How To Keep Plants Protected During A Thunderstorm
Thunderstorms can cause all kinds of damage to your yard, from flooding to tearing limbs from trees. Here's how to keep your plants protected.
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Stories By Emma Atkinson
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You've Been Spacing The Plants In Your House All Wrong And They're Suffering
While instructions for spacing plants in your garden are typically on their packaging, spacing plants in your home is less clear-cut. Here's the rule of thumb.
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What To Do Before The Paradise Tree In Your Yard Becomes A Hazard
Growing native plants is usually encouraged, but the paradise tree, a Florida native, could be causing several problems in your yard or around your property.
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Why A Windowsill Expander May Come In Handy For Your Houseplants
Accumulate enough houseplants, and you'll have to get creative with where to put them. A windowsill expander can help, beyond just saving floor space.
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What Happens To Pumpkin Plants When You Add Banana Peels
Pumpkin plants need lots of food to grow large, bright orange fruit. Find out if banana peels near your pumpkins will help or if there are better options.
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The One Downside To Keep In Mind Before You Try Woodscaping
While woodscaping is certainly a low-maintenance way to beautify your outdoor space, there is an element to this option that some may not appreciate.
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The Outdated Bedding Trend That's Making A Big Comeback
As they say, everything in the past makes a style comeback sooner or later and this frilly, feminine bedroom decoration trend is no exception.
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The Counterintuitive Task That Actually Helps Your Dishwasher Last Longer
Keeping on top of dishwasher maintenance can help to extend the lifespan of your kitchen appliance so it can continue to clean your dirty dishes with ease.
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Why A Stark White Kitchen Might Look Out Of Place In Your Home
A white kitchen can seem like a good blank canvas that you can build on. Take it too far, however, and it can stick out like a sore thumb in your house.
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What To Avoid When Choosing Soil For Raised Garden Beds
If you love edible gardening, you know you can't choose just any dirt to raise your crops. Learn what to avoid to make your trip to the garden center simpler.
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How To Care For Your Raised Garden Bed After Heavy Rain
A heavy rainfall could see your raised garden beds swimming in a pool of water, leading to soil compaction. Here's what you should do after the rain stops.
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Stunning Companion Plants That Pair Beautifully With Ice Plant Ground Cover
We've identified two companions for your ice plant ground cover that have stunning complementary blooms and thrive in similar growing conditions.
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All You Need To Declutter Any Room In Your Home Is Your Phone's Camera
Having a cluttered space can be extremely overwhelming, but there's an easy way to systematically reduce clutter in your home, starting with your camera.
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The High-Maintenance Lawn Care Task That Really Isn't Worth It
Grass can be the bane of some people's existence, and it can be a source of pride and joy for others. Keeping your yard green and healthy takes some planning.
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The Flowering Plant That Can Bring A Pop Of Color To A Shade Garden
It's rare to find flowering plants that are tolerant of shade, but this pick can bring a burst of pretty purple blooms to more covered areas in your garden.
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The Bulb You Can Plant In The Fall For Beautiful Red Blooms For The Holidays
Fall is the right time to purchase these bulbs so you can grow them yourself and allow them to bloom in time for Christmas. Here's how to take care of them.
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Will Grass Grow If You Use It As Fertilizer In Potted Plants?
If you're looking for an all-natural addition to your fertilizer, grass is a clear choice, but before you include it, there are some things you should know.
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The Outdated Trend That Is Taking Up Way Too Much Space In Your Bedroom
Something in your bedroom is making it feel smaller, and it's not those ornate curtains or the ceiling height. Thankfully, it isn't too tricky to replace.
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Say Goodbye To Ugly Silverware Scratches On Your Dishes With One Simple Trick
You're distraught. That set of dishes you just bought and used once had unsightly marks from cutlery. Thankfully, there's an off-the-shelf cleaning solution.
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The Surprising Way ChatGPT Can Help You Decorate Your Home
Your walls can reflect your story in unexpected ways. A surprising tech approach makes it possible to add artistic, personal touches that feel one-of-a-kind.
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The Colorful Shrub You Can Propagate In Fall For Free Blooms Next Season
Propagation is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to get new plants, and this popular flowering shrub is a prime candidate for the process.
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The Best Way To Save An Over-Watered Tomato Plant Before It's Too Late
Overwatering your tomato plant can have detrimental effects on your crop. If it's not too late, attempting to save it is possible with a few easy steps.
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How To Spot And Get Rid Of Field Ants
Do you know how to recognize one of the most common types of ants in the U.S.? Field ants could be hiding under your nose, ruining the beauty of your backyard.
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The Low-Maintenance Red Perennial Perfect For Gravel (With One Big Catch)
If you have a rock garden in need of another drought-tolerant plant, this contender will surely thrive—as long as you follow this key step.
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Why Delicious Fruit Trees May Be Welcoming Ticks Into Your Garden
If you have ticks in your yard, it could be that they're being drawn to the fruit trees you have planted. But not for the exact reason you might think.
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How To Grow A Cherry Tree From Kitchen Scraps (And If It's Worth It)
If you want to grow a cherry tree, simply hang onto that pit and get ready to wait months for it to sprout and years for it to produce fruit.
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The Tempting Health Supplement You Should Never Use As Fertilizer
You might be tempted to use this human-grade supplement as a soil booster for your garden plants, but doing so comes with risks to plants and animals.
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