How To Reuse Old Mugs To Make Charming Planters For The Garden
Pots can get expensive, especially if you're looking for several decorative items for your garden. Here's how you can reuse old mugs to make cute planters!
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Does Cinnamon Really Work To Get Rid Of Garden Moles?
For those who want easy, natural remedies to get rid of garden moles, cinnamon might seem ideal. But does this pantry spice actually work as a repellent?
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Level Up Trellis Gardening With An Item You Can Get At Dollar Tree
Growing vertically is a great strategy for any gardener with limited space. Level up your trellis gardening with an simple item you can get at Dollar Tree.
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Give Your Yard A Colorful Upgrade With This Eye-Catching Grass Alternative
Whatever your reasons for wanting to either scale back or eliminate your lawn, finding an alternative can be difficult. Try this eye-catching alternative!
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Avoid This Type Of Mulch If You Don't Want Your Garden Looking Outdated
Nobody wants a yard that looks dated. Unfortunately, this common mulch type is increasingly falling out of style in garden design. Avoid it in your landscaping.
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Sprinkle Coffee Grounds On Your Blueberry Plant And Watch The Magic Happen
Blueberry bushes can be finicky plants. However, you can watch a little magic happen when you add a sprinkle of coffee grounds around this acid-loving shrub.
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This Pretty Yellow Flower Is A Natural Rat Repellent & You Never Even Realized
These beautiful flowers brighten up any garden or yard that they're in, but there's also a secret bonus: they help repel rats and other unwanted rodents.
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Make Rusty Outdoor Furniture Look Good As New With This DIY Vinegar Hack
Say goodbye to the unsightly rust on your outdoor patio furniture. Your metal chair and table legs will look brand new with a clever, simple DIY vinegar hack.
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Save Your Old Bricks & Use Them To DIY Your Own Unique Outdoor Decor
There's no need to toss any old bricks. Instead, you should reuse and recycle with this unique DIY project that will add stunning outdoor decor to your yard.
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Naturally Repel Ants From Your Garden By Planting This Fragrant Herb
Ants (especially certain species) can really take over a garden. Luckily, there's an aromatic herb that might just repel them without any harmful chemicals.
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How To Spot The Difference Between A Squirrel's Nest And A Bird's Nest
Which creature is nesting in your trees? Telling the difference between a bird's nest and a squirrel's nest might seem difficult, but look out for these signs.
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The Aluminum Foil Hack That Will Keep Your Hummingbird Feeder Cool In The Heat
Believe it or not, an overheated hummingbird feeder can be a huge problem. Keep yours cool as the weather heats up with a clever aluminum foil hack.
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Garden Slugs Could Be A Thing Of The Past With The Help Of One Pantry Staple
Those garden slugs and snails love to munch on the plants in your garden. This household staple might help deter them, and it's probably already in your pantry.
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This Fruit That's Probably Sitting In Your Kitchen Doubles As A DIY Weed Killer
This common fruit is a kitchen staple. However, did you know it can also be a natural DIY weed killer in the garden? Here's how to use it around your plants.
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The Easy-To-Grow Plant That Will Thrive In An Old Terra Cotta Plant Saucer
If you have an old terra cotta plant saucer without a pot, don't throw it away. There's an easy-to-grow plant that can thrive on the surface, even without soil.
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Want To Attract More Birds To Your Yard? Try This Easy Popsicle Stick Hack
If you want more birds in your yard or garden, try this simple popsicle stick hack. It's an easy DIY that will quickly attract fluttering, feathered creatures.
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Do Coffee Grounds Really Keep Mosquitoes Away From Your Yard?
There's a recent trend of putting coffee ground around your yard to help repel those pesky mosquitoes away from your patio. But does this hack actually work?
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Purify Your Home's Air With The Addition Of One Popular Type Of Houseplant
Pollutants can make their way indoors into your home. However, adding this popular houseplant type can help to purify the air inside your house.
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The Only Thing You Need For This Gardening Hack Is A Scrap Piece Of Wood
If you have a spare piece of wood lying around from a DIY project, then you've got an easy (and free) gardening hack just waiting to be used for your plants.
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The Common Pantry Staple That May Solve Your Pesky Crabgrass Problem
Many people has this common household ingredient in their pantry. If you have crabgrass, you may be able to use it to kill off those pesky weeds in your yard.
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Never Grow Your Basil Plants Next To This Common Garden Vegetable
Whenever you're planting your yearly vegetable garden, companion planting might be on your mind. But don't ever grow basil plants near this common vegetable.
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A Jar Of Water Is All You Need To Propagate This Striking Houseplant
If you can't get enough of this houseplant, you can propagate it. All you need is a jar of water and a few basic planting instructions to get started.
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Try This Landscaping Hack If You Want To Banish Pesky Weeds From Your Gravel
Weeds are a nuisance, and can grow through your gravel pathways and driveways. Prevent them from popping up in the first place with a clever landscaping hack.
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The Genius DIY That Transforms An Old Garden Hose Into A New Outdoor Staple
If you're guilty of letting an old garden hose sit perpetually in your yard or under your house, hold on. Don't toss it. Upcycle it into an outdoor staple tool.
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Don't Toss Your Overripe Bananas & Use Them To Attract Hummingbirds Instead
Did you know that overripe bananas can attract hummingbirds to your garden? Find out why, and how to make this hack work for your outdoor space.
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Why You Should Be Adding Eggshells To Your Christmas Cactus Soil
Your Christmas cactus houseplant may not seem like it needs too much special care, but adding eggshells to the soil of this succulent has several benefits.
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2 Staples You Already Have In Your Home Will Help Peace Lilies Thrive
Peace lilies are beloved houseplants. You can give them an extra boost to ensure they're thriving, and all it takes are two household staples you already have.
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