Container gardening changes what hostas need to stay healthy. Understanding how conditions differ in pots helps keep those striking leaves looking their best.
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On hot days, concrete and asphalt can actually make things hotter. There are new technologies, however, aimed at cooling more than just the ground.
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If you're driving or camping in bear country, odds are good you'll get close to a bear. Just because you're inside a car doesn't mean you shouldn't be alert.
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Chiggers are a common yard and garden pest, but by planting a common and easy-to-grow herb, you can help keep the itchy pests out.
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Making your own birdbaths add a personal charm to your yard, and can save money. HGTV's Erin and Ben Napier offered up this clever, decorative trick.
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As spring arrives, it's time to secure new firewood and let it dry over the summer. You could make an ordinary woodpile. Or take a cue from Scandinavia.
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A burst of yellow is the perfect way to make your garden look even cheerier, and one plant is easy to manage and can provide some ground cover too.
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After a hiatus in the United States, the Snapper lawn mower brand has made its return. If you're considering buying one, here's what you need to know.
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Owls visit your yard for food. They stick around for sleeping, nesting, and hunting purposes, if the conditions are right. These trees are prime owl habitat.
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When dinner's over, the scraps usually go in the compost bin or trash. But there's one item you could place around your garden to get rid of several pests.
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Stone planters look dramatic on a front porch, but they're expensive and heavy. HGTV's Erin Napier shared a budget-friendly hack anyone can do.
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For those who want more creative, decorative, and environmentally friendly wind chimes, here's how you can use empty soda cans to create your own.
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While snakes are often beneficial in a garden, if they're taking up residence, you may want to deter them. We've got almost two dozen plants for the job.
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Days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer, and hikers are getting antsy to hit the trail. But March might be too early in these areas.
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Pothos plants are tropical vines normally grown as houseplants in the U.S. But if you do it right, you can enjoy these sprawling, leafy plants outdoors.
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Rain barrels are a wonderful way to let nature help you water your plants. Most are pretty boring. HGTV's Ben Napier swiped this upgrade from his granny.
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Pavers can really elevate the aesthetic of your landscaping, and if you want them to look nicer and hold up to more stress, gloss them over with sealant.
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Attracting hummingbirds to your yard or garden depends a lot on what kind of nectar you're offering them, and this yellow flower is a hummingbird magnet.
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Store-bought trellises aren't cheap, especially if you need several. This quick, super-cheap DIY could be standing in your garage just waiting to be upcycled.
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Artificial lawns require less maintenance than traditional grass lawns, but that doesn't mean they can't get dirty. Here's a simple way to get rid of stains.
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