Caring for Your Yard

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Does Fertilizer Go Bad? 10 Tips to Boost Its Shelf Life

Don't let fertilizer go bad by storing it incorrectly. These must-know tips will help you keep granular and liquid fertilizers fresh for years. ...

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6 Tips for Creating a Low-Maintenance Cottage Garden

Cottage gardens are intentionally casual. Go big on color, but light on labor with this classic, informal garden style. ...

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8 Inexpensive Garden Edging Ideas to Make Your Yard Look Sharp

Give your garden some elegant outlines. Use these garden edging ideas to lend character, definition, and texture to your landscaping beds. ...

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How to Use Fertilizer for Plants According to Experts

Get expert tips on fertilizing plants, including the best formulation for both houseplants and garden plants, as well as how frequently you should feed them. ...

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How to Protect Plants from Frost So They Survive Cold Snaps

An icy forecast can be bad news for gardeners, but this guide explains how to protect plants from damage and death during cold weather. ...

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How to Create Organic Soil for Your Healthiest Garden Ever

Turn sand, clay, or barren ground into rich, organic garden soil that will sustain plants for years with the right ingredients and these expert tips. ...

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What You Need to Know About Winterizing a Lawn

Get a jumpstart on a lush, healthy lawn next spring with this guide on winterizing a lawn. Plus, get your lawn mower ready for winter storage. ...

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How to Get Rid of Moss in the Lawn and Prevent It From Returning

Skip the herbicides and get rid of moss in the lawn with these eco-friendly tips. ...

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5 Reasons to Never Cut Back Your Garden in Fall

Waiting to cut back your garden until spring can be a lower-maintenance and more sustainable strategy. This simple guide will help you learn when and how to cut back your plants. ...

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Gardening Gloves Worse for Wear? Shop the Ones Over 17,000 Shoppers Swear By

These gardening gloves are beloved by shoppers, and they are 30% off right now. Perfect for gardening and other manual labor, each glove has a waterproof latex layer that’s durable and flexible, as well as an elastic cuff that keeps dirt and water at bay. Shop a six-pack of CoolJob Rubber Coated Gardening Gloves while it’s just on Amazon. ...

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How to Restring a Weed Whacker in 4 Simple Steps

Use this step-by-step guide to properly replace the line on your weed trimmer. ...

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What to Do with Grass Clippings: 3 Ways to Put Them to Use

Wondering what do with grass clippings after you mow? Here's how to use them to improve the health of plants and soil throughout your landscape. ...

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6 Beginner Lawn Care Mistakes that Keep Lush Grass from Growing

Make these critical corrections to your lawn care and maintenance schedule for a lush carpet of green in no time. ...

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How to Use a Compost Tumbler to Turn Scraps Into Garden Nutrients

Learn how to use a compost tumbler to quickly turn your kitchen waste into valuable organic matter for your plants. ...

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Don't Start Yard Cleanup in Spring Too Soon—Here's Why

Yard cleanup can cause more harm than good when done too early in spring. These tips will help you get your spring garden cleanup done at the best time to help out pollinators and other beneficial insects. ...

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Guide to Soils and Potting Mixes

We know the secret to a good potters soil. We'll show you how to tell if you need to amend your soil and what plants need to thrive in your current soil conditions. ...

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How to Plant Grass Seed in 6 Simple Steps

Start a new lawn or fill in bare patches of turf by following this guide on how to plant grass seed. You’ll have a lush lawn in a few weeks. ...

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How to Grow Plants from Cuttings to Fill More Pots for Free

Use this simple propagation technique to grow new plants with stem cuttings. ...

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Is Epsom Salt Good for Plants? Here's What an Expert Says

Find out if Epsom salt is good for plants or if that's just a garden myth, according to experts. ...

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How to Choose the Best Type of Grass for Your Lawn

The correct type of grass can mean the difference between a constant struggle to keep your grass green and season-long beauty and enjoyment. ...