Beat The Heat: The Sunflower Alternative That Can Handle Harsh Summers
Sunflowers love the sun, are heat-tolerant, and easy to grow. This common sunflower alternative checks all the same boxes, while offering a colorful twist, too.
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Build Or Buy A Shed: Here's The Cheaper Option For Outdoor Storage
You need a shed, but should you build one yourself, assemble a prefabricated kit, or get a ready-made shed? The key is to price out each option before deciding.
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Why Late Summer Is A Great Time To Get A Good Deal On Lawn Mowers
Lawn mower prices don't stay the same all year. Waiting until the season winds down can pay off, though shoppers should be prepared for an important compromise.
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12 Weird Heirloom Peppers You've Never Heard Of But Should Definitely Grow
Big Ag doesn't grow these interesting peppers, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't. These heirloom peppers make sizzlingly unusual additions to home gardens.
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The Big-Blooming Companion Flower That Fills Out A Rose Bed
These flowers thrive alongside roses, and they stay in bloom from spring until frost, providing year-round interest even when roses are out of season.
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Goodbye Traditional Bird Baths: There's An Amazon Find That Doubles As A Plant Stand
This clever find does double duty with style. It's lightweight, finished with a rustproof coating, and brings a fresh twist to your backyard's landscape.
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Before You Cut Your Dead Hydrangea Flowers, Consider This
Hydrangea flowers typically bloom in the spring, summer, and fall. After these colorful blooms are spent, you could deadhead them, but what if you didn't?
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The Simple Solution That Can Keep Hanging Baskets Thriving For Longer
If your hanging basket looks like it needs something, and you've tried everything you can think of, this one accommodating move may be the right solution.
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What Is A Green Light Flashlight Used For?
There are different types of light -- white, red, blue, and green -- and each has its own function. Here's how green light works, especially for a garden.
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Traditional Landscape Fabric Could Doom Your French Drain — And It Makes Sense
One common landscaping material seems like the obvious choice for a French drain, but it can create expensive drainage problems instead of preventing them.
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The 11 Best Ways To Repurpose Tomato Cages
Whether you bought too many or inherited a bunch of tomato cages, take a beat before tossing them out. Consider repurposing your tomato cages in these ways.
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If You Like Birds In The Yard, Think Twice About Removing This Toxic Plant
This poisonous plant is native to North America and produces berries that birds enjoy. Here's how to safely maintain it as a resource for the local wildlife.
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Goodbye Traditional Garden Hoses: There's A Lightweight Alternative From Amazon
The longer a garden hose is, the more difficult it can be to manage. This 100-foot Amazon product is lightweight (8.4 pounds) with a flexible construction.
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How Long Does It Take To Grow Strawberries From Seed To Harvest?
Strawberries are perennials, and the second year will be unlike the first. Here's the gardening reality about strawberry harvests when you grow them from seed.
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Avoid Carpenter Bees Damaging Wood Decks And Fences With An Alternative Material
Carpenter bees are beneficial, but they can also cause a lot of damage to untreated wood structures in your yard. Consider other materials to discourage them.
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Ditch Landscape Fabric: Use A Common Household Waste Item To Keep Weeds Out
Landscaping fabric doesn't do a good job at suppressing weeds and it contaminates the soil with microplastics. This recyclable is a better alternative.
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Goodbye Bamboo Stakes: Support Your Plants With A Cheaper And Sturdier Alternative
Bamboo stakes don't last long, decomposing after a season or two. This inexpensive alternative is made from a durable material that should outlast your garden.
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10 Types Of Tomato That Flourish When Grown In Hanging Baskets
Why settle for ornamental plants in hanging baskets when you an plant these tomato varieties instead? An alternative that's both functional and decorative.
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Easier Than Hand Pulling: The Garden Tool For Removing Weeds From Gravel Driveways
You can pull the weeds growing in your gravel driveway out by hand, but it's going to take ages. Instead, use a tool from Japan that makes the job easier.
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Not Copper Nor Egg Shells: Distract Slugs From Veggies With This Summer-Blooming Herb
Repelling slugs from your garden isn't always easy. But you can plant an easy-to-care-for herb to help keep these pests away from your vegetable plants.
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The Variety Of Bee Balm That Resists Mildew While Attracting Hummingbirds
For beginner and experienced gardeners alike, this type of bee balm is easy to care for and will bring plenty of pollinators to your garden and yard.
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Don't Leave Bee Balm In Your Flower Beds — Give It A Show-Stopping Afterlife Like This
With its beautiful aroma and colorful blooms, bee balm can freshen up spaces far beyond the garden, and steal the spotlight while it's at it.
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Not Bone Meal — Another Natural Material That's A Fantastic Tomato Fertilizer
To help tomatoes grow, they need the right nutrients in their soil. This natural fertilizer can help you achieve a proper NPK ratio, specifically for nitrogen.
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Step Aside DEET, Study Finds Coconut Oil Works Better At Repelling Insects
While it will likely take time before we see products utilizing the findings from this study, specially treated coconut oil shows promise in repelling bugs.
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Skip Hydrangeas: The Fragrant Bush With Flowers That Butterflies Love
A fragrant spring-flowering shrub offers colorful blooms, low-maintenance care, and plenty of reasons for butterflies to make your garden a favorite stop.
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Not Concrete, Not Porcelain: The Versatile Material For Budget-Friendly Pavers
Concrete crumbles, porcelain slips, and natural stone costs too much. This little-known alternative can be affordable, goes down quickly, and lasts for decades.
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Chemical-Free: The Bizarre Way Southern California Is Handling Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are not only annoying, but they can be dangerous. So, scientists in California have introduced a new eco-friendly mosquito management program.
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