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  • Close-up of a gloved handing spreading traditional mulch in a garden

    Put Your Traditional Mulch Away: Use This Laundry Room Find Instead

    Purposes of mulch include retaining moisture and reducing soil erosion. Properties of this soft material from the laundry room could help, but should be tested.

    By Nancy Schaffer 22 min ago Read More
  • robin sitting on a branch

    8 Best Ways To Get Rid Of Robins

    Robins are beautiful but messy, so you may not want them hanging around your yard. Here are 10 ways to keep them, and their messes, away from your property.

    By Desirée O 2 hours ago Read More
  • Woman in a winter coat and knitted hat smiling as she touches a snow-covered evergreen shrub.

    This Long-Lasting Gardenia Variety With Beautiful White Flowers Looks Great In Winter, Too

    If you're looking for a variety of gardenia you can enjoy all winter long, Jubilation is a perfect choice, with its gorgeous white blooms and sweet scent.

    By Brooke Younger 4 hours ago Read More
  • rabbit in a garden

    How To Keep Rabbits From Destroying Your Garden

    If rabbits keep eating your favorite flowers and vegetables, there are some ways you can keep these cute but pesky critters out of your yard.

    By Gracie Reamer 4 hours ago Read More
  • A bird flies near a hanging bird feeder where two other birds sit

    Use This Bathroom Staple To Make Hanging Bird Feeders A Breeze

    Whether you have one of these decorative bathroom essentials or an entire pack, you have what you need to hang a bird feeder from a tree, pergola, or porch.

    By Barbara Pavone 6 hours ago Read More
  • A person holding uprooted weeds

    Skip Hand-Pulling And Manual Tools: Remove Weeds With A Powerful Find From Amazon

    No one looks forward to hand-pulling weeds from the garden. But you can say goodbye to being sore and speed up weed removal with this tool from Amazon.

    By Megan Newton 17 hours ago Read More
  • A woman holds a box full of succulents while shopping a plant center.

    Not Aloe: The Cheeky Succulent That Is Unlike Any Average Houseplant

    Succulents are great plants for beginner houseplant parents because they're so low-maintenance. This rare South African plant has the bonus of being ultra cute.

    By Megan Newton 18 hours ago Read More
  • A woman in hat and sunglasses is looking at a blank stretch of brick wall with vines behind her.

    Not Clematis Or Hydrangea: The Sun-Loving Vine That Looks Good On Brick Walls

    Vines on brick walls are about as classic cottagecore as it gets, and this particular variety is remarkably easy to grow and looks more unique than basic ivy.

    By Ellen Douglas 19 hours ago Read More
  • Green lawn with neat mulch around a tree

    What Is The 3-3-3 Rule For Applying Mulch Around Trees?

    When you're mulching your trees in spring or fall, keep this handy 3-3-3 rule in mind so you can keep your trees healthy and thriving throughout the season.

    By Rob Baird 20 hours ago Read More
  • Close-up of a person snipping off a daffodil bloom during the early morning

    15 Uncommon Daffodils To Plant In September For A Gorgeous Spring

    'Goblet,' 'Westward,' 'Apricot Whirl,' and 'Delnashaugh' are just four of the 15 striking daffodil varieties pro gardener Peg Aloi has chosen to highlight here.

    By Peg Aloi 21 hours ago Read More
  • Mosquito on a hand, with greenery in the background

    How To Prevent Mosquitoes In Your Yard The Disney World Way

    Borrow a few clever tricks from Disney World to reduce mosquitoes in your backyard using water management, specific plants, repellents, and traps.

    By Sarah Grossbart 21 hours ago Read More
  • 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 22 hours 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 23 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 2 days 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 2 days 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 2 days 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 2 days 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 2 days ago Read More
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