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  • lawn with patchy, mostly dead grass
    By Gabrielle Hondorp

    The Easy-Care Ground Cover To Consider Planting If Your Grass Won't Stay Alive

    Are you finding it impossible to keep your grass alive? Our expert provides Hunker information on a beautiful alternative that you should consider.

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  • man mowing a lawn by a row of trees
    By Rob Johnstone

    The Best Way To Mow Your Lawn To Prevent The Spread Of Weeds

    There's a certain way to mow your lawn so weeds won't spread all over your lush grass and ruin the look of your front yard. Here's the best mowing practice.

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  • A hand digging up a small weed with a trowel from a gravel patch.
    By Sharon Kong Perring

    Keep Weeds From Growing In Gravel With An Easy DIY Remedy

    If weeds are poking up through your gravel pathway, there's a DIY solution that is so easy to implement. Your yard will be weed-free again before you know it.

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  • Watering a poinsettia with a metal watering can
    By Ron Baker

    How Often Do You Water Poinsettias? Here's How To Keep Them Alive & Healthy

    Poinsettias are popular houseplants, but knowing how often to water them is key to keeping them healthy and alive. Plant stylist Hilton Carter has a few tips.

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  • A cockroach lies upside down in the garage.
    By David Kuchta

    The Popular Scent That Can Keep Unwanted Pests Out Of Your Garage

    This recognizable, popular scent could be the key to keeping any unwanted pests out of your home garage. Here's how to create a DIY repellent.

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  • person holding ripe tomatoes in garden
    By Rob Johnstone

    Should You Use Banana Peels As A Natural Fertilizer For Tomato Plants?

    Many people swear by banana peels as the ultimate garden hack to fertilize tomato plants. Should you be using this common kitchen scrap in your gardening?

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  • ripe red tomatoes growing in a garden on a vine
    By Rob Johnstone

    Plant These 3 Herbs Near Your Tomatoes To Help Them Flourish

    If you can't decide what to plant with your tomatoes, Master Gardener Jennifer Martin tells us the three herbs you should consider for a delicious result.

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  • A hand examines sickly orchid plant.
    By David Kuchta

    Keep Your Orchids Happy And Healthy With A Simple Epsom Salt Hack

    Have you ever wondered if Epsom salts will help your orchids bloom longer? We took a dive into the research, and here is what we've found.

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  • Misting potted violets on a window sill
    By Ron Baker

    16 Low-Maintenance Indoor Plants You Don't Need A Green Thumb To Grow

    Are you looking to add some greenery to your home? Here is our list of low-maintenance houseplants you should consider.

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  • Hand planting avocado seed in small pot
    By Ron Baker

    How To Grow An Avocado Plant From Seed (And Will It Actually Bear Fruit?)

    We spoke exclusively with our Master Gardener Jennifer Martin to find out how to grow an avocado plant from seed. Also discover if it's likely to bear fruit.

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  • a woman holds a small handheld hummingbird feeder in her hands as a male hummingbird stands on top of it
    By Rob Johnstone

    Don't Make The Mistake Of Using The Wrong Ingredients In Your DIY Hummingbird Nectar

    It's so easy to DIY a nectar recipe for the hummingbird feeder in your yard. However, you need to use the right formulation and avoid harmful ingredients.

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  • Green hummingbird perched on branch
    By Jillian Chapman

    Here's One Of The Best Colorful Plants To Grow To Attract Hummingbirds To Your Yard

    Besides adding hummingbird feeders to your yard, you can also attract these delightful birds with colorful plants. Discover one of the best flowers to grow.

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  • Japanese-style garden in a suburban backyard
    By Ron Baker

    23 Beautiful Japanese Garden Ideas And Inspiration

    A Japanese-style garden can add grace, beauty, and elegance to your yard. Get inspired with these gorgeous ideas, plants, elements, and Zen principles in mind.

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  • female hummingbird up close resting on a branch
    By Rob Johnstone

    The Hummingbird Essential You Should Add To Your Yard (& The Best Place To Put It)

    To attract those elusive hummingbirds to your garden, make sure you've added this essential must-have item, and that you put it in the right spot in your yard.

