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  • Keurig coffee machine

    Stop Tossing Used Keurig Coffee Pods & Use Them In Your Backyard Like This

    Worried you're being wasteful whenever you use your Keurig coffee pods? Here's a great way you can repurpose those spent pods in your garden.

    By Jahaira Arthur 10 months ago Read More
  • pile of dead branches

    Give Dead Branches New Life With This Trick From TikTok

    If you have more dead branches in your yard than you know what to do with, consider this garden trick from TikTok as one possible (and natural) solution.

    By Jennifer Martin 10 months ago Read More
  • person using worn pruning shears

    Is Aluminum Foil The Secret Solution To Dull Pruning Shears?

    Dull pruning shears can wreak havoc on your trees' branches and plants' stems. But is a sheet of aluminum the answer for a sharper blade? Find out here.

    By Paige Mathieu 10 months ago Read More
  • jumping spider on a leaf

    The Mulching Trick That Attracts Helpful Spiders To The Garden

    Many of us don't want to see spiders inside or outside of our home, but these arachnids can actually be beneficial in the garden. Here's how to attract them.

    By Annette Hird 10 months ago Read More
  • purple irises in a field

    Tips For Harvesting Iris Seeds To Plant And Grow For New Blooms

    Irises are a popular garden flower, reproducing readily by cloning themselves underground. For more irises, including hybrids, try harvesting the seeds instead.

    By Teri Tracy 10 months ago Read More
  • cat next to raised bed

    Keep Cats Out Of Your Raised Garden Bed With This Simple Trick

    Do you have a cat problem in your raised garden beds? You don't want them creating a litter box near your edible plants. Try this easy trick to keep cats out.

    By Annette Hird 10 months ago Read More
  • yellow Crocs in grassy area

    Why Crocs Are Just As Perfect For The Garden As They Are On Your Feet

    If you have an old, worn-down pair of Crocs, don't throw the shoes away. Instead, learn how to use them to make your garden more beautiful and interesting.

    By Lindsay Donaldson 10 months ago Read More
  • beautiful colorful zinnias

    The Tomato Cage Gardening Trick That'll Make Zinnias Stand Taller

    If your zinnias keep falling over, there's a solution involving a tomato cage. Try out this gardening hack to help your tall flowers get the support they need.

    By Annette Hird 10 months ago Read More
  • overhead shot of growing basil

    A Mess-Free, Pest-Free Way To Propagate & Maintain Healthy Basil Indoors

    Nothing beats homegrown basil. If you want to start a basil plant, here's how you can propagate this beloved herb indoors, sans the mess and the pests.

    By Lindsay Donaldson 10 months ago Read More
  • dried lotus flower seed pods

    All The Things You Can Do With Lotus Flower Seed Pods

    Lotus flower seed pods are missing from your DIY floral decorations, but there are so many additional uses for the pods of these pond beauties as well.

    By Lindsay Donaldson 10 months ago Read More
  • gardener holding mobile device gardening

    High-Tech Smart Gardening Products That Will Transform Your Yard

    Home automation with smart products doesn’t have to end when you walk out the door. Transform your yard and garden with these high-tech smart gardening devices.

    By Madisen Swenson 10 months ago Read More
  • smart garden on countertop

    Why A Smart Garden Can Improve Your Home, And How To Start One

    We've entered a new era of gardening. Are smart gardens really all that they are cracked up to be? And if so, how exactly can a newbie gardener get started?

    By Lilly Paltsev 10 months ago Read More
  • outdoor plant section at store

    Tips For Buying The Best Perennial Flowers At End Of Season Clearance Sales

    Perennial flowers are typically put on sale at big box stores and nurseries at the end of summer or fall. Find out what to look for when perusing these options.

    By Teri Tracy 10 months ago Read More
  • Eggshells next to plant

    The Eggshell Hack That's Said To Keep Lizards Out Of The Garden (But Does It Work?)

