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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.
By Tyler Schuster
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Durable, Breathable, or Stylish? How to Pick the Right Garden Gloves for YouAre 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.
By Liz Baessler
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How to Help Your Backyard Birds in May – 7 Quick Wins That Will Keep Them Coming Back to Your Yard DailyMay 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
By Tyler Schuster
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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 GardenThis 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.
By Emma Kendell
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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 EasyEasy 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.
By Tyler Schuster
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10 Gardening Gadgets That Save Time and Stress – and the One I Use Most Costs Less Than $7These are my ride or die gardening gadgets that help to make my backyard low maintenance.
By Emma Kendell
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5 Smart Landscaping Tips That Prevent Burglars From Breaking Into Your Home – and Beautify Your Yard at the Same TimeSmart landscaping design can stop unwanted intruders from breaking in. Follow these tips that protect your home and add beauty to your yard.
By Teo Spengler
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Here's What's On My Mom's Garden Wish List: 18 Mother's Day Gifts for Garden-Obsessed MomsMother'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!
By Kathleen Walters
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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 PrettyWithout 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.
By Sarah Wilson
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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 PlantsIf 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.
By Laura Walters
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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 FreeThey 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
By Tyler Schuster
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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 FlowersBarkitecture is the latest in pet-friendly gardening. Work with your dog's instincts, not against them, and design a space you'll both love.
By Teo Spengler
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If You Want a Mosquito-Free Summer, Start Attracting Bats Now – This Bat House Will Help Bring Them to Your GardenIf you want to banish bugs from your backyard without using harsh chemicals, inviting bats into your garden is the best choice you can make.
By Allie Kerkhoff
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Plant Fertilizer 101: Kick Your Garden into the Next Gear with the Right Nutrients at the Right TimeMaster your garden's nutrition with our ultimate fertilizer guide. Identify nutrient deficiencies, get the perfect timing, and decode those mysterious NPK numbers.
By Liz Baessler
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Sorry, Greenhouses – These Seeds Actually Grow Better Sown OutsideThink you need a greenhouse to grow from seed? Experts say these popular plant varieties actually perform better when sown straight into the ground.
By Sarah Veldman
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10 Accent Plants Landscape Designers Love But Anyone Can Grow – Add the Wow Factor to Your Backyard This WeekendPlant a standout but simple-to-grow garden centerpiece and get the designer look for less.
By Emma Kendell
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Watch Out for Leggy Seedlings – Here's How to Save the Ones that Are Already Spindly, and How to Keep It from Happening AgainAre your seedlings tall and floppy? There's a simple reason why. Learn how to even out growth and maybe even save the ones you think are too far gone.
By Liz Baessler

