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  • cupped hands holding brown acorns
    By Jessica Steinhoff 4 days ago

    Got Fallen Acorns In Your Yard? Here Are 20 Genius Ways To Repurpose Them

    As winter approaches, it might seem like your yard is littered with the acorns that fell from nearby oaks. So, why not repurpose them for your home and garden?

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  • a potted Christmas cactus with pink flowers near a window
    By Jessica Steinhoff 6 days ago

    The Secret To A Thriving Christmas Cactus Might Be Hiding In Your Bathroom

    The Christmas cactus requires some unusual growing conditions to thrive, but you can give yours a boost with the help of a common bathroom product.

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  • Close up of a hand holding a healthy bunch of blueberries, still attached to the green bush.
    By Jennifer Davis 7 days ago

    What Happens If You Add Coffee Grounds To Your Blueberry Plants?

    Legend has it that coffee grounds can improve the soil for your growing blueberry bushes, but does this hack legitimately work for this acid-loving fruit?

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  • Rooting herbs in water-filled jars on kitchen counter
    By Jessica Steinhoff 9 days ago

    24 Tasty Herbs You Can Easily Regrow From Cuttings Right In Your Kitchen

    Stop buying fresh herbs at inflated grocery prices when these common varieties can multiply endlessly from simple cuttings on your kitchen windowsill.

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  • A woman holds a blue water can over a Christmas cactus without blooms in a windowsill.
    By Jennifer Davis 10 days ago

    Is Sugar Water The Secret To A Thriving Christmas Cactus? Here's The Truth

    This popular houseplant hack circulates endlessly on social media, but the reality about sugar water and Christmas cacti might surprise you completely.

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  • weeds growing in pavement cracks
    By Adrian Suppes 13 days ago

    The Simple Hack To Remove Weeds Growing In Cracks And Pavers In A Pinch

    Everyone gets weeds growing around their home... but not everyone owns the tools to deal with them. So, how can you deal with these pesky plants in a pinch?

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  • a rake leans against a tree surrounded by fallen leaves
    By Jillian Chapman 14 days ago

    Could A Leaf Burrito Be The Game-Changing Tool That Makes Cleaning Up Leaves A Breeze?

    No, it's not some fancy new trend in the world of vegan Tex-Mex — but the Leaf Burrito might just make cleaning leaves off your lawn a whole lot easier.

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  • English ivy covering the wall of a home
    By Ryan Cashman 16 days ago

    Homeowner Warns Others To Avoid Invasive Snake-Attracting Plant: 'It Will Take Over'

    You may be thinking of adding a particular type of climbing plant to your home's exterior for a bit of color. But based on other people's feedback, think again.

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  • a woman handles potting soil with a trowel
    By Adrian Suppes 16 days ago

    Don't Throw Out Your Old Potting Soil In The Fall Without Knowing This

    Many gardeners throw away old potting soil every fall as a matter of routine. But is this actually a good idea — and if not, what can you do with it instead?

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  • Man holding onto cardboard sheets
    By Ryan Cashman 17 days ago

    Don't Wait: Try This Money-Saving Cardboard Hack In Your Garden Before Winter Hits

    This free material sitting in your recycling bin can protect your garden through harsh winter conditions. Here's how to use it in your yard this season.

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  • Propagating plants indoors
    By Ryan Cashman 19 days ago

    Take Cuttings From These 10 Outdoor Plants Before Winter Arrives & Thank Us Later

    These garden favorites can multiply into free plants for spring if you act now, but waiting just a few more weeks means missing this year's propagation window.

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  • late autumn color on ornamental grasses
    By Ryan Cashman 23 days ago

    The Easy Trick The Pros Use To Cut Back Ornamental Grasses For A Stunning Landscape

    Nothing spruces up a garden like ornamental grasses. If you want them to stay healthy through the year, though, you'll need to keep one important trick in mind.

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  • Couple wearing rain boots in dirty storm runoff
    By Jennifer Davis 24 days ago

    Stop Stormwater Runoff From Wrecking Your Yard With One Simple Fix

    Does your yard flood with stormwater runoff after every downpour? You can't stop the rain, but you can use some DIY trickery to keep that water at bay.

