Want a hardy, low-maintenance plant that offers up beautiful purple blooms while also attracting pollinators? Look no further than this pungent perennial.
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If you're looking for an alternative to store-bought mosquito repellents, these herbs and oils have been proven to be highly effective at warding off pests.
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If you're looking to bring more vibrant color, refreshing fragrance, and helpful bees to your garden, this lesser-known annual is perfect for the task.
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July’s hot, humid weather can often spell trouble for tomato plants — take this one key step that month to prevent problems and enjoy a longer harvest.
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If your sparkling clean windows have become more of a hazard for birds than a lovely feature in your home, consider trying out this hack to reduce risk.
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It might be waste to you and I, but to your tomato plants, unwanted kitchen scrap can be a brilliant source of nutrients and a cheap fertilizer.
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A Japanese Maple tree is one of the most beautiful trees you can have in your yard, but how long will you be able to enjoy it? Here's the answer.
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Skip a traditional bird bath and instead turn to this convenient – and affordable – substitute to attract more feathery friends to your yard.
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A fast-growing volunteer plant may look like just another weed, but removing it entirely could mean losing an important food source for pollinators.
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Tired of paying exorbitant prices for tomatoes at the grocery store? Growing your own can be a good solution, as long as you put enough vines into the ground.
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While using detergent containers as repurposed planters isn't anything new, this is an intriguing self-watering design that's worth a closer look.
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Old or unsealed concrete driveways are porous, so they are easily stained by oil or mold. DIY cleaning is possible, but only if you use the right product.
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Berries of this fast-growing (and winter-hardy) deciduous tree darken to black when ripe. Meanwhile, hummingbirds are known to nest in the perennial's branches.
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If you want to attract more pollinators to your yard, you don't have to stick to ornamental flowers. This multi-function plant has blooms that beneficials love.
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If you grow peonies, you want them to do well and flower abundantly. Fertilizer can help your plants thrive, but only if it has the right set of nutrients.
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Rather than haphazardly lying around, keep your garden hose and its many attachments neatly organized using this affordable, simple product found on Amazon.
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Chances are you have a lot of this fruit scrap, and it's perfect for composting. Like other food waste, it will contribute to your compost's green material.
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If you're in need of more green material for your compost, this often-overlooked and frequently trashed fruit scrap could give it a boost of nutrition.
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Concrete patios are affordable, but they're also pretty high-maintenance. Instead, clad your patio in an ancient material that's as attractive as it is durable.
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If you're feeling like your retaining wall is looking a little stark, this gorgeous herb can help to soften the edges with its trailing growth.
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Plastic edging might be cheap, but it's also not very eco-friendly. Switch to a timber product that's good-looking, durable, and naturally bug-resistant.
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If you see green paint on a tree, it won't be by accident. It was painted on for a reason; why it was will largely depend on where you find the tree.
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For an eco-friendly household, composting fruit and vegetable waste is key, and this is one food scrap you might not think of tossing in the compost bin.
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You probably know to protect water pipes from the cold, but did you know the hot summer sun can cause damage, too? Prepare your pipes or expect pricey repairs.
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A water feature provides a way to immediately upgrade your outdoor space, but if typical fountains are too large or loud, consider this alternative.
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Lawn stripes are dull and diamonds are complicated. There's one pattern that strikes a happy medium between simplicity and a luxury aesthetic that you can try.
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Some people don't know cement production wastes energy and contributes CO2. This greener alternative could offer the same look and benefits without the harm.
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