If you've tried vinegar to keep rats out of your garden without success, don't worry. There's another household item you can use to make a slippery deterrent.
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This modern bird feeder has two tiers, allowing more of you local feathered friends to stop by and eat. Plus, it has a stylish and durable design.
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Concrete blocks are often used to build retaining walls, but the ability to hold back large amounts of soil make them perfect for another gardening purpose.
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Cutting retaining wall blocks doesn't have to be an expensive endeavor with pricey power tools. You can do it with some basic gadgets you likely already own.
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Concrete planters come in all shapes and sizes — and costs. Luckily, you can DIY your own concrete planters, and add a decorative flair using this as a mold.
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A common bathroom product is sometimes recommended as a garden animal repellent, but its limited staying power means other methods may still be necessary.
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This small window is more important than it might seem. Timing your purchase gives fruit trees the best shot at a healthy start and a fruitful future.
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If you find yourself caught in a stinky skunk situation, sometimes your first reaction should be to do nothing. Then, follow up with the right cleaning tips.
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Burying bananas might seem like a smart idea, but there are better ways to get nutrients into the soil, with fewer chances of attracting unwanted visitors.
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A common item headed for the trash could become a garden essential, offering a soft, flexible way to support growing plants while cutting down on waste.
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These bad habits can not only damage your riding lawn mower, but some of them can even be dangerous safety-wise. Avoid making these mistakes.
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You've heard that coffee grounds help add nutrients to the soil, but how do zinnias react to them? Here's how to incorporate them to make your zinnias pop.
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This is a pesky weed that spreads aggressively without a doubt, but it's also a crucial plant to attract butterflies. Here's how to grow it safely.
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You don't need to throw out your old shot glasses. There are tons of clever repurposing ideas that will give them second life in your home and garden.
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If you're an avid gardener, a collection of plastic plant pots can soon mount up from all those trips to the nursery. Make use of them with these handy ideas.
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If you're growing rosemary in your garden, it pays to know which pests it will repel and which it will attract. From beetles to mites, here's what to expect.
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Ants may not directly damage trees, but they can do so by protecting harmful pests. Thankfully, there's an easy solution to deter them from climbing up a tree.
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Did you know many birds use dust to bathe in along with water? What's more, one ingredient in DIY baths is a waste material your home may already have.
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America's mosquito-control efforts had an itchy side effect. Here's how resistance developed and what homeowners can do to protect their yards.
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This group of perennials from the Zingiberaceae family is native to higher-elevation climes. The flowers are orchid-like, and the leaves? Like those of corn.
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A well-maintained lawn and clearly managed borders can make unwanted plants easier to spot, but preventing a painful rash still requires careful cleanup.
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Tired of seeing the same birds visit your feeder? This seed is capable of attracting 40 different species, including goldfinches and dark-eyed juncos.
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Garden pruners can do more than cut back plants. They're a versatile alternative to scissors for many tasks in the yard, home, and workshop.
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What do you do when your front yard is concrete and right next to a city sidewalk? That's the dilemma Shirley Bovshow faced, and this is how she solved it.
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Landscape fabric is often used to prevent weeds from sprouting among garden plants. However, it can break down over time. Here's how long it lasts.
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A common hydrangea color trick is more complicated than it seems, with soil chemistry, plant variety, and timing all shaping whether blooms change colors.
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Wasps might be good for the environment, but they're not so good when it comes to hosting your friends outside. Here's how to keep them away.
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