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    Husqvarna Combi Switch 330iK Review: It’s Official, I’m Breaking Up With My String Trimmer and...

    I tested the convenient Husqvarna Combi Switch 330iK pole saw and edger and it's safe to say...


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    Why You Should Use Wood Ash in the Garden

    Loaded with nutrients like calcium and potassium, wood ash can give your garden a boost.


    How To Build a Planter Box for Your Deck Railing

    Add a little greenery to your outdoor refuge with this easy-to-build planter box that sits on the railing.


    10 New Award-Winning Vegetables for 2024

    Sometimes, newer really is better. Meet some recent All-America Selections winners that are a distinct improvement over previous vegetable varieties.


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    10 Poisonous Plants You Might Have Around Your Home and Yard

    From sago palms to milkweed, there are toxic plants all around us. But they're not all monsters. Here's how to...


    How To Build a Birdhouse

    Get rid of that pile of wood scraps by making this distinctive DIY birdhouse.


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    Your Plant Hardiness Zones Might Have Shifted

    Half the country is now in a new USDA Plant Hardiness Zone. Here's how that might change what to plant...


    How To Make a Birdbath

    Create this leaf-shaped birdbath in a few hours with common tools and materials.

    Husqvarna 455 Rancher Chainsaw Review: A Powerful Saw Capable of Nearly Any Task

    With hundreds of trees on my property, I'm constantly managing growth, clearing dead trees and removing invasive species. I tested...


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    How To Read Plant Tags

    Plant tags are vital for helping you choose your green friends wisely, but they also have pitfalls. Here's what to...


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    If You Want to Support Your Local Wildlife, Plant This

    The humble milkweed feeds dozens of animals and insects, enriching your local ecosystem.


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    How to Overwinter Finicky Tropical Plants

    That Venus fly trap isn't doomed, we promise!


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    Guide To Growing and Forcing Hyacinth Bulbs

    Hyacinths are easy to grow in a garden and they're also one of the easiest flowers to force into bloom...


    This Ancient Garden Watering System Is Still the Best

    For 4,000 years, gardeners in arid regions have used clay pots to water their plants. You can also use this...


    Guide To Growing Snowdrop Flowers

    Plant snowdrop flower bulbs in fall and enjoy their first flowers in late winter.


    Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Put Up Honey Bee Hives

    Honey bees are a worthy hobby for some. But if conservation is your goal, you're buzzing around the wrong hive.


    Solo Stove Patio Heater Review: My Thoughts After a Year of Testing

    The Solo Stove Patio Heater is back in stock, and we tested it for an entire year to let you...

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    What Is Lasagna Gardening?

    I built my garden beds without digging or tilling any soil — and without any noodles, either. Here's what lasagna...


    Guide To Growing Autumn Crocuses and Colchicums

    Although they look like spring flowers, I'm delighted to see the flowers of colchicums and autumn crocuses blooming in my...


    Plant Crocuses in Your Lawn in Fall for Spring Flowers

    I love my lawn in late winter when the crocuses I've planted begin to bloom. I love seeing them, and...


    I Tried the Handy Brush Grubber and Pulling Brush and Shrubs Has Never Been Easier

    Every homeowner gets unwanted saplings and brush that magically sprout in their landscape. The Handy Brush Grubber helps...


    What Is the Lasagna Planting Method?

    Planting spring flowering bulbs in the garden in layers, a process called lasagna planting, provides a continuous spring flower display.


    10 Flowers to Plant This Fall

    Fall gardening doesn't have to be just tidying up and storing things. Here are big-payoff flowers to plant in the...

    Why You Should Never Use Floral Foam

    Plus, five alternatives to use instead!


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    I’m an Experienced Gardener, and I Love the Liberty Garden Hose Reel

    The Liberty Garden hose reel is the easiest way to keep your garden hose tidy and off the ground in...


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    10 Handy Gardening Tips for Busy People

    Love to garden but short on time? Here are some tips that will help you plant, water and weed more...


    We Tried the Stihl BR 600 Backpack Blower, and It’s a Must-Have for Fall Cleanup

    The Stihl BR 600 backpack blower is fuel efficient and durable, and it produces low exhaust emissions and...


    Solitary Bees: Nature’s Unsung Heroes

    Honey bees get all the attention, while solitary bees do most of the work. Let's give solitary bees their day...


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    Save Money and Get More Out of Your Fall Flower Planters

    Perennials can bloom in your fall flower planters now and be part of your perennial garden next spring.