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  • A person cupping mulch in their gloved hands
    By Kristeen Cherney 21 days ago

    Skip Spreading Mulch: This Beautiful Plant Suppresses Weeds And Looks Stunning

    While mulch can help your garden thrive, there's a certain type of ground cover you can use to deal with pests without hurting your other plants.

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  • Contractor pouring concrete driveway
    By Ryan Cashman 21 days ago

    Ditch Boring Concrete: Here's A Prettier, More Durable Driveway Alternative

    Your driveway is the first thing people notice when they come to visit your home. As such, ditch the boring concrete for something more stylish and durable.

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  • Gloved hands pulling up weeds
    By Amanda Anthony 21 days ago

    This Easy DIY Solution Will Help Prevent Weeds From Spreading Into Your Flower Beds

    In addition to preventing weeds by creating a barrier that makes it harder for them to creep into flower beds, this DIY solution looks gorgeous.

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  • A leaning tree interconnected with plumbing pipes outdoors
    By Heather Fishel 21 days ago

    11 Trees That Can Do Major Damage To Your Plumbing

    While there are plenty of benefits to planting trees near your house, there are a few species that can break into your plumbing with their roots.

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  • An outdoor seating area in bright sunshine with wicker furniture on concrete pads, with string lights.
    By Jennifer Davis 22 days ago

    The One Beautiful Garden Feature That Can Boost Your Home's Value

    Adding an outdoor space to your yard can be a great way to increase your home's value and give you a spot to enjoy. Here's one upgrade you should consider.

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  • A close-up a person using a black net to catch a wasp nest on a house
    By Heather Fishel 23 days ago

    7 Types Of Wasp Nests You Do Not Want To See In Your Yard

    While wasps could be beneficial in your yard, especially for pollination, there are some whose nests you still do not want to have around your home.

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  • Two solar landscape lights in a garden with red and yellow flowers
    By Chris Deziel 24 days ago

    The Sneaky Drawback To Using Solar Lights In Your Yard

    Solar lights may seem like a clear solution for eco-friendly landscape design, but these hidden downsides could lead to buyer's remorse down the road.

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  • A yellow house with a concrete driveway
    By Rob Johnstone 26 days ago

    Neither Concrete Nor Gravel: The Eco-Friendly Driveway Material Gaining Popularity

    This alternative driveway material is environmentally-friendly, durable, more affordable than concrete, and less prone to weed growth than gravel.

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  • Butterflies flying around various flowers in a garden in the summer
    By Heather Fishel 26 days ago

    The Low-Maintenance Flowering Ground Cover That Butterflies Love

    Attracting butterflies to your yard will be a breeze once you plant this lovely flowering ground cover. Better yet, maintaining it doesn't require much effort.

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  • Open outdoor patio with a pergola and seating.
    By Jahaira Arthur 26 days ago

    Forget Outdoor Curtains: The DIY Alternative That Adds Privacy And A High-End Look

    If outdoor curtains don't offer the aesthetic you're looking for, add privacy to your patio with this wooden fence you can DIY over the weekend.

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  • A Monarch butterfly on pink phlox flower blooms
    By Heather Fishel 27 days ago

    12 Fast-Growing Ground Covers That Bring Hummingbirds And Butterflies To Your Yard

    Want to attract pollinating creatures to your garden? Consider these colorful ground cover options that will invite hummingbirds and butterflies.

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  • Gravel grid with gravel laid over top
    By Cayla Leonard 27 days ago

    Gravel Grid Systems: The Pros, Cons, And What To Watch Out For Before Installing

    Gravel grid systems can be great, but they can equally cause issues and it's all dependent on where you want to install them, the materials you use, and more.

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  • Man performing maintenance on riding lawn mower in lawn beside outdoor shed
    By Gwen Swanson 28 days ago

    Riding Lawn Mowers: The Hidden Downsides No One Tells You About

    Riding lawn mowers are often convenient for large yards, but this doesn't mean they're devoid of cons. Here are some you should be aware of.

