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  • Pop vinyl figure of Wednesday stands in front of purple flowers.

    How To Create A Striking Goth Garden In Your Yard

    Cue the Addams Family theme song because goth gardens are in! While your neighbors strive for bright colors, here's how to lean into your edgier side.

    By Cara Lockwood Benoit 9 hours ago Read More
  • A single tick perched on the tip of a green leaf

    The Hardy Perennial That Can Keep Ticks Out Of The Garden

    Ticks are a backyard nuisance. For devoted gardeners, however, there's one perennial herb you can grow that might help drive the disease-causing pests away.

    By Eman Amjad Ali 15 hours ago Read More
  • A hummingbird sits on a swing near a feeder.

    Attract Hummingbirds To The Garden With A Charming Swing You Can DIY

    If you like to sit back and enjoy your garden, then maybe you can share the view with hummingbirds. DIY them a little swing so they can relax with you.

    By Cara Lockwood Benoit 1 day ago Read More
  • A pair of hands is holding out a potted red geranium over a table that has a rectangle planter, bucket of soil, and other potted plants.

    The Best Companion Plants For Geraniums To Boost Your Garden's Appearance

    When planning out a colorful flower garden design, geraniums are a popular choice. They work as companions to a variety of flowers, both annuals and perennials.

    By Melody Ip 2 days ago Read More
  • Ants crawling on top of an anthill.

    The Simplest Solution For Eliminating Pesky Anthills In Your Yard

    Ants aren't just annoying around the house. It's also frustrating to see those mounds in your yard. Luckily, there's an easy pest-deterring method you can use.

    By Cara Lockwood Benoit 2 days ago Read More
  • Blue flowers bloom on a hydrangea shrub.

    The Kitchen Scrap That Could Turn Hydrangea Flowers Blue On A Budget

    Want to see a magic trick? You can turn certain hydrangea flowers blue in your own backyard! And it's actually not magic, and you can do it on a budget.

    By Cara Lockwood Benoit 3 days ago Read More
  • A person harvesting ripe red tomatoes into a basket in a home garden.

    How To Select The Best Variety Of Tomato To Grow For Your Climate

    An abundance of tomatoes is in your reach, but you have to plan it. The growing climate you're in has a massive impact on your harvest success, so pick well!

    By Eman Amjad Ali 3 days ago Read More
  • A woman smiles while holding some flowers in her garden.

    9 Trusty Perennials That Bring Color To Your Yard More Than Once A Year

    One of the main appeals of planting perennials is that they come back every year, but did you know that some flower more than once in a single year? These do!

    By Eman Amjad Ali 4 days ago Read More
  • A person pushes a green lawn mower across green grass.

    The Big Mistake To Avoid Making When Sharpening Dull Lawn Mower Blades

    With so much time and money tied up into your lawn, the last thing you want to do is mess up your lawn mower during maintenance. Watch out for this mistake.

    By Cara Lockwood Benoit 4 days ago Read More
  • A white woman standing in front of a cherry blossom tree looks annoyed and pained as she scratches her arm.

    Keep Mosquitoes Out Of The Garden With A Fresh-Smelling Herb They Can't Stand

    Mosquitoes may assault you the minute you step into your garden, but there's a notorious herb with a bright scent that they really don't like. Try planting it!

    By Eman Amjad Ali 5 days ago Read More
  • Sets of pastel floral tea cups and saucers are arranged on a pink surface.

    5 Clever Ways To Give Old Teacups New Life In The Garden

    Put those teacups to good use with a few gardening DIYs to repurpose any unused china. The hacks can make your plants healthier and happier while looking posh.

    By Melody Ip 6 days ago Read More
  • Cluster of Vinca minor with violet-blue flowers and glossy green leaves

    The Pros And Cons Of Using Periwinkle As A Ground Cover Or Grass Alternative

    When it comes to big patches of dirt or difficult growing areas, instead of cultivating weeds or picky lawns, it's good to pick a ground cover. Just be wary!

    By Eman Amjad Ali 6 days ago Read More
  • A raccoon sneaks into a yard.

    The Simplest Strategy To Keep Unwanted Wildlife Out Of The Garden

    Between the raccoons, deer, and rabbits, it feels like you planted a wildlife salad bar instead of a garden. But you can skip all of the sprays with this.

    By Cara Lockwood Benoit 7 days ago Read More
  • A large group of ants crawling across a cracked pavement near a strip of grass.

