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  • A woman takes down the curtains that are hanging over a window in her home.

    Home Gardener Ditches Fabric Curtains For A Natural, Home-Grown Alternative

    Looking for a creative way to cover a window that doesn't involve tacky curtains or boring shades? It's time to turn your green thumb into a design tool.

    By Giselle DaMier 17 min ago Read More
  • Two songbirds eating bird seed from a platform-style bird feeder.

    Ditch Traditional Bird Feeders For A DIY Affordable IKEA Solution That Keeps Seed Dry

    Damp birdseed is a breeding ground for mold and disease. Keep backyard visitors healthy by crafting a sleek bird feeder for them using IKEA kitchen products.

    By Ellen Merriss 1 hour ago Read More
  • A white gravel driveway full of weeds on a rural property.

    No More Hand-Pulling: The Easy-To-Use Tool To Remove Young Weeds From Gravel Driveways

    Weeding a gravel driveway is tough work. The weeds nestle into the stone layer, making them hard to remove. This tool makes light work of embedded greenery.

    By Annette Hird 2 hours ago Read More
  • A carpenter guides a wooden plank through a table saw.

    Turn Unused Lumber Into A Cheaper DIY Birdbath

    Are you a woodworker? You probably have a random bit of wood in your workshop. Turn it into a birdbath using an angle grinder and a few other simple tools.

    By Catherine Nyorani 2 hours ago Read More
  • Close-up of a person taking a measuring of a wooden wine barrel

    Turn Old Wine Barrels Into Cheaper DIY Planters That Add A Rustic Touch To Your Garden

    With a few power tools and precise measurements, you can turn an old wine barrel into two large planters. Barrels typically have a middle diameter of 28 inches.

    By Sophie Pell 3 hours ago Read More
  • Close-up of hands crumbling topsoil onto more topsoil on a flat surface

    Easier Than Doing It By Hand: How To Spread Topsoil Evenly With Less Effort

    When spreading topsoil, the key is to do so evenly; this leads to healthy growth and proper drainage. This can prove a challenge, however, when done by hand.

    By Aleem Ahmad 4 hours ago Read More
  • A man using a jigsaw to cut a wooden board

    DIYer Turns An Old Wood Door Into A Stylish Garden Bench With Just A Few Cuts

    Furnishing a garden with a DIY project is every DIYer's dream, so here's how to make a bench out of an old door. All it takes is five cuts. Impressive, right?

    By Bob Beacham 5 hours ago Read More
  • Large stepping stones running along a gravelled garden pathway

    Turn Old Vinyl Blind Strips Into Cheaper Diy Paver Molds With A Clever Upcycle

    Got some old vinyl blind strips that you have no idea what to do with? You can easily use them to make inexpensive paver molds for your garden.

    By Daniel Warden 6 hours ago Read More
  • Landscaping fabric stretched over a sloping green hillside with shrubs poking through.

    Ditch Landscape Fabric On Your Sloped Yard: It's Only Making Runoff Worse

    Landscape fabric seems like a blanket answer for many issues, but using it on a slope could wash away time and money. Better solutions offer more grit and grip.

    By Nina Phillips 13 hours ago Read More
  • A man cutting planks of wood with a miter saw

    Gardener Transforms Simple Wood Planks Into A Unique Garden Bench

    Building a garden bench may seem like a difficult task, but one creator made their own using only wood planks, simple tools, and a lot of inspiring imagination.

    By Bob Beacham 18 hours ago Read More
  • An AC unit with wood chip mulch surrounding it

    Not Wood Chips Or Pine Straw: The Best Type Of Mulch To Use Around An AC Unit

    Outdoor AC units can be hard to maintain because of pests, pollen, debris, and more. Keeping the unit safe from these requires some preventative measures.

    By Daniel Warden 19 hours ago Read More
  • A person kneels to plant a bush in their garden.

    The Old-Fashioned Shrub Gardeners Should Plant For Its Creamy Bell-Like Flowers

    This old-fashioned shrub blooms in early spring, making it a pretty addition to the landscape. It thrives in zones 6 to 8 and needs full sun to partial shade.

    By Megan Newton 21 hours ago Read More
  • Woman trimming a bush with pruning shears in a sunny garden.

    Can You Trim The Bushes In Your Yard Too Much?

    A trim can lighten the burden and prompt new bush growth, but too much might lead to stunted, sick, or dead plants. Think about frequency, volume, and timing.

    By Megan Newton 22 hours ago Read More
  • Close-up of hands placing soil around a young shrub planting

    Step Aside Hydrangea: This Berried Shrub Provides Color From Late Summer To First Frost

    This Proven Winners plant puts on a colorful display across three seasons, with its glossy green leaves, small white flower clusters, and pink and blue berries.

