Keep Flower Baskets Full & Lush With A Trailing Plant That Can Take The Heat
Nothing says spring like hanging baskets teeming with trailing plants and bright blooms. But if you struggle to keep up with watering, consider this plant.
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DIY Projects (8)
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Whip Up A Garden Trellis On A Budget With A Clever Use For An Old Hose
Garden tools can be key to a successful garden, but they also really add up! So if your old hose needs to be retired, why not save yourself some money?
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DIY A Budget-Friendly Faux Stone Planter With A Pool Noodle – Here's How
Marking the pathway to your yard with a beautiful stone planter or two is great, but they're expensive and heavy. DIY a homemade version with a pool noodle.
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Don't Toss An Empty Milk Jug When You Could Be Reusing It In The Garden Like This
Feeling a twinge of guilt for throwing out your plastic milk jug again? You can rescue at least one or two with this easy repurposing hack for the garden.
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Squirrel-Proof Your Bird Feeder With An Affordable Dollar Tree Find
Squirrels can overtake a bird feeder and eat all the seeds. Luckily, there's an easy, affordable DIY with one Dollar Tree item that can help keep them away.
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Attract Hummingbirds To The Garden With A Charming Swing You Can DIY
If you like to sit back and enjoy your garden, then maybe you can share the view with hummingbirds. DIY them a little swing so they can relax with you.
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5 Clever Ways To Give Old Teacups New Life In The Garden
Put those teacups to good use with a few gardening DIYs to repurpose any unused china. The hacks can make your plants healthier and happier while looking posh.
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Upgrade A Dollar Tree Birdhouse With An Inexpensive Hack Birds Go Nuts For
Feeding the birds is as enjoyable for you as it is helpful for them. If you want to give your birds a little treat while trying something new, try this hack.
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22 Savvy Ways To Reuse Empty Plastic Bottles In The Garden
Even when we try to avoid using plastic bottles, it's difficult to get around them entirely. You can save them from the landfill by using them in the garden.
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Fruits and Vegetables (3)
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The Best Type Of Soil To Use For Healthier Tomato Plants
While tomatoes may be the go-to produce choice for vegetable gardeners, these plants can be picky about soil. Choose this type for a healthier tomato harvest.
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The Best Way To Prune Cherry Tomato Plants For A Bountiful Garden Harvest
Yes, there's a correct method of pruning when it comes to your cherry tomato plants. To produce even more of this red crop, you'll need to trim it just so.
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How To Select The Best Variety Of Tomato To Grow For Your Climate
An abundance of tomatoes is in your reach, but you have to plan it. The growing climate you're in has a massive impact on your harvest success, so pick well!
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Garden Design (3)
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How To Get On Board The Moon Garden Trend
A well-designed moon garden can beautify your yard even after the sun goes down. However, consider which flowers to plant, decor to add, and what to eliminate.
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How To Create A Striking Goth Garden In Your Yard
Cue the Addams Family theme song because goth gardens are in! While your neighbors strive for bright colors, here's how to lean into your edgier side.
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The Best Companion Plants For Geraniums To Boost Your Garden's Appearance
When planning out a colorful flower garden design, geraniums are a popular choice. They work as companions to a variety of flowers, both annuals and perennials.
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Garden Tools & Elements (3)
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Here's The Right Kind Of Food To Attract More Songbirds To The Garden
Bring on the birds! Watching them gather around the bird feeder is the rare combo of peaceful and exciting, so make more of them happy with a favorite food.
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The Clever Way To Reuse Plastic Bottles In The Garden For Healthier Plants
Reusing your plastic bottles not only helps the environment, but it can help your plants as well. This reuse idea helps you save a bit of money as well.
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Restore Old Garden Tools With The Help Of WD-40
Spring rolls around and you realize that you left that pair of pruners to defend itself against the elements. But there's still hope to restore them with WD-40!
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Ground Covers (2)
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Stop Unwanted Weeds With A Flowering Ground Cover That Adds Color To The Garden
Ground covers are the lawn alternative that do it all. Not only will this one help with weed control, but it will make your yard or garden a tad more colorful.
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The Pros And Cons Of Using Periwinkle As A Ground Cover Or Grass Alternative
When it comes to big patches of dirt or difficult growing areas, instead of cultivating weeds or picky lawns, it's good to pick a ground cover. Just be wary!
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Indoor Plants (2)
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15 Ways You Can Fill The Empty Space In Large Planters For Easier-To-Carry Houseplants
Oversized pots aren't just in style for your patio. You can bring those elegant elements indoors too, but here's how to keep them light enough to move.
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The Main Reason You May Want To Avoid Growing A Snake Plant
Smooth and sharp, bold and unassuming, the snake plant is full of contradictions. The biggest is that they are easy to take care of with one big exception.
