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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Looking for an eco-friendly alternative to landscaping fabric to suppress weeds? Try this low-growing herb that smells great and supports local pollinators.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Riding lawn mowers can be dangerous if you do not follow the proper protocol. These safety tips will help avoid tipping accidents, especially on uneven lawns.
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