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  • A grub excavated in a lawn
    By Ron Baker

    The Natural Remedy You Need To Get Rid Of Grubs Before They Become A Bigger Issue

    If you see grubs in your soil, you may want to deal with them before they become a larger issue. Luckily, there's a natural pest remedy that can help your yard.

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  • Woman holding aluminum foil
    By Rob Johnstone

    Why You Might See Someone Putting Aluminum Foil On Their Hummingbird Feeder

    If you see somebody outside putting aluminum foil around their hummingbird feeder, there might be a curious explanation. You may want to try this hack yourself.

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  • cowboy boot on a fencepost with a blue sky behind
    By Rob Johnstone

    Ever Notice A Cowboy Boot On Top Of Someone's Fence Post? Here's Why It's There

    You may have seen a cowboy boot sitting on top of a fence post, especially if you live in the American West. But what is the meaning behind it? We'll tell you.

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  • A flock of hummingbirds gathered around a feeder.
    By Rob Johnstone

    How To Encourage More Hummingbirds To Come To Your Yard With An Old Tree Branch

    You can attract hummingbirds with a feeder, colorful items, native flowers, or a bird bath. But if you've got an old tree branch in your yard, try this hack.

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  • small hole in the dirt and grass in a backyard
    By Jillian Chapman

    The Best Way To Tell If The Holes In Your Yard Are From Snakes Or Squirrels

    When you find holes in your yard, it is hard to tell if you have a squirrel or snake problem. Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind.

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  • hummingbird hovering over a feeder that bees have taken over as they suck nectar from a port.
    By Rob Johnstone

    Pollinator-Friendly Plants That Will Keep Bees Away From Your Hummingbird Feeder

    It makes sense that hummingbirds love hummingbird feeders. Unfortunately, so do bees. Luckily, these pollinator-friendly plants and flowers can draw bees away.

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  • house fly on a sugary bakery item
    By Jillian Chapman

    Repel Flies From Your House With A DIY Remedy From Your Kitchen

    There's a common kitchen ingredient that can deter annoying, pesky little house flies away from your kitchen. Here's how to DIY this natural remedy.

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  • The ants come to drink earl grey one by one in a pink coffee mug with a tea bag hanging out of it.
    By Ron Baker

    Foolproof Ways To Stop Pests From Invading Your Home Year After Year

    Dealing with seasonal pests that return every year? There are some foolproof ways to keep unwanted insects from coming back to your house once and for all.

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  • Silverfish, which can be extremely destructive to books, clothes, and more
    By Ron Baker

    Get Ahead Of Pest Problems Before They Start With These Essential Prevention Tips

    Bugs come into your home during specific seasons of the year, and there are prevention tips to keep these pests out of your house before they come in.

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  • Hand picking a yellow dandelion amid a field of grass
    By Ron Baker

    The Best Time Of Year To Use Pre-Emergent On Your Lawn (And How To Apply It)

    Nobody wants weeds in their lawn, but even if pre-emergent is the key, when's the right time to use it? We got advice from a lawncare expert to find out.

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  • Small brown birds washing themselves in a bird bath with bird shaped perches
    By Gabrielle Hondorp

    Putting Your Birdbath In The Wrong Spot Matters - Here's Where To Place It

    When it comes to birdbaths actually attracting birds, there's a reason yours appears to be so unsuccessful: It's in the wrong place. Here's how to fix that.

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  • hummingbird perched on red plastic outlet on a bird feeder, drinking nectar
    By Rob Johnstone

    The Seemingly Harmless Insect You Don't Want To Find On Your Hummingbird Feeder

    Many people may think this insect is harmless, but it can hurt and kill hummingbirds. You don't want to see this well-known bug anywhere near your feeder.

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  • blue and green hummingbird drinking from pink flower
    By Gabrielle Hondorp

    Save Your Old Glass Jars To DIY A Simple Hummingbird Feeder On A Budget

    Make a budget-friendly hummingbird feeder with a leftover Mason jar you've got lying around. Follow these easy DIY steps to attract more birds to your garden.

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