Don't Toss An Old Ironing Board When You Could Use It In The Garden Instead
Ironing boards are great for storing your gardening gear, using as a potting station, and more. Here's how to DIY a perfect ironing board garden workstation.
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Don't Toss An Old Pillow When You Could Be Using It In The Garden Like This
Whether you're changing out your bedding or it's just that time, you don't have to throw away your pillowcase. Instead, you can flip it to use in your garden.
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What Causes Tomato Leaves To Yellow, And What You Can Do To Fix It
Tomatoes are among the most popular produce for gardeners to grow at home. But if you spot yellowing leaves on your plants, take these steps to fix the problem.
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Make Outdoor Gardening Easier With A Natural DIY Mosquito Spray
Gardening is enjoyable ... until you're overrun with mosquitoes biting at you. One possible solution to deter them? A chemical-free spray that you can DIY.
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Save Plastic Nursery Pots For Another Clever Use, And Enjoy Healthier Plants
Listen, we know you kept those plastic nursery pots just in case they would be useful later. Well, it turns out that they can be put to clever use after all!
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All The Benefits Of Putting A Budget-Friendly Bar Of Soap In The Garden
A bar of soap in the garden? It may have more uses than you think. The benefits of these hacks and DIY projects could help you have a thriving, healthy yard.
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Boost Lavender Blooms With A Simple Soil Addition You Can Easily Mix In
If your lavender isn't blooming as much as you'd like it to, you could be missing a simple soil amendment that may improve conditions for this flowering herb.
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Essential Tips For Treating Powdery White Spots On A Jade Plant
The jade plant can be one of the easiest houseplants to care for. But if you see any powdery white spots, you need to treat them right away. Here's how.
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Reuse Thrifted Glass For Stunning Decor & Amazing Effects In The Garden
For a a gorgeous effect in your garden, consider using glassware from a thrift store to create a stunning piece of DIY decor and make your yard art stand out.
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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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