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Don’t Miss the May Hummingbird Window – These 6 Easy Additions Help Them Nest and Thrive in Your BackyardGet ready for a summer of hummers! Discover ideas to encourage nesting and provide high-energy food to keep hummingbirds in your yard all season long.
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Epsom Salt for Plants: What Epsom Salt Can (and Can't) Do for Your Garden
Epsom salt is usually known for its use in the bathtub, but is Epsom salt good for plants? Find out more about what it can and can't do for your garden.
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Don’t Recycle That Old Mason Jar – Try These 9 Clever Ways to Reuse Old Mason Jars in the Garden and Save Money
Mason jars can live on in many ways in the garden. Here are some creative upcycling projects you can try!
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Are You Making These 5 Common Raised Bed Mistakes? Here’s How to Fix Them to Save You Time, Money & StressThese common raised bed mistakes cancel out the benefits of growing aboveground. Here’s how to fix them and avoid them in the first place.
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Durable, Breathable, or Stylish? How to Pick the Right Garden Gloves for You
Are you a heavy-duty weeder, or more of a fashion-first sower? Why not both? No matter what kind of gardener you are, we've got the gloves for you in this buying guide.
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How to Help Your Backyard Birds in May – 7 Quick Wins That Will Keep Them Coming Back to Your Yard Daily
May can be a frenzy of bird activity with nesting and fledgling chicks so make sure your yard is ready for the rush. These little gestures will be hugely appreciated by your feathered friends and guarantee they keep coming back for more
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ALDI’s Solar Fire Bowl is the Patio Upgrade Your Backyard Needs – it’ll Bring a Cozy Ambience to Long Summer Evenings in the Garden
This elegant solar light fire bowl arrives in the middle aisle on May 6 and it's a backyard bargain – I’m wagering it won’t take long to sell out.
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Have You Tried the Water Wick Plant Propagation Trick? This Unique Method of Rooting Directly on an Existing Stem Is Revolutionary and so Easy
Easy and effective. That's what we like to see from a propagation hack! Take air layering to the next level with a simple water wick.
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5 Smart Landscaping Tips That Prevent Burglars From Breaking Into Your Home – and Beautify Your Yard at the Same Time
Smart landscaping design can stop unwanted intruders from breaking in. Follow these tips that protect your home and add beauty to your yard.
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Here's What's On My Mom's Garden Wish List: 18 Mother's Day Gifts for Garden-Obsessed Moms
Mother's Day is just around the corner, so my mom and I teamed up to create the ultimate Mother's Day gift guide for you and the mother-figures in your life!
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Is It OK to Take Plant Cuttings From Public Parks and Gardens? A Lawyer Explains so You Won’t End Up in Trouble
Don't let your propagation fixation get you into legal trouble! There are certain places it is illegal to take plant cuttings. Our resident lawyer explains.
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12 Creative Garden Lighting Ideas You Can DIY For Stylish Summer Evenings in Your Backyard: They’re Practical as Well as Pretty
Without the right garden lights, your yard disappears into the shadows once the sun sets. Be inspired by these clever lighting ideas and enjoy your outdoor living space well into the night.
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5 Free Ways to Get Rid of Yard Waste, If Your City Doesn't Do Curbside Pickup – These Clever Ideas Actually Benefit Plants
If you can't get a municipal pickup and don't want to waste money to have someone haul it away, try one of these free and clever ways to get rid of yard waste.
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Want Fewer Slugs This Summer? Adding a Simple Toad Abode Can Protect Your Flower Beds and Boost Your Soil Health for Free
They may not turn into Prince Charming, but they can wipe out 10,000 pests in a gardening season. Sounds too good to be true? Here’s why you need a toad abode, and why now is the best time to give local toads a place to snooze
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Barkitecture Is the Smart Way to Design Pet-Friendly Gardens – Your Dog Will Be So Happy He'll Forget All about Digging Up Your Flowers
Barkitecture is the latest in pet-friendly gardening. Work with your dog's instincts, not against them, and design a space you'll both love.
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If You Want a Mosquito-Free Summer, Start Attracting Bats Now – This Bat House Will Help Bring Them to Your Garden
If you want to banish bugs from your backyard without using harsh chemicals, inviting bats into your garden is the best choice you can make.
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Plant Fertilizer 101: Kick Your Garden into the Next Gear with the Right Nutrients at the Right Time
Master your garden's nutrition with our ultimate fertilizer guide. Identify nutrient deficiencies, get the perfect timing, and decode those mysterious NPK numbers.