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Lawn Care (5)
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Effortlessly Change The String On An Electric Weed Eater With One Handy Tip
Weed eaters are convenient for zipping into tight spaces when tidying the lawn, but replacing their string isn't always as easy. Here's a handy tip for success.
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How To Get The Most Out Of Your Rain Bird Sprinklers For A Healthy Lawn
Rain Bird sprinklers are a great way to make lawn care easier, but there's a little trick that can improve their water flow for even healthier grass.
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The Best Length To Cut Grass For A Greater Chance Of Surviving The Heat
There isn't much that is less appealing than caring for the lawn in the heat. But with a good strategy, you can keep your lawn and yourself happy all summer.
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The Big Mistake To Avoid Making When Sharpening Dull Lawn Mower Blades
With so much time and money tied up into your lawn, the last thing you want to do is mess up your lawn mower during maintenance. Watch out for this mistake.
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The Potential Dangers Of Mowing Wet Grass, And What To Do Instead
You might be tempted to start up your lawn mower and get that weekend yard chore out of the way. However, if it rained, you should avoid mowing that wet grass.
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Perennials (7)
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Why Creeping Bellflower Could Ruin Your Gorgeous Garden
While creeping bellflower certainly has lovely flowers, it might not be the best addition to your garden, especially if you are meticulous in your design.
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Why Wright's Skullcap Is The Ultimate Addition To A Flower Garden
With so many flowers to choose from, this wildflower may not even cross your mind. While not as well known as some, Wright's skullcap has a convenient niche.
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Plant This Underrated Flower In August & It Will Look Stunning In The Fall
The gardening season isn't over yet. This pretty flower doesn't get the appreciation that it deserves, and yes, it can be planted in August for autumn blooms.
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The Best Place To Plant Self-Seeding Balloon Flowers For A Luscious Garden Bed
Balloon flowers are as fun as they sound and make a great addition to your garden. Here's how to make sure they are happy and produce their signature blooms.
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The Easy Way To Bring Wilting Hydrangea Blooms Back To Life
One of the main benefits of caring for a hydrangea shrub is the bountiful supply of fresh-cut flowers. If you want them looking their best for longer, try this.
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When To Prune These 12 Perennials For Vibrant Summer Blooms
While their bloom times vary, the real fun in planting perennials is that they come back every year. So here's how to prune for next summer's success.
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9 Trusty Perennials That Bring Color To Your Yard More Than Once A Year
One of the main appeals of planting perennials is that they come back every year, but did you know that some flower more than once in a single year? These do!
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Pest Control & Disease (9)
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14 Plants That Could Be Luring Garden Snakes Into Your Yard
Snakes are part of nature, so you can't always escape them in the garden. But some plants are more attractive to them than others, so you can plan accordingly.
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Why You Should Start Burying Pennies In Your Yard Or Garden
A penny saved is a penny earned, but what if you buried those pennies in your yard? There's a good reason for you to try this easy gardening trick.
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What's Attracting Brown Recluse Spiders To Your Garden And What You Can Do To Stop It
Brown recluses are one of the few North American spiders that are considered dangerous. Your garden could be appealing to them without you even knowing it.
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The Hardy Perennial That Can Keep Ticks Out Of The Garden
Ticks are a backyard nuisance. For devoted gardeners, however, there's one perennial herb you can grow that might help drive the disease-causing pests away.
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The Simplest Solution For Eliminating Pesky Anthills In Your Yard
Ants aren't just annoying around the house. It's also frustrating to see those mounds in your yard. Luckily, there's an easy pest-deterring method you can use.
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Keep Mosquitoes Out Of The Garden With A Fresh-Smelling Herb They Can't Stand
Mosquitoes may assault you the minute you step into your garden, but there's a notorious herb with a bright scent that they really don't like. Try planting it!
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The Simplest Strategy To Keep Unwanted Wildlife Out Of The Garden
Between the raccoons, deer, and rabbits, it feels like you planted a wildlife salad bar instead of a garden. But you can skip all of the sprays with this.
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How To Repel Nuisance Pests In The Garden With Fresh-Smelling Lavender
Some pests are more than just annoying. They can also be a health hazard. But you don't have to spray harsh chemicals to repel them when using lavender.
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Keep Cockroaches At Bay With A Popular, Fresh-Smelling Garden Flower
Whether cockroaches are in your yard, around your garden, or inside your home, this beloved flowering herb may be a possible deterrent. Plus, it smells great.
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Pollinators (8)
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Add A Plethora Of Color To Your Garden With A Self-Seeding Flower Hummingbirds Love
Pollinator-friendly flowers usually happen to be some of the most colorful. These pretty biennials not only attract hummingbirds, but they can self-seed, too.
