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  • Martha Stewart signs copies of her new book

    Martha Stewart's Top 16 Tips For Growing Flowers

    A blooming flower garden is the dream, and let Martha Stewart help you achieve that with her tips regarding everything from planting bulbs to using fertilizer.

    By Megan Brame 45 min ago Read More
  • A succulent garden with sedum, stonecrop, hens, and chicks

    Give An Old Bookcase A New Life As A Stunning Upcycled Succulent Garden

    Before you throw out an old bookshelf, consider ways it could be repurposed. This TikToker turned theirs into a succulent garden that could be used as a table.

    By Nancy Schaffer 4 hours ago Read More
  • a wasp on a blue wooden table

    The Handmade Solution That Helps Keep Wasps Away

    These insects are a pest for households across the country, and they seem immune to many common repellants. Here's one creative option that's seeing success.

    By Charlotte D. Miller 4 hours ago Read More
  • Multiple white hanging wire baskets in a room with a wood wall

    10 Dollar Tree Hanging Basket Upcycles That Are So Creative

    There are many ways you can reuse Dollar Tree's hanging wire basket for added beauty in your yard and garden. And not all the ideas involve planting.

    By R. A. Fletcher 21 hours ago Read More
  • Strawberry plants growing in plastic hanging planters sit on the concrete patio of a nursery.

    We Bet You Didn't Know You Could Grow Your Own Strawberries In A Gutter

    Gutter gardens are great for small yards. If you thought they're only for flowering annuals, think again! With some mods, strawberries will thrive in them, too.

    By Nancy Schaffer 24 hours ago Read More
  • A collection of old brown and white glass beer bottles arranged on a sunny windowsill.

    Turn An Old Beer Bottle Into The Cutest Plant Propagation Station

    If you have the right tools and knowledge to alter old glass beer bottles safely, you can transform them into a propagator for your houseplant cuttings.

    By Annette Hird 2 days ago Read More
  • A flock of house sparrows eat seeds placed on a cut tree stump.

    How To Turn Scrap Items In Your Home Into An Upcycled Bird Feeder

    Plastic bird feeders are flimsy and often destroyed by wildlife or the wind. Make something long-lasting with scrap materials you likely already have at home.

    By Catherine Nyorani 2 days ago Read More
  • A satellite dish on a yellow home

    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.

    By Katharine Hansen 2 days ago Read More
  • Mole emerging from pile of dirt in garden

    The Unexpected Benefit Of Having Moles In Your Yard

    Moles live underground full-time, and while their tunnels can be unsightly, they play an important role in soil health, among other benefits.

    By Megan Newton 2 days ago Read More
  • A trail of black ants on a garden walkway

    Don't Have The Killer Instinct? The Easy Hack To Convince Ants To Relocate

    Ants can be problematic in your yard or garden, but if you're not willing to harm them yourself, you can try this trick to force them somewhere else.

    By Barb Hudson 2 days ago Read More
  • Mold Growing on Bird Feeder Surface

    4 Reasons Why Your Bird Feeder Is Moldy (& How To Prevent It)

    Having a bird feeder can be a boon for your garden, but once you read all of these ways that they can become havens for mold, you'll look at them differently.

    By Aleem Ahmad 3 days ago Read More
  • Girl planting a pepper seedling

    A Simple Plastic Cup Is The Solution To Young Leaning Plants In Your Garden

    If you're dealing with floppy seedlings you might already have an easy fix at home, one that adds stability without risking damage during early plant growth.

    By Barb Hudson 3 days ago Read More
  • A gardener sowing small pepper seeds in the garden

    Stop The Seed Struggle With A Gardening Hack That Makes Planting A Breeze

    Some seeds are so small that it's hard to dispense them efficiently and get the right number into each hole. This clever hack will solve the problem.

    By Annette Hird 4 days ago Read More
  • Empty muffin tin sitting on a counter with a kitchen towel.

    Turn An Old Muffin Tin Into A Cute, Upcycled Succulent Garden

    What’s hiding in your cabinet might be the perfect base for a small, stylish plant display that feels both practical and surprisingly creative.

