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  • Gray squirrel poaching seeds from a bird feeder
    By Chris Deziel 2 days ago

    Say Goodbye To Squirrels At Your Bird Feeder: 11 Clever Ways To Keep Them Out

    Squirrels turning your bird feeder into a buffet? These clever tricks, from feeder fixes to simple seed additions, can help keep the furry thieves away.

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  • healthy tomato plants on the vine
    By Ryan Cashman 3 days ago

    Ditch The Chemicals: The Companion Plant That'll Block Out Weeds In Your Tomato Garden

    Weeds are the bane of many plants — including your precious tomatoes. Instead of using chemical herbicides, however, you can use this plant to stamp them out.

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  • Person cutting a milk carton
    By Shelley Frost 3 days ago

    Use Old Milk Jugs To Create A Budget-Friendly Greenhouse With This Smart DIY

    Don’t toss those old milk jugs just yet. Turn them into budget-friendly mini greenhouses that can help you get your garden growing earlier.

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  • Woman watering garden with a large watering can.
    By Amy Freeman 4 days ago

    Use A Plastic Bottle To Make Watering Your Garden A Breeze

    Watering your garden can be a time consuming hassle if you don't have the right gear. Make the right gear with just a plastic bottle and some odds and ends.

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  • Woman standing on a balcony and looking at the city view
    By Shelley Frost 5 days ago

    Skip Traditional Blinds: The Beautiful, Natural Way To Add Privacy To Any Balcony

    Peacefully savoring time on your balcony can be hard when you feel like you're on full display. Instead of hanging curtains, go this charming, natural route.

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  • An annoyed woman holds a fly swatter as she sits by patio
    By Kristeen Cherney 5 days ago

    Keep Flies Away All Summer With An Easy-To-Grow Flower They Can't Stand

    Nothing ruins a summer's day like flies. But could you keep those pests at bay with the help of a low-maintenance, strong-smelling garden flower?

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  • Woman holding a used tea bag and a cup of tea
    By Kathleen Shipman 5 days ago

    Don't Throw Out Used Tea Bags: 10 Smart Ways To Reuse Them In Your Home & Garden

    Whether you enjoy a cup of tea with breakfast or to end a long day, instead of tossing the tea bag, take advantage of spent tea's cleaning and aromatic powers.

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  • Vintage bed frame in a tulip field
    By Cayla Leonard 5 days ago

    Turn An Old Bed Frame Into A Gorgeous Garden Feature

    That old bed frame taking up space in your garage can actually be repurposed into a useful (not to mention beautiful) garden feature you'll love.

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  • empty plastic water bottle and plant DIY
    By Christy Rae Ammons 5 days ago

    Don't Toss Plastic Water Bottles: There's A Neat Way To Reuse Them In The Garden

    Before those bottles hit the bin, put them to work in your garden. This clever trick gives seedlings a great head start, and your recycling bin a day off.

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  • hands holding empty aluminum cans
    By Christy Rae Ammons 6 days ago

    You're Throwing Away Empty Soda Cans — Here's A Better Use For Them In The Garden

    Next time you go to throw away a soda can — don't! Use them properly, and those empty aluminum cans could save you time and money in the garden.

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  • Person's hand on blooming lavender plant in the garden
    By Cayla Leonard 6 days ago

    6 Beautiful Fly-Repellent Plants To Consider Adding To Your Garden

    While gorgeous in the garden, these six aromatic, fly-repellent plants may also make the outdoors more comfortable by keeping buzzing pests at bay.

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  • Person pouring plastic bottle caps out of a bag
    By Shelley Frost 6 days ago

    Turn Trash Into Garden Magic: Bottle Lids Become A Cute Pollinator Water Tower

    Don’t toss those bottle lids. Turn them into a cute water tower for the bees. With a few lids, screws, and a stick, it’s an easy DIY pollinators will love.

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  • Cobblestone pathway lined with flowers
    By Christy Rae Ammons 7 days ago

    Use Plastic Bags To Create A Budget-Friendly Cobblestone Path With This Clever DIY

    Save money on expensive materials and labor for a cobblestone pathway and build one yourself using plastic bags for stunning results on a budget.

