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Removing Weeds? Here's When Not To Spray Roundup In Your Yard

staff@housedigest.com (Sakshi Khaitan) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:40:00 +0000

Using Roundup at the wrong time can reduce its effectiveness and risk damage to nearby plants. Weather conditions play a bigger role than you might think.

Should You Be Pulling Dead Weeds After Spraying?

staff@housedigest.com (Nancy Schaffer) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0000

No matter why you use herbicides on the pesky weeds in your garden, you may be wondering whether you should remove the dry, brown plants or leave them alone.

Keep The Bees In Your Yard By Providing The Simplest DIY House From Bamboo Sticks

staff@housedigest.com (Buffy Naillon) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0000

In the garden, bees are your buzzy beneficial friends, and it's easier than you think to build them an appealing DIY home using bamboo sticks.

Digging Too Deep? There's An Amazon Find That Measures For Bulbs Exactly

staff@housedigest.com (Annette Hird) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:40:00 +0000

Bulbs are finicky because some species have specific planting depths that can be tricky to get right. This tool helps with that while saving your back to boot.

Remove Moss And Prevent Future Weed Growth On Your Asphalt Driveway With A Kitchen Staple

staff@housedigest.com (Masie O'Toole) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:00:00 +0000

Moss and weeds growing in the cracks in your driveway can be killed, and potentially even kept at bay, with a simple product from your kitchen pantry.

Say Goodbye To Buckets And Baskets With This Harvest-Helping Amazon Find

staff@housedigest.com (Carrie Elizabeth Bradon) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:40:00 +0000

Is your garden overflowing with produce this season? Hauling baskets full of vegetables is never fun. Try this product to ease the burden on your back and arms.

Gardener Transforms A Simple Glass Jar Into A Functional Hive For Bees With An Impressive DIY

staff@housedigest.com (Melody Ip) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0000

This mason jar hack makes it easy for beekeepers to watch their favorite pollinators in action, and it also makes collecting fresh honeycomb a breeze.

No More Random Digging: The Amazon Find That Keeps Seedlings Consistent

staff@housedigest.com (Annette Hird) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0000

This handy garden tool may become your new favorite planting buddy, as it helps plant seedlings out at the right depth without damaging the roots.

Gardener Transforms Scrap Paper And Cement Into A Rustic Planter With An Impressive DIY

staff@housedigest.com (Buffy Naillon) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Large planters don't come cheap. Thankfully, you can make your own using paper destined for the trash, along with concrete, Styrofoam, and a plastic flower pot.

September Is The Best Time To Remove Stiltgrass — Here's The Quick & Easy Way To Do It

staff@housedigest.com (Nancy Schaffer) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 02:30:00 +0000

If your yard is becoming overrrun with stiltgrass, September is one of the best times to try to weed the invasive plant out. Here's how to do it.

Not Vinegar: The Cleaning Solution For Removing Moss From Concrete

staff@housedigest.com (Sakshi Khaitan) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 23:40:00 +0000

Vinegar helps get rid of moss on your concrete, but there's another key household item that gets the job done even faster. Here's how to use it.

Give Mulched Garden Bed Edging A Rustic Touch With A DIY That Uses River Rocks

staff@housedigest.com (Annette Hird) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:10:00 +0000

This DIY takes a cue from nature and leaves a lot of room to customize it. Size is one way; medium-sized river rocks, for example, are 3 inches in diameter.

Protect Your Patio From Mosquitoes With An Affordable Find From Amazon

staff@housedigest.com (Carrie Elizabeth Bradon) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:40:00 +0000

At less than $15 for a pack of 12 on Amazon, each one of these products keeps your patio mosquito-free for up to seven hours at a time.

Where To Avoid Planting Mums In Your Garden

staff@housedigest.com (Ellen Douglas) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Mums are a quintessential fall flower, and many types can thrive year after year - but only in the right conditions, with enough sunlight and the right soil.

Turn Old Toilet Paper Tubes Into A Clever Yet Simple Solution For Seed Storage

staff@housedigest.com (Buffy Naillon) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:30:00 +0000

Do you save the seeds from the plants in your garden at the end of every growing season? Help them last until next spring with this nifty toilet paper tube DIY.

Ditch Wood Chips: The Permanent Mulch Solution That Makes Raised Garden Beds Look Good

staff@housedigest.com (Annette Hird) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:30:00 +0000

Organic mulch, like wood chips, has one distinct downside: it degrades over time. If you want a tidy mulch that you don't have to replenish, try this material.

Save Toilet Paper Tubes To Create A Bee-Friendly Pollinator Garden

staff@housedigest.com (Kristina Hicks-Hamblin) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 02:30:00 +0000

Some data says that a person on average uses one roll of toilet paper a week. If so, that's 52 tubes that would be tossed. This DIY saves them for the bees!

What Type Of Mulch Attracts The Most Bugs?

staff@housedigest.com (Lucas Coll) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Some of the most popular mulch materials are also the perfect breeding ground for pests such as insects. Find out what to use for your mulch instead.

How To Prevent Grass From Growing In Mulch (It's Not Landscape Fabric)

staff@housedigest.com (Aleem Ahmad) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Unwanted grass and weeds is every gardener's nightmare. Most reach for a landscape fabric first, but there's a better solution to keeping unwanted grass at bay.

Forget Store Bought: Assemble An Easy To Build Bird Bath With Items You Already Own

staff@housedigest.com (Sakshi Khaitan) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:30:00 +0000

Bird baths are ideal for attracting not only feathered friends, but also bees and butterflies, to your garden. This free DIY uses a glass dish and plant stand.