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30 Types of Weeds and How to ID Them

Meet the most common botanical interlopers you're likely to find in your garden or vegetable patch, and learn how to treat each.

How to Build a Shed: 2011 Garden Shed

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Want to build this stellar storage shed? The full project plans are available for...


Here’s a Simple Hack to Stop Invasive Plants from Taking Over Your Garden

Keep spreading plants from choking out the rest of your garden.


Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Lawn Grass

Here are some attractive alternatives to a traditional grass lawn.


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How To Use Grow Lights To Grow Healthy Plants Indoors

From choosing the right bulb to knowing how long to leave it on, here's how to keep you houseplants happy...

Should You Rake Leaves or Just Leave Them?

Is raking up your leaves and taking them to the dump really the best course of action?


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How To Overwinter Geraniums

Before the first frost arrives, save your favorite geraniums using one of these time-tested techniques.

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What To Know About Planting Bulbs in Pots

Love the look of potted tulips in the springtime? Grow your own springtime blooms with these step-by-step tips.


How to Repair a Garden Hose

Fix leaky garden hoses quickly and cheaply.


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Tips On How To Stake a Tree

If you want your tree to grow big and strong, staking is a necessary practice that can provide tremendous benefits....


How to Turn an Empty Milk Jug Into a Watering Can

Can't find your watering can? Don't make your plants wait until you can buy a new one at the gardening...

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How to Make a Bee Watering Station With a Bowl of Marbles

This bee waterer will make your backyard an oasis for hardworking pollinators. It's easy to DIY, too.


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What Are Air Plants and How Do They Grow?

Hardy, soil-less air plants double as home décor. Discover air plant facts, good options to start with, how to care...


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10 Best Plants for Hydroponic Gardens

How does your garden grow? To its max potential, if you choose the easiest and best plants for hydroponics.


How to Keep Deer and Other Pests Away from Your Hostas

Deer, rabbits and other animals love hostas just as much as gardeners. Here are some easy ways to keep these...


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10 Azalea Flower Bed Tips and Ideas

Azaleas are the star attraction in many gardens and yards. Learn how to make the most of yours with these...

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How to Till a Garden

Spring planting season is here, and tilling is the first step in preparing your garden. This guide walks you through...


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Tips for Growing and Caring for Hydrangeas

With their big, bold blooms and an appreciation for afternoon shade, hydrangeas are a well-loved showstopper. Here's how to care...


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How to Plant and Grow a Magnolia Tree

Magnolia trees feature spectacular spring flowers, beautiful leaves and are easy to care for. See if one of the 200...


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How to Prune Orchids

Showy, delicate orchids need some TLC to stay healthy and blooming. Here's what you need to know about how to...


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How To Plant and Grow a River Birch Tree

The river birch tree supplies excellent summer shade, beautiful foliage spring through fall and a stunning winter display. Here's how...


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How to Prune Azaleas

Azaleas are loved for their splashes of springtime color when in bloom, and they're also easy to care for. Find...


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Create a Backyard Oasis

With these DIY projects, it's easy to turn a bland outdoor space into an extension of your home you'll never...


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How to Plant and Grow a Tulip Tree

Tulip trees offer year-round shade, beautiful flowers and stunning fall foliage. Consider growing this ornamental tree if it thrives in...


How to Make Solar-Powered House Numbers

Your dinner guests will never miss your house again once you install these solar-powered house numbers.

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Japanese Maple Tree Care: Planting and Growing Tips

The Japanese maple tree boasts year-round beauty with a wide range of colors. Considering adding one of these trees to...


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Tips for Planting, Growing and Caring for Peonies

With a rainbow of colors and sturdier plants, new peonies aren't your grandmother's peonies (but you can find those, too)....


How To Start Seeds Indoors

Learn how to start seeds indoors. You'll provide your plants with a head start before they move outdoors for the...


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How to Start a Garden

This step-by-step process explains how to start a garden from scratch.


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How to Prune Roses

If you grow roses and want those much-beloved flowers to blossom, you'll need to prune them. Here's how to master...


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How to Plant and Care for a Weeping Cherry Tree

These beautiful trees put on a spectacular show in the spring, offer lovely summer shade and are not particularly hard...