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  • Yellowjacket wasp perched on yellow flowers
    By Holly Gates

    Keep Wasps Out Of Your Yard With A Fragrant Perennial Plant They Can't Stand

    If you plant this deeply fragrant flower, its pleasant aroma can help keep wasps away from your yard, patio, garden, or the entrance to your home.

    By Holly Gates Read More
  • Young deer eating flower in someone's yard with trees in the background
    By Holly Gates

    The Long-Blooming Vibrant Flower That Deer Won't Bother In The Garden

    If you want vivid flowers in your garden with blooms that last and last, this gorgeous option can brighten your yard. Best of all? It's a deer-resistant plant.

    By Holly Gates Read More
  • A hummingbird hovers by a flower in a summer garden.
    By Ethan Harrison Smith

    How To Start A Hummingbird Garden (& Why You'll Want To)

    If you don't already have a hummingbird garden, there are so many reasons (like gorgeous flowers) you'll want one. Here are gardening tips to get you started.

    By Ethan Harrison Smith Read More
  • wine rack with red wine
    By Jillian Chapman

    Turn An Old Wine Rack Into A Thriving Herb Garden With A Unique DIY

    If you've got an old wooden wine rack, you could be looking at a gorgeous DIY garden full of your favorite herbs. Learn how to make this with only a few tools.

    By Jillian Chapman Read More
  • A Christmas cactus with pink blossoms sits on a podium in front of a window.
    By Jason Rochlin

    Try An Easy Eggshell Hack For A Thriving Christmas Cactus

    Christmas cacti are, ironically, not the best winter plant. That said, for a healthier plant in these hard times, it's worth saving a bit of your breakfast.

    By Jason Rochlin Read More
  • pool noodles on lawn
    By Charlotte D. Miller

    The Genius Pool Noodle Sprinkler Hack That Gives You A Greener Lawn On A Budget

    Sprinkler systems are pricey, but you can create your own with this budget-friendly pool noodle hack that can keep the grass on your lawn green and healthy.

    By Charlotte D. Miller Read More
  • Mouse peeping out burrow
    By Janet F. Murray

    Deter Mice From Your Home & Yard By Growing A Beautiful Aromatic Flower

    Mice can be incredibly frustrating indoors or outdoors, but you may be able to use a certain aromatic flower as a potential natural repellent in your yard.

    By Janet F. Murray Read More
  • Mosquito on plant
    By Ethan Harrison Smith

    The Relaxing Scent That Will Keep Mosquitoes Away From Your Yard & Garden

    If you're looking for a scent that can deter mosquitoes away from your garden, lawn, or yard, one herbal choice stands out, but here's what you need to know.

    By Ethan Harrison Smith Read More
  • spider in web
    By Brandy Eaklor

    Beautiful Plants That Double As Natural Spider-Repellents

    If you're trying to have less spiders in your house, forgo the toxic solutions and lean on natural deterrents in the plant world. Here are the best ones to try.

    By Brandy Eaklor Read More
  • Bushel of growing green tomatoes
    By Jason Rochlin

    Propagating Tomatoes From Cuttings Is Easier Than You Think

    Ready to have multiple tomato plants? You can propagate them with cuttings from existing plants, and the process is way simpler than you might think.

    By Jason Rochlin Read More
  • boxelder bugs on a foundation
    By Rob Johnstone

    Repel Boxelder Bugs With An Aromatic Plant From Your Herb Garden

    Are boxelder bugs driving you crazy? These autumn pests can cover your home, but you might be able to repel them with a popular aromatic garden herb.

    By Rob Johnstone Read More
  • baset of wooden clothespins
    By Charlotte D. Miller

    Don't Throw Out Clothespins: Turn Them Into An Irresistible DIY Bird Feeder

    If you want to attract more birds to your yard and garden, this clothespin hack can help you create an incredibly easy DIY bird feeder.

    By Charlotte D. Miller Read More
  • orange ribbon on tree
    By Jillian Chapman

    Why Some Hummingbird Lovers Tie Orange Ribbons On Their Trees (& Should You?)

    If you see an orange ribbon tied around a tree, a hummingbird lover could be living there. Should you consider placing one around one of the trees in your yard?

