Don't Throw Out Your Wood Ashes! Use Them To Help Your Pepper Plants Thrive
Wood ash can be used to fertilize various vegetables and flowers, including pepper plants. It's full of nutrients that benefit peppers' growth.
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Eggshells Work Wonders In Your Garden — Just Not For This Particular Purpose
Eggshells have many garden uses. They can help nourish the soil, change the pH, and kill pathogens. However, they're not proven to help with this garden task.
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Creative Solutions For Building A Squirrel-Proof Raised Garden Bed
Our master gardener reveals the strategies she employs to keep squirrels away from her raised beds, whether it's using wire, gravel, or even other plants.
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Build A DIY Vertical Garden Using An Item Everyone Throws In The Trash
A DIY vertical garden maximizes space in a small area. This vertical planter uses a common container that people often toss for an inexpensive upcycle.
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12 Houseplant Watering Hacks You Should Avoid At All Costs
While some houseplant watering hacks are worth listening to, far too many are popularized for making life easier for indoor gardeners rather than their plants.
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How To DIY A Solar-Powered Irrigation System For A More Hydrated Garden
Using solar-powered irrigation is a way to be eco-conscious and save money on energy bills. Here's how to DIY one so you don't have to hire a professional.
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12 Affordable Aluminum Foil Hacks That Are Useful In The Winter
Winter — the season of drafts and frozen everything. Prevent the cold weather from chilling your bones and damaging your home and garden with aluminum foil.
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Gardening Never Has To End. Here Are Some Tasks For The Dead Of Winter
Deep winter is typically an off season for gardeners, but this break can provide plenty of opportunity to plan and prepare for the upcoming spring.
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9 DIY Seed Recipes That Offer Variety To The Birds In Your Yard
To attract a variety of birds to your yard, you'll want to offer seed recipes that appeal to a range of species. Here are nine simple birdseed combinations.
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11 Hardy Plants That Can Grow In Last Season's Old Potting Soil
Do you usually throw away your old potting soil, thinking it's spent? If yes, you're wasting a good thing. Some plants thrive in nutrient-deficient mixes.
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Pine Straw Vs Mulch: Only One Reigns Superior For Your Garden
When it comes to covers for your garden soil, pine straw may be right. You'll only know for sure once you've compared it to the many mulch materials out there.
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Take Out Your Sketch Book! Winter Is The Time To Plan Your Spring Garden (And How To Do It)
Why not make the most of being stuck inside due to cold weather? Do more than just dream about next season's garden: start planning it on paper or digitally.
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20 Types Of Stink Bugs You Should Know About (& How To Keep Them Away)
Stink bugs get an understandably bad rap, thanks to their smelly defense mechanism. Here’s how to identify the harmful ones and prevent them.
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How To DIY Your Own Yard Pinwheels To Scare Off Pests
Birds, squirrels, rabbits, and more come into your yard to eat vegetable seedlings and ravage fruit trees. Deter them with a flashy, colorful homemade pinwheel.
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Late Winter Is The Best Time To Prune Woody Rosemary - Here's The Best Way To Do It
It can be difficult to determine when it's time to trim back your rosemary, but scraggly, woody branches are a clear sign it's ready for a late winter chop.
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Should You Worry About Frost Affecting Fertilizer?
Fertilizing your lawn in early spring is always a good idea. But if there is an unexpected frost, you may wonder if it will impact the fertilizer.
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15 Common Household Items You Can Repurpose To Grow Plant Seeds
When it's time to start seeds indoors and you discover you don't have a seed starting kit, don't run to the store -- Check your garbage and recycling first.
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Turn Old Tree Stumps And A Wood Pallet Into A Beautiful Garden Planter Box
Got an abundance of tree stumps you don't know what to do with? They make a surprisingly lovely border for a pallet garden full of veggies or ornamentals.
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Keeping Birds Safe In Your Garden Starts With This Fertilizer Advice
Many fertilizers contain ingredients that can harm birds’ health. Here’s how to pick a bird-safe fertilizer and apply it for maximum safety.
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12 Best Foods & Seeds To Attract A Range Of Stunning Birds To Your Yard
Want to see a wider variety of birds in your backyard? Choosing the right food is key, since some, like one particular seed, are far more popular than others.
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13 Foolproof Ways To Get Rid Of And Prevent Weeds From Growing In Flower Beds
From stubborn re-sprouters to sneaky seedlings, smart habits, mulch, and timing can rein in weeds and keep your flower beds thriving all season long.
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Save Some Wood Ashes — Your Rose Bushes Will Love Them
If you’re cleaning out your fireplace, don’t throw away that wood ash. It contains many helpful nutrients that could benefit your rose bushes.
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The Actual Difference Between Deadheading And Pruning
Are you one of those gardeners who group any task requiring shears under the pruning banner? It turns out deadheading is a unique method with specific quirks.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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