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  • Two people in a garden center standing with a plant-filled shopping cart and smiling at a pot of flowers

    The Lower-Maintenance Alternative To Grow If You Like Hydrangeas

    Like hydrangeas, this plant's blooms grow in clusters. Only, the shape resembles a bottlebrush! It's also low-maintenance, and grows across seven zones: 3-9.

    By Aleem Ahmad 49 min ago Read More
  • A gardener holding some freshly cut stems of cilantro

    The Potent Herb You Should Plant If You Like Cilantro

    This aromatic herb sounds like cilantro and is similar in taste, but it's not even related. Its leaves are long and serrated, and it grows as a rosette.

    By Annette Hird 3 hours ago Read More
  • Close-up of a lawn mower blade underneath a lawn mower with blurred grass behind it.

    Not A Bench Grinder: How To Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades Quickly & Efficiently

    Sharpening a rotary lawn mower blade with this stationary tool will take only minutes. A mower blade should be sharpened after 20 to 25 hours of mower use.

    By Jo Plumridge 3 hours ago Read More
  • two small birds landing delicately on a birdbath

    Ditch Traditional Bird Baths: This Easy Solution From Amazon That Doubles As Garden Décor

    Bird baths are a great way to invite avian visitors into your yard, but you don't need a bulky stone or concrete version. Try these lighter Amazon options.

    By Aleem Ahmad 4 hours ago Read More
  • Two slugs on a lettuce plant with holes in it

    Not Copper Not Coffee Grounds: The Sun-Loving Herb With Flowers That Helps Keep Slugs Away

    Little pom-pom flowers belie a pungent plant below. You might like to put this fragrant herb on your dinner plate, but slugs and snails will stay far, far away.

    By R. A. Fletcher 4 hours ago Read More
  • Gardener installing a solar light in a rock garden

    Not Basil: The Hardy Herb That Thrives In A Rock Garden

    For a rock garden, you'll want herb varieties that can thrive in well-drained soil. This herb certainly does, and is drought-tolerant once established.

    By Annette Hird 5 hours ago Read More
  • A tick on a blade of grass

    How To Tick-Proof Your Lawn Without Nasty Chemicals

    Ticks are dangerous insects that carry diseases. Luckily, there are some non-toxic and effective strategies for keeping them out of your yard.

    By Gwen Swanson 7 hours ago Read More
  • A person opening a bag to reveal metal takeout containers

    Use Metal Takeout Containers To Create Budget-Friendly Pavers With This Savvy DIY

    If you're looking to save some money while upgrading your garden, this clever hack allows you to make your own pavers using waste items as molds.

    By Meadow St. Clair 8 hours ago Read More
  • deer eating flowers in a garden

    How To Protect Your Hydrangea From Deer With A Natural Solution From Amazon

    Keeping deer away from hydrangeas often takes more than luck. One natural deterrent can help protect blooms when paired with a few smart garden strategies.

    By Nancy Schaffer 8 hours ago Read More
  • Gardener picking strawberries in the garden

    Strawberries Flowering But No Fruit? These 12 Things Are Probably To Blame

    If your strawberries are producing blooms but they are not transitioning to fruit, you may have some sneaky pest problems or nutrient deficiencies at play.

    By Katy Willis 9 hours ago Read More
  • Two woman shop for flowering plants in a garden center.

    The Beautiful Look-Alike Plant To Grow If You Like Lavender

    Find lavender finicky? You're not alone, despite the pretty plant supposedly being hardy once established. Replace it with a strikingly similar alternative.

    By Lisa Davis 10 hours ago Read More
  • A person installing edging pavers

    Not Brick, Not Pavers: Amazon Has An Elegant Alternative For Driveway Edging

    If typical driveway edging feels a bit too modern or basic for your home's style, consider this Old World-inspired alternative available from Amazon.

    By Daniel Warden 13 hours ago Read More
  • A woman working on a dry landscape overlooking a desert

    Ditch Traditional Lawns: The Colorado Landscaping Alternative That'll Survive A Drought

    If you're tired of wasting water to keep your lawn green in an arid environment, this eco-friendly approach to landscaping could be worth considering.

    By Amelia Wilson 19 hours ago Read More
  • A butterfly in a garden with white flowers in the background

    Skip Hydrangeas: The Dainty White Flowers That Butterflies Love

    If you love the look of hydrangeas, these low-maintenance, United States-native, and pollinator-attracting flowers can add a similar feel to your garden.

