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If only things could always go right in the garden. The fact of the matter is, sometimes they don't. Pests, disease, environmental hazards and more can strike your plants. Learn what they are and how to prevent them here.
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Worried About Weeds? Meet 8 Common Types Of Weeds – Plus, How To Get Rid Of Them
Are you constantly waging a war on weeds and struggling to distinguish one from another? Here’s a guide to the most common types of weeds and how to fight them
By Amy Grant
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Deer Used To Destroy My Garden, Until I Discovered This Spray That’s Safe For Plants & Animals – Get It Cheap For Amazon Prime Day
Deer devoured my garden plants for years until I discovered this spray. Since then, it's been sayonara to nibbled stems and hello to beautiful blooms!
By Laura Walters
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This Clever Grapefruit Trap Keeps Slugs Away Naturally – and Costs Almost Nothing
Slugs can easily destroy all your hard work in the garden. Try this grapefruit slug trap trick to keep the slimy mollusks at bay!
By Amy Grant
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How To Prevent Mosquitoes In Bird Baths – Keep Skeeters Out With These 4 Cheap & Easy Tricks
Mosquitoes and standing water are a match made in heaven. Learn how to prevent mosquitoes in the bird bath with a few simple tricks & take control of your yard.
By Kathleen Walters
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Try These 4 Uses For Orange Peels In The Garden & Transform Fruit Scraps Into Plant Pick-Me-Ups
Don’t bin the remains from your orange harvests – you’d be amazed at what you can do with orange peels in the garden, as we reveal some novel and surprisingly effective tips
By Janey Goulding
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These Farmer-Approved Overalls Helped Protect Me From Ticks In My Garden All Summer Long
During tick season, I always put on my favorite pair of overalls before stepping foot in the garden. Here's why and where you can get a pair for yourself.
By Laura Walters
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People Hate This Toxic Weed, But I Secretly Love It – Discover The Unexpected Benefits Of The Beautiful Pokeweed Plant
Sure it's poisonous and invasive, but to me, pokeweed is the perfect plant for a wildlife garden. Here's why I love this noxious weed no matter what people say.
By Teo Spengler
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How To Get Rid Of Boxelder Bugs Naturally – Safe Ways To Make Nuisance Bugs Buzz Off!
Boxelder bugs can be a major nuisance around your house, but how do you get rid of them naturally? Learn tips and tricks to take care of these pesky bugs.
By Teo Spengler
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This Is The #1 Worst Weeding Mistake You Can Make – And What I Do Instead To Keep Weeds Under Control
Don't make this weeding mistake. Properly removing weeds in the garden is critical to keeping them under control. Follow these tips for weeding success.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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What I’ve Learned About Deer – How To Cope With Damage, And How To Stop Deer From Eating Plants
Deer are part of our ecosystem, but they can be voracious. Learn how to stop deer from eating plants from someone who has battled them for years!
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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This common kitchen spice is a universal pest deterrent for squirrels, slugs, wasps, ants, aphids, and more – but it must be used the right way
Cayenne pepper is the ultimate natural pest control solution, but get it wrong and you will do more harm than good. Discover how to get the best out of it.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Ticks Are Everywhere This Summer – Here Are 3 Easy Ways To Keep Them Away & Stay Safe In Your Garden
Tick populations are surging this summer. Learn how to keep ticks away from you and your family so you can enjoy your garden and the great outdoors.
By Laura Walters
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I’m A Professional Garden Writer And These Are The 6 Plants I’d Never Grow Again
I've made a lot of mistakes in my gardens over the years, but deciding to grow these plants were some of the worst. Here are the 6 plants I'd never grow again.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Keep Your Patio Pest-Free This Summer With These 5 Potted Plants That Repel Mosquitoes
Tell biting insects to buzz off with these five potted plants that repel mosquitoes! Plus, one plant mosquitoes love that you should avoid at all costs.
By Laura Walters
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Don’t Touch Without Gloves! 8 Poisonous Weeds You Should Not Remove Bare-Handed
While weed spotting is usually geared towards pulling them out quickly, there are exceptions. Check out these poisonous weeds and noxious plants – and grab your best gloves!
By Amy Grant
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Beware! These 5 New Types Of Pests Could Plague Your Garden This Summer
Just when you thought you had seen the scariest garden pests, along come five new troublemakers. Swot up on these new types of pests so you know what to expect
By Teo Spengler
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Do Deer Eat Peonies? How To Keep Them Away And Save Your Gorgeous Blooms
Peonies are not usually favored by deer, but sometimes they go after the young shoots of the plants anyways. Learn how to keep deer away from beautiful blooms.
By Mary Ellen Ellis