Problems
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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Keep Roaches Out! Pest Experts Reveal the Best Products to Stop Cockroaches Coming Inside This Winter
If you need to know how to stop cockroaches coming indoors, preventative measures are the best way, according to pest control pros. These roach controls protect your home through winter
By Ciéra Cree
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Don't Be Fooled By Their Holiday Charm: These 3 Invasive Plants Could Ruin Your Garden
The plant-equivalent of Gremlins, these seem a cute idea… until they’re running amok and causing major holiday issues.
By Kayleigh Dray
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Don’t Let Flying Bugs Destroy the Holidays – Grab This Great Black Friday Deal and Let It Do the Work for You
This highly rated bug zapper is on sale for Black Friday and it will keep your holiday parties and summer gatherings bug free!
By Kathleen Walters
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These 5 Pests Are Still Active in Winter – Experts Explain How to Clear Them Out in Time for the Holidays
More pests than you may first think are still active in early winter, and failing to keep on top of them could result in them making your house their home.
By Ciéra Cree
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15 Deer-Resistant Perennials That Can Survive Even the Greediest Grazers
Worried about your gorgeous garden plants getting nibbled and chewed by four-legged feeders? Try these deer-resistant perennials to keep them at bay.
By Amy Grant
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What Weeds Are Really Trying to Tell You About Your Soil – How These 11 Wild Garden Guests Can Help You Assess and Improve Your Yard
They might seem like a nuisance, but don't underestimate the importance of weeds as a soil indicator. Here’s what 11 common garden weeds can tell you about your soil – and what to do next
By Teo Spengler
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Finding More Holes in Your Yard Than Usual? Here’s How to Identify Which Animal Is Making Them
Animal holes can pop up in the least expected place in the yard and it is hard to know what animal caused them. Learn how to identify holes and stop pests.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Is Your Plant Dying or Just Taking a Nap? 5 Signs Plants Are Dormant – and When to Act
Bare stems, yellow leaves, no new growth? Don’t panic! Dormancy is nature’s way of recharging. But what is dormancy in plants? Here are 5 key signs to check
By Janey Goulding
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It's Time to Act: These Are the Best Products to Keep Mice & Rats Out of Your House Before They Invade
Mice and rats sneak indoors in fall, and they can wreck your house. Simple moves with the best products to repel mice and rats will keep you rodent-free.
By Tyler Schuster
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Avoid a Costly Mistake! Do These 3 Garden Tasks Before the First Frost to Save Yourself in Spring
If you want your garden to spring back to life next year, take care to do these essential garden jobs now...
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to Stop Overwintering Bugs – and Keep Them From Coming Back Next Year
Overwintering bugs can wreck your garden next year. A little fall pest control now will keep your plot safe in the future.
By Tyler Schuster
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Neighbor’s Weeds Taking Over Your Garden? A Lawyer Shares Expert Tips on How to Talk to Neighbors & What You Can (and Can't) Do
We all want to get along with our neighbors, but what if their weeds are creeping into your pristine beds? Here's how to handle a potentially prickly situation.
By Teo Spengler
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This Top-Rated Deer Deterrent Device is the Humane Way to Protect Your Precious Garden from Hungry Herds
Don't let deer destroy all your hard work. This top-rated deer repellent device has customers raving about how it protects their gardens from deer and wildlife.
By Kathleen Walters
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7 Deer-Resistant Spring Bulbs That Keep Your Garden Safe from Grazing
These bulbs stand the best chance against hungry winter deer. Plant them this fall for a beautiful spring.
By Teo Spengler
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How to Keep Deer Out of Your Garden by Creating the Ultimate Deer-Proof Design
Keep deer out of the garden with these simple tips and tricks. Those greedy grazers will steer clear of your garden next time they're looking for a snack.
By Amy Grant
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What Is Your First Frost Date? (And Why It Matters for the Health of Your Garden)
Knowing when your first frost date is sets the pace for everything in your garden. Grab the last ripe harvests, cover what you can, and batten the hatches.
By Tyler Schuster
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These 5 Pests Could Be Making Their Way Into Your Home as Temperatures Drop – Here's How Pros Say to Stop Them
If you’re worried about your home becoming invaded by pests as the cooler months roll in, look no further. Here's what experts recommend to keep pests out.
By Ciéra Cree





