9 Herbs You Should Always Prune In The Fall
Sometimes plants need a little help between seasons to prepare for upcoming cold weather. Prune these herbs in the fall for healthy spring growth.
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Stories By Magdalena Becker
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16 Genius Toothpaste Hacks That'll Give You A Cleaner Home
Toothpaste has abrasive cleansing properties that help to remove stains and scuffs, and you can even use it to deodorize items around your house.
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12 Flowers You Should Never Plant In Clay Soil
Clay soil can be challenging for some plants because it suffers from poor drainage and an increased chance of waterlogging, so these flowers should be avoided.
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The Fast-Growing Fall Weed You Might Actually Want In Your Yard
Some weeds actually offer benefits that may outweigh the cons of having them in your yard. Discover which weed can attract pollinators and reduce pollution.
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9 Storage Mistakes To Avoid On Top Of Your Fridge
The top of your refrigerator may look like a convenient surface to store food and appliances, but it's a dangerous mistake to keep these nine items up there.
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The Invasive Ground Cover You May Want To Reconsider Planting In Your Lawn
There are tons of beautiful ground covers that work to reduce erosion and choke out weeds, but there's one that will add more problems than it solves.
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Can You Paint Your Bathroom Sink?
With bathroom renovations easily costing thousands of dollars, affordable DIY options like paint are always appreciated. Can you paint a bathroom sink, though?
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9 Unexpected Items That Are Actually Safe To Pour Down Your Drain
A clogged drain can lead to costly repairs, which may have you worrying about what is safe to pour down the sink. Find out which items are plumber-approved.
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The Dollar Tree Must-Have That Makes Removing Tough Laundry Stains A Breeze
Not every Dollar Tree item is a steal, but these stain remover wipes are a much cheaper alternative to name-brand products and pack the same punch.
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The Best Way To Grow Sweet Potatoes In Containers For Year-Round Harvests
If you're worried you don't have enough space to grow sweet potatoes outside, try this container method that lets you produce vegetables indoors.
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The 32 Best Self-Seeding Vegetables To Grow In Your Garden
When your flowers bolt or you have over-ripe fruits, you don't have to clear them all out. Leave a few of these reseeding veggies to start your next crop.
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How To Clean A Burnt Stovetop With One Unusual Hack (No Scrubbing Needed)
Burn marks on your glass stovetop are unsightly, but you don’t have to scrub endlessly to get them out. This easy method gets the surface shining like new.
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Here's Why Your Hosta Plant Is Failing To Grow
Hosta plants are relatively low-maintenance, which is what makes them a popular landscaping plant. However, there's one big mistake that can affect its growth.
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Tomato Blight: What It Is And How To Save Your Plants
Tomato blight is a disease that comes in three different forms, all of which can ruin your plants. Here's how to identify and treat it before it's too late.
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This Affordable Cleaning Hack Will Make Your Bathroom Floors Look Brand New Again
The worst part of cleaning bathroom floors is scrubbing by hand, but this method naturally loosens the grime so you barely have to do any scrubbing.
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7 Trees You Should Avoid Planting In Your Yard At All Costs
The benefits of a tree in your yard are numerous, unless you plant one of these invasive and high-maintenance options that are likely to do more harm than good.
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The Easy Way To Naturally Keep Most Pests Away From Your Kale Plants
Learn how to protect your kale from pests naturally with one simple method that’s affordable, effective, and keeps plants healthy all season long.
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Give Rose Bushes A Natural Boost With A Kitchen Scrap You'd Be Tossing Anyway
Sure, you could throw this scrap away or add it to your compost. But it's been found to be beneficial to roses all on its own, thanks to its nutrients.
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3 Things That Are Causing The Tomatoes In Your Garden To Have Thick Skin
You've been waiting through the cold months and into summer to take that first bite of a juicy tomato, but if the skin is too tough, here are some reasons why.
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8 Reasons Your Squash Plant Leaves Are Turning Yellow (& What To Do About It)
If your squash's leaves are turning yellow, it's likely due to an environmental issue, pests, or disease. Correcting the root cause may resolve the problem.
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Keep This Tree In Your Yard To Help Trap & Get Rid Of Pesky Spotted Lantern Flies
While this tree is considered highly invasive, it's worth keeping one in your yard as a magnet for spotted lanternflies so you can easily trap them.
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The Real Reason Your Bathroom Smells (And How To Fix It)
If you're dealing with musty, damp odors in the bathroom, the source of this unpleasant smell is most likely something that you use every day.
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How To Transform A Garden Patch Into A Monarch Butterfly Haven On A Budget
Monarch butterflies rely on milkweed plants to survive. To help out your local pollinators, consider these free and low-cost ways to get your hands on seeds.
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Kill And Prevent Weeds From Growing In Gravel Using A Few Kitchen Staples
Weeds are a nuisance, especially along gravel paths. Luckily, a simple solution of vinegar, salt, and dish soap will kill these pesky plants in just hours.
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Keep Weeds Out Of Your Vegetable Garden With The Help Of One Fast-Growing Plant
If weeds are overtaking the rows between vegetables in your garden, this fast-growing plant acts as a living mulch to snuff them out and take their resources.
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If This Deadly Mushroom Is Growing In Your Lawn, Here's What To Do
Death cap mushrooms might look innocent to the untrained eye, but if you spot them in your garden, it's important to take action to get rid of them right away.
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The Easy Mason Jar Hack That'll Help Keep Pests Out Of Your Garden
This Mason jar hack makes it easy to apply your favorite natural pest control to your garden. Here's what you'll need and the best product to use it with.
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