Latest articles by Tyler Schuster
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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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How to Make a Quick Fake Wasp Nest to Keep Them Away From Your Patio – It Costs Almost Nothing and Takes Just Minutes to CompleteA simple household item could save you from pesky wasps dive-bombing your backyard barbeques this summer.
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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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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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Should You Use Vinegar as a Weed Killer? 3 Things You Need to Know Before You Try This Popular RemedyIt’s often spoken about as some insider secret for weed control, but if you use vinegar as a weed killer it could be a serious problem for soil health. Make sure you know the risks – your backyard may very well depend on it
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Are You Weeding At The Wrong Time? Pull Weeds at These 3 Crucial Moments This Month So You Don't Get Overrun in SummerDid you know there were good and bad times to do your weeding? These secret weeding windows could make or break the health of your yard this summer
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Aquaponics for Beginners – Grow Plants on Top of a Fish Tank for Lush Houseplants, Herbs, and Salads
With aquaponics, a fish tank can double as a low-maintenance indoor garden. Discover how to get started with minimal investment.
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8 Easy Perennial Plants for Pots and Hanging Baskets That Return Again and Again for Years of Beautiful Blooms
Plant these perennials in containers once, then they’ll overwinter and return next summer for another year of beautiful blooms. It doesn’t get easier than that!
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These 8 Veggies Are So Pretty They Belong in Your Flower Borders – They Give You Months of Colorful Crops and Generous Harvests Even in Small SpacesWho said vegetables had to be boring? Grow these dynamic, vibrant flowering and structural cropping plants that turn your flower beds and borders into a feast for the senses
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What to Do With Your Christmas Cactus Before Spring Ends – Miss This Window and It May Not Flower Again, but Get It Right for More Blooms Next SeasonDon't let your Christmas cactus go dormant without this essential reset. Follow these simple spring steps to ensure a lush, flower-heavy display next season.
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How to Grow Zucchini: Follow These Expert Tips for a Huge Harvest of Tasty Summer SquashFew vegetables reward gardeners as much as zucchini. Just plant in a sunny spot, water, and wait. Soon you’ll have more zucchini than you know what to do with!
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The Simple Edging Trick That Sharpens Borders and Helps With Garden Drainage
Tired of edging that heaves and cracks? Master the art of the English edge to achieve a timeless, sharp transition between your turf and garden beds for free.
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8 Best Mid-Century Modern Landscaping Plants – for a Cohesive Contemporary Aesthetic That’s Effortlessly Cool
Want to enhance the look of your MCM home? These mid-century modern landscaping plants complement the beauty of your home’s architecture and boost curb appeal.
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Botanical Bento Boxes – The Gardening Trend Packing Veg and Flowers Into Tiny Spaces
Ever eat a bento lunch? Here's how to apply the same logic to your garden to maximize on space and style.
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An Old Gardening Legend Says Rusty Water Revives Sickly Hydrangeas and Azaleas – But I've Found Something that Works Much Faster to Reinvigorate Your Blooming FavoritesHydrangea leaves looking yellow? Some folks think rusty nails or rusty water can save sick hydrangeas – but if you’re smart, you’ll try this quick and nifty trick instead
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Have You Grown All 8 of These Classic Annual Flowers? Only Serious Gardeners Can Say They HaveFlowers earn their place on the must-grow list not because they’re trendy, but because they always deliver. Gardeners in the know can't pass up these classics.
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What Are Herbicides? Types of Herbicides Explained and Tips for Safe Usage in Home GardensThere are times when the only way to get rid of a stubborn weed is to treat it with an herbicide. Learn what herbicides are and how to use safely.
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What to Do With a Swiss Cheese Plant in April – the Essential Spring Reset for a Lush, Healthy MonsteraA few simple April tasks can transform your Monstera – encouraging faster growth, stronger stems, and those iconic split leaves.