    By Megan Newton 22 hours ago Read More
  • Woman with purple broadleaf hydrangeas in garden

    The Pruning Technique To Try Out On Hydrangeas During July

    For healthy hydrangeas with colorful new blooms every year, try this easy pruning technique that works best if carried out in the mid-summer months.

    By Peg Aloi 24 hours ago Read More
  • Person wearing garden gloves plants clematis in a garden bed

    Not Roses: The Fresh-Smelling Flowers In The Clematis Family To Add To Your Garden

    These fragrant clematis varieties are known for their large flower size, measuring up to 6 inches in diameter. In zones 6 to 9, you can grow them together.

    By Megan Newton 1 day ago Read More
  • Contractors smoothing over a freshly poured concrete driveway

    Ditch Boring Gray Cement: The Alternative That'll Give Your Driveway An Upscale Look

    While it is quite a bit more expensive, this variation on plain gray cement is just enough of a change to give your home some serious curb appeal.

    By Annette Hird 1 day ago Read More
  • A person with a lawnmower working through thick grass

    Sharpen Your Lawn Mower Blades With A Budget-Friendly Solution From Home Depot

    A dull mower blade can make your lawn a dull view. This universal kit from Home Depot makes it easy to sharpen, balance, and tick that chore off your list.

    By Bob Beacham 1 day ago Read More
  • woman admiring a healthy houseplant

    Use This Bathroom Staple To Keep Your Houseplants Looking Their Best

    How often do you clean your houseplants? If you haven’t cleaned them in a while — or ever — this common bathroom item can make dusting their leaves a breeze.

    By Sophie Pell 1 day ago Read More
  • Gardener's hand holding freshly harvested dandelion leaves and roots

    Not Dandelions: The Weed To Add To DIY Fertilizer For Thriving Leafy Greens

    What some people consider nuisance weeds in their lawn are actually plants that are incredibly valuable (and free!) sources of fertilizer for leafy greens.

    By Annette Hird 1 day ago Read More
  • A close-up picture of a slug on a piece of leaf lettuce.

    Not Copper Nor Coffee Grounds: The Sweet, Fresh-Smelling Flower For Deterring Slugs

    Slugs can wreak havoc on your plants, but this sweet-smelling flower may help protect your garden while also attracting beneficial insects.

    By Amanda Weir 1 day ago Read More
  • A wheelbarrow full of soil and plants plus garden tools

    Ditch The Wheelbarrow: This Easy Solution From Amazon Makes Yard Maintenance 10x Easier

    Pushing a wheelbarrow across the yard is a chore in more ways than one. With this durable and dumpable cart, back-breaking labor can be a thing of the past.

    By Bob Beacham 1 day ago Read More
  • Smiling man walking through a garden carrying a tray full of garden produce

    Get A Better Vegetable Patch With This Sunny Annual Flower

    Growing this sunny flower as a companion plant won't only help attract beneficial bugs to your veggie patch, but it will also act as bait, aka a trap crop.

    By Kristina Hicks-Hamblin 1 day ago Read More
  • driveway with various flowers incorporated in landscaping

    Not Brick, Not Pavers: Use An Herb Pollinators Love As Driveway Edging

    Swap bricks and pavers for this pollinator-friendly herb, which will not only brighten up your yard but help support bees, butterflies, and more.

    By Megan Newton 1 day ago Read More
  • A woman cultivating a raised bed herb garden

    Not Basil, Not Cilantro: The Bold, Red Herb With Flowers That'll Look Great In Your Garden

    Hardy, low-maintenance, and incredibly easy to propagate, this spinach substitute will serve as a colorful contrast to the other greens in your garden bed.

    By Baylee Bunce 1 day ago Read More
  • A gardener working in a flower bed with no edging

    Not Brick, Not Pavers: Amazon Has A Faux Iron Fence Driveway Edging Alternative

    If you're looking for an affordable and ornamental alternative to plain, expensive pavers, this product from Amazon could be just the solution you need.

    By Kyle Schurman 2 days ago Read More
  • A person planting tomato seedlings in a freshly dug-over garden bed.

    Not Basil: The Summer-Blooming Herb That's A Great Tomato Companion Plant

    Basil flowers attract bees in drones, but there's another herb that's a great friend of the tomato, bringing in lots of pollinators and repelling common pests.

    By Megan Newton 2 days ago Read More
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