17 Underrated Water Features That Give Your Yard A Luxurious Touch
A backyard water feature can instantly elevate outdoor design. Some lesser-known options offer just as much beauty and impact as classic choices.
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The Electric Blue Flower That'll Bring Lovely Hummingbirds To Your Garden
This perennial bloom is beautiful, low-maintenance, and a great source of food for hummingbirds. Here's how to incorporate the plant into your garden.
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10 Fragrant Herbs That'll Make Your Patio Smell Good All Summer
Often, we focus on one sense in patio gardens: sight. However, the space also benefits from catering to our sense of smell. Some fragrant herbs thrive in pots.
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The Garden Design Choice That Gives Your Garden A Soft & Natural Look
Pathways offer a natural, inviting guide through your gardens. Designing those walkways with a softer look helps embrace natural design ideas.
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The Best Lawn Mower Setting For Each Grass Type (& More Care Tips)
Caring for your lawn doesn't have to feel like a daunting process. We have some incredible advice for caring for your green grass that you cannot pass up.
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15 Mosaic Bird Baths You Can DIY Using Thrifted Or Broken Plates
Whether you keep a box of broken plates or head to the thrift store to find ones to smash, these mosaic bird bath ideas are worth breaking out your hammer for.
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12 Common Backyard Spots To Avoid Planting Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas offer beautiful blooms, and they're pretty tough plants. But, to get those stunning blooms, there are a few places to avoid planting them.
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20 Water-Loving Plants That Will Thrive In Your Bog Garden
From visually interesting carnivorous curiosities to bright, cheery blooms, there are plenty of water-loving plants ready to thrive in a bog garden.
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The Fast-Growing Tree With Stunning Foliage That Makes A Great Privacy Hedge
If you live in a warm climate, this small but fast-growing tree with lush, leathery foliage can make an excellent and low-maintenance privacy hedge.
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Plant This Stunning Flower In Early Spring To Feed Your Backyard Birds All Summer Long
If you want to attract more birds to your backyard, growing plants that produce seeds they can eat will help. This flowering species provides food and color.
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8 Beautiful Blue Sage Plants That'll Fill Your Yard With Hummingbirds
Research shows hummingbirds love red flowers, but they also love anything bright and tubular. Blue-blooming sages are popular food plants for flitting visitors.
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Make Your Garden Patio Look Expensive With An Affordable Planting Solution
If it's time for a patio update -- either because you want privacy or need a refreshed oasis -- there's a simple, budget-friendly planting method that can help.
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The Perfect Berried-Vine To Grow Near A Birdbath
Birds need three things to thrive: food, shelter, and water. Your birdbath has water. A native vine nearby provides food and shelter, bringing in more birds.
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8 Flowering Hybrid Fruit Trees To Grow In Your Yard To Attract Birds
Hybrid fruit trees are often hardier. They can also produce delicious fruit in more abundance than their parents. That's a boon for birds visiting your yard.
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Brighten Your Garden Beds With A Self-Seeding Flower Hummingbirds & Butterflies Love
Are you starting a pollinator garden? Plant this low-effort self-seeding native wildflower to provide hungry birds and insects with abundant pollen and nectar.
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The Elegant Landscaping That Gives Your Driveway An "Old Money" Look
The old money look gives your home a quiet elegance. Specific plantings along your driveway help achieve that look in your landscaping to welcome guests.
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How Long Does An Open Bag Of Potting Soil Last? Here's What To Know
Once you've opened a bag of potting mix, it makes sense that it will lose efficacy if not used right away. But how long is too long left opened and unused?
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This Building Material Was Everywhere In The '70s - Now It's Popping Up In Gardens
One material was used constantly for homes in the 1970s, and it's now being applied to gardens more than ever. Here's how to get the trendy look in your space.
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Oversized Succulents That Act Like Natural Sculptures In Your Garden
Houseplants often come to mind when you think of growing succulents. But many of these massive options grow several feet tall and make a statement outdoors.
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The Low-Maintenance Flower That Grows Beautifully Under A Bird Feeder
Plant this perennial beneath your bird feeder, and it'll serve double-duty as something pretty to look at, and a good source of nutrients for wildlife.
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Absorbent Natural Materials That Will Prevent Your Wet Yard From Turning Muddy
A muddy yard typically means your lawn is not draining properly or there is an influx of excess water. Amending the area with absorbent materials can help.
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9 Shallow-Rooted Trees That Can Damage The Pipes In Your Yard
The roots of that big tree in your yard may be infiltrating your underground plumbing right now. If the species is shallow-rooted, it's even more likely.
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The Cute Yellow Flower You Don't Want To See Growing In Your Yard
While some yellow-flowering plants that pop up in your lawn are wanted, others are invasive and need to be dealt with swiftly before they get out of control.
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For More Stunning Blue Flowers, Avoid Planting These Perennials In The Shade
These low-maintenance perennials produce gorgeous blue flowers, and if you want abundant blooms, make sure they're not planted in a shady spot.
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What Kinds Of Eggs Are In Your Garden, And Steps To Take
So, you've spotted some unfamiliar eggs in your garden. What next? Here are some tips for identifying common animal eggs and what to do when you find them.
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Always Keep Your Garden Hydrated With A Method That Collects Rainwater
Collecting rainwater is a sustainable way to provide your garden with moisture during drought. We consulted a landscape designer about the best ways to do this.
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Don't Let Spring Showers Ruin Your Lawn — Try A Sandy Hack
Lots of rain in spring can lead to a boggy, flooded lawn, particularly if the grass is growing in heavy clay soil. Remedy this with a simple DIY soil amendment.
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