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  • A woman picking beautiful flowers in a garden

    Not Coneflowers: The Native Flower That's A Serious Show-Stopper In The Garden

    If you like a bigger challenge than the coneflower, consider this wildflower that's native from Virginia to Texas, but can grow as far north as Minnesota.

    By Baylee Bunce 40 min ago Read More
  • snake on stone

    What To Do If There's A Snake In Your Screened-In Patio

    We often seek to attract wildlife to our backyard, but a snake in your screened-in patio can be dangerous. You want to safely remove it, but how?

    By Megan Newton 2 hours ago Read More
  • Closeup of a plant shop worker holding a potted snake plant while standing in a plant shop

    If You Want Healthy, Thriving Snake Plants, Avoid These Fertilizers

    The wrong fertilizer can put a perfectly healthy snake plant on a collision course for disaster. Don't make the mistake of using fertilizers in the wrong way.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 3 hours ago Read More
  • Close-up of a person pulling the starter cord of a small engine attached to a lawn mower

    What It Means When Your Lawn Mower Makes A Loud, Metallic Knocking Sound

    What was that? If you hear a knocking sound inside your lawn mower, don't ignore it. A "knock" like this typically means a certain part has too much clearance.

    By Aleem Ahmad 4 hours ago Read More
  • A flower bed and lawn separated by a low edging border

    No Digging Necessary: The Amazon Garden Border With An Easy Install

    Garden edging keeps yards organized and tidy, but it can also be costly and difficult to install for those new to using it. This product requires no digging.

    By Nancy Schaffer 4 hours ago Read More
  • A close-up of mower blades with someone using a grinding wheel in the background

    Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades With A Pocket Sized Tool That's Easy To Store

    Sharpening your mower blades can help keep your lawn healthy, but it's not always convenient to do it at a workbench. That's when this tool comes in handy.

    By Lucas Coll 4 hours ago Read More
  • A person's hands removing the dry, brown leaves of a houseplant that had wilted

    No More Wilted Plants: The Hands-Free Solution To Keeping Hanging Baskets Watered

    Forget the daily reminder. This clever setup isn't just easy, it helps keep your hanging plants hydrated without having to remember to water them every day.

    By Annette Hird 6 hours ago Read More
  • Colorful flowers blooming a home's backyard

    13 Long-Lasting Fall Flowers That Bloom Until First Frost

    Summer's end doesn't have to mean the end of garden color. These long-blooming flowers can keep beds and containers vibrant through chilly fall weather.

    By Sakshi Khaitan 8 hours ago Read More
  • A person walking away from a leaf-covered yard, with a rake and wheelbarrow in the foreground

    Say Goodbye To Raking: The Hands-Free Solution To Clear Leaves

    Skip the back-breaking rake for light leaf cleanup. This machine makes clearing your yard easier while saving your back for more enjoyable fall chores.

    By Laura Reed 10 hours ago Read More
  • A gardener sits on the lawn to take a break and look at his phone while working in his sloped backyard.

    Ditch Retaining Walls And Meet The Living Solution For A Sloped Yard

    Sloped yards are challenging to maintain, but retaining walls aren't your only option. Instead, plant these native shrubs to combat soil loss from rainfall.

    By Annette Hird 11 hours ago Read More
  • A hummingbird with iridescent purple and green feathers in flight

    Attract More Hummingbirds To Your Garden With This Fragrant Hanging Herb

    This low-maintenance perennial shrub combines pale blue blooms that draw in hummingbirds and fragrant foliage you can use in cooking. It has a trailing habit.

    By Megan Newton 13 hours ago Read More
  • Soup cans of various sizes without their labels lined up on counter

    Use 3 Old Soup Cans To Create This Rustic Hanging Porch Décor

    Add personality to your home with this DIY project by recycling and decorating old soup cans into something that creates a charming, rustic look.

    By Buffy Naillon 14 hours ago Read More
  • A person spreading mulch around plants in a garden bed

    Does Mulch Eventually Turn Into Soil?

    Mulch changes considerably as it sits in your garden, and what eventually happens depends largely on whether you're using organic or inorganic material.

    By Lucas Coll 21 hours ago Read More
  • A person plays a guitar while sitting in their small backyard.

    Ditch Traditional Pools: The Compact Style That Saves Yard Space

    Are you looking for somewhere to cool off in midsummer? You might not have the backyard space for a regular swimming pool, but this compact option could fit.

