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  • cardboard egg carton on a table with grass in the background while a finch eats bird seed
    By Janine Frank 11 months ago

    Don't Throw Out Empty Egg Cartons – Here's A Hack To Reuse Them To Attract Birds

    Yes, you can create a DIY bird feeder with an empty egg carton. And it's all thanks to this easy hack that will help attract more birds to your yard or garden.

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  • catmint blooming along a garden path
    By Janine Frank 11 months ago

    Attract More Hummingbirds With A Ground Cover That Boasts Lavender-Blue Flowers

    Many people dream of the perfect lawn alternative ground cover plant. What if there was one with stunning flowers that hummingbirds loved? Good news: there is.

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  • A worn old garden hose on a patio
    By Ron Baker 12 months ago

    Genius Ways You Never Thought To Reuse An Old Garden Hose In Your Home And Yard

    Once a garden hose is broken, you may want to toss it into the trash. However, consider recycling it and using it in your home and yard with these DIY projects.

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  • Bulbs and cloves of garlic in a wicker basket on dug rows of soil where individual cloves are being planted
    By Hunker Staff 12 months ago

    You Can Plant Grocery Store Garlic, But Here's Why You Shouldn't

    There's a hack on social media that says you can grow new garlic bulbs from store-bought cloves in your garden. Maybe you can, but here's why you shouldn't.

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  • collection of vintage straw baskets
    By Jillian Chapman 12 months ago

    Reuse A Thrifted Basket To DIY A Beautiful Footed Planter On A Budget

    A footed planter is a gorgeous option to house your favorite plants. But if you have (or thrift) an old basket, you can DIY one, even if you're on a budget.

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  • A close up of a bee flying over some yellow flowers. The yellow and green background is blurred.
    By Holly Gates 12 months ago

    How To Keep Bees Away From Your Yard With Quick And Easy Solutions

    Is your yard overrun by bees? Even if you value pollinators, you may not want to risk being stung. Luckily, there are quick, easy options to keep them away.

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  • gloved hands holding rotisserie chickens in plastic-topped containers at a grocery store
    By Jason Rochlin February 17th, 2025

    Don't Toss Rotisserie Chicken Containers — Here's A Gardening Hack To Reuse Them

    Rotisserie chicken containers in the garden? It could be useful for your plants. Don't toss this piece of trash, and try this clever gardening hack instead.

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  • oranges growing on a tree
    By Janine Frank February 7th, 2025

    The Vibrant Flowering Companion Plant That Will Help Your Citrus Trees Flourish

    Growing citrus trees can be challenging, but there's a certain flowering companion plant with a lot of garden benefits that can help them thrive.

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  • wooden bird house in a tree
    By Charlotte D. Miller January 28th, 2025

    Hummingbird Houses Aren't Going To Attract More Hummingbirds. Here's Why

    You might want to skip over that so-called hummingbird house in the store, because it won't attract any birds. Luckily, there are other ways to help them nest.

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  • overhead view of gardening tool, pots, flowers and watering can
    By Janine Frank January 23rd, 2025

    Outdated Gardening Trends To Say Goodbye To In 2025

    If you've implemented one of these popular gardening trends into your landscaping or garden, they may be outdated. It's time to upgrade your yard instead.

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  • wood pallets on deck
    By Brandy Eaklor January 20th, 2025

    Creative DIY Wood Pallet Projects That Will Enhance Your Garden

    Every thrifty DIYer loves wood pallets, but if you're a gardener, these projects from the wooden material will add life to your outdoor space, patio, and yard.

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  • A variety of herbs and gardening tools on a wooden table. Potted plants surround the table on a cobblestoned patio.
    By Holly Gates January 11th, 2025

    The IKEA VESKEN Cart Is The Perfect Solution For An Outdoor Herb Garden

    If you want an outdoor herb garden but don't know how, there's a perfect solution: the IKEA VESKEN cart. This TikTok gardening hack shows you how it's done.

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  • toilet paper tubes on counter
    By Brandy Eaklor January 5th, 2025

    Stop Tossing Your Toilet Paper Tubes And Try These Home And Garden Hacks Instead

    The cardboard tubes in a spent toilet paper roll are usually tossed in the trash. Stop doing that, and try these clever hacks for your garden and home instead.

