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  • Wet, leaning peonies clustered in a garden

    Say Goodbye To Floppy Peonies With A Gardening Hack That's Practically Free

    Tired of floppy peonies in your garden? Say goodbye to the problem with this simple, practically free gardening hack that keeps your blooms standing tall.

    By Anna Michnowicz 2 months ago Read More
  • A variety of plant cuttings potted in small plastic pots, in a cardboard box, seen from above.

    The Clever Take Away Container Hack That Makes Moving Plant Cuttings Easy

    Moving plant cuttings safely and effectively can sometimes be difficult. However, there's a clever take away container hack that makes this process easy.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 2 months ago Read More
  • person cutting hardware cloth with needle-nosed pliers

    Turn Your Leftover Garden Supplies Into Stylish Outdoor Accents

    With just a couple leftover garden supplies, you can create many different stylish outdoor accents to display on your patio or around your backyard.

    By Noah Hoit 2 months ago Read More
  • spoon holding coffee grounds above a potted plant

    Reuse Spent Coffee Grounds To Help One Staple Crop In Your Vegetable Garden Thrive

    There are surprising ways you can utilize spent coffee grounds -- including in your garden. Reuse them to help a staple crop in your vegetable patch thrive.

    By Charlotte D. Miller 2 months ago Read More
  • Purple nutsedge growing in a lawn

    Tips For Killing Nutsedge (And The Biggest Mistakes To Avoid)

    Nutsedge can be super tough to eradicate, and removal attempts may even spread it. Use these tips and tricks to get rid of nutsedge without making things worse.

    By Deirdre Mundorf 2 months ago Read More
  • Little girl sniffs purple lilac flowers

    How To Preserve Your Lilac Flowers (And Why You Absolutely Should)

    Lilac bushes produces beautiful blooms that only last a couple weeks. These preservation tricks give you the beauty and scent of lilacs for a long time to come.

    By Zenobia Harris 2 months ago Read More
  • Old metal tongs hanging on a wall

    Don't Throw Out An Old Pair Of Tongs, Try This Hack To Up Your Gardening Game Instead

    Don’t throw away that old pair of tongs; instead, try this handy hack that can elevate a simple kitchen tool to a valuable ally in your gardening game.

    By Jessica Steinhoff 2 months ago Read More
  • Man filling planter with soil from a yellow soil bag

    The Smart Hack That May Save You Money On Soil In A Garden Center

    Growing and maintaining a garden can be an expensive hobby, but this simple hack can make your next soil purchase up to 50% cheaper at the garden center.

    By Veronica Sparks 2 months ago Read More
  • Top-down view of opened, empty cardboard boxes of various sizes

    Make Big Changes To Your Yard And Garden With These 12 Genius Cardboard Box Hacks

    If you have a pile of cardboard boxes, don't toss them in the recycle bin. Instead, go for one of these creative hacks to help around the garden and yard.

    By Sophia Beams 2 months ago Read More
  • closeup of hands holding shredded paper

    Don't Toss Shredded Paper - Save It For This Clever End-Of-Season Garden Hack

    Before you toss or try to recycle your shredded paper, consider this simple hack to reuse it for storing garden bulbs. Here's why you should try it.

    By Angela Horn 2 months ago Read More
  • Person adding coffee grounds with a spoon to a garden plot

    The One Veggie In Your Garden You Should Be Saving Your Leftover Coffee Grounds For

    Coffee grounds are a beneficial soil additive for plenty of different plants, but they carry an extra benefit for one vegetable in particular.

    By Meg Jernigan 2 months ago Read More
  • A rubber snake decoy on a lawn

    Does Using A Snake Decoy Actually Stop Pesky Birds From Eating Crops?

    Birds can be a beautiful addition to your garden, until them help themselves to your crops. But is a rubber snake the solution to this pesky problem?

    By Bob Beacham 2 months ago Read More
  • large garden planters on a deck

    Common Materials You Should Never Use To Fill The Bottom Of Large Planters

    If you are looking to fill some large planters, you may be tempted to add filler to the bottom to help with drainage, but what materials should you avoid?