    By Amelia Wilson 22 hours ago Read More
  • A woman looking at knickknacks on a flea market display table

    Everyone Owned It In The '30s — Now It's Rustic Table Decor We'd Love To Find Secondhand

    Modern table displays are popular, but many are eager to look at past trends for inspiration. This rustic decor piece is the prize to find secondhand.

    By Laura Reed 22 hours ago Read More
  • A person kneels in their shade garden next to a watering can and empty pots, removing a flower from a nursery container

    Not Hostas, Not Coral Bells: The Perennial Berry That's Great For Your Shaded Garden

    This shade-loving plant with a name taken from court culture develops orange-red berries in the fall that birds enjoy. It blooms its flowers in April and May.

    By Ellen Douglas 1 day ago Read More
  • A gray and white bird visits a concrete bird bath with a brickwork pattern

    How To Prevent Concrete Bird Baths From Cracking And Leaking With A Solution From Amazon

    Don't wait for your concrete bird bath to fall apart due to harsh weather. Instead, consider sealing the concrete to help it last throughout the seasons.

    By Laura Reed 1 day ago Read More
  • A close-up on white magnolia flowers

    Not Magnolias: The Beautiful Tree Filled With Fresh-Smelling White Flowers

    This compact tree blooms fragrant white flowers. And after they fade, it still has interest with color-changing foliage and berries that birds love.

    By Giselle DaMier 1 day ago Read More
  • Gardener spraying weed growth in garden

    Easier Than Hand Pulling Weeds: Add One Ingredient For A More Effective Herbicide

    Getting rid of weeds is a seemingly never-ending job for dedicated gardeners, but adding this handy chemical to your herbicide can make a dramatic difference.

    By Meadow St. Clair 1 day ago Read More
  • Leafy plants surround a small garden pond with a waterfall

    The Fall Plant With White Flowers That Adds Beauty To Your Ponds

    Flowers floating on water are unbelievably beautiful, and if you want to add some of that beauty to your backyard pond, try planting this bloom.

    By Andrea Crowley-Hughes 1 day ago Read More
  • A gardener's gloved hand applying granular fertilizer to a growing bed

    The Difference Between Compost And Fertilizer (And Why You Need Both)

    Compost and fertilizer are both soil additions, but they serve different purposes. For a thriving garden with healthy plants and soil, both are needed.

    By Daniel Warden 1 day ago Read More
  • house finches on the edge of a bird bath

    Make The Switch To Hanging Bird Baths With This Solar Amazon Find

    If you want something a little out of the ordinary to attract birds to your garden, this hanging bird bath has an easy-to-set-up solar feature.

    By Bob Beacham 1 day ago Read More
  • A person cleaning their bathroom with a Ryobi telescoping scrubber tool

    11 Ryobi Tools That Make Home Maintenance & Cleaning More Accessible

    Doing your own home’s maintenance saves money. For those who wrestle with traditional tools, Ryobi has a number of lightweight, powered, easy-to-use options.

    By Daniel Warden 1 day ago Read More
  • A shaded garden bed planted with flowering plants and shrubs borders a large pond.

    Not Foxglove, Not Caladium: The Pale Pink Flower That Thrives In Shaded Beds

    Shade gardens are often full of attractive foliage and few flowers. If you're looking for a low-light plant with abundant spring blooms, try this perennial.

    By Melody Ip 2 days ago Read More
  • A man examines the large compost pile in a wooden bin in his backyard.

    Better Than Shoveling: Aerate Your Compost Pile With An Easy-To-Use Tool

    Use a shovel or pitchfork to turn your compost? It's a laborious but necessary process that you could do more easily and quickly with this corkscrew-like tool.

    By Barbara Pavone 2 days ago Read More
  • A gardener lays down wood chip mulch on a garden bed.

    The Mulch Mistake That's Preventing Your Landscaping From Being Weed Free

    Most gardeners know that applying mulch is helpful. However, how you apply it to your beds makes all the difference in its effectiveness in controlling weeds.

    By Annette Hird 2 days ago Read More
  • a person digging into the ground with a pitchfork

    Forget Tiresome Digging: Easily Remove Weeds With A Powerful Hand Tool From Amazon

    Getting weeds out of your garden or yard can feel like a nightmare, but you can make your life a whole lot easier with one Amazon tool designed to help.

    By Aleem Ahmad 2 days ago Read More
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