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10 Budget Backyard Ideas to Carry Your Garden Into Fall – Act Before August Ends for Late-Season Style That Doesn't Break the BankCheap, chic and seriously easy to do: a little forward planning lets you fill your yard with autumn flowers and appealing garden features for less.
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4 Clever Landscaping Tricks That Keep Pests Out – Stop Ticks, Ants, and Mosquitoes with These Natural BarriersPest problems are often layout problems in disguise. These simple landscaping tweaks will drastically cut down on mosquitoes, ticks, and more in your backyard.
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4 Easy Ways to Turn Raised Beds Into Self-Watering Gardens That Thrive in Summer Heat & Drought – Even When You Leave TownSpend less time watering and more time enjoying your garden. Here's how to turn raised beds into self-watering systems you can practically ignore.
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9 Clever Landscape Designer Tricks to Make the Most of a Long Narrow GardenA skinny garden often feels like a corridor but there are plenty of designer ideas you can use to create a sense of width so your outdoor space feels bigger.
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DIY a Stunning Water Feature to Light Summer Evenings in the Garden – it’s so Quick and Easy With a Floating Solar FountainA cheap solar fountain with LED lights lets you create a striking garden feature without busting the budget. Here's everything you need to know for a great result.
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Water Features You Can Easily Install Yourself For Cooling Sound in a Too-Hot GardenYou don't need to call in a landscaper to enjoy the soothing benefits of a garden water feature, however big or small your budget or backyard.
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8 Stylish Ideas to Bring Welcome Shade to Your PatioAdd patio shade to create a cool retreat so you can seek respite from the sun and enjoy your garden through the summer heat.
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6 Low-Water Plants That Soften Hard Landscaping for a Divine Designer-Look Garden Without the Hard Work (and Yes, You Can Grow Them All in Planters, Too)Use these drought-tolerant plants alongside paths, patios, paving and walls to soften stone- and brickwork with cascading stems and billowing blooms.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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9 Dreamy Color Planting Palettes for a Modern Garden, Whether You’re After a Blended Look or a Bold ContrastColor is one of the strongest garden design elements. Whether you favor dramatic displays or softer compositions, find inspiration with these expert border planting ideas.
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The Simple Edging Trick That Sharpens Borders and Helps With Garden DrainageTired 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 CoolWant 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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10 Quick Ideas to Turn Your Backyard Borders from Lackluster to Lovely – You Can Do Them All in an AfternoonUpgrade an existing garden border with easy, imaginative ideas that can be achieved in a couple of hours (or less!).
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Make a Small Backyard Feel Bigger With 8 DIY Garden Designer Tricks to Maximize Your Outdoor SpaceSteal a simple small-space rule or two from garden designers and make your backyard seem twice the size.
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6 Easy Ways to Save Money When Landscaping Your Yard – and Still Get a High-End Look on a Tight BudgetLandscaping your yard doesn’t have to mean draining your savings account. Here are my top money-saving tips to help you get a high-end look on a tight budget.
