How Often You Should Be Cleaning A Feeder To Keep Hummingbirds Happy & Safe
With a feeder, you're inviting hummingbirds into your yard. Make sure they stay safe by following a proper cleaning routine that's dependent on the weather.
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Keep Ticks Out Of The Garden With A Fresh-Smelling Plant You Can Enjoy
Ticks are both creepy and dangerous, so it's worth trying to repel them. You can grow this ornamental grass at home and then turn it into an affective oil.
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What Potted Hydrangeas Need Most Before The Winter's First Frost
Hydrangeas are tolerant to cold, but that tolerance differs for ones planted in a pot and those planted in the ground. Here's how to protect your potted shrubs.
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Attract More Hummingbirds With A Garden Feature That Won't Cost You A Dime
We love seeing hummingbirds in the garden, but attracting them can require a lot of time and investment. However, this feature is free and comes from your yard.
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Here's Why There Are Plastic Forks In People's Veggie Gardens (& If You Should Try It)
If you've seen plastic forks sticking out of someone's vegetable garden, they may be protecting their plants. It's an easy hack, but does it actually work?
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The Easiest Way To Ensure You Get Blooms On Your Christmas Cactus
Given its name, you may expect a Christmas cactus to bloom on (or around) December 25. However, one simple mistake could prevent the houseplant from flowering.
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8 Of The Least Messy Shade Trees To Cool Down Your Yard Without The Cleanup
The benefits of a shade tree? Cooler yard in the summer and more privacy. The downside? All that mess from the leaves. But these 8 trees minimize yard clutter.
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Why Hummingbird Lovers Should Be Wary Of A Praying Mantis On Their Feeder
Despite the peaceful name, a praying mantis may spell trouble for even the feisty hummingbird. Here are some tips on how to keep the birds safe from them.
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8 Of The Best Companion Plants To Grow Near Hydrangeas For A Stunning Garden
While hydrangeas add bursts of color on their own, why not make your garden even better by adding these companion plants alongside (or underneath) the shrubs?
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The Stunning Tree That Keeps Birds Coming Back To Visit Throughout Winter
Winter is a tough time for birds to find food, but you can help them out with your landscaping. This compact tree also bears fruit all winter for all to enjoy.
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12 Plants That Are Attracting Unwanted Wasps To Your Yard Or Garden
Wasps are pollinators, but some of these stinging pests can be aggressive and you may not want them in your garden. These 12 common plants could be the culprit.
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The Essential Task For Healthy Hostas Before Winter Chills Hit The Garden
Hostas are easy perennials to add some flare to your yard. But if one is struggling, this simple action may be the key to it bouncing back to full health.
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Potential Downsides To Using A Window-Mounted Hummingbird Feeder
Mounting a hummingbird feeder to your window might seem like a great idea to attract the pollinators to your yard, but there are a few negatives to considers.
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How To Grow Sweet Potatoes Indoors If You Don't Have Garden Space
When you have limited growing space, don't fret. With the right variety, planning, and tools, you can grow even root vegetables like sweet potatoes indoors.
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The Big Mistake You Don't Want To Make With A Hummingbird Feeder
Adding a hummingbird feeder to your yard might seem easy, but you should avoid making one key mistake if you want to see more of the pollinators in your garden.
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What The Old Farmer's Almanac Predicts For Thanksgiving Weather
Planning yardwork to prep for the holidays? Then you should know what weather to expect the week of Thanksgiving. Here's what the Old Farmer's Almanac predicts.
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6 Flowering Perennials To Plant In November For Stunning Spring Blooms
It's not too early to think about your spring flower garden. Go ahead and plant these six perennials in November for the promise of pretty blooms next year.
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What The Old Farmer's Almanac Predicts For Precipitation This Upcoming Winter
Gardeners have relied on The Old Farmer's Almanac for decades. Get an idea about the upcoming winter's snowfall with its popular yearly precipitation forecast.
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The Best Way To Keep Your Snake Plant Healthy All Winter
Nothing stings more than accidentally killing a "low-maintenance" houseplant. If your snake plant withers this winter, you might be doing this task too often.
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These 12 Plants Are Unknowingly Attracting Aphids Into Your Garden
Aphids are one of the worst pests in the garden. Sadly, there are many plants they love to eat, like these 12 popular shrubs, flowers, trees, and vegetables.
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Snakes Can't Help But Slither Up To This Perfect Hiding Spot In Your Yard
Snakes are only interested in eating rodents and avoiding predators, so they are pretty easy to thwart. Still, you may want to move this perfect hiding spot.
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How To Clear Pesky Spurge Weed From Your Garden Before It Takes Over
Those annoying spurge weeds in your garden bed have evolved to be widespread and difficult to eliminate. Try this one task to keep it from taking over.
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Is The Old Farmer's Almanac Ending In 2026? Here's The Truth
It's always sad when a generations-old publication comes to an end. But while a 200-year-old almanac is closing, it may not be the one you're thinking about.
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What To Do If Your Peace Lily Is Drying Out Between Waterings
Peace lilies are lovely, low-maintenance houseplants. So if yours is drying out faster than it used to, then it may be time to take a look at your pot.
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How (And When) To Dethatch A Lawn For Healthier, Greener Grass
Caring for your lawn is a year-round, multi-step process. For healthy grass, make sure that you learn what thatch is and how you can get rid of it correctly.
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Avoid This Hummingbird Feeder Mistake For More Visitors In The Garden
Hummingbirds are a delight. But if you're making this common mistake with your hummingbird feeder, you could be deterring them from visiting your garden.
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Keep Your Yard Or Garden A Snake-Free Zone With One Manageable Tip
On first instinct, we see snakes as danger noodles, but for much of the U.S., they are just pest control. Still, a trick with your lawn could keep them out.
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