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  • terracotta plant pots stacked in a yard
    By Christy Rae Ammons 12 hours ago

    DIY A Charming Bird Feeder That Birds Will Love With An Old Plant Pot

    Birds often need a little extra help in the winter months, and this clever DIY feeder will provide your feathered friends with everything they need.

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  • Black and yellow tit bird perched on teal fence post
    By Gwen Swanson 1 day ago

    Turn A Common Kitchen Utensil Into A Clever DIY Bird Feeder

    Turn your backyard into a bird haven the affordable way by whipping up this hanging DIY bird feeder using a common kitchen utensil and some twine.

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  • Woman removing ashes from her wood-burning fireplace
    By Jessica Steinhoff 2 days ago

    Always Keep Your Wood Ashes — They Help Keep These Garden Pests Away

    Get the most out of every fire by recycling the wood ashes outside. Maintain a barrier around your plants for an eco-friendly way to deter common garden pests.

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  • Epsom salt and wooden scoop in a terra cotta bowl atop a kitchen towel
    By Jessica Steinhoff 2 days ago

    13 Genius Epsom Salt Hacks For Your Home And Garden

    Epsom salt does so much more than soothing aching feet; it can be beneficial for certain plants, and there are several ways to use it to clean around the house.

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  • A countryside rain garden with numerous plants
    By Ryan Cashman 2 days ago

    Why Everyone Loves This Backyard Upgrade

    Having to deal with rain in your backyard can be difficult, as rainwater isn't always so nice to your plants. That's why so many people love this upgrade.

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  • Cucumber growing on a bamboo and mesh trellis
    By Ron Baker 2 days ago

    Grow Thriving Cucumbers With This DIY Trellis

    Cucumbers are one of the easiest, most beginner-friendly veggies you can plant, and this DIY trellis will make growing your cukes even easier.

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  • A Northern finch sits on a snow-covered branch
    By Emily Ray 3 days ago

    This DIY Feeder Keeps Birds Well-Fed When It's Freezing Outside

    It may only work in the winter, but this low-cost and super-easy DIY bird feeder is a smart solution to keep your feathered friends fed during freezing weather.

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  • flowers in large planters
    By Christy Rae Ammons 3 days ago

    Move Large Planters With Ease Using This Genius Filler Trick

    Big planters, even those made out of plastic, can even become too heavy to pick up when filled with soil. But the solution might be waiting in your yard.

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  • Flowering blue indigo
    By Ryan Cashman 4 days ago

    The Stunning Purple-Blue Flower That Will Naturally Improve Your Garden's Soil

    To add visual flair to your garden and enrich the soil for surrounding plants, consider growing this hardy perennial flower with striking blooms and foliage.

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  • A stack of empty shoeboxes
    By Christy Rae Ammons 5 days ago

    Reuse An Old Shoebox To Attract Birds To Your Yard — Here's The Simple DIY

    Shoeboxes make for great DIY projects, and this one will even benefit your feathered friends! Here's how to turn that old, unused box into a decorative tray.

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  • group of snake plants
    By Danno Wise 6 days ago

    The Leftover Kitchen Scrap That Helps Snake Plants Thrive

    If you’d like to give your snake plants a bit of a mineral boost, you probably already have the needed ingredients brewing on your kitchen countertop.

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  • Closeup of healthy green rosemary stems growing outside, with sunlight highlighting the green needle-like leaves.
    By Jennifer Davis 7 days ago

    Want Your Rosemary Plants To Thrive This Spring? Do This One Thing In February

    Winter is here -- add this one step to your garden routine this month to keep your rosemary plants hearty and healthy for culinary exploits all year long.

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  • Farmer holding a tomato plant seedling
    By Ryan Cashman 8 days ago

    Think Twice Before Buying These 15 Plants As Seedlings

    Buying seedlings can be a useful shortcut when it comes to many plants, however, for some species, seedlings are more trouble than they're worth.

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  • Two healthy aloe vera plants near window
    By Kristeen Cherney 9 days ago

    The Forgotten Kitchen Liquid That Helps Aloe Vera Plants Thrive

    Aloe vera plants are a lovely breed that can spruce up any home, but they might not be at their best if you aren't adding this special ingredient.

