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  • Person using a WD-40 like lubricant on pruning shears
    By Chris Deziel 5 hours ago

    Forget WD-40: The Protective Coating That Keeps Rust Off Your Tools

    A lot of homeowners swear by WD-40 for rust prevention, but this alternative also creates a protective, dust-resistant, low-friction coating on your tools.

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  • A person watering the lawn.
    By Christy Rae Ammons 1 day ago

    Gardener Transforms A Simple Tuna Can Into A Clever Gardening Tool

    Transform a simple tuna can into a surprisingly useful garden helper. Discover how everyday food cans make your watering routine smarter and more accurate.

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  • Woman sitting on a swing on a patio without much privacy
    By Shelley Frost 2 days ago

    Easily Add Backyard Privacy Using Hanging Baskets

    You don't need to build a towering fence to get a little privacy from the neighbors. Hanging planters can be the key to creating your backyard oasis.

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  • A mason bee on a yellow daisy
    By Jane LaCroix 2 days ago

    Gardener Uses An Extra Fence Board To Build A Home For Backyard Bees

    To bring more bees into your yard, it's a great idea to create a welcoming home for them. And as this gardener shows, a extra fence board is all you need.

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  • Person cleaning out an old paint can
    By Shelley Frost 3 days ago

    Keep Your Old Paint Can To Build The Easiest Bird Feeder

    Old paint cans don't have to be destined for the landfill. Instead, you can clean empty ones out and decorate them to transform them into custom bird feeders.

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  • A woman in a yellow raincoat looks out for rain in a backyard
    By Gwen Swanson 4 days ago

    Transform Old Glass Jars Into A Garden Rain Gauge With An Easy DIY

    This simple upcycling project helps you to track rainfall in your garden, and you probably have the supplies cluttering your cabinets.

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  • A woman sitting by a swimming pool in the backyard of a home
    By Sakshi Khaitan 4 days ago

    Forget Expensive Pools: The Less Expensive Feature That Adds A Rustic Touch

    There's a cute, charming alternative to a costly swimming pool that will add an outdoor water feature to your yard or garden for a fraction of the price.

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  • Hand sowing seeds in the garden soil
    By Sakshi Khaitan 6 days ago

    16 Best Cool-Season Annuals To Plant In October

    The end of summer doesn't mean the end of vibrant, colorful plants, depending on where you live. These 16 annuals are a great option for cooler weather.

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  • A person aerating a lawn with a strap-on spiked aerator shoes
    By Jane LaCroix 6 days ago

    Skip Spiked Aerators: The Easy Handheld Tool To Aerate Soil

    If you need a low-cost lawn aerator, there may already be a solution in your shed! This gardening toolkit essential offers a simple way to aerate a small yard.

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  • Wooden trellis with green vine
    By Alexandra Upton 7 days ago

    A Plant Trellis Can Give Your Patio Privacy — If It Can Handle The Wind

    Plant trellises are excellent for creating privacy without making permanent changes to your patio — but they can become unstable in wind without precautions.

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  • Two women smiling while holding terracotta pots
    By Ryan Cashman 7 days ago

    Turn Old Terracotta Pots Into An Adorable Home For Your Backyard Bees

    At first, terracotta pots may not seem like ideal bee hideaways, but they certainly can be with some additions that mimic their natural nesting spaces.

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  • A bee on a yellow flower
    By Amy Freeman 8 days ago

    Don't Toss Old Toilet Paper Rolls: Use Them To Create A Bee-Friendly Garden

    This toilet paper roll hack allows you to create a garden full of flowers that bees will love, without creating any waste or using any plastic.

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  • Person pruning acid-loving azalea shrub
    By Kathleen Marshall 9 days ago

    Pine Straw Vs. Gravel: Which Mulch Works Better Around Acid-Loving Shrubs?

    Some plants thrive on acidity, so which mulch is the right choice to help them stay healthy while also maintaining your garden's desired appearance?

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  • A person holding a basket of empty plastic water bottles
    By Cayla Leonard 9 days ago

    Turn An Old Bottle Into The Cutest Mushroom Bird Feeder

    Want a great DIY that reduces plastic waste, adds a cute piece of outdoor decor, and helps our avian friends? This bird feeder is the craft for you.

