The WD-40 Trick You Need Before Using Your Garden Hose This Season
We use our garden hoses for half or more of the year, then forget about them. This can be an issue, but a little WD-40 now can prevent a lot of headaches.
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What Happens If You Use Pine-Sol As A Weed Killer?
If you have a bottle of Pine-Sol at home, you may be wondering if it works as a weed killer, too. Here's what our expert has to say about its effectiveness.
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Avoid These 15 Mistakes Everyone Makes That Attract Snakes To Your Yard
Snakes tend to avoid people, but there are some mistakes you'll make that'll basically lead them straight to your yard. Here's how to avoid them.
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The Stunning Red Flower You Should Plant In Your Garden For Healthy Soil
Not only does this low-maintenance plant produce gorgeous red flowers in the spring, but its ability to fix nitrogen promotes healthy soil for your garden.
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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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Don't Toss An Old Bundt Pan — Make An Adorable Birdbath Birds Will Love
Don't toss that old Bundt pan! Turn it into an adorable birdbath with a super-simple DIY that's charming, budget-friendly, and brimming with personality.
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Your Yard May Be Attracting Ground Wasps. Here's How
Wondering why ground wasps have settled in your yard? It's important to know how you're inadvertently attracting them -- and the secret may lie in your soil.
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An Old Milk Jug + A Little Creativity = Adorably Unique DIY Garden Decor
Don’t toss that old milk jug. This DIY garden craft incorporates your imagination and even enlists the help of your greenery for a project full of personality.
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DIYer Uses Secondhand Plates To Create Stunning DIY Birdbath: 'This Is Magical'
Looking to bring a dash of whimsy to your backyard? All you need for this clever DIY birdbath project is some old plates, a few tools, and a bit of creativity.
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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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Repel Carpenter Bees Naturally With A Little-Known Essential Oil Trick
Pest control experts say this essential oil trick helps repel pesky carpenter bees naturally by disrupting their communication and behavior.
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Dividing These 8 Perennials In May Is Something You Shouldn't Skip
May is a great time to refresh the garden. After clearing out winter die-off, these perennials will benefit from periodic division, and you’ll get more plants!
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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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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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Transform An Old Tomato Cage Into A Simple Birdbath Birds Will Flock To
That old tomato cage? It’s one quick upgrade away from becoming a birdbath birds can’t resist. Just add a couple of simple items and watch them flock in.
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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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The Low-Maintenance Purple Perennial That'll Keep Your Garden Blooming For Months
Gardening is often relaxing, but replanting flowers each year can be overwhelming. This perennial with colorful blooms thrives in full sun with minimal care.
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These 2 Hanging Basket Flowers Keep Hummingbirds Coming Back All Summer
Thanks to sweet scents and beautiful blooms in pink, red, and orange, these two hanging basket flowers will attract hummingbirds to your yard all summer.
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Consumer Reports Names The One Best Budget Lawn Mower For 2026
For its list of the best mowers and tractors, Consumer Reports has singled out a lawn mower by a brand famed for making a wide range of tools and appliances.
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Skip Concrete: A Durable, More Eco-Friendly Option For Your Driveway Edging
If you are looking for an eco-friendly alternative to concrete for edging your driveway, this is a product worth considering. We'll explain why.
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Not Ferns, Not Hostas: The Beautiful Plant That's Perfect For Shaded Porches
It can be tough to grow plants in shaded porches without keeping them out in the sun more often than not. But one can thrive without much light at all.
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Turn An Old Chair Into The Cutest Succulent Planter
There's no reason to take an old metal chair to your local junkyard when it's surprisingly easy to turn it into a cutest living succulent planter.
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What To Do If You Find A Swarm Of Bees In Your Yard
If you find a swarm of bees in your yard, it's important not to make any of the mistakes that contribute to population decline. Here's what to do instead.
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The Gorgeous Perennial That Loves Damp Soil & Attracts Hummingbirds & Butterflies
We aren't all lucky enough to have constant bright sunshine and well-drained soil, but that doesn't matter to this lovely, pollinator-attracting perennial.
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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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Goodbye, Ticks: Consumer Reports Just Ranked The Best Tick Repellents For 2026
In addition to reviewing appliances and cars, Consumer Reports tackles bug spray. These are among the top-rated wipes and creams for warding off biting ticks.
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Give Your Driveway A Polished Edge With This Easy Concrete Bag Trick
Looking to create a border for your driveway without the hassle of digging and edging? This concrete bag trick can help create a smooth, stylish edge instead.
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