Straw Mulch Does More Than Just Keep Your Garden Watered While You Travel
There are many benefits to mulching your garden with straw mulch. Yes, it will help the soil retain moisture, but it will do other jobs while you're away.
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Upcycle Plastic Platter Lids Into Concrete Garden Stepping Stones
Whether to give people something to walk on or to divide your space, you can DIY concrete garden stepping stones using plastic platter lids as molds.
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Gardener Creates A Dreamy Backyard With 1,000 Spring Flower Bulbs: 'Obsessed'
Is it possible to plant 1,000 flower bulbs? This TikToker proves that it can be done, and we're loving the results. Find out how to plant your own bulb field.
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The Breathtaking New Pansy Flowers Called Botanical "Unicorns"
Even the most common pansy bloom is a lovely addition to a flower garden, but these new flowers are even more spectacular with bright colors and ruffled petals.
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Gardener Shares Flower's 'Gorgeous' New Look – Surprise, It's Probably Diseased
Though this flower’s unusual growth pattern may be fascinating, it could unfortunately be a potential symptom of a damaging and incurable plant disease.
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How To Build A Retaining Wall Using Only Concrete Bags
Building a retaining wall to add a supporting structure to your landscape doesn't need to be difficult. Use this easy concrete bag technique for quick results.
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Is A Small Sponge A Good Hack For Flourishing Succulent Plants? Here's The Complicated Truth
Potting your succulent on top of a sponge bed sounds like a dreamy hack if you forget to water your plants. But in truth, this hack could become a nightmare.
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How To Propagate String Of Hearts For An Endless Supply Of Vining Plants
There are several methods to choose from when propagating string of heartsm and each of them is easy even for beginner house plant enthusiasts.
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Read This Before Growing A Peace Lily Outdoors
If you want to give peace lilies a chance to thrive outside, you'll need to make sure you live in an area that can accommodate their needs.
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Not Vinegar Or Bleach: The Alternative You Already Have That Sanitizes Planter Pots
Vinegar and bleach are good for cleaning pots in some situations. However, one isn't a disinfectant, and the other is abrasive. Consider using this instead.
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Upcycle A Tomato Cage Into Adorable Porch Decor For Every Season
Let a simple and inexpensive tomato cage become the base for a wide range of DIY seasonal porch decor ideas, whether for Halloween to Easter.
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The Natural Fertilizer That Will Help Raised Garden Beds Thrive
This soil addition has been getting a lot of buzz lately, and for good reason. In raised beds, it can help replace an essential component that's often lacking.
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This Gorgeous Flower Is Inviting Japanese Beetles Right To Your Garden
Japanese beetles are a major nuisance, and if you're find of growing these incredibly popular flowers, there's a higher chance of them stopping by your garden.
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The Ancient Technique That Makes Your Favorite Garden Flowers Last Forever
You may be surprised to learn how many art forms stem from ancient cultures. You can use this relief-making method to preserve your bounteous spring garden.
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The Stunning Design Tip That Takes A Peace Lily From Simple To Sculptural
A peace lily is lovely, but with one clever flower-arranging technique, it becomes a showpiece. This simple tip turns everyday blooms into sculptural stunners.
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The DIY Glass Block Mini-Island That Improves Countertop Space
This project may not be for a DIY novice. But with some time and effort, you can make create a piece for more space in your kitchen, with retro flair to boot.
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This Vibrant Mural Turns An Ordinary Hallway Into An Artsy Maximalist's Dream
This TikToker painted their entire hallway, including the doors, with an abstract mural. It's a striking way to embrace maximalism and show individuality.
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The Ancient Growing Technique That Turns A Simple Spider Plant Into A Work Of Art
Spider plants are widely known to be tolerant of many environmental conditions, but this ancient planting technique might be the coolest way to display yours.
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How To Space Out Vegetables In Raised Garden Beds For The Most Success
Planning is almost as important as maintenance when it comes to gardening, and choosing one of these spacing methods can help ensure a fruitful harvest.
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Give Your Old Satellite Dish New Life By Turning It Into A Bird Bath. Here's How
Since satellite dishes have the ideal depth necessary for a good bird bath, it only makes sense to repurpose your old dish into a bird's paradise.
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The Humidity-Loving Compact Spider Plant That Is Perfect For Your Bathroom
Did you know there are many different varieties of spider plants? This cultivar is perfect for the bathroom because of its compact size and love of humidity.
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Upgrade Your Driveway Edge Using Simple Concrete Bags
Driveway edging is functional and stylish, keeping soil or gravel in place while adding curb appeal. You get the best of both with this simple concrete edging.
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The Fast-Growing Perennial Flower You Can Plant In Spring For Its Beauty
If you don’t want to wait long to enjoy beautiful blooms, this flower is quick to grow, easy to take care of, and can give your garden a gorgeous pop of color.
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The Color Combo You Thought Was A Classic Is Ruining Your Space
House Digest spoke with an expert about the seemingly trendy color combination that could destroy the atmosphere of your home and what to choose instead.
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You're Skipping One Crucial Step With Your Terracotta Pots, And Your Plants Are Suffering For It
Terracotta pots offer classic style that fits into almost any indoor or outdoor decor style, but you may be skipping a step that can help your plants thrive.
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Does Your Spider Plant Have Broken Or Bent Leaves? Here's What You Should Do
Spider plants, like most houseplants, aren't immune to damage due to living indoors. Thankfully, bent or broken leaves are usually easy to diagnose and remedy.
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The Award-Winning Perennial That Grows Effortlessly In Containers With Zero Fuss
For a drought-tolerant, easy-to-maintain pop of color that will look great in a container garden, consider growing this blue-tinged ornamental grass.
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