Save Extra Seeds From Spoiling With An Easy Solution That's Practically Free
Garden seeds can be stored for a few years if stored properly, but this easy hack can double their shelf life — and you may not need to spend money to do it.
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Not Brick Not Pavers: Amazon Has A Stone-Like Alternative For Your Driveway Edging
Creating a cleaner driveway border doesn't always require brick or pavers. An inexpensive Amazon alternative is drawing attention for its look and ease of use.
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Ditch Retaining Walls And Meet The Living Solution That Prevents Erosion In A Sloped Yard
Sloped yards can be challenging to work with, but if you don't want to rely on a retaining wall, there's a surprisingly simple solution to your issues.
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Reuse An Old Pot Lid To Create A Rustic Bird Feeder On A Budget
It's easy to repurpose a broken pot into, say, a planter. Transforming an old pot lid into a bird feeder is just as easy with the help of a little hardware.
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Not Geraniums, Not Petunias: The Annual Flower That's Great For Your Window Boxes
Classic container favorites aren't the only way to create a colorful display. One low-maintenance plant offers bold foliage and thrives where others struggle.
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Why The Grass Along Your Driveway Edging Is Turning Brown (& How To Revive It)
Have you noticed the grass lining your driveway is brown while the rest of your grass is green? The reason is pretty straightforward and we have a perfect fix.
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Not Ordinary Cosmos: The Eye-Catching Variety That Hummingbirds Just Love
Cosmos flowers are known for their vibrant beauty and low maintenance. A particular variety brings a jolt of color to the garden that hummingbirds can't resist.
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The DIY Fertilizer Hack To Try When You Prune Tomatoes
Clever gardeners are always looking for ways to reduce waste while making their garden healthier. This simple fertilizer hack may help your tomatoes thrive.
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Not Black-Eyed Susans: The Elegant, Blooming Plant Pollinators Can't Resist
Black-eyed Susans are a go-to plant for pollinator gardens. Tired of them? Consider this iris-family plant from South Africa that bees and butterflies love.
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Ditch Gravel Driveways: The Slip-Resistant Concrete Design That Looks Elegant
Gravel is a rustic and affordable driveway material, but it also has downsides, like weeds. Consider another, arguably better option made of concrete instead.
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Love The Bees? The Blooming Vine You Don't Want In Your Garden
Like native bees, honeybees are ecological helpers in our gardens. To encourage them, avoid planting this flowering vine because it puts them at risk of death.
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Not Paper, Not Coffee Grounds: The Unexpected Household Item To Add To Compost After Using
While fruit peels and coffee grounds are commonly understood to be good additions to compost, it might surprise you that this item can be added in, too.
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Don't Toss Mesh Produce Bags — Use Them As Garden Support With A DIY Solution
Do you grow fruiting vines? It's worth setting aside all the mesh produce bags you get in your weekly grocery shop for this cost-saving, supportive garden hack.
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Replacing Soil Does More Than Refresh The Potting Mix
It's not enough to merely maintain the water and sunlight schedule of your potted plants, as there's a whole other world to regulate in the soil underneath.
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Skip The Retaining Walls: There's Another Solution For Sloped Yards
Pooling water can be a nuisance with any sloped area of your yard or garden, but a retaining wall isn't the only answer. Try this cheaper solution.
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Skip The Flowers: Attract Butterflies With A Kitchen Scrap They'd Be Thrilled To Find
Want to give the butterflies in your yard a gift they'll love? This common produce (which might already be hiding in your fridge) is ideal for butterfly food.
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Say Goodbye To Ugly Weeds In Your Raised Garden Beds With An Eco-Friendly Solution
Landscape fabric is one of the most common ways to prevent weeds in raised garden beds, but it's far from eco-friendly — try this solution instead.
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Not Begonias, Not Impatiens: The Annual Flower That Can Take The Heat In The Garden
You fill your garden beds with flowering annuals only to have them wilt mid-summer. Ditch the usual species for this heat-loving pink pom-pom-covered cultivar.
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Not Tape Or Mesh: There's A Better Copper Hack To Keep Slugs Out Of The Garden
According to some corners of the internet, copper can be used to deter slugs in the garden, but adding another component can send slugs running with a jolt.
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Gravel May Be More Reliable Than Wood Mulch In Your Yard. Here's Why
Considering wood mulch for your yard or garden? Depending on factors like soil needs and weather, using gravel might actually be a wiser choice.
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They Were Everywhere In The 1860s — Now It's The 19th-Century Decor Plant Lovers Can't Resist
It's said that what is old becomes new again, and that is certainly true of this plant trend, which revives an aesthetic that was popular in the 1800s.
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Use A Plastic Bottle To Keep Pesky Garden Insects Away With A Clever DIY
Keeping outdoor gatherings comfortable doesn't always require store-bought solutions. One easy DIY uses materials many households already have.
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Not Cotton Balls: The Alternative Bathroom Staple To Add To Compost
The less bathroom trash that goes into the landfill, the better. This frequently-used item is perfectly safe to compost, with a few important caveats.
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How Often Do I Need To Fertilize Soil In Outdoor Potted Planters?
Outdoor potted plants typically require more frequent fertilization than those that grow in the ground. Here's how often to add fertilizer to your planters.
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Plant This Deer-Resistant Herb Next To Peonies For A Garden With Continuous Blooms
A short-blooming garden favorite leaves time gaps in color, but a lesser-known companion plant can quietly extend the display for months longer.
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Forget Hostas: Here's An Annual Flower That Adds Color To Shaded Landscapes
Okay, it's technically a perennial, but when it's planted in the garden it's actually treated as an annual because its limited hardiness.
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Not Lavender Or Thyme: The Flowering Herb Pollinators Would Be Thrilled To Find In The Garden
Trying to attract more pollinators to your garden? There's one flowering herb that they love, and it happens to be cold-hardy and easy to grow.
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