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  • Person having dinner outdoors touches their neck in reaction to a bug bite

    2 Shade-Loving Balm Plants That'll Help Deter Mosquitoes

    Growing these two balm plants in your yard or garden will give you easy access to their aromatic leaves, which contain compounds said to repel mosquitoes.

    By Aleem Ahmad 5 min ago Read More
  • A woman's hands grabbing a pink azalea plant.

    Popular Places To Buy Plants Online, Ranked From Worst To Best

    See how some of the most popular online nurseries rank against each other when it comes to quality of plants, reputation, customer service, and selection.

    By Giselle DaMier 1 hour ago Read More
  • a white house with a long driveway lined with lawn

    Not Edging: The Hardscaping Feature Gravel Driveways Need

    Keeping gravel in place takes more than choosing the right stone. One important driveway feature helps reduce movement while improving appearance and function.

    By Nancy Schaffer 4 hours ago Read More
  • Snails on hosta plants

    No Need For Toxic Pesticides: The More Natural Way To Deter Slugs & Snails From Hostas

    Keeping your plants slug-free can be a challenge, especially if you don't want to rely on dangerous chemicals. This non-toxic treatment provides a solution.

    By Tyler Palicia 5 hours ago Read More
  • A gardener wearing gloves and planting out some flower seedlings

    Ditch Landscape Fabric: This Kitchen Scrap Is A Great Alternative For Your Flower Bed

    Why roll out plastic when leftovers can do the job? This clever garden hack helps suppress weeds while breaking down to add valuable nutrients to your soil.

    By Annette Hird 11 hours ago Read More
  • Removing weeds by hand along the edge of a driveway or pavement.

    Easier Than Bending Over: The Old-School Tool Made For Pulling Weeds

    Are you into low-maintenance gardening and chemical-free lawns? You probably also love vintage tools. Use this 100-year-old tool to remove stubborn weeds.

    By Bri Ahearn 15 hours ago Read More
  • A person dumps soil from a wheelbarrow into the area between two retaining walls in their backyard that's still under construction.

    Neither Concrete Nor Stone: The Durable Retaining Wall Material That Lasts Longer

    There's a retaining wall option that's just as durable as stone and as affordable as concrete, but has more Old World charm than both materials combined.

    By Nancy Schaffer 16 hours ago Read More
  • installing a weed barrier, which blocks sunlight to prevent plant growth

    Landscape Fabric Vs Weed Barrier: What's The Difference?

    Few landscaping tasks are more stressful than weed prevention, and there's confusion between weed barrier and landscape fabric. Try categorizing them like this.

    By Nancy Schaffer 19 hours ago Read More
  • A man removing the blades from a lawn mower

    Sharpen Your Lawn Mower Blades With A Versatile Find From Amazon

    This simple, affordable, and manual Amazon find will allow you to easily sharpen your lawn mower's blades as well as other tools around the house.

    By Bob Beacham 20 hours ago Read More
  • some snails on a tree stump

    Deter Snails Without Coffee Grounds Using This Common Essential Oil

    Snails leave trails of slime and plant destruction in people's yards. Fortunately, this essential oil could help send those pesky gastropods packing.

    By Aleem Ahmad 22 hours ago Read More
  • A person uses a power tool to make a DIY with a wooden pallet

    DIY Scrap Wood Pallets Into Affordable Outdoor Storage For Garden Tools

    A cluttered garage or shed makes gardening more frustrating than it needs to be. This low-cost storage solution helps keep essential tools organized.

    By Andrea Crowley-Hughes 23 hours ago Read More
  • A person looks at a variety of orchids in a plant nursery.

    Not Your Typical Bloom –– The Rare Native Orchid Worth Hunting For

    Looking to zhuzh up your outdoor plant collection? Some hard-to-find North American species in this pretty orchid genus can be surprisingly easy to cultivate.

    By Megan Newton 1 day ago Read More
  • A Ryobi chainsaw trimming a tree

    12 Ryobi Gardening Tools That Are Under $100

    Sometimes you don't want to buy gardening tools because they're too expensive, but these from Ryobi — from leaf blowers to edge trimmers — won't break the bank.

    By Daniel Warden 1 day ago Read More
  • Close-up of sunlit tomatoes on the vine

    Not Coffee Grounds: The Overlooked Scrap That Makes A Fantastic Tomato Fertilizer

    Coffee grounds can help with soil structure, as well as improve drainage, but this fellow kitchen scrap can provide more nutrients, especially potassium (K).

