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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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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreSummer 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.
Read MoreWhile 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.
Read MoreOne 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.
Read MoreHummingbirds 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.
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreSkunks 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.
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreRaking 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.
Read MoreNo 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!
Read MoreThat 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.
Read MoreThat 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.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreSo 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.
Read MoreThere'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.
Read MoreWeeds growing between pavers is especially frustrating because they stand out more than ever. Try this common kitchen staple for a friendly DIY solution.
Read MoreThere 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.
Read MoreSquash 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.
Read MoreYou 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.
Read MoreRecycle 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.
Read MorePine 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.
Read MoreDon'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.
Read MoreYes, 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreSeeing 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.
Read MoreWhen 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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