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  • A bird and a butterfly perched on a mossy branch
    By Brandy Eaklor 7 days ago

    The Gorgeous Self-Seeding Flower That Is Highly Attractive To Birds & Butterflies

    Flowers look beautiful in your yard and they can also attract birds and butterflies. If you want more of the winged creatures, plant this flower.

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  • Red and purple flowers growing in large planters.
    By Amy Freeman 8 days ago

    The Easy, Affordable Way To Fill Large Planters Without Weighing Them Down

    Save money while saving your back with a low-cost planter filler you can buy or DIY to cut down your soil needs and make your containers easier to move.

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  • a gardener lays down landscape fabric
    By Ryan Cashman 10 days ago

    Not Landscaping Fabric Or Herbicides: A Better, Natural Way To Prevent Weeds

    Put down that nasty chemical herbicide — this pretty plant provides a natural, low-maintenance method of controlling the weeds in your garden.

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  • a gardener harvests organic tomatoes
    By Ryan Cashman 11 days ago

    Do This With Your Tomato Plants In May For Strong, Healthy Growth All Summer

    With summer fast approaching, it's nearly time to move your tomato plants outside. Before you do, though, you may want to give them a bit of last-minute TLC.

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  • Broken terra cotta pot with plant and soil spilled on the ground
    By Brynna Standen 11 days ago

    Broken Plant Pots? 13 Clever Ideas To Turn Them Into Cute Garden Decor

    Knocking over a pot and breaking it is par for the course in gardening. Whether cracked, partially broken, or in a million shards, there's life in that pot.

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  • hummingbird playing in water spray
    By Christy Rae Ammons 11 days ago

    Turn A Travel Cup Into A Refreshing Bath For Hummingbirds

    Hummingbirds are picky about where they'll bathe. To attract more winged creatures, try transforming a travel tumbler into a surprisingly simple bird bath.

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  • a bee and a butterfly perched on a flower
    By Erin Rebar 12 days ago

    Turn Small Plant Pots Into Adorable Mini Water Stations For Bees & Butterflies

    Nothing brightens up a garden like butterflies and bees — and with this nifty DIY water station, you can give them somewhere to rest and refresh themselves.

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  • Two sparrows sit on a branch together
    By Brandy Eaklor 13 days ago

    11 Simply Genius Ways To Use Old Nursery Pots To Bring Birds & Pollinators To Your Yard

    Don't toss those empty nursery pots, turn them into something new! Here's how you can turn old terracotta and plastic pots into a space pollinators will love.

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  • Small backyard area with dining table set, bushes, and string lights
    By Shelley Frost 13 days ago

    Goodbye, Bulky Birdbaths — This $10 Aldi Find Works For Small Patios And Gardens

    Aldi Finds are an affordable way to score attractive yard decor, and this whimsical compact item will certainly bring thirsty birds to your patio or deck.

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  • Three containers of hot pepper plants on a patio.
    By Amy Freeman 14 days ago

    The Forgotten Kitchen Liquid That Helps Pepper Plants Thrive

    We all want our plants to thrive. Luckily, this incredible hack with a common kitchen liquid is easy to use and will help transform your garden.

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  • Ripening red peppers on a plant
    By Cayla Leonard 16 days ago

    Not Basil, Not Mint: Plant Peppers By This Herb For Fewer Pests & Healthier Plants

    Companion planting can help your garden thrive, and this helpful plant will attract pollinators while keeping pests away from your pepper plants.

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  • Man picking up cement blocks
    By Shelley Frost 16 days ago

    Turn Cinder Blocks Into A Simple & Stylish Backyard Bar That Doubles As A Planter

    What if we told you that you could build a dual-purpose bar and planter for just a few bucks? Pretty much all you need are some cinder blocks and wood planks.

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  • watering can, bright flowers, and birdbath on a concrete patio
    By Shelley Frost 16 days ago

    Not Your Average Birdbath: This Amazon Find Also Serves As Patio Decor

    Adding any birdbath to your yard is a great way of attracting some feathered friends, but this Amazon find does even more — including doubling as patio decor.

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  • A hummingbird flying toward a single hummingbird feeder
    By Shelley Frost 18 days ago

    How To Turn An Old Hanging Planter Into An Irresistible Hummingbird Feeder

    What's better than a hummingbird feeder? A hummingbird station! And that's just what you can craft for your yard with this old hanging planter DIY.

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