Warding off rats can be a struggle, especially if they've already set up shop near your home, but some claim that this flowering plant could deter them.
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While hardscaping trends come and go, there are certain ones you should now be avoiding so that your yard doesn't look like it belongs in the past.
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High temperatures puts stress on your plants. To help them survive the hot summer, avoid these mistakes around watering, transplanting, fertilizing, and more.
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Unlike garden-planted hostas, container hostas require extra nutrients to keep them happy and thriving. This surprising fertilizer is a great match.
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There are many landscaping shrubs and trees that can lend privacy to your front yard, including one popular shrub that may be more trouble than it's worth.
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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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If you're wondering whether Chip and Joanna Gaines remodeled the home you've just purchased some time in the past, take a look out in the yard for a clue.
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If you have a moderate amount of weeds in your garden, hand-pulling is the way to go, but it can quickly get tiring. These weather conditions make it easier.
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Hummingbirds are a treat to spot in the garden. If you want to purposefully attract this feathered friend, plant this flower that comes in multiple colors.
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A flea beetle infestation in the garden is serious, but you don't have to rid them with chemicals. This fossilized material is one of nature's best solutions.
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If you're looking to boost plant growth and prevent the formation of fungus in your lawn, consider this natural alternative hiding in your kitchen.
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As a home gardener, you've likely been told to prune tomato suckers to divert plant energy and produce better fruit. Let us help you determine if it's worth it.
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Lawn mowers with bag attachments are lifesavers that enhance mowing and protect your lawn, but rips happen and here's how to fix one when it does.
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Desert roses can be propagated from either seeds or cuttings. Here's the best method to multiply your plants with the least effort and highest success rate.
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Creeping bellflower's bell-shaped purple flowers are invasive, but this native alternative looks very similar and will make a great addition to your garden.
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Old vinyl records are a dime a dozen at the thrift stores. Avid gardeners can put them to use in their backyards with this easy-to-achieve upcycling project.
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Mushrooms are often overlooked as a potential crop for home gardeners, but in the right conditions, these edible fungi are fairly easy to cultivate.
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Bees and hummingbirds both love nectar, but there are different reasons each of these pollinators are drawn to various plants in your garden.
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If you want grass lush enough to walk around barefoot, be prepared for some upkeep. This super soft grass type needs frequent mowing and regular watering.
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Houseplants add beauty to your home, and that includes their decorative (and sometimes costly) plant pots. Learn how to keep pots intact during repotting.
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If you have fruit trees in your yard, you may already know that they are susceptible to certain issues, including pests. Plant this flower to help protect them.
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Did you know that one of the main ingredients you use to bake your cookies can also keep aphids and other pests out of your garden? Find out how this works.
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Crocosmia, or montbretia, blooms in vibrant splashes of red, yellow, orange, or pink flowers. But if the blooms are sparse, the plant may need dividing.
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A downspout is essential for diverting rainwater away from your house, but it doesn't look pretty. So conceal it with this clever outdoor design hack.
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Anyone can grow a peach tree in any climate — provided you grow it in a container so you can move it indoors when needed. Here's how to transplant one.
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Avoid this type of fertilizer when temps are at their highest. If you must fertilize your garden, there are better and safer options to choose from.
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This tree may have beautiful white flowers, but it's considered invasive in many states and will outcompete native trees. Here's what to grow instead.
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