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  • pair of hands holding hydrangea
    By Sophie Pell 2 days ago

    The Orange Peel Hack That'll Help Your Hydrangeas Flourish

    If you want beautiful and bountiful hydrangeas in your garden, look no further than a simple orange peel. Here is how to use it and what you need to know.

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  • Proud gardener placing new plant in the soil
    By Madisen Swenson 8 days ago

    Are Red Pepper Flakes The Secret To A Thriving Garden All Season Long?

    Is it true that red pepper flakes can keep pests out of your garden? Here is everything you need to know from the benefits to the downsides of this trick.

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  • group of tall yellow sunflowers
    By Sophie Pell 12 days ago

    The Pool Noodle Hack That Will Help The Tall Plants In Your Garden Flourish

    Discover the DIY pool noodle hack that keeps your tall plants standing upright and thriving, and examples of which plants it works best with.

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  • Hand holding a bar of soap with garden in background
    By Kristeen Cherney 16 days ago

    7 Amazing Ways To Start Using Bar Soap In Your Garden

    A bar of soap can be useful outside its standard bathroom role. Try these clever hacks to keep your garden healthy with a simple bar of soap.

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  • thriving tomatoes on a vine
    By Rob Johnstone 20 days ago

    The Epsom Salt Hack That Will Make Your Tomato Plants Thrive

    Are your tomato plants acting up? A dash of Epsom salts may be the soil science twist your tomatoes are craving for a juicier, healthier harvest.

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  • pile of toilet paper tubes
    By Sophie Pell 23 days ago

    The Toilet Paper Roll Trick That Will Help Your Garden Plants Flourish

    If your plants are being attacked by a certain little insect commonly found in gardens, here is a way for old toilet paper tubes to come to the rescue.

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  • red ants on top of fence
    By Sophie Pell 29 days ago

    Keep Ants Out Of Your Hummingbird Feeder With A Quick And Affordable Hack

    When you don't have squirrels and the neighborhood cats getting into your hummingbird feeder, there are ants. But there's a hack to keep these pests out.

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  • paper bags in car trunk
    By Sophie Pell 1 month ago

    Don't Throw Out Paper Bags, Start Using Them In Your Garden In These Ways Instead

    So many of us end up accumulating paper bags from the grocery store, but did you know that these unassuming items can be repurposed in your garden?

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  • Squirrel on a bird feeder
    By Kirsten Nunez 1 month ago

    If Squirrels Won't Stay Out Of Your Bird Feeder, Try This Genius Pie Pan Hack

    Are squirrels turning your bird feeder into a buffet? This slick hack throws them off their game with this simple pie pan hack that leaves the feed for birds.

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  • Woman holding soap
    By Kirsten Nunez 1 month ago

    The Fascinating Reason People Are Putting Bar Soap In Their Garden (& If You Should Too)

    No one wants deer trampling through their beautiful garden. Here is the bar soap hack you need to know to keep your friendly neighborhood deer out.

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  • Baby robins nesting on the corner of a porch
    By David Kuchta 1 month ago

    Stop Birds From Building Nests On Your Porch With These Repurposed Household Items

    Easily upcycle these old items lying around your home as potential bird deterrents for your front porch. This can help stop them from building unwanted nests.

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  • pile of wine corks
    By Jillian Chapman 1 month ago

    This Genius Way To Upcycle Old Wine Corks Is Perfect For Plant Parents

    Do you have a lot of wine corks laying around and not sure what to do with them? Check out this plant-perfect upcycle that will leave your pots happy.

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  • a wee sprouting in gravel
    By Rob Johnstone 1 month ago

    Kill Weeds In Gravel & Keep Them From Coming Back With An Easy Homemade Mixture

    If you're dealing with weeds in your gravel, look no further than your kitchen pantry. Here is the mixture that can help you say goodbye to those pesky plants.

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  • person taking the peel off an orange by hand
    By Sharon Kong Perring 1 month ago

    10 Genius Orange Peel Hacks You'll Want To Start Using In Your Yard And Garden

    Instead of throwing away your orange peels, here are ten clever ways you can repurpose them around your yard and garden for a healthier outdoor escape.