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  • Man holding plastic water bottle
    By Kathleen Shipman 11 days ago

    10 Smart Ways To Reuse Water Bottles: You'll Wonder Why You Didn't Think Of These Sooner

    Reduce your footprint as you create delightful decor and helpful tools with these 10 clever plastic water bottle DIYs to try in the home and garden.

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  • bird perched on feeder
    By Christy Rae Ammons 12 days ago

    Make A Simple Bird Feeder Using An Empty Container Everyone Has (But Normally Tosses)

    A simple bird feeder can be made out of an empty container you may already have around the house. By upcycling, you'll also be helping your feathered friends.

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  • Colorful flowers in a thriving garden
    By Cayla Leonard 13 days ago

    Martha Stewart's Paper Towel Hack Ensures A Fuller, More Vibrant Garden This Spring

    Don't waste your time planting bad seeds. For a thriving garden, try this paper towel hack that Martha Stewart uses to ensure her plants will be successful.

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  • two empty milk jugs
    By Christy Rae Ammons 16 days ago

    Reuse Empty Milk Jugs To DIY A Vertical Garden That's Perfect For Smaller Yards

    Save your plastic milk cartons, and use them to create a customizable vertical garden where you can grow herbs and other plants in a small space.

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  • person shoveling snow from path leading to house
    By Christy Rae Ammons 16 days ago

    About To Shovel Snow? Try This Trick First To Make It Easier

    Don't let snow stick to your shovel and weigh you down. For a quicker and easier time clearing a path, reach for this handy household essential.

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  • Old rusty muffin tray
    By Madisen Swenson 17 days ago

    Don't Throw Out Old Muffin Tins: 12 Genius Ways To Reuse Them Around The House

    Muffin tins can be used for so much more than making muffins. Learn how you can reuse extra ones in your kitchen, your garden, or your office.

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  • Cat sniffing potted plants while a person rests one hand on them
    By Cayla Leonard 17 days ago

    Homeowner Shares 'Hilarious Yet Genius' Trick For Keeping Cats Out Of Houseplants

    A fed-up pet owner found a surprisingly clever way to protect houseplants from curious cats — and users on Reddit can’t stop talking about it.

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  • cardinal perching on feeder
    By Christy Rae Ammons 21 days ago

    This Simple Bird Feeder Tip Keeps Colorful Cardinals Coming To Your Yard All Winter

    Cold weather doesn’t have to mean empty feeders. A small placement tweak can make your yard feel safer — and far more inviting — to winter cardinals.

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  • a wet sparrow bathing in a birdbath
    By Ron Baker 21 days ago

    Ben And Erin Napier Use This Unexpected Item To Make Charming DIY Birdbaths

    HGTV's Ben and Erin Napier know a few things about sprucing up a home, and this birdbath might be one of their best — and easiest — DIY projects.

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  • Hand holding soup can with no label
    By Amanda Anthony 23 days ago

    Turn Old Soup Cans Into A Space-Saving Vertical Garden With An Easy DIY

    Your old soup cans could find a new home in your garden, especially if you don't have too much space in your yard and need to plant up rather than out.

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  • a tangled green garden hose creating clutter on outdoor pavers
    By Gwen Swanson 24 days ago

    Hide Ugly Garden Hose Clutter With A Creative DIY Storage Solution

    Tired of seeing your garden hose heaped up by the spigot? Try this DIY solution, which will give even the heaviest of hoses a nifty place to hide.

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  • Starting seeds for winter garden
    By Ryan Cashman 27 days ago

    Plant These 10 Vegetables Before January Ends And Thank Us Later

    Think it’s too early to plant veggies? January is actually the ideal time to get many crops started, whether they're planted in the ground or started indoors.

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  • Backyard tree stump
    By Amanda Anthony 1 month ago

    Repurpose An Old Tree Stump Into A Cool Backyard Feature You'll Actually Use

    If you have an old tree stump in your yard, you can actually repurpose it into a stunning, unique walkway instead of just getting it removed.

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