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  • A gardener prunes a hydrangea with pink blooms
    By Amy Freeman 9 days ago

    10 Plants To Avoid Pruning In October For A Healthier, Greener Spring

    Some of these plants flower on old wood, so pruning in October will ruin next year’s blooms. Others may suffer from damage or disease if pruned in October.

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  • Old pruning shears in need of sharpening and rust removal
    By Ron Baker 11 days ago

    Forget The Bench Grinder: Easily Sharpen Garden Tools With A Lawn Mower Staple

    Bench grinders will get the job done, but this overlooked and slightly unhinged method is even more effective – as long as you take proper precautions.

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  • Yellow gloved hands using shears to cut a cane on a rose bush
    By Ryan Cashman 11 days ago

    11 Plants To Prune In October For A Healthier, More Productive Garden Come Spring

    These plants need to be pruned in October to prevent pests and diseases, make room for lush spring growth, and improve air circulation.

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  • Small birds splashing in clean birdbath water
    By Scott Dylan Westerlund 11 days ago

    Not Vinegar Or Copper: The Smarter Way To Keep A Birdbath Clean (And It's Low Maintenance)

    Spending too much time cleaning your birdbath each week? This low-maintenance liquid product is a smart way to keep your birdbath water fresher for longer.

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  • Person spreading landscape fabric over the ground
    By Cayla Leonard 14 days ago

    Skip Landscape Fabric: The Unexpected Durable Alternative To Consider

    The cost of landscape fabric can add up quickly. We found a more durable and ridiculously cheaper option (Hint: you may already have it at home).

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  • Person working in a raised garden bed.
    By Kristeen Cherney 14 days ago

    The Long-Lasting, Weed-Resistant Alternative To Mulch For Neater Raised Garden Beds

    Maybe the mulched raised garden bed look isn't working for your outdoor space. There's a weed-resistant alternative that won't need to be replaced often.

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  • A woman's hand with a hose cleaning a birdbath in a garden
    By Danielle Valente 16 days ago

    Ditch The Chemicals: There's A Cuter Way To Keep Birdbath Water Fresh & Clean

    Keeping your birdbath clean is essential, both for aesthetic purposes and for the health of the birds. To avoid using chemicals, consider this cute Amazon find.

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  • Woman raking her lawn
    By Christy Rae Ammons 19 days ago

    Woman Uses Only Home Depot & Amazon Finds To Fix Her Patchy Lawn

    Think you need fancy tools to fix a patchy lawn? This simple method delivers quick results using just a few inexpensive items from Home Depot and Amazon.

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  • A person cutting a hydrangea stem to put it in water
    By Ryan Cashman 20 days ago

    A Jar Of Water Is All You Need To Grow More Gorgeous Hydrangeas In September

    As summer wraps up and you start to plan for your new spring flower garden, consider rooting hydrangeas in just a jar of water this fall season.

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  • Person planting flowers through landscaping fabric.
    By Chad McClung 21 days ago

    Swap Landscape Fabric For A Home Building Material You Can Use As A Weed Barrier

    It's always satisfying to reuse old materials for an entirely separate issue, and the leftovers of this item can be used for preventing weeds.

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  • A concrete birdbath sitting empty during the day
    By Sakshi Khaitan 21 days ago

    If Your Birdbath Isn't Attracting Visitors, You're Probably Breaking This Unspoken Rule

    What's a bird bath without birds called? Boring, that's what. And if you're breaking this placement rule, then the lack of visitors could be your fault.

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  • Gloved hands work with a plant cutting in front of numerous nursery pots filled with soil.
    By Sophia Beams 22 days ago

    Take Cuttings From These 7 Outdoor Plants Before September Ends & Thank Us Later

    As you start to prep your garden for winter, consider grabbing cuttings from these seven outdoor plants to use for next year. You'll be glad you did!

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  • Person building greenhouse frame in backyard next to white dog.
    By Jasmine Harding 22 days ago

    Upcycler Transforms Old Windows Into A Greenhouse With An Impressive DIY

    One person's trash is another person's next garden installation. See how old windows can be turned into a cute, functional greenhouse all through DIY.

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