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  • Snipping sprig of rosemary from thriving plant
    By Jennifer Davis 26 days ago

    Your Rosemary Plants Will Flourish If You Add This Simple Garden Staple To The Soil

    Rosemary plants can easily become waterlogged, but mixing in this soil amendment creates the Mediterranean drainage conditions it desperately needs.

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  • Overhead view of a variety of different, densely planted hostas with various shades of green and white and yellow leaf edges.
    By Jennifer Davis 1 month ago

    How To Grow Hostas From One Plant Forever (It's So Simple!)

    One hosta plant can spawn an endless garden supply if you know this multiplication method. The process is surprisingly straightforward and costs nothing.

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  • rosemary plant covered in snow
    By Adrian Suppes 1 month ago

    How To Prep Rosemary For Winter So It Keeps Growing Beautifully Next Season

    Winter can cause serious problems if you're growing rosemary. Luckily, you can take steps to protect these plants — but it all depends on where you live.

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  • pink and yellow orchids grow in a garden
    By Cayla Leonard 1 month ago

    How To Prep Your Orchids For Winter So They Stay Healthy And Ready To Bloom

    Orchids love light and humidity — and winter gives them neither. So, how can you care for these notoriously tricky plants during the colder season?

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  • Close up of weeds growing through spaces between concrete pavers.
    By Jennifer Davis 1 month ago

    The 3 Common Kitchen Staples Experts Say You Need To Kill Weeds DIY-Style

    Try this expert-approved 3-ingredient weed-killing solution to protect yourself and your garden ecosystem while dealing with pesky weeds.

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  • Preparing rice water in a glass jar
    By Jessica Steinhoff 1 month ago

    Always Keep Your Rice Water: Here Are The Plants That Love It

    Give your plants a nutrient boost with something you’d normally pour away after cooking and rinsing rice. This simple trick supports healthy growth naturally.

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  • Woman carrying basket of various plants in kitchen
    By Jessica Steinhoff 1 month ago

    Grow This Versatile Veggie In Your Kitchen All winter—It's Easier Than You Think

    This fresh vegetable grows happily on your kitchen counter through the coldest months, producing crisp harvests when outdoor gardens are buried in snow.

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  • Woodpecker inspecting an orange pumpkin
    By Jessica Steinhoff 1 month ago

    Easily Repurpose A Pumpkin Into The Perfect DIY Bird Feeder This Fall

    Before tossing leftover pumpkins, transform them into functional feeders that birds love while getting bonus nutrition from the squash itself.

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  • Closeup of tomatoes on the vine
    By Kirsten Nunez 2 months ago

    Ditch The Tomato Cages: This Simple Growing Method Changes Everything

    Tomato cages are clunky and often aren't large enough to support plants. This clever alternative is easy to create and can be built up as your plants grow.

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  • frosted flowers
    By Adrian Suppes 2 months ago

    Gardeners Are Reusing Old Sheets To Beat The Freeze, And They're Smart To Do So

    Instead of throwing out your old bed sheets, repurpose them in your garden. Here is why you should bring them outdoors and how they will help your plants.

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  • Herbs growing in pretty backyard
    By Adrian Suppes 2 months ago

    Keep Mosquitoes Away From Your Home Naturally By Burning This Common Kitchen Herb

    This fragrant culinary staple releases compounds when burned that mosquitoes absolutely hate, creating a natural barrier around your outdoor spaces.

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  • weeds in a yard
    By Adrian Suppes 2 months ago

    Forget Vinegar: There's A Better Way To Get Rid Of Weeds Growing All Over Your Yard

    Are weeds creating a nuisance in your yard? If vinegar is not your weed control of choice, here is another solution that uses something you have laying around.

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  • A garter snake in the yard
    By David Kuchta 2 months ago

    How To Repel Snakes From Your Yard With A Little-Known Cinnamon Hack

    If snakes are slithering too close for comfort in your garden, this fragrant substance may be the simple trick you’ve been missing to send them packing.

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  • Toothpicks in soil next to small plants
    By Kirsten Nunez 2 months ago

    Gardeners Are Putting Toothpicks In Their Soil — And The Reason Is Surprisingly Smart

    Learn how this gardening trend using bathroom cabinet basics can actually solve one of the most common plant-killing mistakes beginners make.

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