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  • A person adjusting a lawn mower blade outdoors

    Do Heavier And Thicker Lawn Mower Blades Cut Better?

    If your mower blade looks thin and flimsy, swapping in a bigger one seems smart, but it might not deliver the results your hoping for, depending on your mower.

    By Lucas Coll 7 min ago Read More
  • man in backyard with electric lawn mower

    Here's Why Your Electric Lawn Mower Isn't Starting (& Troubleshooting Tips)

    There are several reasons that your electric lawn mower may not be starting, but fortunately, there are troubleshooting tips that can help you get back to work.

    By Megan Newton 37 min ago Read More
  • a container garden filled with different types of flowers in various types of containers

    Plastic Pots Leave A Large Environmental Footprint: Try This Eco-Friendly Alternative Instead

    If you're still using plastic plant pots in your garden, it's time to switch to an eco-friendly alternative. Stop buying plastic pots and try this DIY instead.

    By Nancy Schaffer 1 hour ago Read More
  • Silhouette of a cowboy on a horse in an area with cacti and an orange sky

    This Fuzzy Weed Earned A Colorful Nickname From Cowboys

    Back in the 1800s, cowboys would use this biennial plant in emergencies. During this weed's first year, it grows fuzzy, wide leaves in the shape of a rosette.

    By Nancy Schaffer 2 hours ago Read More
  • A wooden sign labeled

    Attract Pollinators To Your Yard With A Drought-Tolerant Wildflower They Can't Resist

    Save water without sacrificing vibrant garden life. Learn how planting this tough, pollinator-friendly wildflower keeps your yard buzzing with activity.

    By Melody Ip 3 hours ago Read More
  • person weeding weeds from rock gravel

    No Herbicide: The Budget-Friendly Tool For Removing Weeds From Gravel Driveways

    If pesky weeds keep popping up along your gravel driveway, a tool like this affordable Amazon option can keep you from needing to use chemical herbicides.

    By Megan Newton 4 hours ago Read More
  • Close-up of a person transplanting a young plant into a plastic pot filled with soil

    Cheaper & More Eco-Friendly Than Plastic Pots: The Household Waste To Grow Plants In

    Rather than collect more nonbiodegradable plastic pots for the garden, look to this home item instead. At the same time, you'll save it from the landfill, too.

    By Amanda Weir 5 hours ago Read More
  • Close-up of a person removing a battery from a lawn mower in a backyard

    What Is The Safest Way To Dispose Of An Old Lawn Mower Battery?

    You likely are aware of how your local municipality or state requires you to dispose of single-use batteries. Lawn mower batteries require the same attention.

    By Masie O'Toole 5 hours ago Read More
  • Serrated green leaves with clusters of tubular white flowers grow from thin branches.

    The Pruning Trick Every Gardener Should Know To Get More Blooms From The Chinese Neillia

    If you're growing a Chinese neillia in your garden, you need to know about this pruning trick once it starts to bloom, so it can flower again next year.

    By Melody Ip 6 hours ago Read More
  • Person raking up wet leaves in their garden

    A Regular Rake Won't Cut It: The Classic Garden Tool Made For Wet Leaves

    Wet autumn leaves can weigh up to five times more than dry leaves. To move and get under such heavy material requires a rake that will bend, but not snap.

    By Daniel Warden 6 hours ago Read More
  • a man measuring where his hot spring is going to go

    He Built A Natural Stone Hot Spring In His Parents' Backyard: 'Parents Must Be So Stoked!'

    YouTuber Drew Builds Stuff constructed a spa and waterfall in a backyard, and although its quite an undertaking, it's great inspo for a landscape remodel.

    By Nancy Schaffer 7 hours ago Read More
  • Person crouched down and pulling weeds

    Easier Than Hand-Pulling: The Compact And Portable Amazon Find For Removing Weeds

    Hand-pulling weeds can be hard, especially if you have arthritis or just a lot of ground to cover. This tool can make the job easier and more efficient.

    By Carrie Elizabeth Bradon 7 hours ago Read More
  • Close-up shot showing an ant hill leading to the base of an air conditioning unit

    What To Do If You Spot Ants Around Your AC Unit

    There is nothing worse in the summer than dealing with pest infestations. This can be doubly challenging when they threaten the integrity of an appliance.

    By Daniel Warden 8 hours ago Read More
  • A person contemplates their traditional garden layout while leaning on a wooden pole.

