How To Propagate Basil Cuttings For A Year-Round Harvest Of Fresh Flavor
Basil is everywhere in the culinary world because of its tendency to enhance the flavor of many dishes. But you don't have to grow a bunch of them from seed!
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Stories By Autumn McGarr
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The Easiest Way To Eliminate Ant Hills From Your Yard Without Using Chemicals
Nobody wants to see ants building a nest too close to their home or garden, thankfully there's an easy fix to get rid of the hills they build.
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The Benefit Of Growing Fenugreek For Healthier Garden Soil
Unhealthy soil can weaken or even kill beloved plants in your garden, so give your dirt the boost it needs. Grow fenugreek, an annual herb in the legume family.
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Give A Garden A Colorful Boost With 12 Annual Flowers That Reseed Themselves Every Year
Okay, they're not perennials. But annuals that reseed themselves are almost as easy as perennial flowers are. These blooms and blossoms add drama to the garden.
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9 Perennial Vegetables You Can Plant Once To Enjoy An Endless Bounty
It's true: most popular fruits and vegetables are annuals. But not all of them. In fact, many gardeners rely on these veggies that come back year after year.
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Attract More Hummingbirds To The Garden With A Flower That Reseeds Itself
Not only does this annual draw hummingbirds to your yard with its purple tubular flowers, but the native plant also reseeds itself. It's a garden must-have.
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8 Common Backyard Features That Attract Snakes Into Your Yard
As gardeners, we're nature lovers, but there are some guests we might not love having so close to us. Here's how to avoid rolling out the red carpet for snakes.
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All The Benefits Of Having A Sensory Garden In Your Backyard
When you think about your garden, it isn't just a still image. It's an experience in 3D that brings you peace. Try building a sensory garden to lean in to that.
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The Heat-Tolerant Garden Flower Duo That Hummingbirds Are Known To Love
Don't just plant one flower to attract hummingbirds. Go for these two heat-tolerant options that will look stunning in your garden while drawing in pollinators.
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5 Garden Vegetables You Don't Want Growing Near Your Cucumbers
Cucumbers may be a summer staple, but you have to plan your garden well around them. Avoid these 5 garden vegetables to get the healthiest cucumbers you can.
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This Easy Propagation Technique Is A Free Way To Help Lavender Thrive
Your lavender plants can thrive and multiply with an easy propagation technique that you can manage yourself at home. Get your gardening gear ready!
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The Cheery Flowering Perennial That Will Elevate Your Patchy Garden
If your perennial garden looks great except for a few patchy spots, then it's time to get a nice low-growing, flowering perennial to fill the void with ease.
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Wall Germander Is A Perennial That Can Bring Many Benefits To Your Garden
Wall germander should be at the top of your list when considering perennial flowering herbs to plant in your garden. This ground cover has unexpected benefits.
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Are Chili Pepper Plants Really An Effective Snake Repellent?
On the endless journey to keep snakes out of your yard, you may wonder about using chili pepper plants as a potential snake repellent. But is it effective?
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Think Twice Before Using Cheese To Attract Birds To Your Yard. Here's Why
Can birds eat cheese? Before you toss out a few chunks of cheddar outside to the songbirds of your neighborhood, you might want to consider a few things first.
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Is Garlic Really The Secret To Keeping Rodents Away From Bird Feeders?
Birds love your bird feeder. Unfortunately, so do rats, mice, and squirrels. When looking for ways to deter these rodents, is garlic a secret repellent weapon?
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Follow These Crucial Steps If You Want To See Your Hydrangeas Thrive In Spring
It's always magical when hydrangeas are big, bold, and beautiful. However, to really help them thrive come springtime, you'll need to follow these crucial tips.
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