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  • Man and woman looking at patchy lawn

    Skip Traditional Plug Lawn Aerators: This Durable Amazon Solution Goes Deeper

    If your lawn is holding pooling water, it may be time to invest in a heavy-duty lawn aerator like this one from Amazon to keep your soil healthy.

    By Aleem Ahmad 26 min ago Read More
  • A man crouches beside an old, crumbling, cracking concrete retaining wall in a backyard.

    Make An Old Concrete Retaining Wall Look New With An Affordable DIY

    Has your concrete retaining wall seen better days? If the wear and tear is cosmetic, you can give it new life by upgrading the finish rather than replacing it.

    By Luigi Caler 1 hour ago Read More
  • A hummingbird on purple salvia

    Attract Hummingbirds To Your Fall Garden With This Fragrant, Purple Herb (It's Not Sage)

    This herbaceous perennial has a long bloom time that lasts all the way until fall, and its showy flowers are a pollinator magnet. Its growing zones begin at 3.

    By Nancy Schaffer 2 hours ago Read More
  • A woman using dead leaves as mulch in a garden

    No More Bagging Fallen Leaves: Mulch Them With An Easy-To-Use Tool You Already Own

    Raking and bagging fallen leaves in the fall is a tiring and annoying chore for many. But luckily, a tool you may already have at home can speed up the process.

    By Lucas Coll 6 hours ago Read More
  • A woman tends to some flowering plants growing in pots in her backyard.

    Don't Spend A Fortune: The Sustainable Way To Build A Tiered Container Garden

    A tiered container garden is more accessible and easier to design. Why spend big bucks on a tiered stand when you can make one with a cheap or free material?

    By Chloe O'Donnell 15 hours ago Read More
  • Person raking a large pile of leaves outside

    Goodbye Traditional Tarps: The Home Depot Find That Makes Collecting Leaves Easy

    It might seem hard to improve upon something as simple and basic as a tarp, but this Home Depot offering makes rounding up leaves even easier.

    By Carrie Elizabeth Bradon 16 hours ago Read More
  • A red riding mower

    Prevent Mower Blades From Rusting With An Oil That's Already In Your Garage

    Mower blades can develop rust while sitting unused during the off-season. A simple maintenance step before storage can help keep moisture away from the metal.

    By Chloe O'Donnell 18 hours ago Read More
  • A landscaped area with colorful crushed rock

    Gravel Vs Crushed Stone: What's The Difference?

    Crushed stone and gravel are both landscaping aggregates, but there are physical differences that impact performance, making one better suited than the other.

    By Chloe O'Donnell 20 hours ago Read More
  • Person kneeling with dirt falling from their hands

    Ditch Traditional Lawn Aerators: The Amazon Find Made For Compacted Soil

    Renting an aerator or hiring a pro is so last year. This lawn aerator's adjustable weighted drum and blade-like design churns up tight soil in no time.

    By Kyle Schurman 20 hours ago Read More
  • A hand wearing a gardening glove, holding a slug up against a backdrop of tomatoes

    Which Household Slug Remedies Are Safe To Use Around Vegetables?

    Salt is one of the most popular household slug remedies of all — but too much salt can seriously harm your vegetables. Here’s what to try instead.

    By Ellen Douglas 21 hours ago Read More
  • A woman holding a hanging plant on a screened in porch

    Goodbye Traditional Privacy Screens: Use Hanging Baskets For Your Porch Instead

    Privacy screens can be somewhat boring and make a porch feel restricted. Hanging baskets, on the other hand, add greenery and life while obscuring the view.

    By Masie O'Toole 22 hours ago Read More
  • A person using a scraper to clean debris off the rusted deck of a lawn mower

    How To Keep Your Lawn Mower Deck From Rusting

    A little mower maintenance can go a long way. One easy-to-apply product can help keep moisture and corrosion at bay and your deck in better shape.

    By Annette Hird 22 hours ago Read More
  • Rake collecting thick blanket of leaves

    Say Goodbye To Traditional Rakes: The Easy-To-Use Tool From Amazon For Collecting Leaves

    According to one customer, this yard tool from Amazon cut their time bagging leaves in half. It could also make the job easier for those with mobility issues.

    By Carrie Elizabeth Bradon 22 hours ago Read More
  • A closeup of beautiful pink orchid flowers

    Is It Illegal To Pick Orchids? The Rules You Need To Know

    Orchids are beautiful, but should you pick them up? If you like them so much, you should definitely know these things the next time you find a wild orchid.

