Easily DIY A Charming Bird Bath Using An Old Tomato Cage
Old tomato cage taking up unwanted real estate in your garden? Repurpose it into an easy DIY bird bath that'll look charming while attracting feathered friends.
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Don't Toss Used Tea Bags When You Could Be Using Them In The Garden Instead
Those steeped tea bags may seem like waste, but before you toss them into the trash, consider how you could repurpose them in the garden for thriving plants.
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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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Create Your Own DIY Flower Pot With This Genius Egg Carton Hack
A plastic-free flower pot is possible, and you won't even have to go to the store. Create your own DIY plant container with a genius hack involving egg cartons.
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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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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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Turn Your Old Pallets And Pavers Into A Wow-Worthy DIY Outdoor Bar
If you've got pallets and pavers lying around from another garden DIY project, create a gorgeous outdoor bar from the scrap materials that will wow your guests.
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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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Fruits and Vegetables (4)
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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 Popular Purple Plant Makes A Great Companion For Your Zucchini
If you're looking for a companion plant for the zucchini in your vegetable garden, there's a popular purple option that could have real benefits.
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You Might Be Planting Potatoes All Wrong — Here's Why
Potatoes are a favorite in many vegetable gardens. However, you could be planting them the wrong way. Avoid this common mistake for a better potato harvest.
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Avoid Making These Mistakes With The Lemon Tree In Your Garden
If you're lucky enough to have a lemon tree in your backyard (or in as a potted plant inside your home) then you should avoid these critical garden mistakes.
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Garden Design (2)
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Common Gravel Landscaping Mistakes You Want To Avoid Making
Gravel is a popular choice for landscaping for good reason. However, while building those walkways and driveways in your yard, avoid these common mistakes.
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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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Garden Tools & Elements (3)
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Think Twice Before Using Cheese To Attract Birds To Your Yard. Here's Why
Can birds eat cheese? Before you toss out a few chunks of cheddar outside to the songbirds of your neighborhood, you might want to consider a few things first.
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Here's The Right Time To Put Out Your Hummingbird Feeder
Yes, there's a right time of the year that you'll need to set the hummingbird feeder out in your yard. It all depends on a few factors, like where you live.
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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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Ground Covers (3)
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Creeping Phlox Is The Gorgeous Purple Ground Cover That Butterflies Adore
Imagine a lawn full of gorgeous purple flowers. Good news: with creeping phlox as a ground cover, your dream can come true. But butterflies will love it, too.
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The Low-Maintenance Ground Cover That'll Solve Your Ugly Tree Root Problem
If you see unattractive tree roots all around your yard, there's an easy solution to fix this ugly issue. Best of all, it's a low-maintenance ground cover, too.
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Prevent Weeds From Taking Over By Planting This Beautiful Blue Ground Cover
There's a gorgeous ground cover plant that has beautiful blue flowers. But best of all, it can help to prevent weeds from taking over your yard and garden.
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Herbs (4)
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Lavender: Is It Better Off Planted In The Ground Or In Containers?
Whether it's in your bathroom or your morning brew, we all encounter lavender eventually. But to grow it, is it better in the ground or in a pot? Find out here!
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Bring Butterflies Fluttering To Your Garden With An Herb You Can Grow Yourself
This common garden herb can actually bring butterflies and other pollinators into your yard, and it couldn't be more simple to grow it yourself.
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Think Twice Before Planting Epazote In Your Garden. Here's Why
Epazote is a wonderful, well-loved Mexican herb, but there's a potential drawback for you to consider before you plant it in your garden or yard.
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Should You Plant Basil And Sage Together In Your Garden?
Having an herb garden is such a delight, and it makes sense to grow similar herbs together as companion plants. But when it comes to basil and sage, should you?
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Indoor Plants (1)
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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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Lawn Care (1)
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Spray Some Cinnamon On Your Lawn, & Your Grass Will Thank You. Here's Why.
If you can make a simple cinnamon spray to use in your yard, the grass in your lawn might end up thanking you for these beneficial reasons.
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Organic Gardening (2)
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Why You Should Place Some Orange Peels Around Your Hydrangeas
Before you toss your orange peels, know there could be benefits for your hydrangea plants. Here's what you should know about the benefits of this kitchen scrap.
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Never Fertilize These Plants In Your Garden With Coffee Grounds
Coffee grounds can have many benefits in the garden ... at least, for certain flowers, veggies, and shrubs. Avoid using them as a fertilizer with these plants.
