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  • Gardener bending down in garden, holding a handful of soil
    By Cayla Leonard 14 hours ago

    Plant This Self-Seeding Flower In Your Garden For Healthy Soil & Nonstop Blooms

    This pretty, easy-to-grow flower offers generous blooms for months, fixes soil nitrogen for other garden plants, and reseeds readily to grow year after year.

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  • Person's hand on blooming lavender plant in the garden
    By Cayla Leonard 19 hours ago

    6 Beautiful Fly-Repellent Plants To Consider Adding To Your Garden

    While gorgeous in the garden, these six aromatic, fly-repellent plants may also make the outdoors more comfortable by keeping buzzing pests at bay.

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  • a man mows his front lawn
    By Emily Kammerlohr 22 hours ago

    Most People Overlook This Simple Way To Extend A Lawn Mower's Life

    Your lawn mower will live longer if you treat it right. This can be as simple as taking a few minutes to give it the care and attention it needs.

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  • a hammock in a shaded yard
    By Kristeen Cherney 23 hours ago

    Neither Hostas Nor Heucheras: The Perfect Shade Plant For Beginner Gardeners

    Not everyone gets direct sunlight in their yard, and that's okay! There are plenty of low-maintenance, shade-loving plants out there for beginner gardeners.

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  • A monarch butterfly on a flowering basil plant
    By Christy Rae Ammons 2 days ago

    Plant This Herb Next To Basil To Fill Your Garden With Birds And Butterflies

    Plant this basil companion, which thrives under the same conditions as the sweet herb, and will bring your garden to life with plenty of pollinators.

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  • Cobblestone pathway lined with flowers
    By Christy Rae Ammons 2 days ago

    Use Plastic Bags To Create A Budget-Friendly Cobblestone Path With This Clever DIY

    Save money on expensive materials and labor for a cobblestone pathway and build one yourself using plastic bags for stunning results on a budget.

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  • Woman walking through a garden center looking at plants
    By Cayla Leonard 2 days ago

    The Pink Perennial Flowering Shrub You Should Avoid Planting, Despite Its Beauty

    The lush foliage and bursts of pink flowers may be attractive, but you'll likely regret planting this aggressively growing perennial in a diverse garden.

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  • A close-up of a stone walkway winding through tall green grass in the sunlight
    By Erika Dale 2 days ago

    Old Milk Jugs Are The Secret To A Stunning Faux-Stone Garden Path On A Budget

    Creating a rustic cobblestone path in your yard or garden normally costs a pretty penny. Instead, consider this budget DIY project that looks just as good.

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  • Concrete patio and driveway
    By Cayla Leonard 2 days ago

    Skip Concrete: 7 Gorgeous, More Eco-Friendly Alternatives For Your Patio

    Concrete is a common choice for a patio, but the process of making it is harmful to the environment. Luckily, there are other more eco-friendly options.

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  • An older man uses a garden hose to water a flowerbed
    By Emily Ray 4 days ago

    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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  • A large black snake hiding beneath plant leaves in a yard
    By Sakshi Khaitan 4 days ago

    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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  • Person crumbling garden soil in their hands
    By Cayla Leonard 5 days ago

    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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  • a gardener lays down landscape fabric
    By Ryan Cashman 5 days ago

    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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  • Spring garden in bloom
    By Brynna Standen 6 days ago

    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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  • person looking at lawnmowers in store
    By Christy Rae Ammons 7 days ago

    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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  • gravel driveway with concrete edging
    By Rob Johnstone 7 days ago

    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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  • Tick crawling on someones arm
    By Ryan Cashman 8 days ago

    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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  • Portion of a gravel driveway with an unfinished edge. There's a house in the background
    By Chris Deziel 8 days ago

    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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  • Workers paving a concrete driveway
    By Ryan Cashman 9 days ago

    This Driveway Material Costs Less Than Concrete And Holds Up Better Than Gravel

    Opting for an affordable driveway material shouldn't come at the price of quality. Fortunately, there is an option that ticks both of these boxes.

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  • Small song bird perched on a branch
    By Cayla Leonard 10 days ago

    This Small Tree With Fragrant Blooms Is Highly Attractive To Birds And Butterflies

    These semi-evergreen hybrid trees have stunning blossoms, giving your garden a fragrant haven for biodiversity by attracting pollinators and birds.

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  • Covered outdoor patio with kitchen and brick wall
    By Ryan Cashman 10 days ago

    Skip The Concrete: A Stylish, Fast, And More Affordable Alternative For Your Patio

    If you're looking to upgrade your patio without the cost and effort of concrete, check out this alternative that installs in a weekend and costs far less.

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  • Moss grows between cracks of gray-colored pavers.
    By Jennifer Davis 11 days ago

    The Quick And Easy Way To Get Rid Of Moss Growing In Cracks

    If you're keen to remove the moss from your patio or driveway, this simple trick makes it easy without the use of harsh chemicals or complicated tools.

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  • Gardner planting a tree in yard
    By Ryan Cashman 14 days ago

    If You Plant One Small Tree This Year, It Needs To Be This Stunning Purple Bloomer

    With beautiful, pink flowers and burgundy leaves, this tree will transform your yard for you and your local pollinators in as little as five years.

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  • Butterflies enjoy bright flowers in front of a beige house
    By Emily Ray 14 days ago

    The Flower-Shaped Birdbath On Amazon That Also Attracts Butterflies

    Everyone loves items with multiple uses and this floral-themed birdbath on Amazon is a good example. Why attract just birds when you can get butterflies too?

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  • A person prepping a landscaping bed with a metal rake
    By Erin Rebar 15 days ago

    Goodbye To Traditional Mulch: The Natural Landscaping Trend That's Taking Over

    Redoing your mulch each year can be tedious and expensive. This trending alternative is lower maintenance and can give your landscaping beds a sleek look.

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  • Pink and purple hydrangeas
    By Emily Kammerlohr 16 days ago

    Why There's Simply No Need For Hydrangeas Anymore

    Gardeners can rest easy knowing they don't need to manage finicky hydrangeas to get a garden full of blooms when there are so many gorgeous alternatives to try.

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  • Man mowing his lawn on a rider mower
    By Ryan Cashman 17 days ago

    This Riding Lawn Mower Earned The Top Spot In Consumer Reports' 2026 Rankings

    Boasting the reliable quality and user-friendliness expected from a top-rated brand, this model leads Consumer Reports' ranking of riding lawn mowers for 2026.

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