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18 Things You Should Never Do to Your Lawn

Whether you have a green thumb or not, it’s easy to maintain a blissful, barefoot-worthy backyard. For starters, avoid these no-nos.

11 Things to Do in August to Get Your Garden Ready for Fall

Even in the coldest hardiness zones, August isn't yet the time to start putting your...

7 Gardening Mistakes You Might Be Making with Your Perennial Plants

Your flower beds aren't living up to that gardening magazine ideal? You may be making...

How to Harvest Rhubarb the Right Way (Hint: Don’t Cut It!)

Don't cut those rhubarb stalks! Here's why it's a bad idea, and how to harvest...

30+ Yard Tool Hacks That’ll Make Your Life Easier

Save your back! These simple and smart updates to everyday yard tools will make your...
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11 Things to Never Keep in Your Backyard

Theft, damage and accidents are all too common when you leave these items in your...

7 Organic Lawn Care Tips to Try This Year

This is the year to go au naturel—with your lawn care! It'll take a little...
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These Are the Best Mosquito Repellent Plants—and More Tricks to Keep Mosquitoes Away

Beautiful days and warm nights mean it's barbecue season! Don't let pests ruin your summer—learn...

The Green Thumb’s Guide: 10 Simple Tips for Growing a Vegetable Garden—Anywhere!

Ever dreamed of growing your own vegetable garden? From choosing the perfect location to picking...

Never Plant These 5 Flowers in Your Garden

There are so many good selections available that there's absolutely no reason to plant any...

The Healing Garden: 8 Medicinal Plants to Grow at Home

Heal rashes, treat depression and reduce indigestion with these medicinal plants you can grow at...

This is the Most Efficient Way to Mow the Lawn

When it comes to keeping lush green grass, there is a right and wrong way...

13 Vegetables That Take the Least Amount of Time to Grow

Master Gardeners reveal the fastest growing veggies—plus a few foods you can grow without seeds!

11 Vegetables You Can Regrow with Kitchen Scraps

All it takes to regrow veggie scraps into new produce is water, soil and a...

40+ Colourful Plants to Brighten Up Your Landscape

Want to add more colour to your landscape this season? Start by incorporating one or...
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24 Genius Gardening Hacks You’ll Be Glad You Know

This collection of helpful landscaping hints will give you effective new techniques to get the...

What You Need to Know About Lawn Mower Oil

When was the last time you checked your lawn mower oil? Check out these helpful...
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The 18 Best Air-Cleaning Plants, According to NASA

The best plants are the ones that do double duty—and all of these purify your...

12 Easiest Foods to Grow at Home During Quarantine

Don't let those empty supermarket shelves stress you out. Growing fresh fruits and vegetables at...