    By Selena Ivette Rodriguez 1 day ago Read More
  • A hand holding a yellow and black spray bottle is spraying clear liquid onto lettuce planted in soil.

    The Common Mistake To Avoid When Using Liquid Fertilizer On Your Leafy Greens

    Since leafy greens are heavy feeders that require a lot of water, liquid fertilizer is a practical solution — but applying to the foliage is a mistake.

    By Melody Ip 2 days ago Read More
  • A polka dot shower cap hanging in the bathroom

    More Than A Bathroom Staple: 14 Overlooked Ways To Use A Shower Cap In Your Home And Garden

    Shower caps aren't just a cheap way to keep your hair dry. They can help plants develop or provide a protective layer for food, clothes, or even your hands.

    By Katharine Hansen 2 days ago Read More
  • person mowing grass outside home

    How Many Years Do Lawn Mower Blades Typically Last?

    How long your mower's blades last depends on a number of things, like how frequently you mow your lawn or whether you typically run over rocks or sticks.

    By Megan Newton 2 days ago Read More
  • Slugs eating leafy plants while causing damage

    What Eats Slugs? Wildlife To Attract To Tackle The Pests Naturally

    Entice wildlife to your garden to naturally help keep pests like slugs at bay. Instead of reaching for pesticides, encourage nature to do the work for you.

    By Lisa Davis 2 days ago Read More
  • A man uses a work tool to fasten a nut on a battery-powered lawn mower outdoors.

    How To Easily Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades With A Kitchen Tool You Probably Have

    Sharpening your lawn mower blades is a necessary task to keep your grass and your mower in good condition, and this kitchen tool can get the job done.

    By Barbara Pavone 2 days ago Read More
  • Woman looking at her phone sitting in a garden next to a watering can and plants.

    The Viral Plastic Bottle Garden DIY You Don't Want To Fall For

    There's a lot of dangerous AI content out there, but a new garden decor "hack" involving plastic bottles is one you absolutely shouldn't replicate.

    By Amanda Weir 2 days ago Read More
  • Closeup of a professional gardener pouring granular lawn fertilizer into a handheld broadcast spreader

    Consumer Reports Names The Right Time To Fertilize Your Lawn

    Fertilizing requires good timing. Otherwise, you'll end up wasting your money and time. The right moment will completely depend on your grass type.

    By Aleem Ahmad 2 days ago Read More
  • Homeowner pouring asphalt sealant onto driveway

    14 Of The Biggest Wastes Of Money You Can Spend On Your Driveway

    From sealing mistakes to the plants you grow in the surrounding area, you'll save yourself a chunk of change if you avoid doing these things to your driveway.

    By Katy Willis 2 days ago Read More
  • Pink spider flower in a close up in a garden

    How To Repel Ticks With A Pink Sunny Annual Flower

    This beautiful, self-seeding annual flower is often cited as a great way to keep ticks out of any yard, but does it really work against this kind of vermin?

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 2 days ago Read More
  • Gardener planting seedling of tomato plant in biodegradable peat pot into soil at vegetable garden.

    Why There's Simply No Need For Store-Bought Soil Boosters

    Skip the quick chemical fixes. Learn how to foster a diverse, resilient underground ecosystem naturally instead of relying on synthetic store-bought boosters.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 2 days ago Read More
  • Gloved hands are holding a black hand rake and an uprooted weed above soil.

    Forget Weeding Gear: This Tool You Already Own Makes Quick Work Of Unwanted Plants

    Save your money. Learn how to tackle stubborn garden weeds using a common household item you already own—no specialized weeding gear required.

    By Melody Ip 3 days ago Read More
  • A black-legged tick on the edge of a leaf

    What Is The Worst Time Of Day For Ticks?

    Timing could be the missing ingredient when it comes to tick protection. Research suggests that this is the time when ticks are more active.

    By Amanda Weir 3 days ago Read More
  • A gardener attaching vines to a wood trellis.

    More Durable Than Wood: The Many Benefits Of Copper Plant Supports

    Upgrade your garden with copper plant supports. Discover why they’re more durable than wood, rust-resistant, and a sleek, long-lasting choice for plants.

    By Annette Hird 3 days ago Read More
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