    By David Kuchta 2 months ago Read More
  • Four propagating plants on a table

    The Most Adorable Way To Decorate Your Kitchen With Propagating Plants

    The beauty of propagating plants is their ease: Drop cuttings in a jar of water and grow. But they'll look far more charming with this DIY decorating hack.

    By Buffy Naillon 2 months ago Read More
  • A small hummingbird sitting on a branch

    The Kind Of Garden Hummingbirds Can't Stay Away From

    While feeders are a great way to attract hummingbirds, planting flowers is also crucial. Check out the specific type of flower garden that will lure in hummers.

    By Theresa Cramer 2 months ago Read More
  • A gardener checking his veggies

    Boost Your Harvest With This Effective Space-Saving Gardening Hack

    Gardeners looking for a larger harvest might consider this space-saving hack. Here's what to do and how it works to multiply the growth in your garden.

    By Austin Tyler 2 months ago Read More
  • young man bending to water different potted plants

    Save Money On Plant Pedestals With A Gorgeous Thrift Flip

    There's an unexpected thrift find that can beautify your plants. No one will guess what this pedestal used to be — or how much money it saved you!

    By Candina Jordan 2 months ago Read More
  • Leggy seedlings growing in tray

    Seedlings Most Prone To Legginess That You Need To Keep An Eye On When Growing

    Some seedlings are more likely to become leggy than others. Here's which ones to watch out for when growing them at home.

    By Kim W.S. 2 months ago Read More
  • Critter Pricker pest control display

    Whatever Happened To Critter Pricker Raccoon Deterrent After Shark Tank Season 11?

    One "Shark Tank" business that stuck with all of us is Critter Pricker Raccoon Deterrent. Here's what we know about where the company is today.

    By Rose Okeke 2 months ago Read More
  • A hand picking an orange from a healthy citrus tree

    The Herb That Can Help Ward Off Citrus Tree Pests

    Are you sick of pests ruining your citrus tree and all the hard work you put into your garden? Thankfully, there's a herb that can help ward them off.

    By Annette Hird 2 months ago Read More
  • A gloved hand adding mineral fertilizer to a plant

    10 Best Flowers To Plant To Help Mask That Gross Fertilizer Smell

    Fertilizer is helpful, even necessary, for a thriving garden, but it doesn't usually have the most pleasant smell. Conceal it with these fragrant flowers.

    By Chloe O'Donnell 2 months ago Read More
  • Dandelions with seed heads grow in a field.

    The Gardening Trick That Can Help Prevent Weeds From Taking Over Your Yard

    Getting rid of weeds is one of the worst landscaping chores. But this gardening trick can help stop the unwanted plants from spreading in your space.

    By Rachael Green 2 months ago Read More
  • raccoon digging for grubs among flower roots causing garden chaos

    Protect Your Plants With A Budget-Friendly Garden Cloche DIY From Dollar Tree

    When you need multiple garden cloches, the cost quickly adds up. Thankfully, Dollar Tree has the perfect solution for a DIY version.

    By Dianne Wilson 2 months ago Read More
  • A woman watering her flower garden with a hose

    The Ground Cover You Won't Want To Grow If You're Trying To Keep Mosquitoes Away

    When it comes to planting ground cover in your garden, you might want to consider which plants could attract the wrong company to your oasis.

    By Maisy Fernandez 2 months ago Read More
  • Hanging basket with coconut liner and strawberry plants

    The Unlikely Item That Can Save Your Plant Liners From Drying Out

    When you put your heart and soul into your garden, the last thing you want is your plant liners drying out. But there's an unlikely item that can save them.

    By Jessica Steinhoff 2 months ago Read More
  • Chicken wire stapled to a wooden frame protecting a garden.

    How To Attach Chicken Wire To Wood Without Staples

    Chicken wire is a classic choice for any smaller fencing need, but staples aren't always the best way to go. Here are some alternatives to staples.

    By William Cennamo 2 months ago Read More
  • Hummingbird hovering at a bright scarlet bee balm flower

    The Landscaping Trick That Gets The Attention Of More Hummingbirds

    The arrival of hummingbirds is one of the telltale signs of spring. Create a wonderland for the diminutive birds using these landscaping tips.

    By Jennifer Davis 2 months ago Read More
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