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Why The Vibrant Monkey Flower Is A Must-Have For Gardeners
If you haven't heard of monkey flowers, then you'll be in for a real treat when you learn about this gorgeous, pollinator-friendly plant with colorful blooms.
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The Simple Swap That Can Keep Wasps Far Away From A Hummingbird Feeder
Nobody likes a wasp sting, but don't let them bully you and your hummingbirds away from the feeder. There's an easy fix to keep the birds without the wasps.
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Attract Hummingbirds With A Sweet-Smelling Herb They Can't Get Enough Of
While hummingbirds don't care about a flower's scent, you might! You can both be happy with this fragrant herb with flowers that have all the right features.
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Draw More Hummingbirds To The Garden With A Simple Strategy That Works
If you love hummingbirds and want to attract them to your garden, you may want to go beyond sugar water and nectar plants. Give them a healthy treat to enjoy.
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Not Only Can These Flowers Self-Seed, But They Also Attract Hummingbirds
Self-seeding pollinator plants are the way to get an endless supply of beauty and nectar. Let these two self-seeding flowers do their thing in your garden.
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Attract Hummingbirds To The Garden With A Flower They Can't Resist
Planning a pollinator garden doesn't have to be a tricky endeavor if you can get your hands on this gorgeous, native wildflower that hummingbirds love.
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21 Birds That Can Benefit Your Yard Or Garden With Their Friendly Visits
Many gardeners are also bird lovers. But seeing songbirds outside isn't just a visual treat. Certain species are actually beneficial to your plants and lawn.
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Shrubs (3)
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You Could Be Attracting Ticks To Your Yard With This Sweet Flowering Shrub
It's no wonder that so many people love this flowering shrub with its sweet, red blooms. Unfortunately, it may also be bringing ticks to your yard. Here's how.
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This Everyday Household Ingredient Will Give You Lush Hydrangea Blooms - But Be Careful
Getting those bountiful bouncy blooms on your hydrangea will come down to several factors, but one household ingredient may be helpful in certain situations.
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The Kitchen Scrap That Could Turn Hydrangea Flowers Blue On A Budget
Want to see a magic trick? You can turn certain hydrangea flowers blue in your own backyard! And it's actually not magic, and you can do it on a budget.
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Soil (2)
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Get Healthier Garden Soil With A Tasty Vegetable That's Easy To Grow
Putting a bunch of work into your soil every spring pays off, but wouldn't it be nice if your plants paid some soil rent? One common veggie actually does!
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The Popular Garden Vegetable You Should Grow For Healthier Soil
While healthy soil is a requirement for healthy crops, there are some plants that can boost the soil health in return. One is more common than you think.
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Trees (7)
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Can Neighbors Legally Trim Trees On Property Lines? Here's What We Found
Consider the legality of the situation before you trim your neighbor's tree along your shared property line ... or find out if it's legal that they cut yours.
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8 Trees That Won't Take Over A Yard Or Garden And Thrive In The Sun
For that sunny, open space in your yard, try something different. Consider one of these small trees that fits perfectly and can handle all that solar power.
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Think Twice Before Creating Mulch Volcanoes Around Your Trees. Here's Why
A mulch volcano is a large mound of mulch material that is piled around the trunk of a tree. Before using this landscaping practice, consider the downsides.
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15 Stunning Varieties Of Hydrangea Trees You Could Be Growing In Your Garden
Did you know there are cultivars of hydrangea that can be trained to grow like a tree, not a shrub? These stunning varieties will be the star of your garden.
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Why Planting An Empress Tree Could Be A Big Mistake
Empress trees have gorgeous lavender blooms each spring. But there are potentially huge issues with this tree that could make a mess of your backyard.
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The Popular Tree You Don't Want Growing Too Close To Your Home – And Why
A lovely tree next to the home is the quintessential image most of us aspire to. But there is at least one bad choice when it comes to the type of tree.
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5 Varieties Of Cherry Blossom Trees That Can Add Gorgeous Color To A Garden
Little is as majestic as Japanese cherry blossom trees in bloom. You have plenty of choices in trees for your garden, but these 5 are especially beautiful.
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Vines (1)
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7 Climbing Plants That Can Spruce Up A Garden Fence While Adding Privacy
We all need a little privacy from our neighbors, but a fence can look pretty boring, especially when the garden is in bloom. These vines can spruce it up.
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Weed Control (1)
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The Best Way To Remove Long-Rooted Weeds In The Garden Is Also The Cheapest
Staying on top of your weeding may feel like just one more chore for the day that can be ignored, but it can make a difference. Even more so when it is free!
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