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  • A Northern finch sits on a snow-covered branch
    By Emily Ray 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 3 months 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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  • Woman pouring hydrogen peroxide into a pink watering can
    By Jessica Steinhoff 3 months ago

    10 Surprising Ways You Can Use Hydrogen Peroxide In Your Garden And Yard

    Hydrogen peroxide is more than a medicine cabinet staple. In outdoor spaces, it can play a surprising role in keeping gardens healthier and hardscapes cleaner.

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  • Gardener spreading wood ash over plant sprouts
    By Cayla Leonard 3 months ago

    Don't Throw Away Your Wood Ashes: These 16 Plants Will Thank You

    Before you toss out those leftover fireplace scraps, discover why gardeners are saving them and which plants benefit most from this surprising boost.

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  • Smiling woman in apron holding potted snake plant
    By Jessica Steinhoff 3 months ago

    Turn Snake Plant Leaves Into A Brand-New Plant — Here's How

    The only thing better than one snake plant is multiple snake plants. Turn your favorite, easy-to-grow houseplant into multiples with this garden method.

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  • American robin on a tree branch
    By Cayla Leonard 3 months ago

    The Common Pantry Staple That'll Have Robins Flocking To Your Yard

    Robins are always welcome visitors to your garden or yard, and this common pantry staple is a healthy snack that will help attract them to your bird feeder.

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  • Woman scooping potting soil out of a flower pot
    By Cayla Leonard 3 months ago

    9 Genius Ways To Use Old Potting Soil Instead Of Tossing It

    Don't throw out that old potting soil just yet! We've compiled a list of wonderful uses for your aged loam that are so easy even beginners can try.

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  • Banana peel in front of a houseplant
    By Cayla Leonard 3 months ago

    Don't Throw Out Banana Peels! Strangely, These Plants Flourish With Them

    Banana peels often end up in the garbage, but you can give them a second life in your garden or for your houseplants. Make sure to feed them to these plants.

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