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  • a skunk on the lawn in an urban yard

    Grow Summer Squash And Possibly Say Goodbye To Skunks

    If you have a skunk problem in your garden, growing summer squash could deter the pests from your yard while also bearing delicious fruits.

    By Nancy Schaffer 9 days ago Read More
  • A woman decorating her front porch with flowers in decorative pots and pumpkins.

    The Low-Maintenance Trick For Easy-To-Care For Front Porch Decor

    Tired of caring for planters full of annuals at your front porch? Replace them with an item that people once thought tacky but that's now coming into its own.

    By Sophie Pell 9 days ago Read More
  • Female hands holding cocktail glasses in a toast

    Turn A Dollar Tree Margarita Glass Into A Cute Bird Waterer

    This project doesn't demand much money or effort — with a margarita glass from Dollar Tree, and you can give visiting birds a cute new waterer.

    By Lindsay Donaldson 9 days ago Read More
  • Man holding a broken white ceramic bowl

    Don't Toss That Cracked Ironstone Bowl — Turn It Into A Charming Bird Bath

    It might seem like an ironstone bowl isn't worth using anymore once it's damaged. But you can easily turn it into a nice little place for birds to bathe.

    By Suzanne Bonnett 10 days ago Read More
  • A fox kit laying down in gravel near a structure

    Here's What To Do If You Find A Baby Fox In Your Yard

    Finding a baby fox in your yard can be both cute and alarming. Depending on how it looks and what it's doing, here's how you should take action.

    By R. A. Fletcher 11 days ago Read More
  • Colorful eggs in a brown wicker easter basket

    Turn An Old Easter Basket Into A Bird Feeder They'll Love

    As Easter ends, you might have some unwanted baskets lying around. You can easily make one into a platform feeder for many types of birds.

    By Nancy Schaffer 11 days ago Read More
  • Espresso machine sitting on a kitchen counter

    Don't Toss Your Old Coffee Maker: Turn It Into A Hummingbird Water Fountain

    Since they're too small for traditional bird baths, hummingbirds love water fountains, and you can make one yourself using an old coffee maker.

    By Magdalena Becker 11 days ago Read More
  • Hand holding a plastic mini pot next to a stack of extra plastic pots.

    Upcycle Plastic Nursery Pots Into The Cutest Planter For Succulents

    This adorable DIY tiered succulent planter is adaptable using different sizes and quantities of those plastic nursery pots that you'd usually throw away.

    By Amy Horton 12 days ago Read More
  • A smiling couple toasts with drinks in cans.

    Upcycle Beer Cans Into Unique Hanging Planters For Trailing Plants

    Get your trailing plants under control and recycle beer cans with this versatile DIY that turns the cans into one-of-a-kind hanging planters

    By Lindsay Donaldson 12 days ago Read More
  • Baltimore oriole sitting on a branch

    Turn An Old Jar Into A Bird Feeder Orioles Can't Resist

    Orioles are similar to hummingbirds in that they like to eat sweet treats. Putting this one ingredient in your bird feeder will attract more to your yard.

    By Lou Siday 13 days ago Read More
  • Close-up shot of empty tin cans in a garden.

    Don't Toss Empty Cans - Turn Them Into Adorable Garden Decor

    Use cans and plastic bottles to complete this cute, buzzworthy DIY project and pay tribute to some of the critters you want to see visiting your garden.

    By Natalia Vela 13 days ago Read More
  • The purple and lilac blooms of wishbone flowers are in front of some pink-blooming wishbone variants.

    Keep Deer Out Of Your Garden With An Easy To Grow Flower They Can't Stand

    If you've got a shady spot in your garden that wildlife can reach, plant these colorful and carefree flowers that are attractive to humans but not to deer.

    By Ellen Douglas 13 days ago Read More
  • Styrofoam cooler outdoors in front of a gate

    Turn A Styrofoam Cooler Into A Beautiful Water Feature For Your Garden Using Concrete

    Jazzing up your garden with a concrete water feature can be as simple as repurposing an old styrofoam cooler. Here's how to embark on the DIY project.

    By Brooke Younger 13 days ago Read More
  • A hummingbird hovering in front of a red flower.

