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  • A swarm of bees over a birdbath
    By Brandy Eaklor 9 hours ago

    What To Do If You Find A Swarm Of Bees In Your Yard

    If you find a swarm of bees in your yard, it's important not to make any of the mistakes that contribute to population decline. Here's what to do instead.

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  • Tick crawling on someones arm
    By Ryan Cashman 1 day ago

    Goodbye, Ticks: Consumer Reports Just Ranked The Best Tick Repellents For 2026

    In addition to reviewing appliances and cars, Consumer Reports tackles bug spray. These are among the top-rated wipes and creams for warding off biting ticks.

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  • Shed snake skin on carpeted background
    By Emily Kammerlohr 1 day ago

    What To Do If You Find A Snake's Shed Skin Or Droppings In Your Home Or Garage

    Finding a snake skin or droppings inside your home requires immediate steps, followed by proofing your environment to prevent these pests from coming back.

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  • A thick growth of Japanese honeysuckle, with bright green leaves and yellow and white trumpet-shaped flowers.
    By Jennifer Davis 2 days ago

    What To Do If You Find Invasive Japanese Honeysuckle In Your Yard

    If you happen to find Japanese honeysuckle growing in your garden, what you need to do to remove it depends on how mature the invasive plant already is.

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  • Birds flying in the air at sundown
    By Emily Kammerlohr 2 days ago

    The Colorful Bird You Don't Want To See In Your Yard

    Normally, it's a rare treat to see brightly colored birds around your yard. However, this bird can be a real nuisance. If you spot it, get rid of it.

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  • A woman tries to remove weeds from her garden
    By Cayla Leonard 3 days ago

    Keep Grass And Weeds Out Of Your Flower Beds With One Gorgeous Garden Addition

    Don't put up with weeds and grass ruining your flower beds. This addition not only looks great, but prevents pesky growth by filing up gaps between your blooms.

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  • Close-up of a miner bee emerging from its nest in the ground
    By Chris Deziel 3 days ago

    What To Do If You Find A Ground Bee Nest In Your Yard

    It may be tempting to remove a ground bee nest from your outdoor space, but it's wise to understand how their presence actually benefits your garden ecosystem.

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  • Ripening red peppers on a plant
    By Cayla Leonard 4 days ago

    Not Basil, Not Mint: Plant Peppers By This Herb For Fewer Pests & Healthier Plants

    Companion planting can help your garden thrive, and this helpful plant will attract pollinators while keeping pests away from your pepper plants.

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  • Close up of person spritzing repellent on their arm outside
    By Brynna Standen 5 days ago

    Keep Ticks Away With This Simple Herbal Scent

    With summer comes the problem of ticks. If you'd rather not use chemical repellents, this all-natural remedy can ward them off thanks to its powerful compounds.

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  • Paper wasps building a nest on a tree
    By Cayla Leonard 6 days ago

    Keep Wasps Out Of Your Yard With An Easy-To-Grow Herb They Can't Stand

    Getting rid of wasps once they're already around can be tricky, which is why deterring them from coming in the first place is a smart idea. This plant can help.

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  • A squirrel sits on a garden fence on a sunny day
    By Chris Deziel 6 days ago

    The Common Pantry Item That May Help Keep Squirrels Away From Your Garden

    Squirrels can wreak havoc on your plants, chew down your siding, and scare birds away from any feeders in the garden. Here's a natural way to keep them away.

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  • Carpenter bee sticking out of a hole on a wooden fence
    By Kristeen Cherney 9 days ago

    How To Repel Carpenter Bees Using One Natural Fragrance They Can't Stand

    They might be pollinators, but carpenter bees are also a nightmare for homeowners with wooden decks and structures. Here's a natural way to deter them.

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  • Carpenter bee burrowing through wood
    By Cayla Leonard 11 days ago

    Keep Carpenter Bees From Drilling Into Your Deck With An Easy DIY Solution

    Carpenter bee holes can cause structural damage to decks over time, unless you keep them from drilling in the first place with this DIY solution.

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  • A sand wasp digging in the ground
    By Christy Rae Ammons 12 days ago

    What To Do If You Find A Sand Wasp Nest In Your Yard

    Finding a wasp tunnel in your yard or garden is never fun. Sand wasps aren’t aggressive, but it still helps to know when and how to deal with their nests.

