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  • Creator assembling Dollar Tree bowls and vases on a work surface
    By Shelley Frost 53 min ago

    Gardener Turns A Few Dollar Tree Finds Into Adorable Garden Lights

    Glass garden decorations are always a beauty, and with this whimsical Dollar Tree hack, you don't need to spend a lot to bring this shiny decor to your garden.

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  • A woman in a bathrobe holding a skincare jar.
    By Danielle Valente 3 hours ago

    Upcycle Empty Face Cream Jars Into Cute Holders For Propagating Cuttings

    There are many different ways to propagate plants, and face cream jars can provide a perfectly-sized home while also giving you a nice view of their roots.

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  • butterfly sitting on zinnia flower
    By Christy Rae Ammons 18 hours ago

    Gardener Turns Plastic Nursery Pots Into A Home For Backyard Butterflies

    Plastic nursey pots have a great, cozy shape for housing butterflies, but first you'll need to add some hardware store supplies to make it habitable.

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  • Woman raking fallen leaves in a yard
    By Sakshi Khaitan 19 hours ago

    You Don't Need A Rake: Use This Tool To Clear Leaves Off Patios Faster

    Fall is a pretty season, but you might have too much leaf clean-up to truly enjoy it. Good thing this tool can clear leaves in your patio faster than a rake.

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  • Person filling a tube feeder on the ground with seeds
    By Kristeen Cherney 22 hours ago

    Goodbye Traditional Bird Feeders: The Light-Up Lantern Alternative That's So Cute

    Part bird feeder, part cozy lantern, this clever design gives feathered visitors a place to snack while adding a soft glow to your garden after dark.

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  • Darling cottage garden with archway
    By Erika Dale 23 hours ago

    Woman Uses Home Depot Finds To Create A Garden Masterpiece With An Impressive DIY

    One gardener turned a few hardware store basics and some fallen yard branches into a striking garden focal point. Learn how she pulled it off.

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  • Female gardener holding onto a succulent plant
    By Ryan Cashman 3 days ago

    No More Guesswork: The Best Watering Method To Keep Succulents Happy And Healthy

    Succulents are easy to love and surprisingly easy to lose to a heavy hand with the watering can. One reliable routine takes the worry out of caring for them.

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  • Woman looking through boxes of children's toys
    By Alison Kasch 3 days ago

    Gardener Transforms A Kids' Toy Into A Functional Garden Bed

    If your kids have outgrown this toy, transform it into a child-friendly garden bed. It's the perfect size for little ones to plant seeds and explore gardening.

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  • Woman holding bowl of soaking pumpkin seeds
    By Johnny Lewis 3 days ago

    Soaking Seeds In Vinegar: What It's For And Why It's Recommended

    Some seeds can take weeks to sprout -- this household pantry staple might be part of the fix. Find out if your stubborn seeds need a vinegar soak.

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  • A woman cleans an empty backyard swimming pool
    By Kathleen Marshall 4 days ago

    Transform An Old Swimming Pool Into A Stunning Backyard Escape Guests Will Love

    Do you have an old swimming pool that you no longer use or that needs costly repairs? Instead, transform it into your own lush backyard oasis.

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  • A woman's hand holding a propagated plant with roots growing from it
    By Danielle Valente 4 days ago

    Watch Your Roots Flourish: How Empty Candle Jars Make The Perfect Pretty Propagation Station

    Using a propagation station will not only save you money, but you'll also add to your plant collection. Here's how you can use a candle jar to make one.

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  • A person's hand picking a fresh orange from the tree
    By Danielle Valente 4 days ago

    Hammering Nails Into Fruit Trees: What It's For & Why Some Swear By It

    Hammering a nail into a fruit tree supposedly triggers a natural response that proves beneficial for gardeners. But does it end up helping or harming the tree?

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  • Gardener drilling holes in the bottom of a water jug to use for winter sowing
    By Shelley Frost 6 days ago

    Don't Toss Your Empty Plastic Water Jugs — They Are Perfect For Winter Sowing

    Not any plastic water jug will work for this hack, but once you have one that's the right size you'll find it makes the perfect receptacle for winter sowing.

