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  • Close-up of a person turning over a compost heap made up of a greens and browns

    Not Toilet Paper Rolls: The Fragrant Bathroom Staple To Add To Your Compost

    To add this bathroom staple to your compost pile, it has to be natural. One way you can guarantee this is to mix some up yourself, or simmer up an aromatic pot.

    By Alyssa H. 52 min ago Read More
  • A bird eating from a bulky hanging bird feeder

    Step Aside, Bulky Bird Feeders: The Beautiful Amazon Find For Your Backyard

    Looking for a bird feeder that doesn't take up much space and can fit on your patio or balcony? This Amazon find offers a great feeder in a small package.

    By Charlotte D. Miller 1 hour ago Read More
  • Gardener clipping a hedge with hand shears

    The Shrub Gardeners Love For Privacy Quickly Forms A Dense And Versatile Hedge

    Though it's a high-risk invasive plant, this strong-smelling flowering plant can act as a natural barrier to provide your yard with extra privacy.

    By Annette Hird 1 hour ago Read More
  • A neighbor man looking over the fence while shielding his eyes from the sun.

    What Is The Cheapest Privacy Fence Option?

    Privacy from neighbors and lookie-loos shouldn't cost a fortune. This durable fence style with modifications costs much less than traditional wood slat walls.

    By Daniel Warden 3 hours ago Read More
  • A man in a high-visibility jacket mowing a lawn with a riding mower

    Are Electric Riding Mowers Worth Buying?

    Thinking about trading gas fumes for a battery-powered mowing ride? Before you make the leap, there are a few important things worth considering.

    By Daniel Warden 4 hours ago Read More
  • Natural stone retaining wall stacked three rows high with flowers growing above it

    Why You Should Put Gravel Behind A Retaining Wall

    With retaining walls, one big consideration is hydrostatic pressure. If water is allowed to collect behind a wall, the weight of saturated soil could topple it.

    By Catherine Nyorani 4 hours ago Read More
  • Person removing weeds from soil that is hot and dry

    The Answer To Why You Have So Much Crabgrass May Be In Your Soil

    If crabgrass keeps crashing your lawn party, your grass may not be the real problem. Here’s what could be giving this stubborn weed the perfect place to thrive.

    By Annette Hird 5 hours ago Read More
  • A small bird in a bath with hand painted rocks

    Goodbye Traditional Bird Baths: There's A Cheaper DIY Sitting In Your Recycling Bin

    You don't have to spend big bucks to add a birdbath with a moving water feature to your yard. This simple DIY is perfect for both pets and outdoor birds.

    By Alyssa H. 9 hours ago Read More
  • Red ant sitting on the surface of a leaf

    Forget Diatomaceous Earth: The Garden-Friendly Way To Banish Ants From Your Outdoor Spaces

    Ants may be a nuisance, but they’re beneficial overall, so it’s best to repel them without killing them – which diatomaceous earth can’t do.

    By Kyle Schurman 20 hours ago Read More
  • A monarch butterfly sits on an orange flower, attracted to the yard by an overripe banana.

    Hang This Common Kitchen Scrap & Watch Butterflies Flock To Your Backyard

    Overripe fruit doesn't have to go to waste, as one common kitchen scrap can be repurposed to feed butterflies with something tasty and nutritious.

    By Ellen Merriss 21 hours ago Read More
  • A person inspecting a bed with a flashlight and a magnifying glass

    What To Do If You Spot A Tick Crawling In Your Bed

    Ticks are normally found in grassy or wooded areas, not inside — so if you spot one on your bedding, the first step is to determine if it’s really a tick.

    By Masie O'Toole 22 hours ago Read More
  • Man kneeling down to look under a lawn mower.

    Which Way Should You Tip A Lawn Mower?

    Think you know which way to tip your mower? You might be doing it wrong, and one direction could leave you with more than a messy lawn to fix.

    By Barbara Pavone 23 hours ago Read More
  • Tick on long green stem

    Be Warned: This Berry Bush Is Like A Magnet For Ticks In Your Yard

    Though the berries of this shrub are edible, the plant's dense thicket is a tick magnet. So if you have it growing in your yard, you should remove it.

    By Sophie Pell 23 hours ago Read More
  • Man holding a garden hose

    Gardener Builds An Epic Self-Watering Garden Bed Entirely From An Old Hose

    If you have an old garden hose laying around and are looking for a fun and affordable DIY, this method of creating a self-watering garden bed is for you.

