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  • A red lizard's head surrounded by green foliage

    Common Mistakes To Avoid When Trying To Deter Lizards From Your Yard

    You’ve probably heard all sorts of wild ideas for repelling lizards from your yard or garden, so let’s separate fact from fiction. What really works?

    By R. A. Fletcher 9 days ago Read More
  • Plant cuttings growing in a jar filled with roots and cloudy water on a cobweb-covered windowsill.

    Cloudy Water In Your Plant Propagation Jar? Here's What It Means And How To Fix It

    Water propagation is relatively easy, but things can go haywire quickly if you're distracted. Cloudy water spells trouble for cuttings and needs instant fixing.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 9 days ago Read More
  • A gardener sprinkling diatomaceous earth on a vegetable garden bed.

    10 Garden Pests You Can Get Rid Of Using Diatomaceous Earth

    Diatomaceous earth is a white powder made from crushed ancient diatom fossils. Its sharp edges damage insect bodies, making it a useful garden pest deterrent.

    By Selena Ivette Rodriguez 9 days ago Read More
  • Mug of hot tea with loose tea leaves on a dish next to it.

    Always Keep Your Tea Leaves. Here Are The 12 Plants That Love Them

    There's no need to throw your used tea leaves in the garbage when they can have a second life by improving the health of your indoor and outdoor plants.

    By Amy Horton 10 days ago Read More
  • Woman adding fertilizing soil in a pot with lush lavender

    8 Leftover Scraps Your Lavender Plant Will Love

    Lavender may have a reputation as a low-maintenance plant, but some leftover scraps could do it some good. Just use these in moderation for best results.

    By Aleem Ahmad 10 days ago Read More
  • Vintage garden items with sales tags piled up outside a house.

    Turn 8 Common Garden Items Into Creative Planters And Plant Stands

    If you're a bit creatively minded, planters and plant stands are hidden in all kinds of garden tools, parts, and product packaging. Get rummaging in that shed!

    By Magdalena Becker 10 days ago Read More
  • Dying tomato plants with brown leaves and stems

    14 Ways To Revive Dying Plants & Sad Garden Beds

    Correcting soil pH and choosing the right placement for each plant are just a few of the simple steps that can help bring a struggling garden back to life.

    By Brandy Eaklor 10 days ago Read More
  • Close up of lilac bush

    Give Your Lilac Flowers A Nutrient Boost With A Common Household Throwaway

    Lilac flowers don't need all that much attention to thrive, but if you want o help improve their soil, consider mixing in this seemingly useless byproduct.

    By Magdalena Becker 11 days ago Read More
  • bright red fruit and flowers on a dwarf pomegranate tree

    The Flowering Mini Pomegranate Variety That You Can Grow In A Pot

    A big backyard isn't always required for gardening. This variety of pomegranate is easy to maintain and can be grown in a pot or different container.

    By Alisha Land 11 days ago Read More
  • Three birds perched on a bird feeder

    14 Thrift Store Finds You Can Turn Into Features Birds Will Love

    From plastic pots to vintage dishes, affordable thrift store items can help you create a bird-friendly yard without buying costly new supplies.

    By Brandy Eaklor 11 days ago Read More
  • Purple-flowered lavender grows en masse in a field

    The Simple Soil Addition That Could Help Your Lavender Plants Flourish

    Lavender looks and smells amazing, and better yet, it’s easy to grow. Make it even easier with this soil amendment you may already have at home.

    By Katharine Hansen 11 days ago Read More
  • Mossy tree stump in the woods

    Repurpose A Tree Stump Into A Beautiful Succulent Garden

    Installing a succulent garden is a creative way to repurpose an old tree stump. It provides a natural element that is ideal for growing these plants.

    By R. A. Fletcher 11 days ago Read More
  • A person inspects a dahlia tuber that exhibits some shriveling by pressing on it with their finger

    The Easy Way To Rehydrate & Save Your Dried Out Dahlia Tubers

    Dahlias tubers that are stored indoors in winter are susceptible to getting dried out. But if that happens, there are ways to save them by adding moisture.

    By Andrea Crowley-Hughes 11 days ago Read More
  • Parents play with their daughter in a meadow at the back of their home

    13 Ideas To Landscape A No-Mow Yard

    A no-mow yard saves you time and money. There are many ways to approach it, depending on your region and aesthetic, from xeriscaping to creating a rain garden.