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  • Black lights placed in a backyard garden
    By Jane LaCroix 8 days ago

    If You Have Pencil Holders And Broomsticks, You Can Make The Cutest Outdoor Lights

    You could go out to your local home improvement store and buy outdoor lights, but with pencil holders and broomsticks, you can DIY something much cuter.

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  • Person performing penny trick to keep flowers fresher
    By Kathleen Shipman 9 days ago

    Why People Put A Penny In Their Flower Vases (And What It Actually Does)

    If you love cut flowers but hate how dry and stagnant they get, a penny hack might keep them fresher for longer. But you can't use just any coin.

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  • A man building a retaining wall made of concrete blocks
    By Sakshi Khaitan 9 days ago

    Forget Concrete Blocks: The Sleek And Durable Alternative For Retaining Walls

    Want a retaining wall material that lasts for years even in harsh weather? This concrete alternative is not just durable, but also surprisingly good-looking.

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  • Person throwing away an egg carton in a trash can
    By Shelley Frost 9 days ago

    Don't Toss Your Egg Cartons: Reuse Them To Solve An Annoying Garden Problem

    An old egg carton can suddenly become your bestie when you reuse it to ensure your plants don't become overcrowded in your garden. Here's how.

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  • person shopping in hardware store
    By Christy Rae Ammons 13 days ago

    DIYer Uses A Clever Tractor Supply Find To Build A Durable Swimming Pool

    If you've ever dreamed of having a swimming pool, but it's just not in your budget, this Tractor Supply find may be the solution to your problem.

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  • Person using a WD-40 like lubricant on pruning shears
    By Chris Deziel 13 days ago

    Forget WD-40: The Protective Coating That Keeps Rust Off Your Tools

    A lot of homeowners swear by WD-40 for rust prevention, but this alternative also creates a protective, dust-resistant, low-friction coating on your tools.

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  • A person watering the lawn.
    By Christy Rae Ammons 14 days ago

    Gardener Transforms A Simple Tuna Can Into A Clever Gardening Tool

    Transform a simple tuna can into a surprisingly useful garden helper. Discover how everyday food cans make your watering routine smarter and more accurate.

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  • Woman sitting on a swing on a patio without much privacy
    By Shelley Frost 15 days ago

    Easily Add Backyard Privacy Using Hanging Baskets

    You don't need to build a towering fence to get a little privacy from the neighbors. Hanging planters can be the key to creating your backyard oasis.

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  • A mason bee on a yellow daisy
    By Jane LaCroix 15 days ago

    Gardener Uses An Extra Fence Board To Build A Home For Backyard Bees

    To bring more bees into your yard, it's a great idea to create a welcoming home for them. And as this gardener shows, a extra fence board is all you need.

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  • Person cleaning out an old paint can
    By Shelley Frost 16 days ago

    Keep Your Old Paint Can To Build The Easiest Bird Feeder

    Old paint cans don't have to be destined for the landfill. Instead, you can clean empty ones out and decorate them to transform them into custom bird feeders.

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  • A woman in a yellow raincoat looks out for rain in a backyard
    By Gwen Swanson 16 days ago

    Transform Old Glass Jars Into A Garden Rain Gauge With An Easy DIY

    This simple upcycling project helps you to track rainfall in your garden, and you probably have the supplies cluttering your cabinets.

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  • A woman sitting by a swimming pool in the backyard of a home
    By Sakshi Khaitan 17 days ago

    Forget Expensive Pools: The Less Expensive Feature That Adds A Rustic Touch

    There's a cute, charming alternative to a costly swimming pool that will add an outdoor water feature to your yard or garden for a fraction of the price.

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  • Hand sowing seeds in the garden soil
    By Sakshi Khaitan 19 days ago

    16 Best Cool-Season Annuals To Plant In October

    The end of summer doesn't mean the end of vibrant, colorful plants, depending on where you live. These 16 annuals are a great option for cooler weather.

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  • A person aerating a lawn with a strap-on spiked aerator shoes
    By Jane LaCroix 19 days ago

    Skip Spiked Aerators: The Easy Handheld Tool To Aerate Soil

    If you need a low-cost lawn aerator, there may already be a solution in your shed! This gardening toolkit essential offers a simple way to aerate a small yard.

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