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  • Removing aluminum foil from a roll
    By Ron Baker 2 months ago

    18 Genius Aluminum Foil Home Hacks You Should Know About

    Who knew aluminum foil could be so versatile? Here are 18 different ways you should consider using aluminum foil around your home and garden.

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  • Jade planted in old soccer balls and teapot
    By Ron Baker 2 months ago

    Unique Ways To Reuse 13 Old Household Items In Your Garden Instead Of Tossing Them

    If you're trying to improve your garden, try reusing supplies you already have in your home that would otherwise go to a landfill, with these DIY ideas.

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  • Colorful stack of pool noodles
    By Brandy Eaklor 2 months ago

    11 Genius Pool Noodle Hacks That Are Game Changers For Your Garden And Yard

    Believe it or not, a pool noodle can be the answer to many gardening headaches. Check out these easy, affordable hacks to change the way you do yardwork.

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  • A snake tracking something in a grass patch.
    By Sharon Kong Perring 3 months ago

    The Plant You'll Want To Grow To Keep Snakes And Other Pests Out Of Your Yard

    Gardens invite a lot of wildlife, both adorable and annoying. To keep snakes and certain pests at bay, it may be as simple as adding this fragrant plant.

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  • pink and red hydrangeas blooming
    By David Kuchta 3 months ago

    The Natural Remedy That Will Help Your Hydrangeas Thrive With Colorful Blooms

    Hydrangeas can thrive using natural remedies. Discover a simple solution made from a common kitchen scrap that will help your hydrangeas bloom with brilliance.

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  • strawberries hanging over the edge of plant pot
    By Lillian Jackson 3 months ago

    This Easy Pool Noodle Hack Is A Game-Changer For Your Potted Plants

    This is the pool noodle hack you need that makes plant care easier than ever. This clever trick will help prevent damage to allow your plants to thrive.

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  • a very large outdoor plant pot with tree planted
    By Rob Johnstone 3 months ago

    Don't Throw Out Plastic Water Bottles - Try A Money-Saving Gardening Hack Instead

    Here's why you don't want to throw out those old plastic bottles with this genius money-saving hack for your plant pots.

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  • person holding ripe tomatoes in garden
    By Rob Johnstone 3 months ago

    Should You Use Banana Peels As A Natural Fertilizer For Tomato Plants?

    Many people swear by banana peels as the ultimate garden hack to fertilize tomato plants. Should you be using this common kitchen scrap in your gardening?

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  • a woman holds a small handheld hummingbird feeder in her hands as a male hummingbird stands on top of it
    By Rob Johnstone 4 months ago

    Don't Make The Mistake Of Using The Wrong Ingredients In Your DIY Hummingbird Nectar

    It's so easy to DIY a nectar recipe for the hummingbird feeder in your yard. However, you need to use the right formulation and avoid harmful ingredients.

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  • A grub excavated in a lawn
    By Ron Baker 4 months ago

    The Natural Remedy You Need To Get Rid Of Grubs Before They Become A Bigger Issue

    If you see grubs in your soil, you may want to deal with them before they become a larger issue. Luckily, there's a natural pest remedy that can help your yard.

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  • Woman holding aluminum foil
    By Rob Johnstone 4 months ago

    Why You Might See Someone Putting Aluminum Foil On Their Hummingbird Feeder

    If you see somebody outside putting aluminum foil around their hummingbird feeder, there might be a curious explanation. You may want to try this hack yourself.

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  • A flock of hummingbirds gathered around a feeder.
    By Rob Johnstone 4 months ago

    How To Encourage More Hummingbirds To Come To Your Yard With An Old Tree Branch

    You can attract hummingbirds with a feeder, colorful items, native flowers, or a bird bath. But if you've got an old tree branch in your yard, try this hack.

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  • hummingbird perched on red plastic outlet on a bird feeder, drinking nectar
    By Rob Johnstone 4 months ago

    The Seemingly Harmless Insect You Don't Want To Find On Your Hummingbird Feeder

    Many people may think this insect is harmless, but it can hurt and kill hummingbirds. You don't want to see this well-known bug anywhere near your feeder.

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