    Skip Traditional Garden Beds: The Rustic Solution That'll Give Your Yard An Upgrade

    If you don't want the hassle of building a raised garden bed from scratch or don't have the funds for a pricey kit, turn to the wine industry for inspiration.

    By Annette Hird 9 hours ago Read More
  • A person pruning rose bushes using garden shears

    Easily Sharpen Your Garden Shears With A Compact Find From Amazon

    Garden shears are an indispensable tool for the green-thumbed, but they need to be kept sharp to be useful. A portable tool lets you accomplish this and more.

    By Bob Beacham 11 hours ago Read More
  • Putting down paving stones along the edge of a cement patio.

    The Amazon Find That Lets You DIY Budget-Friendly Pavers

    You already know how expensive pavers can be, but we know about a solution that will send you to Amazon with a quickness (and leave you thanking us).

    By Amanda Weir 22 hours ago Read More
  • A person cutting black landscape fabric to place over a garden bed

    Ditch Landscape Fabric For A Biodegradable Alternative That Retains Moisture

    With its ability to prevent weeds, retain soil moisture, and reduce erosion, this "blanket" alternative to landscape fabric may be just what your garden needs.

    By Masie O'Toole 1 day ago Read More
  • Light gray cinder blocks are stacked in a low pile.

    Use Cinder Blocks To DIY A Budget-Friendly Feature That Makes Your Home More Inviting

    Move over, boring house numbers! Create a unique, inexpensive, and fun DIY project to help your house numbers pop using cinder blocks and your imagination.

    By Melody Ip 1 day ago Read More
  • A person watering a peace lily with a watering can

    What You Should Do For Your Peace Lilies Before August Is Over

    Peace lilies grow from spring to summer. But if you want to keep them thriving at the end of their season, there are some extra steps you should take.

    By Nancy Schaffer 1 day ago Read More
  • Person reading a book on a wooden bench in a garden surrounded by colorful flowers

    Say Goodbye To Mums: This Cheery Plant Keeps The Summer Vibes In Your Garden Well Into Fall

    This Proven Winners plant is a "rebloomer," with a flowering season of spring, summer, and fall. Debuting in 2017, it features purple blooms with green edges.

    By Taylor Freitas 1 day ago Read More
  • Close-up of the foot of a farmer wearing boots and thick pants using a square point shovel to dig a cover crop into the soil

    Forget Kitchen Scraps: Plant This Easy-Growing Legume To Enrich Soil Before The Cold Arrives

    This legume is the least winter-hardy of its kind, but even if it doesn't survive until spring, it can enrich your soil: as a cover crop and a nitrogen-fixer.

    By Laura Reed 1 day ago Read More
  • Seedlings emerging from the soil.

    Ditch Pesticides: Use A Common Household Waste Item To Protect Seedlings

    Cutworms are a common menace in the garden, cutting down tender seedlings before they can mature. This pesticide-free method keeps them away.

    By Katharine Hansen 1 day ago Read More
  • green weed growing in gravel

    Removing Weeds From Gravel Driveways: The Tool You Should Never Use

    You might be tempted to grab this powerful tool to rip out those stubborn green invaders, but doing so could be ineffective, damaging, or even make weeds worse.

    By Sophie Pell 1 day ago Read More
  • a vole peeking from a hole in a garden mesh

    Keep Voles Out Of Your Yard With A Popular Flower They Can't Stand

    Voles can wreak havoc on bulbs, roots, and garden beds. A popular perennial may offer gardeners another way to make their yards less appealing to these pests.

    By Aleem Ahmad 1 day ago Read More
  • A woman wrestling with plastic sheeting material outdoors in a garden.

    When Preparing Garden Beds, Use This Plastic Sheet Trick To Boost Solarization

    Solarization bakes away weeds and soil pests -- but it has to get hot to work. This trick adds extra insulation without need for a lot of extra materials.

    By Amanda Weir 1 day ago Read More
  • A person pictured from the waist down uses a lawn mower next to a large white building

    The Reason Your Grass Looks Damaged Could Be A Sign Of Dull Lawn Mower Blades

    Whether you maintain your lawn meticulously or just mow once in a while, no one’s happy to see dull, damaged grass. Your mower blades could be the reason why.

    By Laura Reed 1 day ago Read More
  • Woman working with trees in pots in a garden center.

    The Beautiful, Medicinal Tree That Gardeners Have All But Forgotten

    There are plenty of reasons to plant things in your garden that could improve your health, and if you don't have this tree in your yard, you are missing out.

    By Amy Horton 1 day ago Read More
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