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5 Easy, Natural Ways to Get Rid of Ant Hills in Your Yard and GardenAnt hills ruining your curb appeal? Try these non-toxic ways to rid yourself of those pesky picnic pests.
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What Your Backyard Birds Need this June to Thrive – 7 Easy Ways You Can Keep Them Visiting All Summer LongNesting season is shifting gears, fledglings are taking flight, and the summer heat is on, but a few easy bird-friendly adjustments will keep your yard busy
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These 6 Gorgeous Trailing Container Plants are Heat Tolerant So They Won’t Fail – Even in Hanging BasketsLooking for dazzling trailing container plants that stay lush and vibrant on the hottest days? These unstoppable cascading beauties bring effortless color to patio pots and hanging basket displays all summer long
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Silver Linings in the Shade – These 6 Reflective Plants Seem to Glow in the Dark and Their Silver Foliage Lasts All SeasonIf your shady garden spots look a little dull and flat, these silver-leafed plants act like natural outdoor lamps, adding luminous sheen with their gorgeous, glowing foliage
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Don’t Recycle That Cardboard – Try These 6 Clever Ways to Use Card in the Yard to Help Plants Flourish and Save You MoneyIt’s one of the most frequently handled household items and one we think of as fairly unremarkable, but you’d be amazed what you can do with recycled cardboard in the yard. Here’s how it can help your plants and gardening on a shoestring
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Stop Weeding Paving Cracks! Make a Herbal Path with 5 Set-and-Forget Herbs and Swap Weeds for a Scented RugPaths don't grow much but weeds if left to their own devices, so why not grow a herbal path with these fragrant plants? The bonus is they actively reduce weeding!
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Sorry, Birdbaths – Dust is In! Your Birds Need More Than Water to Keep Them Happy and Healthy This SpringBelieve it or not, backyard birds love a bit of disco dancing – if you’ve got the right dirt available. Here’s how to set up a dust bath to give your birds a dry shampoo
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6 Gorgeous Flowers to Plant in May that Keep Flies Away – They Look and Smell Lovely in Summer ContainersSummers don’t have to be beset with flies! Skip the bug spray and plant these fragrant blooms for vibrant container displays that create a natural no-fly zone
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Bird Wars! Why Backyard Birds Don’t Always Get Along (Plus, 5 Easy Ways You Can Help to Keep the Peace)Spring is a time when yards are filled with bird chatter, but it’s not all good natured banter. This can also be a time for spats, so it helps to know how to referee the avian conflicts. Here’s what to do when the feathers fly…
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Some Houseplants Look Better on Your Walls Than the Floor – Plus, These 6 Wall Mounts Help You Grow More in Small SpacesIf your tabletops are overflowing with greenery, it's time to look up and think creatively with your walls. These genius wall-mounted picks let you grow your collection without crowding your apartment floors
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What to Do with Fiddle Leaf Figs in May – 3 Ways to Rejuvenate Your Plant for Lush Growth and Glossy LeavesIf you want your fiddle leaf fig to push out massive, glossy new leaves instead of dropping them, these easy care spring tasks are your fast track to healthy, glossy new growth
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Think Nothing Will Grow Under Your Deck? These 6 Easy Shade-Loving Plants Thrive in the ‘Dead Zone’Decks give us versatility, focus, and extra planting surfaces, but how many of us are taking advantage of the space underneath? If you’ve never thought you could plant anything in the dead zone, these 6 gorgeous perennials might inspire you
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6 Flowering Shrubs That Might Actually Be Better Than Hydrangeas for Small Spaces – and Look Just as GorgeousHydrangeas inspire a singular passion, but they can get too big for smaller yards. Luckily, these compact hydrangea lookalikes offer equally spectacular blooms and work in a range of tricky corners, without the space-hogging footprint
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Azalea Care Made Easy: Your Complete Guide for Bright Blooms and Healthy Shrubs Year After YearMastering azalea care doesn't require much work, but you should know a few helpful tips for the best success. From planting to pruning, this guide has it all.
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Want More of Your Favorite Plants for Free? Divide These 7 Perennials in May to Double Your Blooms This YearIf you’re looking for easy ways to multiply your garden favorites, the easy answer is to divide them. Here are the perennials to split in May for better plant health, free flowers, and an easy high-impact border
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Complete Guide To Mulching: Everything You Need to Know to Select the Best Mulch for Your Garden NeedsAll gardens, whether they are flower or vegetable, benefit from the use of mulch. Learn more about best practices of mulching your garden beds.
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What to Do with Peonies this May for Bigger Blooms and Longer Lasting Displays – 3 Easy Steps You Must Take Before It’s Too LateThe countdown to the ultimate flower show is on! If you’re gazing at fat buds with bated breath, here are the 3 tiny tasks that guarantee the biggest, blousiest blooms
