough to merely maintain the water and sunlight schedule of your potted plants, as there's a whole other world to regulate in the soil underneath.
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Pooling water can be a nuisance with any sloped area of your yard or garden, but a retaining wall isn't the only answer. Try this cheaper solution.
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Want to give the butterflies in your yard a gift they'll love? This common produce (which might already be hiding in your fridge) is ideal for butterfly food.
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Landscape fabric is one of the most common ways to prevent weeds in raised garden beds, but it's far from eco-friendly — try this solution instead.
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You fill your garden beds with flowering annuals only to have them wilt mid-summer. Ditch the usual species for this heat-loving pink pom-pom-covered cultivar.
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According to some corners of the internet, copper can be used to deter slugs in the garden, but adding another component can send slugs running with a jolt.
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Considering wood mulch for your yard or garden? Depending on factors like soil needs and weather, using gravel might actually be a wiser choice.
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It's said that what is old becomes new again, and that is certainly true of this plant trend, which revives an aesthetic that was popular in the 1800s.
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Keeping outdoor gatherings comfortable doesn't always require store-bought solutions. One easy DIY uses materials many households already have.
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The less bathroom trash that goes into the landfill, the better. This frequently-used item is perfectly safe to compost, with a few important caveats.
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Outdoor potted plants typically require more frequent fertilization than those that grow in the ground. Here's how often to add fertilizer to your planters.
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A short-blooming garden favorite leaves time gaps in color, but a lesser-known companion plant can quietly extend the display for months longer.
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Okay, it's technically a perennial, but when it's planted in the garden it's actually treated as an annual because its limited hardiness.
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Trying to attract more pollinators to your garden? There's one flowering herb that they love, and it happens to be cold-hardy and easy to grow.
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Coffee grounds and copper aren't the only slug-deterrent ideas gardeners swear by. One common household item may offer another option to try.
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Even if you forget to water it here and there, this flower will continue to show off in hanging baskets with bright trailing blooms in a range of colors.
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