    Turn Dollar Tree Planters Into A Hummingbird Magnet With A Simple DIY

    With a little elbow grease and a quick trip to Dollar Tree, you can build a hummingbird paradise for your yard for cheap. Here's how to put it together.

    By Amy Horton 13 days ago Read More
  • Two deer stare at camera in a backyard

    What To Do If You Find Deer Tracks In Your Backyard

    Some people may actually prefer deer to stop in their yard. If you are worried about them disturbing your garden, however, there are ways to deter them.

    By Patti Kaz 13 days ago Read More
  • An image of a green crop planted in mounded frameless graden beds

    The Frameless Garden Bed Alternative That Helps You Save On Resources

    You don't need extra materials and resources to build a functional garden bed. This frameless alternative is equally good and can last decades.

    By Lou Siday 13 days ago Read More
  • A woman removes a houseplant from a plastic nursery pot above a repotting station filled with tools and soil.

    Don't Toss Plastic Nursery Pots, Upcycle Them Into High-End Planters

    While plastic nursery pots by themselves are flimsy and ugly, trashing them isn't your only option. Instead, make them luxe with some paint and a pantry staple.

    By Kimberley Spinney 14 days ago Read More
  • person transplanting a houseplant

    Help Transplanted Plants Thrive With This Leftover Kitchen Scrap

    Transplanting can put a lot of stress on your plants. Luckily, a common kitchen scrap can be turned into a fertilizing boost that will help your plants thrive.

    By Suzanne Bonnett 14 days ago Read More
  • person tying plants in garden

    The Stunning Perennial With Leaves That Make An Eco-Friendly Garden String Alternative

    If you're always running out of twine, consider growing this lovely perennial. Its leaves have strong fibers that can be used as a sustainable string source.

    By Megan Newton 14 days ago Read More
  • A person's hand picking tomatoes off a vine.

    The Kitchen Essential That Can Fertilize Your Tomatoes In A Pinch

    Lots of items around the house can help your plants, and tomatoes, thrive when they need a nutrient boost — and you might just have this one in your kitchen.

    By Jo Plumridge 14 days ago Read More
  • Man cuts sponge into smaller pieces.

    Is A Small Sponge A Good Hack For Flourishing Succulent Plants? Here's The Complicated Truth

    Potting your succulent on top of a sponge bed sounds like a dreamy hack if you forget to water your plants. But in truth, this hack could become a nightmare.

    By Katharine Hansen 14 days ago Read More
  • A gardener removes a small plant from a black plastic nursery pot.

    Keep Plastic Nursery Pots Out Of The Trash With This Simple Recycling Tip

    If those old plastic pots are piling up in your garden shed, bundle them into your car. There's a place in most towns and cities where you can drop them off.

    By Kimberley Spinney 15 days ago Read More
  • hands holding seedling in soil

    Turn A Shoe Organizer Into The Perfect Garden Bed That Won't Cost An Arm And A Leg

    A fabric cube shoe organizer makes the perfect garden accessory. Learn how to repurpose storage cubes in your garden for seedlings with this clever hack.

    By Barbara Pavone 15 days ago Read More
  • A swarm of wasps fly against the background of a green summer garden

    The Wasp-Attracting Bush You May Want To Avoid Planting In Your Garden

    While these bushes might be a pretty addition to a garden, they're a major magnet for wasps thanks to their thick foliage and production of sweet fruit.

    By Aleem Ahmad 16 days ago Read More
  • An old bathtub sitting outdoors and filled with other bits of scrap.

    Turn An Old Bathtub Into A Stylish Raised Garden Bed

    Old bathtubs are hard to trash. Sometimes you even have to pay to remove them. Instead, save your money and fill the tub with soil and plants in your backyard.

    By Annette Hird 17 days ago Read More
  • Bluebird perched on a branch

    How To Attract Bluebirds With A Feeder Solution They'll Love

    Bluebirds are a welcome sight in almost any yard, and if you want to make sure they keep coming around, offer up this treat that they find irresistible.

    By Barb Hudson 18 days ago Read More
  • anna hummingbirds splashing around in a water fountain birdbath

    How To DIY A Colorful Rainbow Water Fountain Hummingbirds Will Love

    Hummingbirds love water and are drawn to bright colors, so this simple DIY birdbath with a running fountain is sure to draw in some feathered friends.

    By Nancy Schaffer 18 days ago Read More
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