If you're looking to build up your own retaining wall, resist the temptation to use concrete or stone. There's an affordable alternative that's even better.
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Decorative ceramic pots seem so simple, but they can be shockingly expensive. Luckily, this classic alternative is both affordable and trending.
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Though egg shells are a known fertilizer supplement, another type of kitchen waste can also enrich the fertilizer of gardens and houseplants.
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This is a more involved DIY, but the stunning results are well worth the effort. You'll end up with a garden feature that's as eye-catching as it is unique.
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Have you invested in a riding lawn mower? If you're only using it for your long summer grass, you're missing out. Save the labor on a plethora of yard chores.
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Basil and cilantro may be herb garden go-tos, but they're far from your only option. There's a far less boring herb that's delicious with bright yellow blooms.
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Garden hoses are endlessly useful yard tools, but there are good ways to use them and wasteful ways to use them, too. Knowing what to avoid can save you money.
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This annual from the mint family can be used as a basil substitute, and comes in two varieties: green leaves or red leaves. It's also featured in Asian cuisine.
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If you've grown tired of bland solar lights that are functional yet boring, consider trying out this whimsical, colorful, and stylish alternative.
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There are tons of slug-repelling hacks out there, and many are more complicated than they need to be. This trick, by contrast, is as easy as eating some citrus.
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One downside of raised garden beds is that critters are more easily able to nibble on your plants. However, one TikToker solved the problem with a DIY cover.
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The simplicity and clean final look of this garden hose organizer can quickly transform your yard space. Plus, you can adapt it to hold more than a garden hose.
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Landscape fabric is a great idea in theory for keeping weeds at bay. However, one organic alternative offers unique advantages in your landscape.
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Keeping sweet things out of your compost is usually a good way to deter animals, but this expired kitchen condiment could actually make great compost.
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This patio surface material is more aesthetically pleasing and sustainable than concrete. And although it looks like brick, it's far more durable, too.
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Swimming pools are a backyard classic, but they’re not the only water feature that adds charm to a yard — and this alternative is far more budget-friendly.
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The colorful blooms of annuals bring beauty to any garden, but it only lasts so long. This pretty flower also fades, but afterward, it also provides a surprise.
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DEET is seen as the gold standard for keeping mosquitos away, but this study proves that there's a more natural alternative that's just as powerful.
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Summer comes with lots of joys, but nobody likes the swarms of buzzing mosquitoes. Enjoy the blooms of this citrusy herb while naturally banishing bugs.
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Mulberries are lovely shade trees with a big downside — staining. However, there's another popular native shade tree with the same problem worth avoiding.
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One common pepper-growing habit can do more harm than good during the summer, especially when rising temperatures begin stressing your plants.
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Plastic bottles can be transformed into an incredible variety of outdoor decor, but few rival this hanging creation inspired by the world's tropical oceans.
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This evergreen perennial blooms purple flowers, and is known to attract pollinators. Reaching up to ~5 feet tall, it can stand out among other greenery.
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A wire hanger isn't just for clothes; it's also not recyclable. But, you can repurpose one in all sorts of useful ways, including keeping your hoses organized.
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If you want to keep your lawn's edges looking sharp and crisp, a string trimmer isn't your only option. This product is affordable, manual, and quiet.
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Snapdragons are a traditional option for sunny, bright gardens, but this alternative will offer color and please pollinators through the late summer.
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Like hydrangeas, this plant's blooms grow in clusters. Only, the shape resembles a bottlebrush! It's also low-maintenance, and grows across seven zones: 3-9.
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