    How To Repel Nuisance Pests In The Garden With Fresh-Smelling Lavender

    Some pests are more than just annoying. They can also be a health hazard. But you don't have to spray harsh chemicals to repel them when using lavender.

    By Eman Amjad Ali 7 days ago Read More
  • A woman smiles as she inspects one of several hanging baskets full of flowers.

    Keep Flower Baskets Full & Lush With A Trailing Plant That Can Take The Heat

    Nothing says spring like hanging baskets teeming with trailing plants and bright blooms. But if you struggle to keep up with watering, consider this plant.

    By Melody Ip 8 days ago Read More
  • A gray and yellow bird sits outside a red birdhouse.

    Upgrade A Dollar Tree Birdhouse With An Inexpensive Hack Birds Go Nuts For

    Feeding the birds is as enjoyable for you as it is helpful for them. If you want to give your birds a little treat while trying something new, try this hack.

    By Melody Ip 8 days ago Read More
  • A colorful pile of recyclable waste, including plastic bottles, glass bottles, metal cans, and various brightly colored plastic caps scattered on a flat surface.

    22 Savvy Ways To Reuse Empty Plastic Bottles In The Garden

    Even when we try to avoid using plastic bottles, it's difficult to get around them entirely. You can save them from the landfill by using them in the garden.

    By Eman Amjad Ali 9 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of a cockroach resting on a bright green leaf

    Keep Cockroaches At Bay With A Popular, Fresh-Smelling Garden Flower

    Whether cockroaches are in your yard, around your garden, or inside your home, this beloved flowering herb may be a possible deterrent. Plus, it smells great.

    By Eman Amjad Ali 10 days ago Read More
  • Chickadee sits on a white flowering bush.

    21 Birds That Can Benefit Your Yard Or Garden With Their Friendly Visits

    Many gardeners are also bird lovers. But seeing songbirds outside isn't just a visual treat. Certain species are actually beneficial to your plants and lawn.

    By Cara Lockwood Benoit 10 days ago Read More
  • Colorful flowers bloom in a summer garden.

    The Colorful Flower That Blooms All Summer & Well Into The Fall

    When summer rolls around, you need a flower that can take the heat like a champ. This colorful flower isn't just beautiful, but it blooms all through the fall.

    By Lauren Krystaf 10 days ago Read More
  • A copse of red blooming bottlebrush trees

    How To Grow A Tall Bottlebrush Tree For A Stunning Garden Feature

    Bottlebrushes are often grown as shrubs, but with some gardening magic, you can grow it as a beautiful, flowering tree and make it the centerpiece of your yard.

    By Autumn McGarr 12 days ago Read More
  • A garden snake slithering through leafy ground cover, camouflaged among green plants.

    The Popular Garden Plant Snakes Love To Hide In (And What You Can Do About It)

    When it comes to designing your garden, there are so many factors to consider, but one may surprise you. Planning for snakes may be added to the list!

    By Eman Amjad Ali 13 days ago Read More
  • A blacklegged tick on a stick

    Keep Ticks At Bay With 7 Garden Plants They Hate Going Near

    Ticks in your yard don't have to be as much of a concern if you plant these common herbs, flowers, and veggies in your garden to repel the pesky insects.

    By Autumn McGarr 13 days ago Read More
  • A group of mushrooms grow in the middle of a lawn.

    What It Says About The Health Of Your Lawn If Mushrooms Start To Sprout

    For many homeowners, a thriving, lush green lawn is the goal. So when mushrooms start to pop up in the grass, what does it mean? Here's what to know.

    By Cara Lockwood Benoit 14 days ago Read More
  • A cat hides in ground cover in a garden.

    The Fast-Growing Ground Cover That May Deter Unwanted Visitors From Your Garden

    This attractive flowering ground cover serves double duty: Not only will it grow quickly in your yard, but it also releases an aroma that pesky critters hate.

    By Cara Lockwood Benoit 15 days ago Read More
  • A hand is holding up a plastic container of Tic Tacs, filled with bright multicolored oval candies.

    4 Ways You Could Be Reusing Tic Tac Containers For Plants At Home

    Your favorite breath mint could be a handy garden tool if you know how to upcycle the old containers. Give your plants a boost with these green DIYs.

    By Melody Ip 15 days ago Read More
  • A withered houseplant is droopy with lack of water.

    Keep Potted Plants From Drying Out With A Budget-Friendly Solution You Can DIY

    Watering your houseplants doesn't have to be a struggle. Make your life easier with this affordable DIY project that keeps soil moist in your plant pots.

    By Cara Lockwood Benoit 16 days ago Read More
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