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Perennials (3)
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Your Potted Mums Will Keep Coming Back Every Year With These Tricks
You may buy potted mums in the early fall and watch them die forever a few months later. However, this annual can become a perennial with a few clever tricks.
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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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The Flowering Perennial That's A Great Companion For The Lavender In Your Garden
If you already have lavender in your garden, adding one popular flowering perennial as a companion can ensure you have gorgeous blooms coming back each year.
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Pest Control & Disease (8)
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Turn Snakes Away From Your Yard With These 2 Common Essential Oils
You might just be able to deter unwanted snakes from your yard and garden if you get your hands on these two essential oils to create a natural repellent.
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Is Garlic Really The Secret To Keeping Rodents Away From Bird Feeders?
Birds love your bird feeder. Unfortunately, so do rats, mice, and squirrels. When looking for ways to deter these rodents, is garlic a secret repellent weapon?
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The Orange Peel Hack That Could Keep Mosquitoes Away From Your Yard
As the weather gets warmer, mosquitoes may start to flock to your yard. You may be able to keep them away with this natural citrus peel hack.
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One Common Spice Is The Trick To Keeping Squirrels Off Of Your Bird Feeder
If you're hoping to keep squirrels away from your bird feeder so you can actually feed the birds once in a while, this kitchen staple spice might just help.
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Rats Will Stay Out Of Your Garden With One Ingredient From Your Kitchen
If you're looking to deter rats and other rodents from coming into your garden, consider making a repellent with a pantry staple from your kitchen.
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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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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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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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Pollinators (1)
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The Unique Purple Flower That Will Attract Pollinators To Your Yard Like Magic
Pollinators like birds, bees, and butterflies can add magic to our yards. With this unique, pretty purple flower, however, you'll have more of them in no time.
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Shrubs (2)
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Follow These Crucial Steps If You Want To See Your Hydrangeas Thrive In Spring
It's always magical when hydrangeas are big, bold, and beautiful. However, to really help them thrive come springtime, you'll need to follow these crucial tips.
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Keep Hummingbirds Coming Back To Your Yard With This Unique Red-Blooming Plant
Hummingbirds adore the color red, but this one-of-a-kind plant with red-blooming flowers will stand out in your landscape, all while attracting pollinators.
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Soil (2)
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The Unexpected Reason You Should Start Burying Toilet Paper Rolls In Your Garden
If you're going to toss your old toilet paper rolls in the trash, you might want to add them to your garden instead by burying them in the soil. Here's why.
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Grow This Flowering Perennial In Your Garden For Naturally Healthier Soil
Healthy gardens start with healthy soil. One way to get that "black gold" dirt is to grow this popular flowering perennial plant for extra nitrogen.
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Structures (1)
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The Downsides To Consider Before Adding A Bird Bath To Your Yard
A bird bath is a way to attract feathered friends to our yard to drink and bathe. However, there are a few potential downsides to consider before you add one.
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Trees (6)
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The Stunning Variety Of Flowering Magnolia Tree That Won't Take Over The Garden
Magnolia trees are a stunning addition to a yard, but sometimes their sheer size can take over. This flowering variety, however, will leave room in your garden.
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What Does It Mean If You See A Neighbor's Tree Wrapped In Metal?
If you see one of your neighbors wrapping a sheet of metal or wire mesh around one of their trees, there could be a legitimate landscaping reason behind it.
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The Problem With Dogwood Trees You Should Know Before Planting
There are so many varieties of dogwood trees that bring joy and life to your yard. However, before you plant one, consider this little-known problem.
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Plant This Easy-Growing Fruit Tree And Watch Your Yard Come To Life
Many fruit trees and shrubs are picky about their growing conditions and can be a hassle for gardeners. But your yard will thank you for this easy-growing tree.
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Who Is Responsible If A Neighbor's Tree Falls Into Your Yard?
If a neighbor's tree falls onto your front yard, backyard, or worse, your house, who is responsible for the damage? The answer comes down to a few specifics.
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The Cute Plants You Don't Want To See Growing At The Base Of Your Tree
Occasionally, your yard can surprise you with plants you've never seen before. But if you see these adorable growths at the base of your trees, look out.
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Weed Control (3)
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Banish Out-Of-Control Purslane From Your Garden With A Few Simple Steps
Purslane may be an edible plant, but it can be a nightmare when it takes over your lawn or garden. Banish the unwanted weed for good with a few simple steps.
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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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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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