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  • The backyard of a house surrounded by tall trees
    By Christy Rae Ammons 28 days ago

    Homeowners Beware: This Popular Landscaping Tree Can Secretly Wreck Your Pipes

    A yard full of soaring, healthy trees is a dream for many homeowners, but picking the wrong species can lead to clogs, leaks, and other plumbing issues.

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  • Standing water on a lawn with young trees
    By Ron Baker 28 days ago

    The Hidden Dangers Of Letting Standing Water Sit In Your Yard

    Hazardous to health and home, standing water in the yard is an issue to prioritize. See how DIY and professional solutions can fix the problem on your lawn.

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  • Close-up of green grass with patches of sand
    By Heather Fishel 29 days ago

    People Are Using Sand To Transform Their Lawns — Here's How

    If your lawn is in rough shape, you could alleviate the dips and bumps using sand. Here's how you can use it, and which sand will suit your needs best.

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  • Young rabbits in a nest of dried grass and rabbit fur
    By Ron Baker 30 days ago

    Exactly What To Do If You Discover A Rabbit's Nest In Your Yard

    Baby rabbits can be very difficult to care for, which makes finding a rabbit's nest in your yard a pretty dicey situation. Here's what you should do.

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  • manicured front lawn with rock feature
    By Danno Wise 1 month ago

    How To Level An Uneven Lawn Without Renting Expensive Equipment

    You don’t need to rent equipment to fix a bumpy yard. With a few common lawn and garden tools — and a little patience — you can level your lawn like a pro.

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  • Person adding mulch around a tree
    By Cayla Leonard 1 month ago

    Do You Really Have To Remove Old Mulch Before Adding New?

    Whether you need to remove old mulch before adding a new layer depends on a number of considerations, including its composition and condition.

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  • Rufous hummingbird flying beside yellow and white flowers
    By Cayla Leonard 1 month ago

    Attract More Hummingbirds To Your Yard With This Type Of Birdbath

    Create a hummingbird oasis and welcome more of these stunning birds to your yard or garden by installing this hummingbird-friendly birdbath.

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  • A black rat snake snake with its tongue out makes its way through tall grass in a green lawn.
    By Jennifer Davis 1 month ago

    13 Snake-Attracting Plants You Might Want To Avoid

    Snakes can sometimes be unwelcome guests in your garden or backyard, but you may inadvertently be giving them an invitation if you have these plants.

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  • A man prepares to propagate a flowering plant by wiping his scissors, surrounded by previously cut pieces in small glasses of water.
    By Jennifer Davis 1 month ago

    20 Gorgeous Plants You Can Easily Propagate From Cuttings

    What's better than having a beautiful plant? Having one you can easily propagate. Use cuttings from these plants to grow more for your garden or gift friends.

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  • Stacks of old pot plants and bird decor
    By Kathleen Shipman 1 month ago

    Old Plant Pots: 8 Ideas To Create Clever DIY Bird Feeders For Your Garden!

    Instead of letting your old plant pots turn into clutter in your garage or yard, you can turn them into one of these affordable DIY bird feeders.

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  • patting dirt around newly planted fruit tree
    By Danno Wise 1 month ago

    Fast-Growing Fruit Trees To Plant In Early Spring For A Tasty Harvest

    You don't always have to wait for too long for a fruit harvest. You can plant these fast-growing trees in early spring for a speedy harvest in a few years.

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  • Man kneeling down and inspecting green grass with hand
    By Kristeen Cherney 1 month ago

    Before Spring Arrives, Do This To Get Greener Grass

    Help your lawn wake up from winter slumber with a simple (but often forgotten) step that lets grass soak up sunlight, breathe easier, and grow lusher.

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  • A woman in a pink hat shoveling snow from a sidewalk
    By Masie O'Toole 1 month ago

    Skip Shoveling Your Sidewalk At Your Own Risk In These US States

    While you may not want to shovel your sidewalk after it snows, you might be required to. See which states have laws on clearing snow from sidewalks.

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  • A northern cardinal on branch
    By Danno Wise 1 month ago

    5 Surefire Ways To Attract Cardinals To Your Yard, Even Without A Bird Feeder

    Getting colorful cardinals to visit your yard is a surprisingly simple task if you know the best methods and items you can use to draw them in.

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