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  • toilet paper tubes on counter
    By Brandy Eaklor 6 months ago

    Stop Tossing Your Toilet Paper Tubes And Try These Home And Garden Hacks Instead

    The cardboard tubes in a spent toilet paper roll are usually tossed in the trash. Stop doing that, and try these clever hacks for your garden and home instead.

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  • Closeup of a white peace lily blooms and plant
    By Ethan Harrison Smith 6 months ago

    Your Peace Lilies Will Thrive With The Help Of An Unexpected Leftover Kitchen Scrap

    Peace lilies are popular houseplants for good reason and are easy to raise. Adding this kitchen scrap that usually gets discarded can help them thrive.

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  • A hand holding a can of WD-40
    By Kristeen Cherney 6 months ago

    Handy Ways To Use A Can Of WD-40 In Your Yard And Garden

    You probably have a can of WD-40 gathering dust as it awaits its next squeaky door hinge, but you can use it in a lot of neat ways in your garden & home.

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  • empty pile of toilet paper tubes -- one sitting upright has a plant inside of it
    By Gabrielle Hondorp 6 months ago

    Should You Throw Toilet Paper Tubes In Your Garden? Here's What The Experts Say

    Some people recommend using toilet paper tubes made out of cardboard into your garden. However, here's what the experts have to say about this gardening hack.

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  • Open doors of a storm cellar, which often double as root cellars
    By Ron Baker 7 months ago

    How To Make A Custom Root Cellar That Won't Break The Bank

    If you're a homesteader, gardener, or someone who buys groceries in bulk, you may have considered getting a root cellar. DIY it with these affordable options.

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  • Person pushing a lawn mower
    By Charlotte D. Miller 7 months ago

    The Genius Lawn Mower Pool Noodle Hack You'll Wish You Tried Sooner

    Is there anything a pool noodle can't do? If you find mowing your lawn to be an uncomfortable experience, this genius hack can help get the task done.

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  • Peeled orange and knife on cutting board
    By Ethan Harrison Smith 7 months ago

    Stop Tossing Out Orange Peels & Try A Patio Pest Control Hack Instead

    If you've got orange peels, you could try to whip yourself up a pest control hack for your patio in one of the easiest ways possible. Here's how to do it.

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  • herbs growing in jars
    By Charlotte D. Miller 7 months ago

    How To Grow A Kitchen Herb Garden Using Trusty Mason Jars

    If you want the kitchen herb garden of your dreams, you may already have a versatile tool that you need to get started: Mason jars. Tasty herbs await you.

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  • piles of raw wool in garden alongside crops
    By Janine Frank 7 months ago

    Using Wool In The Garden Is A Trick You'll Wish You Knew About Sooner

    Most people tell you not to be a sheep, but if you see just how beneficial it is to use wool in your garden, you might change your mind. Here's how to apply it.

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  • woman in overalls bending over holding a pot of mums over a garden of lines of mums in different colors
    By Gabrielle Hondorp 7 months ago

    One Simple Step Can Keep Your Gorgeous Mums Blooming For Longer

    Beautiful chrysanthemum flowers can last even longer with this one simple step. If you want mums that last through multiple seasons, this is what you should do.

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  • A white chicken leaves its coop to join a flock outside
    By Jason Rochlin 7 months ago

    The Clever Hack That Keeps Chickens Out Of Your Garden

    If your chickens are destroying your backyard garden, you can try this clever yard hack to keep them away from your beloved plants while still free ranging.

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  • Squirrel at a bird feeder
    By Holly Gates 7 months ago

    If Squirrels Are Invading Your Bird Feeders, Try A Simple Cinnamon Hack

    Birds love bird feeders. Unfortunately, so do squirrels. However, if you've got a little cinnamon on hand, you could have yourself a squirrel repellent hack.

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  • ruby-throated hummingbird perched on a thin branch
    By Charlotte D. Miller 7 months ago

    No Hummingbird Garden Is Complete Without One Striking Lavender Look-Alike

    If hummingbirds aren’t coming to your yard, try planting this striking lavender lookalike around your garden. It's easy to grow and pollinators love it.