    By Baylee Bunce 24 hours ago Read More
  • Different varieties of flowers blooming in a home garden

    28 Plants That Are Capable Of Producing Year-Round Blooms

    Even if you don't live in a warmer USDA zone, you could still enjoy many plants that offer year-round blooms by simply bringing them indoors when temps drop.

    By Sakshi Khaitan 1 day ago Read More
  • person landscaping with rocks

    Better Looking Than Gravel: 9 Ways To Use Granite For Landscaping

    Granite is one of the most versatile materials you can use inside and outside of your home, and you can create a stunning landscape with decomposed granite.

    By Megan Newton 1 day ago Read More
  • A person inspecting a clump of grass

    Why Does My Grass Look Gray And Torn?

    Wondering why your grass looks gray and torn despite your lawn care routine? One overlooked mower problem could be responsible for the damage you're seeing.

    By Masie O'Toole 2 days ago Read More
  • Aerial view of a person mowing a lawn along gravel pathway and landscaped flower beds

    Keep This Part Of Your Lawn Trimmed To Help Slow Weed Growth

    There are parts of a lawn a mower can't reach. When trimming these areas to help slow weed growth, you also need to be mindful not to cut away too much.

    By Ellen Douglas 2 days ago Read More
  • North American robins perch on the branch of a tree in a residential backyard.

    Upcycler Crafts Adorable Bird Baths From A Deviled Egg Plate And Wine Bottle

    Want to attract more feathered friends to your yard? Install a bird bath! You don't have to buy one. Make one in a flash from these free and thrift store finds.

    By Catherine Nyorani 2 days ago Read More
  • A gardener on his hands and knees next to an established tree that is surrounded by a ring of mulch.

    Remove Grass From Mulch Around Tree Roots With A Tool That's Better Than Hand Pulling

    If you mulch the base of your trees to lock in soil moisture, it can be hard to remove invading lawn grass. This tool makes light work of a tricky problem.

    By Annette Hird 2 days ago Read More
  • A Japanese style garden with gravel walkways and a pond

    Out With Grass Lawns: The Premium, Japanese-Style Alternative

    This Japanese-inspired alternative to grass lawns is especially suitable for yards that get more moisture than they do sunlight — here’s what to know.

    By Laura Reed 2 days ago Read More
  • birds in birdbath in winter and snow

    Goodbye Traditional Birdbaths — Keep Visitors Warm With A Deck-Mounted Amazon Find

    Winter can be a tough season for those of our garden bird friends that don't migrate, so this Amazon birdbath find may help them out on icy days.

    By Charlotte D. Miller 2 days ago Read More
  • A clear plastic egg carton holds brown eggs and is resting on a countertop made of light wooden slats.

    Keep An Old Plastic Egg Carton To DIY A Clever Plant Propagation Station

    If you're ready to advance in your plant parent journey, you need to try propagating. With this DIY hack, you can grow new plants from your existing collection.

    By Melody Ip 2 days ago Read More
  • person holding a pie dish with two pot holders

    Use Pie Dishes And Lids To Make Cute And Functional Birdbaths With This DIY

    If you have an old pie dish and lid lying around in your kitchen, you can turn it into a beautiful bird bath using these DIY project tips.

    By Catherine Nyorani 2 days ago Read More
  • A plain retaining wall made from concrete blocks.

    Give A Plain Retaining Wall A Masonry Finish That's Less Expensive

    A plain concrete block retaining wall doesn't have to stay that way. A masonry finish can add character and texture without the cost of a solid stone wall.

    By Bob Beacham 2 days ago Read More
  • person adding soil to pot beside young hydrangeas

    Skip Hydrangeas: The Compact Alternative For A Yard Full Of White Flowers

    This shrub grows less than 5 feet tall and wide, making it a great option for small gardens. Plus, it's stunning even when the white flowers aren't in bloom.

    By Megan Newton 2 days ago Read More
  • Person pruning plant while crouching on edge of mulch bed

    Why Grass Keeps Invading Your Mulch — And The Fix That Matches How It Spreads

    If you're seeing grass sprouting in your mulch beds, you may need to address the root problem: find out how it's spreading, and follow these prevention steps.

    By Aleem Ahmad 2 days ago Read More
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