Resealable plastic baggies are good for more than just holding sandwiches or snacks. They can be used in a variety of unique ways around the home and garden.
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Worms are usually a gardener's best friend, but jumping worms can damage plants and soil structure. Here's how to tell them apart from other earthworms.
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Mailboxes are the correct place for your mail, and a poor choice for birds looking to build a nest. Here are some humane deterrent ideas.
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Nuthatchers are a popular favorite among birdwatchers. Luckily, there are simple ways to attract these critters to your yard and entice them to stay.
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Gardeners might not like the maldorous scent of this native flowering vine, but plenty of pollinators and birds are drawn to its smell and its purple berries.
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Large decorative planters aren't cheap, so it's wise to take advantage of DIY opportunities. Here are two ways to create one with an old laundry basket.
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Epsom salt has many uses, but can it help improve the taste of your watermelons? Here's what you need to know before sprinkling it around your garden.
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Many fruit trees are known to attract wasps, but fig trees in particular are associated with the pests. Here is the history between wasps and figs.
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Time to swap out a slightly shabby set of towels? Before you toss your old bath towels in the trash, discover some clever ways to repurpose them in the garden.
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Are you hanging mothballs near your bird feeder to keep squirrels, opossums, and other critters away? Not so fast. Here's why you should reconsider using them.
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Do you need a mulch alternative that beautifies your garden and helps your plants? Look no further than this colorful option that will create drier conditions.
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You may find ducks to be cute, but it isn't healthy for them to be in your backyard pool. Here are some ways to deter them from coming for a swim.
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If you're looking for the perfect vine to grow for more privacy from your neighbors this could be the answer, especially since it looks and smells great too.
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If your large wooden kitchen spoons are old, stained, and worn-down, learn how to repurpose them outdoors to benefit your plants and your garden's aesthetic.
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You're probably familiar with fruit, flowers, stems, and leaves, but what is a cane, and what does it mean when a plant has a cane or canes?
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When it comes to growing pinto beans, warmer weather months are better because they have no tolerance for frost and must be planted after the last has passed.
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Persian shield grows best in climates that resembles those of its tropical origins, but it's versatile enough to bring its pops of Victorian color anywhere.
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Not every yard has the conditions necessary to make growing a grass lawn practical -- here are several alternatives that will transform your outdoor space.
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Encourage your family to spend more time in the yard this season with this Dollar Tree DIY light-up garden arch that uses a hula hoop and broom handles.
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Create a chocolate-scented oasis and indulge your senses with these six aromatic plants that will infuse your garden with the sweet, rich scent of chocolate.
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Some weeds are worth taking a second look at, especially when they have cool characteristics. There is one unique flowering weed that makes a great houseplant.
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Before you toss out your old rake, consider its potential as a bird feeder. Maybe they can't hold seed, but rakes can distribute another item orioles enjoy.
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If you're looking to shield clutter or have more privacy from neighbors in your backyard, consider building a wooden trellis screen around your space.
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If birds aren't taking up residence in your birdhouse, the problem may be the color. Discover 8 of the best colors to paint the outside of your birdhouse.
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Prairie smoke flowers are great for even the beginner gardener. These low maintenance flowers can attract pollinators to your yard and have other benefits.
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Discover which plants may attract unwanted snakes to your garden. Protect your outdoor space from potential snake encounters with these tips on plants to avoid.
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Mycophiles might get excited to see mushroom varieties growing in their backyards. But consuming them could be fatal, as these 15 deadly mushrooms prove.
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