    By Amy Horton 4 days ago Read More
  • Well-maintained flower garden with living groundcover.

    Ditch The Mulch For These 11 Living Plant Alternatives

    Mulch can be a threat to your garden's micro-environment, getting in the way of bees and other organisms. Low-growing plants are a great replacement.

    By Megan Newton 4 days ago Read More
  • A person with long blonde hair takes down a large potted spider plant from the top shelf of a bookshelf.

    Spring Tasks To Ensure A Healthy And Luscious Spider Plant At Home

    Keeping your spider plant thriving requires just a little maintenance. The best time to care for your houseplant is in spring before it starts actively growing.

    By Nina Phillips 5 days ago Read More
  • Loads of strawberry plants in a terracotta pot

    Turn Dollar Tree's Stacking Planter Into A DIY Strawberry Growing Station

    There's nothing better than a ripe and juicy strawberry, especially a homegrown one. These Dollar Tree containers make it easy to care for multiple plants.

    By Annette Hird 5 days ago Read More
  • Person planting juvenile tomato seedlings

    12 Tips To Set Your Tomato Plants Up For Success With A Low-Maintenance Garden

    The dozen tips explored here can give gardeners a major leg up when it comes to ensuring their tomato plants thrive, and without too much effort.

    By Katy Willis 5 days ago Read More
  • Metal shoe rack with bar shelves.

    Turn An Old Shoe Rack Into Useful Solution For Garden Plants

    That old shoe rack isn’t done yet — and you might be surprised to learn that there’s more than one way to turn it into a useful garden helper.

    By Meg Jernigan 5 days ago Read More
  • A squirrel leaning across from a pole and reaching into a bird feeder

    Keep Squirrels Out Of Your Bird Feeder With These 11 Genius Tricks

    Spring time means the birds-a-chirping and the squirrels-a-stealing. Prevent pests from pilfering with these solutions for securing your bird feeder.

    By Daniel Warden 5 days ago Read More
  • A hand holds the flowering stem of a spider plant.

    What You're Doing Wrong That's Preventing Your Spider Plant From Flowering

    If your spider plant refuses to flower, there isn't just one thing you could be doing wrong — there are many possibilities, all related to houseplant care.

    By Katie Flannery 5 days ago Read More
  • Garden beds on a lush green lawn

    Use The Power Of The Sun To Kill The Grass In Your Yard To Start A Flower Bed. Here's How

    If you want to start a flower bed in your yard, you may need to kill off the grass first. Here's a tried-and-true trick that utilizes solar power to kill grass.

    By Patricia Hughes 5 days ago Read More
  • A group of little birds on a bird feeder hanging from a tree branch.

    The Cutest Backyard Bird Village To Try For Yourself

    A TikToker shared her dad’s adorable backyard bird village, complete with various bird-sized restaurants — and it’s easier than you’d expect to build.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 6 days ago Read More
  • Great tit birds eating on a bird feeder

    16 Types Of Ground-Feeding Birds And How To Attract Them

    From American robins to northern cardinals, ground-feeding birds are not just enjoyable to watch in your yard, but can help with pest control as well.

    By Katy Willis 7 days ago Read More
  • A gardener wearing white gloves spreads brown bark mulch in large black plastic planter.

    Turn Brown Leaves Into Nutritious Garden Mulch With A Clever Homemade Tool

    You've taken the time to rake up all the fallen leaves in your backyard; it seems a waste to simply discard them. Instead, turn them into useful garden mulch.

    By Luanne Lim 8 days ago Read More
  • Woman playing with three parakeets indoors

    10 Of The Most Colorful Birds You Can Attract To Your Yard In The U.S.

    Not all brightly colored birds are in the tropics. The U.S. has its own fair share of colorful avian friends and you can even attract them to your yard.

    By Lisa Davis 9 days ago Read More
  • A mother opossum with offspring on her back, crawling across the top of a wooden fence.

    What To Do If You Find A Baby Opossum In Your Yard

    If you find a baby opossum, a wildlife rehabilitator may or may not be needed, depending on its age and condition — here’s what to know.

    By Megan Newton 9 days ago Read More
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