15 Ground Covers That Aren't Worth Planting In Your Yard Or Garden And Why
Ground covers can transform a lawn or garden with fast-spreading plants. But before you add one to your yard, you might want to avoid these 15 possible options.
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Stories By Cara Lockwood Benoit
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Hide A Garden Hose In Plain Sight With Costco's Highly Rated Product
The garden hose can be a nuisance, but you can hide it in plain sight with this highly rated product from Costco. It's a functional and aesthetic solution.
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Repel Ticks This Summer With A Popular Garden Plant You Can Easily Grow
Summer is unfortunately the season for ticks, but you may be able to repel them from your yard with a popular garden plant that you can easily grow yourself.
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5 Tips For Guarding Your Hummingbird Feeder From Wasps
While hummingbirds love nectar, so do wasps. They aren't always compatible. Here are five tips for guarding your hummingbird feeder from wasps in your yard.
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Transform 16 Common Household Items From Trash To Garden Treasure
One person's trash is another gardener's treasure. Before you add household items to the landfill, check out this list to get inspiration for garden decor.
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Protect A Hummingbird Feeder From Relentless Ants With An Easy DIY Solution
Hummingbirds love the sweet nectar in their feeders, but so do ants. Keep these pests away with an easy garden DIY project that reuses trash in your home.
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Give Your Container Garden An Upgrade With A Clever Pool Noodle Hack
If you prefer container gardening to in-ground gardening, this pool noodle hack can help your plants. Give those raised garden beds the upgrade they deserve.
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One Spicy Vegetable Plant Is Sure To Keep Skunks Out Of Your Garden
Skunks are adorable, but they aren't always a welcome guest in the garden. Try using this spicy vegetable plant to keep them from digging into your yard.
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The Toothpick Trick That Helps The Seedlings In Your Garden Thrive
If you've ever bought a container of toothpicks, odds are that you still have a handful lying around. You can put them to use by helping your seedlings.
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Try This Pool Noodle Hack When Working In The Garden & Your Hands Will Thank You
Raking and other types of lawn care work can be painful for your hands. A simple pool noodle hack could be make this common gardening issue more manageable.
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Stop Weeds From Taking Over Your Gravel With One Easy Solution
No matter how many great reasons you had when you chose gravel, seeing the weeds pop up in it is frustrating. Stop them from taking over the gravel this way!
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The Genius Way You Can Reuse An Old Rotisserie Chicken Container In The Garden
That rotisserie chicken container doesn't have to go straight to the landfill. Instead, this genius DIY means you can repurpose it and use it in your garden.
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The Unexpected Power Tool That Can Bring Your Patchy Yard Back To Life
That patchy lawn might be depressing you. But the grass in your yard can be back to lush and green in no time with a little help from this common power tool.
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Avoid Making This Crucial Mistake When Installing A Wooden Fence
A wooden fence may look great around your yard, but there's a crucial installation mistake you'll want to avoid. Get the correct landscaping advice now.
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The Right Height To Hang Your Hummingbird Feeder In The Garden
So you have your feeder and the right food, and you're ready to feed some hummingbirds. Find out the right height to hang your hummingbird feeder in the garden.
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The Baking Soda Hack You Might Not Want To Try In Your Garden
There's no doubt that baking soda can be used in many ways around the house, but is it true it can be used in the garden? You might not want to try this hack.
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Weeds Growing Between Pavers? Stop Them With This Common Kitchen Staple
Weeds growing between pavers is especially frustrating because they stand out more than ever. Try this common kitchen staple for a friendly DIY solution.
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The Flowering Plant That's Inviting Unwanted Mosquitoes Into The Garden
There are pros and cons to tropical temperatures: you get to grow tropical plants but you have to deal with mosquitoes. This flowering plant may be a problem.
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Remember This Q-Tip Trick When Growing Squash In The Garden
Squash is a favorite among gardeners. If you're growing them in your vegetable garden, you'll want to remember this neat Q-tip trick to help them thrive.
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Attract Hummingbirds To The Garden With A Purple Flower They Can't Resist
You can see more hummingbirds in your yard this season. Just add this beautiful purple perennial flower to your garden and watch as it attracts them.
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Deter Squirrels From Your Bird Feeder By Reusing An Old Item From Your Garden
Recycle this common piece of garden waste and make an easy DIY squirrel repellent that will keep the rodents away from your bird feeder once and for all.
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The Clever Reason You Should Be Using Pine Cones When Filling Planters
Pine cones mean fall and Christmas decor for most of the year, but they can be useful too. Here's why you should be using pine cones when filling planters.
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The Medicine Cabinet Staple That Can Help Keep Houseplants Thriving
Don't discount your medicine cabinet when you think about DIY plant care! This one item that is in every home can help keep your houseplants thriving.
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How To Properly Sharpen The Blades On Your Hedge Trimmers
Yes, your hedge trimmers can unfortunately become dull over time. But you can sharpen those blades yourself at home if you know the proper way to do it.
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Plant This Fragrant Herb Near Your Garden Gate To Keep Pests Away
The garden gate is as much a part of your garden as it is a boundary. If you don't want this spot overrun with mosquitos, try planting this fragrant herb.
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The Vibrant Red Perennial That Will Lure Cardinals To Your Yard
Seeing a bright red Northern cardinal in your yard is always exciting. Lure more to your yard by planting an equally vibrant red perennial that the birds love.
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Shady Conditions Aren't A Problem For This Unique White Wildflower
When growing in shadier conditions, you aren't restricted to the most popular offerings at the garden center. This white wildflower is perfect for the shade!
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