    Are reptiles visiting your garden more often or in larger numbers than you'd like? Check out a popular anti-lizard eggshell hack and find out if it works.

    By Ethan Harrison Smith 10 months ago Read More
  • raccoon in trash can garbage

    Keep Raccoons Out Of Your Trash With One Easy Gadget

    They're called 'trash pandas' for a reason. If you have a problem with raccoons scavenging through your garbage can at night, try this gadget for pest control.

    By Valerie Kellogg 10 months ago Read More
  • stained old pillow on bed

    How You Should Repurpose Dirty Old Pillows In The Garden Instead Of Tossing Them

    It may be time to say goodbye to your favorite pillow, but that doesn't mean it has to be trashed. Here are some ways to give your old pillow a new purpose.

    By Rachael Green 10 months ago Read More
  • small bird on blue hyacinth

    Attract More Birds To Your Yard By Putting Flowers In Their Favorite Spot

    If you're trying to attract birds into your yard, you shouldn't just add flowers they enjoy. You should also ensure they're planted in the right location.

    By Teri Tracy 10 months ago Read More
  • people at backyard party

    Isolate Your Backyard With This Fast-Growing Shrub That Isn't Bothered By Heat

    The difference between a tall fence and a tall shrub is mostly aesthetic. Use this shrub to isolate your yard for a whimsical, verdant barrier in a hot climate.

    By Valerie Kellogg 10 months ago Read More
  • vine growing beyond trellis

    What To Do If Your Climbing Plant Grows Past Its Trellis

    Sometimes your vining plants exceed your expectations. It's exciting to see your garden growing well, but you may need to give them more room to climb.

    By Lindsay Donaldson 10 months ago Read More
  • Rows of grass clippings

    Clean Up Your Yard In Seconds With This Easy Trick To Bag Grass Clippings

    Grass clippings can be a pain to deal with when you have piles from mowing too-tall grass. Here's how to make the collection process a little easier.

    By Naomi Meza 10 months ago Read More
  • Mixing hydrogen peroxide for plants

    Does Hydrogen Peroxide Kill Plants? Here's What You Should Know

    For cleaning wounds or bleaching stained grout, hydrogen peroxide is a home staple for many. Here, we discuss H2O2's role in plants' lives ... and deaths.

    By Sara Halcumb 10 months ago Read More
  • garden of self-seeded plants

    Let Your Summer Plants Self-Seed In The Garden. Here's Why

    Gardening is very time-consuming and hard work. Make your life easier by letting your summer plants self-seed at the end of the growing season.

    By Kate Nicholson 10 months ago Read More
  • Woman fertilizing tomato plants

    13 DIY Tomato Fertilizers That Will Help Your Plants Thrive

    Home-grown edibles are usually low-maintenance. If your tomato plants seem stunted, you may need to provide more nutrients with these DIY fertilizers.

    By Sara Halcumb 10 months ago Read More
  • Large mixed zinnia garden

    The Zinnia Seeds TikTok Swears By For A Garden Full Of Big Beautiful Blooms

    If you love growing zinnias in your yard, find out the specific seed packet that many creators on TikTok are recommending to grow big blooms.

    By A. R. Hopkins 10 months ago Read More
  • Cabbage, peas and onions

    Does Science Support Companion Planting?

    Companion planting is often touted as the solution to a plethora of problems, but is there really any science that backs up this common practice?

    By Ron Baker 10 months ago Read More
  • Cinnamon sticks and oil

    Try This Cinnamon Hack To Tackle The Weeds In Your Yard

    Weeds are a constant foe among lawn enthusiasts and backyard gardeners, but you can try this cinnamon hack to see if you can't tackle these unwanted visitors.

    By A. R. Hopkins 10 months ago Read More
  • vegetable garden covered in snow

    Extend The Growing Season In Your Garden With This Easy Container Hack

    If it gets cold where you live, you don't have to give up quite so soon on the growing season. Implement this easy container hack to prolong it.

    By Kate Nicholson 10 months ago Read More
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