    By Meadow St. Clair 24 hours ago Read More
  • a senior man building a retaining wall with landscape fabric

    Building A Retaining Wall? Ditch Landscape Fabric For These Soil-Stabilizing Materials

    What goes behind a retaining wall matters just as much as the blocks you can see, and choosing the wrong material could undermine drainage and stability.

    By Nancy Schaffer 1 day ago Read More
  • a boy removing weeds from between block paving with hands

    Easier Than Hand Pulling: The Amazon Tool Set That Makes Removing Weeds Simple

    Weeding by hand can be a pain in the neck, back, fingers, and many other body parts. This multi-piece tool set sold on Amazon might make the process easier.

    By Aleem Ahmad 1 day ago Read More
  • Tomatoes ripening across vines in a garden

    What Does First Blush Mean For Ripening Tomatoes?

    Timing your tomato harvest can protect fruit from pests and bad weather without sacrificing quality, and one subtle color change provides an important clue.

    By Sakshi Khaitan 1 day ago Read More
  • Person in apron spraying water on a green pothos plant indoors with a clock in the background

    Climbing Vs Hanging: How To Decide How To Grow Your Pothos Plant

    To climb or not to climb, that's the pothos question! In the wild pothos will naturally climb; indoors, it will need some support, such as a moss pole or wire.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 1 day ago Read More
  • A gardener planting bulbs in a garden bed

    Easily Plant Bulbs With An Ancient Garden Tool That Still Works

    It's not fancy, but it gets the job done. This simple tool makes planting bulbs a breeze, and its many other uses make it a modern gardening must-have.

    By Annette Hird 2 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of a pot lid drying with a saucepan and other cookware seen in the background

    Turn An Old Pot Lid Into The Cutest, Woodland Bird Feeder

    Ready to start feeding your backyard birds? You don't need to buy a new feeder. Start with an old pot lid and reuse seasonal items to DIY a fun one yourself.

    By Sophie Pell 2 days ago Read More
  • A carpenter bee sitting on a deck rail

    How To Get Rid Of Carpenter Bees With A Simple Solution

    While bumble bees are a great addition to gardens, carpenter bees are uninvited intruders that can cause some real damage, so handle them quickly with this tip.

    By Baylee Bunce 2 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of tick on leaf

    12 Common Predators That Can Help Naturally Get Rid Of Ticks In Your Yard

    A natural way to cut down on the amount of ticks in your yard is to get the help of tick predators. This group includes birds, amphibians, and beneficial bugs.

    By Megan Newton 3 days ago Read More
  • A container garden of plants and flowers is seen in the background together with an old bench and chair and green watering can, while in the foreground, there's a thriving garden with long stems and cornflower blue and purple flowers

    The Drought-Tolerant, Old-Fashioned Flower Gardeners Have Forgotten

    There was a time when this herbaceous perennial was a cottage garden staple. Its long stems and brilliant red blooms make it ideal for a cut flower garden.

    By Katharine Hansen 3 days ago Read More
  • Faux concrete planters from West Elm

    Lighter Than Concrete: This Affordable Planter Dupes One Of West Elm's Best Sellers

    West Elm’s Radius Ficonstone Planter makes a great first impression on your porch, but it’s nearly $150, and this dupe has a similar look for $50 less.

    By Giselle DaMier 3 days ago Read More
  • A person cleaning the underside of a mower with a brush

    How To Prevent Grass From Sticking To Your Lawn Mower Blades (It's Not WD-40)

    Applying WD-40 is one hack to keep grass from building up on your lawn mower, but this specially formulated deck spray from Amazon is much more effective.

    By Annette Hird 3 days ago Read More
  • A man checking a part on his push mower

    The Lawn Mower Parts You Should Replace Every 100 Operating Hours Or Less

    Keeping your lawn mower in tip top shape can avoid costly repairs down the line, so replace these parts after 100 hours of use to be on the safe side.

    By Baylee Bunce 3 days ago Read More
  • A heart-shaped container of Everything Bagel seasoning.

    What Happens If You Plant Everything Bagel Seasoning

    It's one of those questions that only seems silly at first, but Everything Bagel Seasoning contains poppy and sesame, which are usually easy to plant and grow.

    By Giselle DaMier 3 days ago Read More
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