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Make your lawns & gardens the envy of the neighborhood with tips to plant, water and fertilize greenery around your home

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10 Worst Insects for Bites and Stings: How to Avoid

Welcome to peak season for bites and stings. The summer months of July and August each send about 170,000 Americans to emergency rooms for treatment of bug bite and insect sting emergencies. According to a study published by the Southern Medical Journal in May 2020, an average of 1.2 million Americans a year needed emergency treatment for …

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How To Repair a Leaky Outdoor Faucet | Video

A leaky outdoor faucet isn’t just messy; it wastes water. Fixing a leaky faucet isn’t difficult. The culprit is typically a worn washer, something you can replace on your own in about an hour.


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Top 10 Yard Snakes Headed Your Way this Summer

With over 50 different snake species across the USA; it can be hard to know what kind you’re up against if one slithers your way. Here are the most common snakes you’re likely to find.

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Get Growing Fast With Handy Spring Garden Checklist

Spring has finally sprung and it is now time to get those gardens in full bloom! But, just like everything else in life, there are some things you need to do in preparation for a bountiful harvest come the fall season. This spring garden checklist can help you to get on track and prepare for …

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Solution for Soggy Backyard

In the back corner of our yard we have a lot of standing water.  I would like to drain that so the kids can utilize this space.  How do I go about draining out this space?


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How to Start a Roof Garden

If you live smack in the middle of a dense urban environment, you may not think you have many gardening opportunities available. …

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Tips and Trends for the Perfect Gardening Space

Gardening can be a great way to enjoy the outdoors, but many gardeners are worried they won’t be successful. According to the …

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Greenworks Pro 21-Inch 60v Cordless Mower: First to Offer Double Battery Capacity

For homeowners who want the benefits of going cordless for everyday yard work but also want the confidence to take on …

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Grow Fresh Veggies Year-Round with a Backyard Greenhouse

Imagine having fresh vegetables all year – it’s cheaper, healthier, and fresher than buying them at the grocery …

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Want to Make Valentine’s Flowers Last? Perk Them Up with Red Bull!

I went to the grocery store for milk and eggs.  I left with a lesson in plant life. 

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Mushrooms in Lawn? How to Manage the Fungus Among Us

If you’ve ever had mushrooms growing in your lawn, you’ve no doubt wondered how to get rid of them. This is especially true …

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Xeriscape: Best Plants for a Low-Water Landscape

Xeriscaping doesn’t mean zero flowers and plants in your landscape. You can conserve water by using more than a bunch of …

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8 Garden Trends for Spring

The future for gardening looks promising says a new report, with more and more Americans connecting with Mother Nature, one …

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How to Prepare Your Soil for a Blooming Spring Garden

Are you ready to get down and dirty to spruce up your home? Gardening is one hobby that will give you a huge return on your …

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Attract Butterflies to Your Garden with These Five Flowers

Butterflies are lovely things and one of the wonderful aspects of spring and summer. They are not only beautiful but needed as …

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7 Fun Ways To Add Plants & Greenery Inside Your Home

It’s been proven that bringing nature inside does wonder for homes or workplaces. People are more relaxed, more productive …

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Stump Removal: 4 Ways to Get Rid of Tree Stumps

A tree in your landscape can be a thing of beauty. But after it’s gone, the stump left behind is not so beautiful. …

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Six Tips for Winter Tree Care

Trees do a lot during winter to prepare for spring. Learn six tips for winter tree care to protect trees and encourage growth in …

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Putting Your Garden to Bed: How to Prepare Your Garden for Winter

Have you ever heard an experienced gardener talk about “putting their garden to bed” and wondered what they meant? …

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How to Compost Leaves to Benefit Next Year’s Garden

Do you love the colorful trees of fall but dread the aftermath? All of those heaps and bags of leaves can seem never ending. …

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Building a Concrete Lawn Borders | Video

There is no better way to add curb appeal and value to your home than adding a concrete lawn border. Concrete borders can be …

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How To Build A Rain Barrel | Video

Rain barrels are a great eco-friendly way to water gardens, flowerbeds, and even wash cars or bikes, especially if you live in a …

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Upcycled Garden? How to Grow Fruits & Veggies from Pits & Seeds

If you have a garden, you may already be composting your kitchen vegetable scraps. But did you know you can also grow a …

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A Simple Guide to Pruning Fruit Trees

Fruit trees are prized for the delicious fruit they offer, and are a beautiful addition to any yard. However, in order to help …

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5 Fall Garden Tips to Grow Fabulous Fall Flavors

Would you like to plant a fall garden and extend the productive bounty of summer’s harvest into fall. Fall is actually an …

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8 Fall Lawn Care Tips to Get Grass Ready for Winter

Fall is a great time to make sure that your lawn is healthy and ready to sleep during the winter season. Although growth rates …

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Preserving Your Garden Harvest

Many people plant just enough in the garden to eat fresh all summer and into fall but what if you want to do more? Maybe you …

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6 Super Easy Veggies to Grow in Fall

The heat is beginning to wind down and the summer season is slowly transitioning but that doesn’t mean that gardening is over. …

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6 Common Lawn Diseases to Avoid

Keeping your lawn healthy is an important part of owning a home. Not only do green and landscaped lawns raise the overall look …

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