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  • An alligator with only eyes visible above water
    By Cayla Leonard 14 days ago

    Common Reptiles You Don't Want To Spot Slithering Anywhere Near Your Yard

    Chances are that you don't want to spot any reptiles at all. But here's a list of reptiles that you really, really don't want to see around your yard.

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  • a young hummingbird perched on a stick
    By Cayla Leonard 14 days ago

    This Plant Attracts Hummingbirds & Stops Weeds From Taking Over Your Garden Beds

    Want to attract hummingbirds to your yard while keeping those weeds in check? With this nifty plant, you can kill two birds with one stone. Figuratively.

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  • a bald-faced hornet's nest hanging from a tree branch
    By Chris Deziel 15 days ago

    What To Do If You Find A Bald-Faced Hornet Nest In Your Yard

    Nothing gives you the heebie-jeebies quite like finding a hornets' nest in your yard. Here's everything you should — and shouldn't — do in this situation.

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  • a gardener uses their hands to remove weeds
    By Ryan Cashman 16 days ago

    Turn A Weedy Patch Of Lawn Into A Beautiful Flower Bed (Without Dangerous Chemicals)

    Most gardeners are reluctant to use chemical herbicides on their lawns — and for good reason. Luckily, one expert is here to suggest a better solution.

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  • three young coyote pups sitting amongst foliage
    By Sophia Beams 17 days ago

    What To Do If You Find A Baby Coyote In Your Yard

    Worried about Wile E. Coyote's kids hanging out in your yard? Put down that anvil: There's a wrong way and a right way to deal with coyote pups.

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  • Vibrant pink flowers growing through a crack in a concrete surface
    By Chris Deziel 17 days ago

    Say Goodbye To Weeds Growing In Concrete Cracks With One Quick No-Pull Fix

    You won't have to look at those unsightly weeds in your driveway for a moment longer after you learn about this easy fix for getting rid of them for good.

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  • Shed snake skin on grass
    By Cayla Leonard 20 days ago

    Found A Snake Skin In Your Yard? Here's What It Means (And What To Do)

    A snake skin in your yard may not be cause for concern. Determining what to do next is dependent on its appearance, proximity to your house, and other factors.

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  • Snake slithering through grass with tongue out
    By Kristeen Cherney 21 days ago

    The Common Outdoor Feature That's Secretly Inviting Snakes Into Your Yard

    Snakes love sneaking into this common outdoor feature because it provides them with cool, shady shelter during warmer months. Here's what you can do.

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  • A mole emerging from a mound of dirt in a garden
    By Heather Fishel 21 days ago

    Not Vinegar, Not Dish Soap: The Household Item That Keeps Moles Out Of The Garden

    Moles can quickly cause serious damage to a lawn. Send them packing with a common household ingredient you likely have in your medicine cabinet.

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  • crabgrass spreading across a lawn
    By Heather Fishel 22 days ago

    Think Twice Before Reaching For Vinegar To Kill Crabgrass - Here's Why

    Crabgrass is the bane of many lawns — and while there are plenty of ways to get rid of it, vinegar most likely won't do the trick. Why? One expert explains all.

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  • a man applies herbicide to a yard
    By Ryan Cashman 23 days ago

    This Powerful Herbicide Could Stop Pesky Crabgrass In Its Tracks

    Crabgrass can be a real nuisance to gardeners and homeowners. If natural remedies aren't doing the trick, one herbicide might just save your lawn.

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  • Small mole coming up out of a hole
    By Ryan Cashman 24 days ago

    Say Goodbye To Moles In Your Yard For Good With An Effective DIY Solution

    Moles might not be harming your garden, but their tunnels are never a good sight in any yard. This DIY solution is just what you need to get rid of them.

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  • A meter base and meter, solar inverter, and disconnect mounted to the exterior wall of a house
    By Ron Baker 24 days ago

    This Smart DIY Hides Outdoor Electrical Boxes And Creates An Elegant Yard Feature

    If you've ever felt like ripping out those outdoor electrical boxes because of how they mar your home's exterior, this DIY is just what you need to hide them.

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