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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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How To Get Rid Of Snails And Keep Them Away Naturally Without Harming Plants, People, or PetsYou don't have to give in to the little land mollusks. Take back control of your garden with these easy tips for getting rid of snails naturally.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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The best Amazon Prime Day pest control picks – I scoured Amazon for the biggest deals to save you time and moneyCheck out my curated pest control deal list from the Amazon Prime Day event going on right now. Don't miss finding a great bargain on pest control essentials.
By Kathleen Walters
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Worried About Weeds? Meet 8 Common Types Of Weeds – Plus, How To Get Rid Of ThemAre 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 & AnimalsDeer 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 NothingSlugs 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 TricksMosquitoes 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-UpsDon’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 LongDuring 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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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 genius cotton ball trick naturally repels flies and mosquitoes – and makes your home smell incredibleAdding aromatic essential oils to cotton balls creates a powerful pest repellent that has the added benefit of creating a natural diffuser.
By Melanie Griffiths
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This Is The #1 Worst Weeding Mistake You Can Make – And What I Do Instead To Keep Weeds Under ControlDon'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 PlantsDeer 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 wayCayenne 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 GardenTick 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 AgainI'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 MosquitoesTell 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-HandedWhile 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