    By Annette Hird 23 hours ago Read More
  • Bees drinking water from a bird bath

    Turn Any Bird Bath Into A Bee & Butterfly Water Station With A Simple Solution From Amazon

    Pollinators need a safe spot to drink without drowning. Upgrade your bird bath with this simple product to create water station for bees and butterflies.

    By Carrie Elizabeth Bradon 24 hours ago Read More
  • Close-up of a man preparing to clean and maintain a chainsaw on a wooden counter

    Is It Ok To Hose Down A Chainsaw?

    Chainsaws contain a lot of moving parts that can easily get gunked up after use. When cleaning, you may be wondering if it's OK to just reach for the hose.

    By Daniel Warden 1 day ago Read More
  • Two women gather produce from a vegetable garden.

    The Simple Garden Tool That Makes Caring For A Vegetable Patch Faster & Easier

    Veggie patches get filled with weeds fast, particularly if you plant your vegetables in rows. Stay on top of unwanted growth with this nifty long-handled tool.

    By Baylee Bunce 1 day ago Read More
  • A person in a long-sleeved check shirt holds two small hostas in her gloved hands above a lawn and next to a garden bed.

    The Highly Fragrant Hosta Variety You Could Still Plant In Early Fall

    Fragrant hostas tolerate warm weather well, so they're good candidates for fall planting. Grow this classic, white-blooming cultivar in your fall shade garden.

    By Taylor Freitas 1 day ago Read More
  • A single wine barrel sits on its side on the sidewalk with greenery seen in the background

    Man Turns An Old Wine Barrel Into A Cheaper DIY Pond That Adds A Rustic Touch

    For this DIY pond, the creator uses a form of biological filtration called anoxic filtration. This system requires no pump or power and is very low maintenance.

    By Bob Beacham 1 day ago Read More
  • Close-up of a gloved hand near the blade of a lawn mower

    Sharpen Your Mower Blades With An Adjustable And Easy Solution From Amazon

    You could repurpose items around the home, such as a metal file, to sharpen your lawn mower blades, or you could try a product specifically made for the task.

    By Aleem Ahmad 1 day ago Read More
  • A woman in her garden holds a bouquet of zinnias in one arm while picking more flowers with her hands.

    For Flourishing Zinnias, Don't Grow Them Near These Shrubs

    Since zinnias are summer annuals, you may think you can plant them in any of your garden beds. However, they'll fail to thrive when planted near some shrubs.

    By Peg Aloi 1 day ago Read More
  • Two transparent glass casserole dish lids sit on a wooden countertop.

    Turn Old Casserole Lids Into The Cutest, Hanging Bird Baths

    If your casserole dish breaks, you're left with a useless glass lid. If you love watching backyard birds, you can easily transform the lid into a bird bath.

    By Melody Ip 1 day ago Read More
  • A woman looks at a plant on a nursery shelf while pushing a trolley full of other potted plant selections.

    Say Goodbye To Landscape Fabric: Here's A Natural, Fragrant Groundcover

    Looking for an eco-friendly alternative to landscaping fabric to suppress weeds? Try this low-growing herb that smells great and supports local pollinators.

    By Amanda Weir 1 day ago Read More
  • A gardener using a large watering can to water small pepper seedlings indoors.

    How To Use A Plastic Bottle To Water Fragile Seedlings

    The water from cans and hoses is often too forceful for seedlings. A bottle from the recycling bin offers a solution, but only with some careful modification.

    By Annette Hird 1 day ago Read More
  • An older woman and two children tending to a raised bed garden

    Not Wood Or Metal: Build Durable Raised Garden Beds With A Material You May Already Have

    Wood can rot, and metal can rust. So if you want your garden bed to stand the test of time, consider upcycling an entirely different material.

    By Daniel Warden 1 day ago Read More
  • A man holds a small towel to his nose while standing in his backyard.

    Think Twice Before Planting This Skunk-Like Fragrant Shrub

    While this shrub may look attractive in your garden and produce edible berries, the reality is that it can smell not-so-pleasant to many people.

    By Sophie Pell 2 days ago Read More
  • A woman digging a hole using a standard American shovel

    Not An Ordinary Shovel: The Multi-Use Gardening Tool That Cuts Through Tough Soil

    This durable spade makes slicing through root-bound soil, edging lawns, and digging beds far easier than a standard shovel, and buyers are raving about it.

    By Bob Beacham 2 days ago Read More
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