Blue Jays Aren't A Bird You Want To See In Your Yard. Here's Why
While feeding the neighborhood birds is fun, low-stakes bird watching, there's one bird you don't want to see in your backyard. Keep an eye out for blue jays!
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How To Remove Mildew From Flower Pots To Give Garden Containers New Life
Flower pots are too expensive to reuse year after year. However, if you notice mildew growing on your pots, it's best to remove it for your plant's health.
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Add Color To Your Garden While Deterring Deer With A Popular Flower They Hate
Sometimes it feels like we're feeding the deer instead of planting a garden, but hope isn't lost. You can still get some color in a flower deer don't love.
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Keep Unwanted Flies Out Of The Garden With An Earthy Aroma They Can't Stand
Flies can be a huge nuisance in the garden. Don't let them bug you! Turn toward a homemade DIY pest repellent with this easy-to-grow common garden herb.
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The Simple Solution To Keep Squirrels Away From Potted Plants
There's nothing worse than putting together a beautiful planter only to have a squirrel mess it up. Here's a simple hack to stop them in their tracks.
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Fill A Garden Space With A Lush Ground Cover That Can Tolerate Curious Rabbits
Rabbits are one the most persistent garden pests around, that's why it's good to know there's an easy-to-plant flower that can keep them at bay.
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Keep Mice Out Of The Garden With A Refreshing Herb They Can't Stand
Mice in your garden can be a major hassle, but there is one plant you can add that will help keep them away, just be aware that it's not a cure-all.
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Can Coffee Grounds Help Deter Squirrels From Your Bird Feeder? Here's What We Found
Squirrels are some of the most clever bird feeder bandits roaming your garden, but if you're a coffee drinker, you may have a solution at hand.
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Keep Squirrels Out Of The Garden With A Fresh-Smelling Herb They Can't Stand
Squirrels are the bane of many a gardener, but there's one pungent plant that may be able to help you keep these cheeky rodents out of your garden.
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Risks You Should Consider Before Planting Garden Tomatoes And Peppers Together
You can't have salsa without peppers and tomatoes, so naturally the plants should go in the ground together too, right? Not necessarily! There are risks.
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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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Keep Ants Out Of The Garden With A Fresh Scent They Won't Go Near
All the hard work you put into your garden might be disrupted by an ant infestation. Use a DIY repellent with a particular aroma that these pests hate.
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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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How To Use Lavender Oil To Transform An Outdoor Space Into A Bug-Free Zone
The dilemma of making a home for bugs yet keeping a bug-free zone for yourself is hard. But you don't have to tolerate the mosquitoes to save the bees.
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Top Tips For Getting Cabbage Worms Off Your Vegetables And Out Of The Garden
Growing vegetables from the Brassica family is rewarding, until you see tiny green worms eating your cabbage. These techniques can deter them from your plants.
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Why Some Gardeners Suggest Using Dish Soap On A Lawn, And If You Should Try It
That bottle of Dawn dish soap on your sink might be a lawn remedy, too ... at least according to a few home gardeners. Is this hack actually effective, however?
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The Newspaper Trick That Can Help Keep Pests From Eating Your Garden
What's worse than seeing unwanted insects like earwigs eat all your beloved plants? Keep them out of the garden with this easy DIY newspaper method.
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Can A Trusty Medicine Cabinet Staple Handle Garden Ticks? Here's What We Found
Ticks are one of the worst pests to have in your garden, and people use DIY repellents to keep them at bay ... including a household staple. But does it work?
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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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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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7 Best Base Ingredients For Thriving Raised Garden Beds
Get a head start on your perfect raised garden bed by picking a solid base ingredient. There are seven options to consider before you even begin planting.
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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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Shield Your Garden From Squirrel Damage With A Flower You Can Easily Grow From Seed
Growing flowers from seed isn't complicated with this common annual. But beyond its pretty blooms, it may keep pests like squirrels from damaging your garden.
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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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The Two Kitchen Ingredients You Need To Deter Lizards From Your Garden
Lizards may be overtaking your garden, but it doesn't have to be a problem with this natural solution that involves using two kitchen staples as a deterrent.
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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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