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  • Yellowjacket wasp perched on yellow flowers
    By Holly Gates 8 months ago

    Keep Wasps Out Of Your Yard With A Fragrant Perennial Plant They Can't Stand

    If you plant this deeply fragrant flower, its pleasant aroma can help keep wasps away from your yard, patio, garden, or the entrance to your home.

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  • Young deer eating flower in someone's yard with trees in the background
    By Holly Gates 8 months ago

    The Long-Blooming Vibrant Flower That Deer Won't Bother In The Garden

    If you want vivid flowers in your garden with blooms that last and last, this gorgeous option can brighten your yard. Best of all? It's a deer-resistant plant.

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  • A hummingbird hovers by a flower in a summer garden.
    By Ethan Harrison Smith 8 months ago

    How To Start A Hummingbird Garden (& Why You'll Want To)

    If you don't already have a hummingbird garden, there are so many reasons (like gorgeous flowers) you'll want one. Here are gardening tips to get you started.

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  • wine rack with red wine
    By Jillian Chapman 8 months ago

    Turn An Old Wine Rack Into A Thriving Herb Garden With A Unique DIY

    If you've got an old wooden wine rack, you could be looking at a gorgeous DIY garden full of your favorite herbs. Learn how to make this with only a few tools.

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  • A Christmas cactus with pink blossoms sits on a podium in front of a window.
    By Jason Rochlin 8 months ago

    Try An Easy Eggshell Hack For A Thriving Christmas Cactus

    Christmas cacti are, ironically, not the best winter plant. That said, for a healthier plant in these hard times, it's worth saving a bit of your breakfast.

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  • Mouse peeping out burrow
    By Janet F. Murray 8 months ago

    Deter Mice From Your Home & Yard By Growing A Beautiful Aromatic Flower

    Mice can be incredibly frustrating indoors or outdoors, but you may be able to use a certain aromatic flower as a potential natural repellent in your yard.

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  • pool noodles on lawn
    By Charlotte D. Miller 8 months ago

    The Genius Pool Noodle Sprinkler Hack That Gives You A Greener Lawn On A Budget

    Sprinkler systems are pricey, but you can create your own with this budget-friendly pool noodle hack that can keep the grass on your lawn green and healthy.

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  • Mosquito on plant
    By Ethan Harrison Smith 8 months ago

    The Relaxing Scent That Will Keep Mosquitoes Away From Your Yard & Garden

    If you're looking for a scent that can deter mosquitoes away from your garden, lawn, or yard, one herbal choice stands out, but here's what you need to know.

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  • spider in web
    By Brandy Eaklor 8 months ago

    Beautiful Plants That Double As Natural Spider-Repellents

    If you're trying to have less spiders in your house, forgo the toxic solutions and lean on natural deterrents in the plant world. Here are the best ones to try.

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  • Bushel of growing green tomatoes
    By Jason Rochlin 8 months ago

    Propagating Tomatoes From Cuttings Is Easier Than You Think

    Ready to have multiple tomato plants? You can propagate them with cuttings from existing plants, and the process is way simpler than you might think.

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  • boxelder bugs on a foundation
    By Rob Johnstone 8 months ago

    Repel Boxelder Bugs With An Aromatic Plant From Your Herb Garden

    Are boxelder bugs driving you crazy? These autumn pests can cover your home, but you might be able to repel them with a popular aromatic garden herb.

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  • baset of wooden clothespins
    By Charlotte D. Miller 8 months ago

    Don't Throw Out Clothespins: Turn Them Into An Irresistible DIY Bird Feeder

    If you want to attract more birds to your yard and garden, this clothespin hack can help you create an incredibly easy DIY bird feeder.

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  • orange ribbon on tree
    By Jillian Chapman 8 months ago

    Why Some Hummingbird Lovers Tie Orange Ribbons On Their Trees (& Should You?)

    If you see an orange ribbon tied around a tree, a hummingbird lover could be living there. Should you consider placing one around one of the trees in your yard?

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  • person raking leaves
    By Rob Johnstone 8 months ago

    You Might Want To Reconsider Using Fallen Leaves As Mulch

    It's the season of falling leaves, and you might be tempted to use your pile as mulch for your garden and around the yard. However, there are a few downsides.

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