    By Ellen Douglas 12 days ago Read More
  • A pallet of potatoes is delivered to a grocery store with bundles separated into plastic mesh bags

    Can You Really Make A DIY Bird's Nest From A Mesh Produce Bag?

    If you end up with a supply of those mesh produce bags, you can recycle them into an easy DIY bird's nest to hang in your garden for your feathered visitors.

    By Jason Rochlin 14 days ago Read More
  • A spider on the floor in a house

    Deter Spiders With A Popular Plant That'll Thrive Indoors Or Outdoors

    This easy-growing plant can thrive inside or outdoors, helping to repel spiders where needed while offering unique perks to certain members of the household.

    By Lou Siday 15 days ago Read More
  • Person in checked shirt and apron separating out a pup from a lush aloe vera plant

    13 Tips For Turning One Aloe Vera Plant Into An Endless Amount For Decades

    Aloe plants are the gifts that keep on giving — if you play it right. From where to place your plant to tending to the soil, here's how to produce a pup farm.

    By Katy Willis 15 days ago Read More
  • two people emptying a fish tank with a tube

    Always Keep Your Used Aquarium Water, Here Are The Plants That Love It

    Some herbs grow faster thanks to your used aquarium water, while certain leafy greens love getting extra potassium from this leftover liquid.

    By Charlotte D. Miller 15 days ago Read More
  • Lawn and shrubs covered in white frost.

    The Unexpected Benefits Winter Frost Brings To Gardens

    Winter is a time of rest for us humans, and the same goes for many plants. However, the cold temperatures also play a vital part in most plants' lifecycles.

    By Katie Flannery 15 days ago Read More
  • Hand holding coffee grounds as plant fertilizer

    6 Tiktok Fertilizer Hacks That Are Worth Trying (& 6 To Avoid)

    From raw eggs to pasta water, we dissect gardening hacks approved by TikTok and offer science-backed reasons for their effectiveness or ineffectiveness.

    By Megan Brame 16 days ago Read More
  • Hand holding seeds over garden bed.

    How To Tell If Your Garden Soil Is Ready For Planting With A Drainage Test

    Of the tests to do before planting in your garden, a drainage test is among the best (and easiest). Try this quick drainage test to see if your soil is ready.

    By Katharine Hansen 16 days ago Read More
  • Monarch butterfly perched on a flower in a garden.

    The Clever Way To Use Old Potting Soil To Attract Beautiful Butterflies To The Garden

    Welcoming butterflies to your garden is beneficial for the ecosystem. Here is one way to use outdated potting soil to encourage butterflies into your garden.

    By Bob Beacham 16 days ago Read More
  • Snow on hydrangeas overwintering in the garden.

    The Best Way To Insulate Hydrangeas During Cold Winter Weather

    Cold damage can affect the spring blooming of hydrangeas, especially bigleaf hydrangeas. Provide some insulation in winter with a cheap, all-natural material.

    By Emma Atkinson 16 days ago Read More
  • Snowdrop flowers with ice crystallized on them and surrounded by snow

    16 Winter Gardening Tips You Should Know For Healthier Plants In Spring

    From protecting plants after winter snow to knowing when to stop watering, these practical gardening tips help set the stage for healthy spring blooms.

    By Sakshi Khaitan 16 days ago Read More
  • A garter snake slithers over a gravel pathway in a residential backyard.

    13 Popular Ground Cover Plants That Attract Slithering Pests

    Are you afraid of snakes? Some ground covers provide shade, shelter, and food for snakes. To keep snakes out of your yard, avoid planting certain plant species.

    By Andrea Crowley-Hughes 17 days ago Read More
  • A pitcher and glass of orange juice sitting on a sunny outdoor wooden table, surrounded by sliced fresh oranges

    Why You Should Reconsider Using Fruit Juice As Fertilizer In Your Garden

    While fruit juice is delicious to humans, it may not be the best option for your plants. Know these potential drawbacks before you use it in your garden.

    By Jack Vatsal 17 days ago Read More
  • A person fertilizing plants with eggshells in his garden

    Always Keep Your Eggshells, Here Are The 10 Plants That Love Them

    Before you trash those eggshells, know this: tomatoes cheer, potatoes perk up — and they’re not the only ones. This humble kitchen scrap has a big fan club.

    By Aleem Ahmad 17 days ago Read More
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