Ditch Pesticides: Use A Common Household Waste Item To Protect Seedlings
Cutworms are a common menace in the garden, cutting down tender seedlings before they can mature. This pesticide-free method keeps them away.
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Stories By Katharine Hansen
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Can You Use Wool Pellets To Keep Snails Away?
Some gardeners recommend using wool pellets to keep snails from eating their plants, but we wanted to see if the method was really as effective as it seems.
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The Aromatic Herb To Grow As A Beautiful Container Plant That Knocks Thyme Down A Peg
Looking for a new culinary herb to enjoy in the garden? Not only useful in recipes, this spicy, aromatic herb also adds a beautiful punch to your containers.
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The Bird Bath Design From 1925 You Can Recreate With Surprising Ease Today
This idea from a 1925 Better Homes & Gardens reader is remarkably similar to DIYs you see in 2026. The DIY bird bath cost 60 cents then, or about $11.30 today.
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Turn Old Frying Pans Into Upcycled Garden Staples With These DIYs
Not every frying pan can withstand decades of kitchen use. Instead of simply throwing your old cookware away, you can use it to spruce up your garden.
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You Don't Need Wood: The Natural, Durable Material To Use For Raised Garden Beds
This durable, natural material is seen everywhere outside, and there are ways to even source it at no cost. It offers heft, while blending into any landscape.
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Not Regular Wood: The Durable Material To Use For Stronger Raised Garden Beds
Using this wood alternative could mean not having to change your raised garden beds for a few decades. The material is rot resistant, and easy to assemble.
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Is There A Better Color Than Gray For Gravel Driveways?
Gray may be the classic choice for gravel driveways, but factors like your home's exterior, climate, and maintenance needs could make another shade better.
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Is It Okay To Hose Down A Grill?
Cleaning a grill can test your patience. When you seek caked-on grease and food residue, you might want to hose the equipment indiscriminately. Don't do that.
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What Are The Disadvantages Of Shade Sails?
Shade sails can add some comfort to your backyard without requiring too much investment or effort, but they're not without their own downsides either.
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What Color Porch Light Attracts The Most Bugs?
When choosing a porch light, it's important to know that certain colors will result in fewer bugs. The key is understanding the wavelengths of visible light.
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This Overlooked Exterior Detail Is Not Just For Curb Appeal
While this exterior element can definitely boost curb appeal (because of first impressions), its purpose goes beyond looks. It's a safety feature for any home.
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The Drought-Tolerant, Old-Fashioned Flower Gardeners Have Forgotten
There was a time when this herbaceous perennial was a cottage garden staple. Its long stems and brilliant red blooms make it ideal for a cut flower garden.
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3 Disadvantages Of Sealing Your Concrete
It pays to understand the disadvantages of sealing concrete. Knowing whether and when you should seal concrete can help you avoid costly mistakes.
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If You Are Planting A Clover Lawn, Here's Just How Fast It'll Grow
Clover lawns are a great alternative to regular grass seed lawns. Here's how fast it takes to establish, and some easy care tips for ensuring your seeds sprout.
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Switch Things Up And Stop Garden Pests In Their Tracks With An Overlooked Solution
Keeping pests out of your crops can be a major hassle, but this longer lasting solution effectively confuses pests and cuts off their life cycles.
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Why Is Clover Taking Over Your Yard?
A clover bloom in your yard could be an essential warning about what your lawn is missing, and it's important to address for the health of your other plants.
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Goodbye, Runaway Rocks: The Smart Feature That Keeps Gravel Driveways In Check
Gravel driveways are great. They improve drainage, look cool, and are easy to maintain. The trick is getting the gravel to stay in place. Here's how.
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Here's What A Catslide Roof Actually Is (And What They're Good For)
Do you know what a catslide roof is? It's likely you've already seen several without even knowing, and they serve both a useful and decorative purpose.
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Don't Waste Time Removing A Tree Stump: Turn It Into A Stunning Landscape Feature
Instead of seeing that tree stump in your yard as an eyesore, try repurposing it into this appealing garden centerpiece. It's easier than you think.
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How To Prevent White Film From Building Up On Your Glass Stovetop
Glass stovetops look stunning when clean, but a white residue can quickly make them ugly. Fortunately, here are some simple steps to avoid that film buildup.
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The Flowering Bulbs You Should Buy At The End Of Summer
These pretty flower bulbs are only sold for a short period of time at the end of the summer, but if you plant them in time, you’ll be rewarded with fall beauty.
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Better Than A Typical Shovel: The Garden Tool That Makes Digging In Rocky Soil Easier
Digging through rocky soil can be a huge pain for the average gardener, but this heavy-duty tool will make light work of stubborn rocks and small boulders.
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Not Chemicals Or Salts: This Common Material Is Concrete's Biggest Enemy
Concrete is generally considered a durable material for all sorts of projects, but it’s surprisingly susceptible to damage caused by one simple thing.
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Lawn Mowers Look Nothing Like They Used To
Lawn mowers have traded cast iron and heavy frames for lightweight, sleek tech. Discover how decades of innovation altered mower design.
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Concrete Blocks Can Do More Than Hold Back Soil In The Garden
Concrete blocks are often used to build retaining walls, but the ability to hold back large amounts of soil make them perfect for another gardening purpose.
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The Best Seed To Add To Your Bird Feeder To Attract A Wider Variety
Tired of seeing the same birds visit your feeder? This seed is capable of attracting 40 different species, including goldfinches and dark-eyed juncos.
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