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  • Closeup of a white peace lily blooms and plant
    By Ethan Harrison Smith December 31st, 2024

    Your Peace Lilies Will Thrive With The Help Of An Unexpected Leftover Kitchen Scrap

    Peace lilies are popular houseplants for good reason and are easy to raise. Adding this kitchen scrap that usually gets discarded can help them thrive.

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  • A hand holding a can of WD-40
    By Kristeen Cherney December 29th, 2024

    Handy Ways To Use A Can Of WD-40 In Your Yard And Garden

    You probably have a can of WD-40 gathering dust as it awaits its next squeaky door hinge, but you can use it in a lot of neat ways in your garden & home.

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  • empty pile of toilet paper tubes -- one sitting upright has a plant inside of it
    By Gabrielle Hondorp December 23rd, 2024

    Should You Throw Toilet Paper Tubes In Your Garden? Here's What The Experts Say

    Some people recommend using toilet paper tubes made out of cardboard into your garden. However, here's what the experts have to say about this gardening hack.

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  • Open doors of a storm cellar, which often double as root cellars
    By Ron Baker December 12th, 2024

    How To Make A Custom Root Cellar That Won't Break The Bank

    If you're a homesteader, gardener, or someone who buys groceries in bulk, you may have considered getting a root cellar. DIY it with these affordable options.

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  • Person pushing a lawn mower
    By Charlotte D. Miller December 6th, 2024

    The Genius Lawn Mower Pool Noodle Hack You'll Wish You Tried Sooner

    Is there anything a pool noodle can't do? If you find mowing your lawn to be an uncomfortable experience, this genius hack can help get the task done.

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  • Peeled orange and knife on cutting board
    By Ethan Harrison Smith December 2nd, 2024

    Stop Tossing Out Orange Peels & Try A Patio Pest Control Hack Instead

    If you've got orange peels, you could try to whip yourself up a pest control hack for your patio in one of the easiest ways possible. Here's how to do it.

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  • herbs growing in jars
    By Charlotte D. Miller November 30th, 2024

    How To Grow A Kitchen Herb Garden Using Trusty Mason Jars

    If you want the kitchen herb garden of your dreams, you may already have a versatile tool that you need to get started: Mason jars. Tasty herbs await you.

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  • piles of raw wool in garden alongside crops
    By Janine Frank November 25th, 2024

    Using Wool In The Garden Is A Trick You'll Wish You Knew About Sooner

    Most people tell you not to be a sheep, but if you see just how beneficial it is to use wool in your garden, you might change your mind. Here's how to apply it.

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  • woman in overalls bending over holding a pot of mums over a garden of lines of mums in different colors
    By Gabrielle Hondorp November 24th, 2024

    One Simple Step Can Keep Your Gorgeous Mums Blooming For Longer

    Beautiful chrysanthemum flowers can last even longer with this one simple step. If you want mums that last through multiple seasons, this is what you should do.

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  • A white chicken leaves its coop to join a flock outside
    By Jason Rochlin November 18th, 2024

    The Clever Hack That Keeps Chickens Out Of Your Garden

    If your chickens are destroying your backyard garden, you can try this clever yard hack to keep them away from your beloved plants while still free ranging.

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  • Squirrel at a bird feeder
    By Holly Gates November 17th, 2024

    If Squirrels Are Invading Your Bird Feeders, Try A Simple Cinnamon Hack

    Birds love bird feeders. Unfortunately, so do squirrels. However, if you've got a little cinnamon on hand, you could have yourself a squirrel repellent hack.

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  • ruby-throated hummingbird perched on a thin branch
    By Charlotte D. Miller November 16th, 2024

    No Hummingbird Garden Is Complete Without One Striking Lavender Look-Alike

    If hummingbirds aren’t coming to your yard, try planting this striking lavender lookalike around your garden. It's easy to grow and pollinators love it.

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  • Yellowjacket wasp perched on yellow flowers
    By Holly Gates November 15th, 2024

    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.

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  • Young deer eating flower in someone's yard with trees in the background
    By Holly Gates November 9th, 2024

    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.

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