9 Smart Tips To Keep Your Birdbath Beautiful
Maintaining a birdbath isn't just about topping up water: You also have to fight algae, bacteria, and decaying matter. Keep yours pristine with some savvy tips.
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How To Choose The Right Gas For Your Lawn Mower
While regular maintenance is essential, using the wrong fuel can cause clogs and costly repairs. Learn how selecting the proper gas optimizes performance.
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Avoid Growing This Stunning Flowering Plant That's Secretly A Garden Nightmare
Everyone loves a low-maintenance and eye-catching groundcover plant, but if you grow this species, you could end up with much more than you bargained for.
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The 23 Best Companion Plants To Grow Alongside Your Hostas For Year-Round Color
Hostas fade over winter, leaving a bare patch in the yard. Choose companion plants wisely to replace winter color or improve the growing conditions of hostas.
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The One Time To Never Fertilize Your Lawn (And When To Do It Instead)
Fertilizing your lawn at the wrong time could wreak havoc on your grass, not only wasting your time and money, but also causing issues that are tricky to fix.
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14 Gorgeous Ground Covers That'll Thrive In Sun Or Shade
When you have a mix of sun and shade in your landscape, it's hard to choose the best plants for your space. These ground covers will thrive in both conditions.
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The Underrated Companion Ground Cover That Looks Gorgeous Next To Bleeding Hearts
Bleeding hearts offer beautiful, late-season blooms, but their foliage soon fades. Here's a great companion plant for them that even works as a ground cover.
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Thrift A Ceiling Globe For An Unexpected Yard DIY
If you're the handsy, outdoor-loving type, you'll definitely appreciate a sink in you yard. And this ceiling globe DIY makes it very easy to craft one.
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Your Lawn's Patchy Brown Spots Could Be Weeds Masquerading In Disguise
This patchy weed can turn an otherwise pristine lawn into a brown, dormant eyesore. But there are ways to eradicate it for lush, green grass.
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The Best Time To Buy New Tools For The Garden
When it's time to buy new lawn and gardening tools, timing your purchases right can both help you save money and widen your range of options.
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This Fast-Growing Hedge Gives You Privacy With A Lush, Polished Look
This privacy hedge grows more than 3 feet in its first year and reaches up to 6 feet tall. Prune it often to promote even thicker foliage.
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12 Shade-Loving Plant Combos That Make Woodland Borders Glow
For a woodland border consider these plant combinations. These offer plenty of contrast and have similar growing conditions, including thriving in shade.
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The Best Ways To Plant A Tree In Your Yard To Prevent Problems With Exposed Roots In The Future
The exposed roots of a tree can damage structures and hardscaping on your property. Here is how to plant your trees to avoid these problems in the future.
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When (And Where) To Rent The Best Lawn Aerator For Your Yard
Aerating your lawn is beneficial for many reasons, but there is a right and wrong way to go about it. For example, you probably don't need to buy an aerator.
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7 Types Of Fall Grass Seeds To Plant And Grow In Late Summer
You may associate lawn refreshes with the spring, but certain grasses best germinate when planted in the late summer, including these seven cool-season grasses.
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The Underrated And Fast-Growing Tree That Grows Well In Clay Soil
A native of Asia, this pretty, fast-growing tree is still underappreciated in North America. If your yard has clay soil, it may just be the tree you need.
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Are Ants Really Attracted To This Common Garden Feature?
Harmless or not, you probably don't want a swarm of ants in your garden. So beware if you opt for this rocky mulch alternative, as they may quickly move in.
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The Hearty And Drought-Tolerant Ground Cover That Yields Gorgeous Blooms
This low-maintenance, drought-tolerant ground cover can thrive in the sun or shade, stay evergreen, and add beauty to your garden year-round.
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The Storage Mistake That Ages Your Outdoor Furniture Fast
Outdoor furniture are one of the sturdiest you'll find, but they're not invincible. Find out the storage mistake that makes them look older than they are.
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The HGTV-Approved Way To Mow Your Lawn That Prevents Weeds From Growing
HGTV recommends a smarter way to mow your lawn that keeps grass healthy, reduces weeds, and helps roots grow stronger season after season.
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The Popular Ground Cover That Doubles As Living Mulch In Your Garden
Tired of the high cost and effort of spreading mulch under your trees? Here's a fast-growing, white-blooming perennial ground cover you can grow there instead.
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What To Do If You Spill Gas On Your Lawn
While you really shouldn't be refilling your lawn equipment on your grass, mistakes (and leaks!) happen. Here's what to do if you spill gas on your lawn.
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11 Common Things In Your Yard That Could Be Luring Ticks
Ticks love moist and shaded areas. Unfortunately, there are some things in your yard that perfectly fit these pesky insects' housing requirements.
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What Kind Of Ant Is Plaguing Your Home (And How Do You Get Rid Of Them)
Effective treatment methods differ across ant species, so it's important to know what kind of ants you're dealing with before attempting to eradicate them.
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Plant These 12 Flowers Near Your Birdbath To Turn It Into A Bird Magnet
You added a birdbath to your garden, but you're not getting any visitors. The solution? Surround the bath with specific flowering plants and they'll flock in.
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The Pollinator-Attracting Perennial That Makes A Great Ground Cover
This ground cover features lovely yellow flowers that pollinators love — and since it's native to North America, it requires minimal maintenance.
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How To Mow Extra Long Grass Without Damaging Your Lawn Or Mower
It's not your fault if your grass gets long, but it will be if you mow it the wrong way and it clogs your mower or chokes your lawn. Here's how to get it right.
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