    By Jillian Chapman Read More
  • person raking leaves
    By Rob Johnstone

    You Might Want To Reconsider Using Fallen Leaves As Mulch

    It's the season of falling leaves, and you might be tempted to use your pile as mulch for your garden and around the yard. However, there are a few downsides.

    By Rob Johnstone Read More
  • jade plant in pot
    By Charlotte D. Miller

    Propagating Jade Plants Couldn't Be Easier With One Simple Gardening Technique

    If you already have a jade plant, you can grow more for friends, family, or even yourself. All you need to do is try this simple propagation technique.

    By Charlotte D. Miller Read More
  • lit Jack-O'-Lanterns at night
    By Jillian Chapman

    What You Can Do With Your Jack-O'-Lantern After Halloween Is Over

    When Halloween is over, you don't just have to throw your jack-o'-lantern away. There's a second use for the hollowed out pumpkin and we'll tell you what it is.

    By Jillian Chapman Read More
  • Close-up of a hummingbird
    By Kristeen Cherney

    Surefire Ways To Attract Hummingbirds To Your Yard Without A Feeder

    Your feeder either isn't doing the trick, or you don't want one: Don't worry, because here are some other great ways to get your yard buzzing with hummingbirds.

    By Kristeen Cherney Read More
  • woman sniffing flowers in vase
    By Janine Frank

    These Are The Long-Lasting Flowers You Want In Your Fall Bouquet

    An autumnal bouquet can bring the cozy colors of fall into your home. But if you want long-lasting seasonal flowers, these are the blooms you should choose.

    By Janine Frank Read More
  • zucchini in dirt in garden
    By Holly Gates

    Your Zucchini Will Flourish Alongside This Purple Companion In The Garden

    If you're looking to help your zucchini flourish, you might want to consider this purple companion plant that works well with this garden veggie favorite.

    By Holly Gates Read More
  • dill in a pot outdoors
    By Janine Frank

    Fill Your Herb Garden With Flavorful Dill Using This Easy Propagation Method

    Propagating dill isn't quite magic (even if it feels like it), but it will save you time and money. Here's the best way to get started, and why you should.

    By Janine Frank Read More
  • Fly on patio
    By Ethan Harrison Smith

    Keep Flies Away From Your Patio With An Easy Hydrogen Peroxide Hack

    Are flies ruining your would-be wonderful outdoor evenings? There might be something in your medicine cabinet that can help.

    By Ethan Harrison Smith Read More
  • coffee grounds near potted plants
    By Janine Frank

    Why Do People Use Coffee Grounds To Fertilize Tomatoes (& Does It Actually Work)?

    You've heard of people fertilizing their garden with used coffee grounds. Does it actually work? Here's what you need to know.

    By Janine Frank Read More
  • woman hanging eucalyptus in shower
    By Janine Frank

    The Beautiful Plant You'll Want To Hang In Your Shower For All Of Its Benefits

    One of the most relaxing scents in the world comes from a plant that will thrive in your shower. It's time to turn your bathroom into a home day spa.

    By Janine Frank Read More
  • borax 20 mule team store
    By Michelle Miley

    How To Use 20 Mule Team Borax To Kill Roaches

    Boric acid is the chemical found in 20 Mule Team Borax, and you can also use it to kill cockroaches around your home. Here's how to get rid of these pests.

    By Michelle Miley Read More
  • dying leaves lucky bamboo plant
    By Kimberly Johnson

    How To Save A Rotting Bamboo Plant

    Is that lucky bamboo plant dying? It may not be real bamboo, but if the leaves are yellow and it's rotting, you can still save your houseplant with these steps.

    By Kimberly Johnson Read More
  • a fist full of weeds
    By Shelley Hoose

    How To Mix Bleach Or Vinegar And Water To Kill Weeds

    Weeds are often a gardener's worst nemesis, and many want ways to kill them without herbicides. Vinegar and bleach are good options, but here are some tips.

    By Shelley Hoose Read More
  • By Michelle Brunet

    How To Use Vinegar And Baking Soda To Increase And Decrease PH In Soil

    Two standard ingredients from your pantry (and a little distilled water) may be all you need to get your soil's pH level exactly where you want it to be.

    By Michelle Brunet Read More
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