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6 Shed Mistakes You May Not Know You’re Making – Plus, Ideas For Better Yard Storage
Sheds may seem straightforward, but you’d be amazed how easy it is to misjudge their construction and care. Follow these backyard shed ideas to prevent calamity
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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7 Fall Front Yard Show-Stoppers to Boost Your Curb Appeal – These Plants Will Make Your Landscape Shine All Autumn Long
There's no excuse for a drab fall landscape when you can grow one of these show-stopping plants! Find out which varieties will give your garden a boost.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Evict Moles from Your Yard with These 3 Non-Lethal Tricks
Molehills taking over? These 3 methods get rid of moles without the deadly traps.
By Liz Baessler
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How to Bring an Outdoor Plant Inside Without Bugs: A Guide to a Bug-Free Winter for Your Houseplants
Let's explore how to bring outdoor plants inside without bugs. Follow these easy steps to keep your home free of critters and your plants thriving.
By Tyler Schuster
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Is Sourdough Starter the Secret to Supercharging Your Compost Pile?
Sourdough starter, a common baking byproduct, often goes unused and builds up. Yet that thick mixture could transform into a surprising ally for your compost.
By Tyler Schuster
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The One Native Plant to Add This September for Fall Color and Happy Songbirds
If you’re only going to add one native plant to your garden this September, make it this one…
By Kayleigh Dray
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8 Fall Plants That Thrive on Neglect – For a Vibrant Autumn Garden With No Fuss
All you have to do is plant and forget about these low-maintenance fall plants. Easy, right?
By Kayleigh Dray
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People Are Rubbing Banana Peels on Their Houseplants – But Is This Kitchen Scrap Really the Key to Healthy, Shiny Leaves?
If you’ve heard about strange ways to clean plant leaves making waves online, you’re not alone. Here's a trick that’s cheap and easy, but does it actually work?
By Tyler Schuster
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The Best Time to Bring Plants Inside for Winter
Bring your houseplants indoors for the winter before temperatures fall too low.
By Tyler Schuster
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7 Fall Lawn Care Tasks To Prioritize Before Winter – Plus When To Make The Last Cut
Put your yard to bed with these 7 fall lawn care tasks, including the final mow of the season.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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I Splurged on the Cult-Favorite Pruners Gardening Pros Swear By – and Have Zero Regrets
Editor in Chief Melanie shares her experience of upgrading to her new favorite hand pruners, loved by gardeners in the know around the globe.
By Melanie Griffiths
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11 Plants to Deadhead in September if You Want One More Flush of Fall Blooms
Don’t rest on your laurels (or pruners); you’ll regret it if you don’t deadhead these plants in September…
By Kayleigh Dray
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Do You Know Your Birth Month Tree? Use the Celtic Tree Zodiac for Planting Inspiration!
Understanding your birth month tree can be a life-affirming way to bring extra meaning to your gardening pursuits. Find out how the Celtic tree zodiac could help you
By Amy Grant
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8 Plants to Give Your Garden a Downton Abbey Look This Fall (Plus 4 to Save for Spring)
Secretly wished you lived at Downton Abbey? Here’s how to steal Lady Mary’s garden for yourself, no matter your space or budget…
By Kayleigh Dray
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Fertilize Grass In Fall For A Lush Lawn In Spring
For everything you need to know about fertilizing your lawn in the fall, click here.
By Teo Spengler
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Overseeding - The Simple Lawn Care Trick That Actually Works
Patchy lawn got you down? Overseeding can fix it up. Learn when, how, and what grass to use for a yard that looks good all year.
By Tyler Schuster
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10 Shrubs You Should Propagate in September (for Free Plants Next Year)
September is the time to snip, root, repeat if you want a thriving garden next summer…
By Kayleigh Dray
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Grow These 10 Plants That Groundhogs Hate – No More Woodchuck Destruction
Use these plants that groundhogs hate in your landscaping to keep those rodent rascals from destroying your hard work.
By Tyler Schuster